
Wine with Meg + Mel (Mel Gilcrist, Meg Brodtmann )
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03 Feb 2022 | The top champagne houses - which are the best? With Neil Allanby | 00:35:51 | |
We've brought back Neil by popular demand, and this time we're talking Champagne! We've got some of the top champanes sold in Australia, Neil is telling us the backstories behind them, and we put them to the test! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
10 Feb 2022 | Part two: The top Champagne houses with Neil | 00:36:01 | |
Make sure you catch part one! In part two we taste and compare three more of the top champagne houses.
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18 Feb 2022 | All about Canberra | 00:36:02 | |
We're going to dive into Autralian wine regions! We start with something a little less often discussed... Canberra.
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24 Feb 2022 | Does Glassware really make a difference to wine? | 00:48:57 | |
We get in a pro to see. Mark Baulderstone, MD of Riedel Australia & NZ takes Meg and Mel through a tasting to test if glassware really does matter. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
03 Mar 2022 | All about the Yarra Valley | 00:39:55 | |
Meg and Mel explore the Yarra Valley with special guest Rob Dolan, the man who has seen it change from a quaint wine area, to one of Australia's best known regions.
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08 Mar 2022 | The women behind the wine | 00:35:02 | |
In celebration of International Women's Day, we're releasing this week's episode early! Meg + Mel taste some of the top wines from women in Australia, and Meg opens up about what it's like to be a woman in wine.
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17 Mar 2022 | Wines of Chile | 00:37:21 | |
Think Chile is just about bulk, cheap wine? Think again! Meg shows us some awesome Chilean wines pushing boundaries.
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24 Mar 2022 | White wines of Spain + choosing a wedding wine | 00:36:25 | |
Mel and Mel dive into the wonderful world of Spanish whites, then make a group decision on what sparkling Mel should serve at her wedding.
Wedding wine: Tahbilk Blanc de Blancs $19 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
31 Mar 2022 | Change my mind! | 00:40:41 | |
Meg + Mel try to change each other's minds when it comes to their least favourite wines... so, will Meg get Mel to enjoy Moscato and is Meg now a Pet-Nat convert? Tune in to find out!
Mel's picks for Meg:
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07 Apr 2022 | All about Grenache | 00:33:27 | |
The popularity of Grenache is on the rise, so Meg + Mel take a deep dive into some different styles to find out why! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
14 Apr 2022 | All about New Zealand (well, almost) | 00:35:53 | |
An episode about New Zealand wine, without a single Sauvignon Blanc in sight. Join Meg and Mel to explore the amazing regions and wines our kiwi cousins have to offer.
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21 Apr 2022 | Pairing wine with snack food | 00:40:52 | |
In theory, we'd love to pair Pinot with confit duck every time. But in reality, sometimes you're limited to whatever's in the pantry. So Meg and Mel go through the most common snack food found in aussie houses to see which wines will pair best.
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28 Apr 2022 | Get around Grüner Veltliner | 00:51:04 | |
Meg and Mel explore one of their favourite alternative grape varietals, and find some absolute gems when it comes to bang for buck! What Meg's drinking: Two Tonne STH Pinot Noir 2021
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05 May 2022 | Make Meg love Mumm | 00:56:27 | |
Mel was upset that Meg didn't love Mumm champagne as much as she does, so she enlisted the help of Champange Ambassador Manu de Madreto help plead the case.
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12 May 2022 | Spanish Reds from Rioja | 00:51:52 | |
It's time to learn about tempranillo from the region most famous for the grape!
Wines gifted from Pernod Ricard and are all available at First Choice. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
19 May 2022 | Scottie Blind Tests Meg + Mel | 00:42:38 | |
Can't believe we let him do this... but here we are.
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26 May 2022 | Italy part 1: Veneto | 00:40:33 | |
Join us as we taste through Italy! For part one, we're going to Veneto, and taste one style three ways.
Wines purchased from Different Drop. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
02 Jun 2022 | Italy part 2: Piedmont | 00:40:55 | |
We're in Meg's favourite Italian region, Piedmont (or Piemonte), and Meg's got a wine that will leave Mel speechless.
