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Wine with Meg + MelWine Revelations: We geek out on the Endevour ReportSend us a textMeg and Mel dive into the groundbreaking Endeavor wine industry report that reveals surprising insights about Australian wine consumption patterns across demographics and regions.• Affluence drives wine purchase more than age, with wealthy consumers favouring Champagne, Chardonnay, and surprisingly, Riesling• Gen Z unexpectedly over-indexes on Champagne consumption despite limited budgets• Tasmania and Western Australia show the strongest loyalty to their local wine regions• The Yarra Valley is experiencing growth while Tasmania faces market challenges despite producing top-rated sparkling wines• Victoria drives wine trends like Pinot Noir and spritz cul...
2025-09-1926 minWine with Meg + MelThe Nebbiolo Episode: Australia vs ItalySend us a textIt came to our attention that our Nebb ep wasn’t uploaded currently so you all never heard us Greek out over one of our fav grapes… well… here it is! Meg and Mel explore the world of Nebbiolo, comparing Australian examples from Victoria with Italian classics from Piedmont.• Nebbiolo is known for its paradoxical nature - light in colour but powerful in tannin and structure• Classic descriptors include tar, roses, dried cherries, and a distinctive "bricky" character• Pizzini La Volpe Nebbiolo ($35) from King Valley offers an approachable e...
2025-09-1231 minWine with Meg + MelVarietals you’ve never heard ofSend us a textMeg and Mel dive into the world of unusual grape varieties, exploring wines most people have never heard of and definitely can't pronounce. From a surprisingly good organic Australian Chardonnay to obscure European varietals, they share discoveries that will expand your wine horizons.• Yolumba Organic Chardonnay from South Australia delivers unexpected quality for $23• Exploring the difference between organic certification and sustainable practices• Arinto, a Portuguese grape variety, shows beautiful minerality and citrus notes in Australian terroir• Falanghina from McLaren Vale offers apricot notes and oily texture reminiscent of "sunshine...
2025-09-0534 minWine with Meg + MelSugar-Free Wine: Exposing the Marketing MythSend us a textMeg and Mel tackle misleading wine marketing claims, exposing a company that touts "zero-sugar wine" as revolutionary when most dry wines already contain negligible sugar levels. They investigate a suspicious endorsement from a non-existent Master of Wine and taste-test the underwhelming products.• Most dry wines already contain minimal sugar (around 0.5g per litre or less)• The fermentation process naturally converts grape sugars into alcohol• Laboratory testing confirmed the "zero-sugar" wines contained typical residual sugar levels• The company's advertisements quote "Judith Smalls," a Master of Wine who doesn't exist• Th...
2025-08-0830 minWine with Meg + MelUncorking Barbera: Italy's Bold, Acid-Driven RedSend us a textMeg and Mel dive into the world of Barbera, exploring whether this Italian red variety truly deserves its reputation as the wine of choice for "cool kids."• Barbera comes from Piemonte in northern Italy, at the foot of the Alps• The grape produces wines with high acidity, minimal oak influence, and distinctive purple color• Typical flavor profile includes blackberry, blackcurrant, and herbal notes• Australian versions from Adelaide Hills and Alpine Valleys compared to Italian Barbera d'Alba• Even aged Barbera maintains a vibrant purple color due to low pH levels
2025-07-0425 minWine with Meg + MelWine News June: Oakridge closes restaurant, De Bortoli ripping up vines, Treasury investing in NOLOW, and Wine Australia's new campaignSend a textMeg and Mel tackle changing dynamics in the Australian wine industry, from restaurant closures to big investments and new marketing directions.• Meg shares insights from VinExpo Asia where Australian wine received positive feedback and shows a shift toward lighter-bodied reds and more whites• Oak Ridge restaurant closure highlights broader hospitality industry struggles with profit margins shrinking from 10% to 6-8%• De Bortoli's vine pulling in warmer regions reflects necessary industry restructuring with significant costs and time investment• $100 million investment from Vinarki into South Australian winemaking shows confidence despite centralization concerns• Tr...
