Nicole MacKay
writer, editor, judge,
foodie, and traveller
Writing Portfolio
Recent Highlights
SOMM TV
Auction Lot 288 Spotlights Champagne’s Most Important Ingredient: Time
SOMM TV
The Inspiring Female Force Behind Ca’ del Bosco
SOMM TV
Editor Picks: 6 Syrah from Walla Walla Valley
TASTE
BC Sunshine in a Bottle
VinePair
We Asked 8 Sommeliers: What’s Your Go-To Bargain Chardonnay?
SOMM TV
10 Most Common Types of Soil for Growing Wine Grapes
TASTE
Zingy Vino: Exploring High Acidity Wines from Around the Globe
Wine Enthusiast
Wineries Want to Replicate Champagne’s Underground Wine Caves. But Should They?
Social Sips Blog
Recent Reviews
Meet Nicole
Nicole is the Managing Editor of the SOMM TV Online Magazine, freelance wine writer and consultant. Based in Calgary, Alberta, she’s a Spanish Wine Scholar and holds her Level 3 from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
As a freelance writer, personal wine buyer and cellar manager, Nicole strives to ensure people with any level of wine knowledge feel comfortable and included.
She uses her voice to inform and educate in a way that’s entertaining and approachable for all wine lovers.
Consulting Sevices
Need a wine pro in your life? Whether you need help stocking your wine fridge, building a collection, picking the perfect bottles to serve at a wedding or a dinner party, or simply need help buying the perfect wine gift – Nicole has you covered.
Whatever you’re looking for and catered to your tastes, having a wine pro in your life ensure the best bottles are on your table – and they’re only an email away.
Featured Work