Wines purchased from Dan's. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
09 Jun 2022 | Aldi wines we'd actually buy | 00:42:52 | |
Some people swear by Aldi wines - but are they actually any good? Mel and Mel go in to find out.
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17 Jun 2022 | Beware the brie: pairing cheese + wine | 00:42:46 | |
Meg and Mel dive into cheese and wine pairing, proving some classic pairings can't be messed with, and that some rules are made to be broken.
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23 Jun 2022 | All about Gamay (Gam-yay!) | 00:43:29 | |
Mel (and millenials) love it, Meg (and anyone who's ever done nouveau) hates it. Tune in to see who will win out!
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30 Jun 2022 | Rutherglen + aged Marsanne with Nick Brown | 00:40:21 | |
Nick Brown from all saints joins us to talk about the so often mis understood region of Rutherglen, and makes Mel's week by brining a range of aged Marsanne. Meg geeks out big time.
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07 Jul 2022 | Funky and Fortified - Part 2 of Rutherglen with Nick Brown | 00:28:43 | |
Meg and Mel get a real treat; tasting a blend of their favourite varieties, but also a 100 year old fortified wine. Spoiler - Meg loses her mind.
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14 Jul 2022 | Is Aussie Prosecco as good as the OG from Italy? Let's find out. | 00:38:46 | |
Fans of prosecco will want to hear this one! Wines tasted:
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21 Jul 2022 | The dream life? What it's like to be a food + wine reviewer with Kara Monssen | 00:35:14 | |
Weekly fine dining and an apartment full of free wine; we chat to the Herald Sun's Kara Monssen about what it's like to be in a dream job.
Wines discussed: You can check out Kara's food + wine reviews in the Herald Sun every Tuesday, and on her instagram, @Karafoodwine. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
28 Jul 2022 | Viognier (viogn-YEAH!) | 00:40:22 | |
Meg and Mel taste through this variety at different price points and styles, finding some awesome wines!
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04 Aug 2022 | Are single varietal wines better then blends? We put them to the test. | 00:38:22 | |
Can blends be better than the sum of their parts? Let's find out.
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11 Aug 2022 | The islands of Italy: Sicily and Sardinia | 00:42:15 | |
Let's see what cool wines we can dig up from the hottest part of Italy.
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19 Aug 2022 | Wines of Margaret River | 00:47:17 | |
A region with wines to mirror Bordeaux, tucked away in Australia. Meg and Mel see how it shapes up! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
25 Aug 2022 | Battle of the Chardonnays: Mineral vs Buttery | 01:00:20 | |
Meg says "buttery is back" so we put it to the test!
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02 Sep 2022 | Stop overlooking Semillon | 00:29:57 | |
We taste through one producer's different ranges to see the impacts of age and vineyards on this seriously underated grape!
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08 Sep 2022 | Sustainable wines you can feel good about drinking | 00:34:41 | |
Sustainably made and packaged wine is exploding. We explore the impact each of these has on the planet, and of course, see how they taste!
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16 Sep 2022 | Inside the Dan Murphy's buying process | 00:44:33 | |
With the help of Endeavour's Head of Fine Wine Andrew Shedden we find out exactly what goes in to choosing the wines which end up on shelf. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
22 Sep 2022 | Wines on trend for summer (that we're stocking up on!) | 00:53:39 | |
We asked Dan's Head of Fine Wine Andrew Shedden what wines are on trend for summer. The key things are whites with "tension and texture" and "brighter and lighter" reds. Andrew brought in a bunch of wines which include some new favourites for us - and for as little as $17!
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29 Sep 2022 | How good's Nebbiolo?! | 00:44:38 | |
So good. Meg and Mel taste a couple of examples from Italy then see how the Aussie ones compare, and boy to they step up to the plate.
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06 Oct 2022 | A deep dive into Heathcote - will it change Meg's mind? | 00:45:16 | |
We're finally here in Heathcote! Meg had expressed in Season 1 that she wasn't a fan of Heathcote Shiraz, so we got a local pro to take us through a bunch from different sub regions to see if we could change her mind.