2025-06-1338 minWine with Meg + MelMel's conspiracy theory about Margaret River ChardonnaySend us a textMel tests her theory that Margaret River Chardonnay producers are abandoning their signature big, buttery style for leaner expressions through a tasting of four wines across different price points.• Meg Brotman argues that Margaret River has traditionally delivered reliable, high-quality big Chardonnays with texture and weight• Meg describes Margaret River Chardonnay as having a fuller style with riper fruit, moderate acidity, and more evident oak compared to cooler regions• The $18 Aldi Blackstone Limited Release proves to be an excellent baseline, showing classic regional character with grapefruit, oatmeal notes, and creamy...
2025-06-0637 minWine with Meg + MelWine News - May: Rob Dolan Wines in administration, Vinarchy launches, China update, industry shout outsSend us a textIn light of the new pope, we ask the question: what do they drink in the Vatican? (The answer has Mel considering turning up to Sunday mass)Wine’s new power player, Vinarchy, and what it means for the industry. An update on China exports – restocking, or a true comeback?A few industry shout-outsAnd… things get real. Meg opens up about what it’s really like when the winery you work for goes into administration.Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2025-05-1629 minWine with Meg + MelCellaring white wine: how to pick an ageworthy bottleSend us a textMeg and Mel explore the fascinating world of ageworthy white wines, examining which varieties cellar best and how to identify bottles worth laying down.What Meg's drinking: 2023 Marchand & Burch Mount Barrow Pinot Noir $72Wines tasted:2024 Howard Park Great Southern Riesling $362014 Howard Park Great Southern Riesling 2024 Scarborough The Obsessive Semillon $352018 Scarborough The Obsessive Simillion 2023 The Obsessive Chardonnay $452019 The Obsessive ChardonnayKey things to remember:• Acid is the most important factor for aging white wine successfully• Look for moderate alcohol (12.5-13.5%), good concentration, and varietal expression• Riesling...
2025-04-1148 minWine with Meg + MelDo we bother with White Blends?Send us a textEver wondered why white wine blends don't get the same spotlight as reds? Join us as we explore their hidden complexities and charmWe know red blends are 'a thing' - what about whites? We find out. What Mel's drinking: 2018 Crittenden Cri de Coeur Savagnin Sous Voile $95Houghton White Classic $102023 Eleventh House Sorella $28Sun Monkey White Blend NV $22Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2024-11-0825 minWine with Meg + MelWine News: Wineries change hands, an $18,000 wine, Halliday wine awards, Aldi tricks high society wine drinkersSend us a textAre the days of affordable Australian wines numbered? Tune in to this episode of Wine with Meg and Mel as we uncover the seismic shifts in ownership shaking up the Australian wine industry. From Pernod Ricard passing its wine portfolio to Accolade Wines, to Treasury Wine Estates offloading well-known brands like Lindemans and Wolf Blass, the landscape is changing fast. We're also celebrating the stars of the 2025 Holiday Wine Awards! Plus, we'll share how Aldi UK's marketing magic is positioning its wines as the new go-to for luxury on a budget. G...
2024-08-2227 minWine with Meg + MelTasting tips: How to tell white wines apartSend us a textWhat Mel's drinking: 2023 ‘Chica’ RoséWines tasted:2023 Brokenwood Semillon $272023 Yalumba Y Series Chardonnay $152023 The Ethereal One Vermentino $232023 AMBERLEY CHIMNEY BRUSH CHENIN BLANC $122023 Tim Adams Riesling $18Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2024-04-1136 minWine with Meg + MelCool wines, Hot regionsSend us a text"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.What Meg's drinking: 2023 Meadowbank Riesling $38Wines tasted 2022 MDI Picolit $292022 Sabi Wabi Semillon $392023 Unico Zelo Fresh AF $252021 Ricca Terra Vintners Aglianico $27Final Drop PRESS + BLOOM MONTEPULCIANO $25Mel's recco - Lennox Wine Bar Learn more about the Chardonnay SymposiumFollow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2024-03-1538 minWine with Meg + MelMornington Pinot NoirSend us a textMeg and Mel taste through Mornington Pinot to see if it's worth the fuss.Quealy Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir $34Stonier Pinot Noir $34Kooyong Pinot Noir $35Onannon Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir $402019 Moorooduc Estate Pinot NoirFollow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2023-02-0946 minWine with Meg + MelPiquette: The not-quite-wine we can't get enough ofSend us a textMeg 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. Piquette tasted:Escape Room Piquette 330mL $22 (four pack of cans)Oakridge Garden Gris Piquette 330mL $22 (four pack of cans)Social Butterfly Blanc Piquette $25 (bottle)BK Wines Love Is Blind #6 Piquette $23 (bottle)Round Theory Piquette Rose $17 (bottle)Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2023-01-1941 minWine with Meg + MelIs Yarra Valley Cabernet underrated?Send us a textMel isn't so sure, but Meg is keen to prove it with some of the best the region has to offer.Wines tasted:2016 Bianchet Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc $402019 Old Block Cabernet Sauvignon $852020 Punt Road Block 11 Cabernet $952017 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 1 $112 2017 Carrodus Cabernet Sauvignon $275Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2023-01-1250 minWine with Meg + MelFinale: Our Top 10 Podcast Wines of the YearSend us a textWe tasted a lot of wine on the show this year, over 250 in fact! And while we find a gem or two most weeks, it was time to boil down to the best of the best. If you only taste a few wines from the season, make them from our top lists. Mel's Top 5:5. Belardent Picpoul de Pinet $18 - From S02E35 "Wines on trend for summer"4. Pizzini La Volpe Nebbiolo $33 - From S02E36 "How good's Nebbiolo?!"3. Delamere NV Cuvee $40 - From S02E...
2022-12-1638 minWine with Meg + MelWines for your "summer playlist"Send us a textSummer 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."Chandon Garden Spritz $32Giesen Pure Light Marlborough Pinot Gris $15Hydropath Society 2021 Gruner Veltliner $202022 Cliff Edge Auxerrois - Mount Langi Ghiran $25Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-12-0826 minWine with Meg + MelWe finally do DurifSend us a textAfter putting it off for months, Meg finally gets Mel to do the Durif episode, and they find some surprises! Sans Pareil Estate Black Label Reserve Durif 2020 $24Buller Wines Balladeer Durif 2021 $32 Domaine Asmara Private Reserve Durif 2019 $45Spook Hill Wines The Dark $38 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-12-0133 minWine with Meg + MelCan a wine be good if it's not dry?Send us a textMeg tries to change Mel's opinion on wines with residual sugar. Wines tasted: 2021 Gieson riesling 2020 Winkel Riesling $28Dr Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Kabinett Riesling $34Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-11-1835 minWine with Meg + MelHow good's Nebbiolo?!Send us a textSo 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. What Meg's drinking: a whole bunch of fancy wines we mere mortals could never dream of tasting.Rivetto Langhe Nebbiolo $48Rizieri Nebbiolo d'Alba $42Pizzini La Volpe Nebbiolo $33Serafino Bellissimo Nebbiolo $22Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-09-2944 minWine with Meg + MelInside the Dan Murphy's buying processSend us a textWith 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
2022-09-1644 minWine with Meg + MelSustainable wines you can feel good about drinkingSend us a textSustainably made and packaged wine is exploding. We explore the impact each of these has on the planet, and of course, see how they taste!What Meg's drinking: Julg Riesling Kalkmergel 2019 $49Wines tasted: Round Theory Marlborough White Field Blend $23Taylors One Small Step Eco-Bottle Chardonnay $16Three's A Crowd Pinot Noir $16Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-09-0834 minWine with Meg + MelStop overlooking SemillonSend us a textWe taste through one producer's different ranges to see the impacts of age and vineyards on this seriously underated grape! Wines Tasted:TYRRELLS 2022 VINEYARD SELECTION SEMILLON $22.50TYRRELLS 2016 HVD SEMILLON $45TYRRELLS 2016 STEVENS SEMILLON $40TYRRELLS 2016 VAT 1 SEMILLON $105Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-09-0229 minWine with Meg + MelBattle of the Chardonnays: Mineral vs ButterySend us a textMeg says "buttery is back" so we put it to the test! Wines tasted:Stonyfell The Cellars Unwooded Chardonnay $16Copperhead 2020 Chardonnay $27William Fevre Petit Chablis $37 Evans & Tate Expressions Butterball Chardonnay $16Church Road Chardonnay $24Robert Mondavi Buttery Chardonnay $20 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-08-251h 00Wine with Meg + MelWines of Margaret RiverSend us a textA region with wines to mirror Bordeaux, tucked away in Australia. Meg and Mel see how it shapes up! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-08-1947 minWine with Meg + MelThe islands of Italy: Sicily and SardiniaSend us a textLet's see what cool wines we can dig up from the hottest part of Italy.Wines tasted:Tenuta Aglaea Bianco Siciliano 2019 $49Vermentino Villa Solais 2020 $25Pala I Fiori Cannonau di Sardegna 2019 $30Vinuva Nero d'Avola 2018 $23Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-08-1242 minWine with Meg + MelAre single varietal wines better then blends? We put them to the test.Send us a textCan blends be better than the sum of their parts? Let's find out.What Meg's drinking: Fraser Gallop 2019 Cabernet Merlot2021 Chapel Hill The Parson Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre $182021 Chapel Hill The Parson Shiraz $182021 Tellurian Wines GSM $302020 Tellurian Redline Shiraz $23 2020 Forester Lifestyle Cabernet Merlot $252020 Forester Lifestyle Cabernet Sauvignon $35Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-08-0438 minWine with Meg + MelViognier (viogn-YEAH!)Send us a textMeg and Mel taste through this variety at different price points and styles, finding some awesome wines! Wines tasted:Yalumba Y Series Viognier $15Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier $28Yalumba The Virgilius $50Massena the surly muse $35M.Chapoutier La Combe Pilate Viognier $27Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-07-2840 minWine with Meg + MelThe dream life? What it's like to be a food + wine reviewer with Kara MonssenSend us a textWeekly 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.Melbourne wine bars reccomended:Marion, Fritzroy The Alps, PrahranToorak Cellars, ArmadaleCity Wine Shop, CBDBelotta, South MelbourneWines discussed:2021 Patrick of Coonawarra Méthode Eucalypt2021 Wynns Reframed Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet FrancYou can check out Kara's food + wine reviews in the Herald Sun every Tuesday, and on her instagram, @Karafoodwine.Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-07-2135 minWine with Meg + MelIs Aussie Prosecco as good as the OG from Italy? Let's find out.Send us a textFans of prosecco will want to hear this one! What Meg's Drinking: 2015 SPARKLING CHLOE CUVEEWines tasted: Corte Carista Prosecco DOC NV Zonin ProseccoSanta Margherita Superiore 52 Prosecco Di ValdobbiadeneDal Zotto Pucino ProseccoDal Zotto Col Fondo ProseccoFollow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-07-1438 minWine with Meg + MelFunky and Fortified - Part 2 of Rutherglen with Nick BrownSend us a textMeg 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.Wines tasted:All Saints unreleased skin contact Marsanne/ Muscat blend (follow the winery for launch date)All saints Museum Fortified - 100 years old $1500 for full sized bottle or $160 or 50ml.Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-07-0728 minWine with Meg + MelRutherglen + aged Marsanne with Nick BrownSend us a textNick 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. Wines tasted:All Saints 2021 Family Cellar Marsanne (from barrel) - not available for purchase (yet!) All Saints 2012 MarsanneAll Saints 2010 Marsanne All saints 2007 MarsanneIf you have interest in the museum Marsannes (and trust us, you should be), you can register your interest here: https://www.allsaintswine.com.au/museum Follow us on instagram @wine...
2022-06-3040 minWine with Meg + MelAll about Gamay (Gam-yay!)Send us a textMel (and millenials) love it, Meg (and anyone who's ever done nouveau) hates it. Tune in to see who will win out! Wines tasted: 2020 Chateau de Pizay Beaujolais $232020 Stephane-Aviron Beaujolais Villages $242019 Marcel Lapierre Morgon $602021 Mayer Gamay $52Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-06-2343 minWine with Meg + MelBeware the brie: pairing cheese + wineSend us a textMeg 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.Our pairingsTasmanian Heritage Triple Cream Brie - pair with a mineral, cool climate Chardonnay like the Rob Dolan Wines White Label $32 South Cape Club Cheddar Vintage, - pair with an affordable cab/ shiraz blend such as Rob Dolan CSM $24 or a buttery Chardonnay such as the Rob Dolan Black Label $28Costello Creamy Blue - pair with a cool climate (Yarra Valley if you c...
