Nicole MacKay
writer, editor, judge,
foodie, and traveller
Writing Portfolio
Recent Highlights
SOMM TV
Editor Picks: 5 Chianti Classico Under $30
SOMM TV
Editor Picks: 9 Best Wine Gifts in 2022
TASTE
Affordable Wines to Spread Holiday Cheer
SOMM TV
Lafite-Rothschild Leans Into Biodiversity with Chile’s Los Vascos
SOMM TV
The Rockin’ Rhône Wines of The Rocks District of
Milton-Freewater
SOMM TV
How to Pair Wine Perfectly With
Cacio e Pepe
TASTE
Spicy Wines are Here for Fall
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 Magazine, freelance wine writer, and consultant. Based in Calgary, Alberta, she’s a Spanish Wine Scholar through the Wine Scholar Guild 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 an entertaining and approachable way 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