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13 Oct 2022 | Stop ignoring Central Victoria | 00:39:44 | |
20 Oct 2022 | Fantastic Fiano (all under $15!) | 00:35:02 | |
We love finding wines with bang for buck. Fiano's delivering!
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27 Oct 2022 | How Low Can You Go? Trying the cheapest wine we can find. | 00:30:44 | |
We taste $4 wine so you don't have to.
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03 Nov 2022 | We like big Malbec and we cannot lie | 00:31:55 | |
What Meg's been drinking: Montes Classic Series Sauvignon Blanc
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10 Nov 2022 | Weird-ass wines you've never heard of, but you're gonna love | 00:33:24 | |
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17 Nov 2022 | Can a wine be good if it's not dry? | 00:35:37 | |
Meg tries to change Mel's opinion on wines with residual sugar. Dr Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Kabinett Riesling $34 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
24 Nov 2022 | Not-dry wine part 2 and we answer your questions! PH, storage + Blaufrankisch | 00:45:05 | |
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01 Dec 2022 | We finally do Durif | 00:34:06 | |
After putting it off for months, Meg finally gets Mel to do the Durif episode, and they find some surprises!
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08 Dec 2022 | Wines for your "summer playlist" | 00:27:06 | |
Summer is coming and it's time to stock our fridges with fitting wines for the hot days. Meg and Mel trial what wines will make the cut for their "summer playlists."
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16 Dec 2022 | Finale: Our Top 10 Podcast Wines of the Year | 00:38:09 | |
We tasted a lot of wine on the show this year, over 250 in fact!
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12 Jan 2023 | Is Yarra Valley Cabernet underrated? | 00:50:59 | |
Mel isn't so sure, but Meg is keen to prove it with some of the best the region has to offer.
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19 Jan 2023 | Piquette: The not-quite-wine we can't get enough of | 00:42:02 | |
Meg and Mel are joined by Rob Aitken, wine buyer at Dan Murphy's and Piquette passionate! We talk about how we love the cateogory for ticking all the boxes... even if it's not quite wine.
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26 Jan 2023 | Chenin Blanc rocks. | 00:38:08 | |
This week, we're talking all about an absolute classic: Chennin Blanc. We're so excited to share some of the amazing bottles we tried from France, South Africa, and Australia.
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02 Feb 2023 | A spot of bad news | 00:02:44 | |
We're unable to bring you our usual episode this week, so instead a look at two sides of Pinot. Who are you with - Scottie or Miles? Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
09 Feb 2023 | Mornington Pinot Noir | 00:46:11 | |
Meg and Mel taste through Mornington Pinot to see if it's worth the fuss.
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16 Feb 2023 | How much should you spend on Chablis? | 00:50:07 | |
If you gave us $230 to spend on a wine, we probably wouldn't choose to spend it on Chablis. But we got one! So let's see if it's worth it...
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23 Feb 2023 | Southern Tassie | 00:32:32 | |
Is Tassie worth the hype? Let's find out!
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02 Mar 2023 | Why do we do this to ourselves? Blind tasting. | 00:35:40 | |
09 Mar 2023 | Blind tasting Burgundy: from $45 Bourgogne to $250 Premier Cru. The difference will be obvious... right? | 00:33:59 | |
30 Mar 2023 | Costco wine: Worth the membership? | 00:34:33 | |
17 Mar 2023 | French wine, in this economy? We show you how. | 00:31:08 | |
Dan Murphy's Imported Fine Wine buyer Nick Rose brings us top white wines you don't need to pay top dollar for. Needless to say, we have a few new favourites!
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24 Mar 2023 | French wine, in this economy? Part 2 | 00:25:32 | |
Dan Murphy's Imported Fine Wine buyer Nick Rose brings us top white wines you don't need to pay top dollar for. Needless to say, we have a few new favourites! Make sure you check out part one before diving in! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
07 Apr 2023 | Get around Verdelho! | 00:22:52 | |
13 Apr 2023 | We're obsessed: East Coast Tassie | 00:32:32 | |
Our journey through Tassie continues, and we're obsessed.
