Nicole MacKay

Behind the Byline

I’ve spent the last two decades working across nearly every corner of the wine industry — marketing, sales, imports, and journalism — which means I don’t just write about wine, I understand how it moves through the world. Today, I’m the managing editor at Wine Folly, where I focus on making wine feel approachable, intelligent, and worth paying attention to.

My work has appeared in local and international publications, covering wine, food, and travel with an eye for clarity, place, and the people behind the bottle. Along the way, I’ve interviewed industry icons like Paul Hobbs, Steve Matthiasson, and Karen MacNeil, and reported from vineyards and cellars around the globe; from surfing breaks in Chile to the chalky depths of Pol Roger’s Champagne caves, and windswept Rhône hillsides under the Mistral.

I translate experience into insight and tell stories that make readers want to keep reading, pouring, and learning.