Nicole MacKay
writer, editor, foodie,
and Globe Trotter
Writing Portfolio
Recent Highlights
VANCOUVER SUN
Celebrate Your Beloved Mom or Mom Figure at Metropolis at Metrotown’s Immersive Glampsite
TORONTO SUN
Explore the Desert Greens and Vineyard Scenes in Osoyoos
GUILDSOMM
Exploring BC’s Geographical Indications: A Guide for Wine Professionals
TASTE
Celebrate with Fizz & Flair
TASTE
Sip Into The Future
FULL POUR
Rethinking Hybrids in Canada (Fall Print Issue)
DECANTER
Kelowna – Nine Top Spots for Food and Wine
SOMM TV
Lirac AOC Is in Its ‘Fresh’ Era and Ready To Take on Climate Change
Recent Reviews
Social Sips
Meet Nicole
Nicole MacKay (she/her) brings two dynamic decades of wine industry experience to the table. From marketing and sales to imports and journalism, she’s done it all — and written about it, too. With hundreds of articles for local and international publications under her belt, Nicole is the managing editor for Wine Folly, crafting approachable, engaging content about all things wine. She also continues to freelance for wine, food, and travel publications, spinning vivid tales and sharing unforgettable insights with enthusiasts around the globe.
Nicole’s career highlights are the stuff of every oenophile’s dream. She’s chatted with legends like Paul Hobbs, Steve Matthiasson, and Karen MacNeil (author of The Wine Bible). On assignment, she’s surfed Chilean waves, toured vineyards on horseback, explored Pol Roger’s Champagne caves, and braved the fierce Mistral winds atop Rhône mountains — all in the name of great storytelling.
Based in Calgary, Alberta, Nicole doesn’t just write about wine; she’s deeply credentialed in it. She’s a Spanish Wine Scholar through the Wine Scholar Guild and holds a Level 3 certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
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