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04 May 2023 | We're into Cabernet Franc | 00:34:19 | |
You don't see a lot of it, but damn it's good. Time to try Cab Franc!
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21 Apr 2023 | Everything that can go wrong in the vineyard | 00:44:55 | |
There are so many things that can go wrong when you're trying to grow grapes. From hail and frost, to rot and fungus, and pests and fires. Here's everything that can go wrong, how we try to prevent it, and how happens if we can't. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
27 Apr 2023 | Cellar Section Battle: finding the best aged wines | 00:40:55 | |
There's a section with the premium wines in Dans where they have aged wine, it tends to be different in every store and we've raided our local stores to try and find the best-hidden gems to battle it out for the best. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
12 May 2023 | The evolution of Margaret River Chardonnay | 00:28:59 | |
We did a tasting to learn about MR Chard, and we thought we'd take our findings straight to you!
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18 May 2023 | The OTHER places in Australia that make Pinot Noir | 00:55:02 | |
26 May 2023 | Awesome Sparkling Wine... From WA?! | 00:39:58 | |
We taste fantastic sparkling wines from a place we'd never expect! Thanks for Cassandra Charlick for taking us through the wines - you can follow her at @casscharlick
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01 Jun 2023 | Fortified Part 1: Vin Jaune, Palomino Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso | 00:44:18 | |
Can't believe we've done two and a half seasons without inviting you into the fantastic world of fortified.
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09 Jun 2023 | Critic Huon Hooke has tasted thousands of wines this year. Here's 3 of his stand-outs. | 00:36:32 | |
Huon and his Real Review team have tasted over 10,000 Aussie wines this year.
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29 Jun 2023 | Italy Vs. New World interpretations | 00:32:05 | |
Now that the new world is getting pretty good at tackling Italian varietals, we thought we'd put them side by side to see who's doing it better.
Final Drop: DR3 x ST HUGO SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ 2021 $80 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
07 Jul 2023 | We finally tackle Pinotage | 00:30:55 | |
Have you tried this South African grape? It's certainly something different!
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15 Jun 2023 | The Super Sparklings of the world (which aren't Champagne!) | 00:45:46 | |
We absolutely love sparkling wine, and while Champagne tends to get all the glory in luxury sparkling, there's a whole world of exceptional bubbles out there to explore.
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23 Jun 2023 | Riesling around Australia - can you taste the difference? | 00:38:00 | |
We thought we'd put it to the test, so we've tasted 4 Rieslings blind.
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13 Jul 2023 | Get through Dry July with these wines - with Kara Monssen | 00:43:02 | |
Doing Dry July? Friend of the podcast and Herald Sun food + wine writer Kara Monssen joins us to let you know the best zero-alc wines to get you through.
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28 Jul 2023 | The evolution of Argentinian Malbec | 00:26:43 | |
Big and bold with blue and black fruits or perfumed and elegant with red fruits? We see Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
21 Jul 2023 | Can we taste a difference in terroir - Australian Chardonnay | 00:30:45 | |
We blind taste Chardonnay from around Australia to see if we can taste a difference between region
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03 Aug 2023 | To decant or not to decant? | 00:34:13 | |
We talk a big game about decanting - so does it actually do anything? We put it to the test! Wine tasted: Chapel Hill The MV Cabernet Sauvignon $30 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
10 Aug 2023 | Are low-intervention wines any good? | 00:42:27 | |
Minimal taken out or added in - what does it even mean and does it take any good?
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24 Aug 2023 | What to drink at Italian restaurants - white wines | 00:35:32 | |
Stumped by Italian restaurant lists? We're talking you through them. This week, the whites.
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31 Aug 2023 | What to drink at Italian Restaurants - red wines | 00:41:25 | |
Do you know your Valpolicellas from your Montepulcianos? We're here to help
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08 Sep 2023 | What to drink at Italian Restaurants - the rest | 00:34:30 | |
Our third and final episode explores the most common wines you can expect at Italian restaurants.
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15 Sep 2023 | Australia's top Chardonnays are killing it | 00:44:28 | |
We heard there's never been a better time for premium Australian Chardonnay, and after this tasting, we have to agree!
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22 Sep 2023 | Drought resistant grapes that will get us through climate change | 00:45:45 | |
The climate is getting hotter - here's what we need to be growing to adapt.
The final drop: 2022 Lerida Estate CULLERIN Riesling Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
12 Oct 2023 | Whites of the Loire | 00:28:49 | |
We take you on a tour around the Loire - the top wines and regions, and what you should be buying to drink this weekend!
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05 Oct 2023 | French IGP: is it worth buying unappellated French wine? | 00:22:23 | |
They're from France, but not one of the fancy regions. Worth drinking?
Final drop: Hydropath Society 2019 Seeing Red Grenache Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
28 Sep 2023 | Victoria's best kept wine secret: The Grampians | 00:20:48 | |
Out West in Victoria is a hidden region with history, and they're absolutely killing it.
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03 Nov 2023 | Top wines being made by women winemakers | 00:44:52 | |
We welcome Colleen Haggarty to take us through the women killing it in wine at the moment.
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10 Nov 2023 | Spanish wine (that's not Rioja!) | 00:25:36 | |
Rioja gets a lot of attention but there's some killer wines coming out of Spain worth trying!
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16 Nov 2023 | New wines, Bush Vines, Old Vines - does any of it make a difference? | 00:20:27 | |
Old vines and bush vines are big marketing buzz words. They're great in theory - but do they actually change the taste of the wine? Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
24 Nov 2023 | Sparkling under $50 | 00:39:04 | |
What Meg's been drinking: 2022 Nepenthe Pinnacle Albariño $35
Final Drop: 2023 St Leonards Vineyard 'Pilot Project' Ruby $32 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
01 Dec 2023 | Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc | 00:31:38 | |
All about Savvy B!
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08 Dec 2023 | Our top 10 wines of 2023 | 00:28:57 | |
Our top 10 wines of the year!
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29 Feb 2024 | Wine News: Protests in the Riverland, Australian wine exports, new Penfolds Champagne, Vintage update | 00:37:24 | |
Our first monthly episode of wine news! Hear about key stories in the world of wine and join us on a deep dive about the oversupply in Riverland, and what the government could do about it. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
08 Mar 2024 | Riverland (The Big Guys) | 00:27:11 | |
Tasting the scale wines that come out of Riverland. Look out for an upcoming ep where we taste from the smaller wineries!
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14 Mar 2024 | Cool wines, Hot regions | 00:38:44 | |
"Cool wines" often come from cooler regions, funnily enough. But we've got a round-up of fun wines you'll want to taste from regions you might not expect. Wines tasted
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22 Mar 2024 | Finally, Wines of Etna (YAAAASSS!) | 00:29:33 | |
28 Mar 2024 | Wine News: Why aren't there more female winemakers, iffy wine labels, a rough vintage for WA and a Cellar Door tasting fee debate | 00:43:10 | |
This wine news we Deep Dive with guest Tash Dale from Australian Vintage to dissect why only 20% of Australia's winemakers are female, despite equal gender in university wine courses. We ask Tash - what can the industry do about it? Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
08 Apr 2024 | How light strike is ruining your wine | 00:32:13 | |
What Meg's been drinking: Andre Clouet Dream Vintage 2006 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
11 Apr 2024 | Tasting tips: How to tell white wines apart | 00:36:41 | |
What Mel's drinking: 2023 ‘Chica’ Rosé
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19 Apr 2024 | Tasting Tips: How to tell light red wines apart | 00:28:37 | |
A light red comes up in a tasting - do you know how to tell what it is? We tell you the tricks. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
25 Apr 2024 | Wine News: China is open, Nick Ryan takes over The Aus wine column, Real Review Top Wineries | 00:35:40 | |
This wine news we:
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