2022-06-1742 minWine with Meg + MelAldi wines we'd actually buySend us a textSome people swear by Aldi wines - but are they actually any good? Mel and Mel go in to find out. South Point Estate Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV $5.99Precious Earth Chardonnay $2.99Freya & Jules Watervale, Clare Valley Riesling $8.99The Tudor Yarra Valley Pinot Noir $12.99Humo Blanco Chilean Organic Cabernet Sauvignon $12.99Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-06-0942 minWine with Meg + MelItaly part 2: PiedmontSend us a textWe're in Meg's favourite Italian region, Piedmont (or Piemonte), and Meg's got a wine that will leave Mel speechless. What Meg's drinking: Provence RoséWines tasted:2019 Alberto Oggero Roero ArneisStefano Massone Gavi Masera $31Rizieri Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba $25Michele Chiarlo Barbaresco Reyna $75Wines purchased from Dan's.Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-06-0340 minWine with Meg + MelItaly part 1: VenetoSend us a textJoin us as we taste through Italy! For part one, we're going to Veneto, and taste one style three ways.What Meg's drinking: Koerner Riesling $35Wines tasted:2020 Pieropan Soave Classico2020 Farina Valpolicella DOC2019 Speri Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso2017 Le Salette Amarone della Valpolicella La MaregaWines purchased from Different Drop.Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-05-2640 minWine with Meg + MelScottie Blind Tests Meg + MelSend us a textCan't believe we let him do this... but here we are. If you want to send in suggestions (or wine) for us to blind taste, get in touch with @scottiethewino on instagram.What Meg's Drinking: 2016 Robert Weil Kiedrich Grafenberg EisweinWines (blind) tasted:Pikes 2021 Traditionale Riesling - $23Scotchmans Hill Sutton Vineyard 2008 Chardonnay - $45 for 2020 vintageThymiopoulos 'Young Vines' Xinomavro 2018 - $30Reynella Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 - $60Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-05-1942 minWine with Meg + MelSpanish Reds from RiojaSend us a textIt's time to learn about tempranillo from the region most famous for the grape! Wines tasted:Campo Viejo Granacha $21Campo Viejo Tempranillo $21Campo Viejo Reserva $26Campo Viejo Gran Reserva $40Wines gifted from Pernod Ricard and are all available at First Choice.Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-05-1251 minWine with Meg + MelMake Meg love MummSend us a textMel 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. And as the champagnes are too limited to buy in most stores, Manu is giving listeners exclusive access to the friends & family website to buy them! DM your email to our instagram @winewithmegandmel to get on the list! What Manu is drinking: 2018 Passopisciaro Etna RossoChampagne tasted:RSRV Blanc de Noirs RSRV Rose RSRV LaLouhttps://www...
2022-05-0556 minWine with Meg + MelGet around Grüner VeltlinerSend us a textMeg 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 2021Wines Tasted:Tempus Two Gruner Veltliner $12Noble Fellows Von Rockhop Marlborough Grüner Veltliner $15Longview Macclesfield Adelaide Hills Gruner Veltliner $27Groiss Gruner Veltliner $28BK Wines Good Name No 3 Piquette NaturelFollow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-04-2950 minWine with Meg + MelPairing wine with snack foodSend us a textIn 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.What Meg's drinking: Jamsheed 2021 Apricity VermentinoBest combos:Microwave popcorn + Marsanne Dim Sims + Cab Shiraz Merlot blend BBQ Shapes + ShirazHumus + Pinot Noir Salt and Vinegar chips + RoseOlives + 4+1 (mediterranean grape blend)Snickers and NOTHING! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel...
2022-04-2140 minWine with Meg + MelAll about New Zealand (well, almost)Send us a textAn 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.Wines tasted:2019 Rippon Jeunesse Riesling $452020 Millton Te Arai Vineyard Chenin Blanc $292019 Luna Estate Eclipse Pinot Noir $522020 Te Mata Estate Vineyards Syrah $25 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-04-1435 minWine with Meg + MelAll about GrenacheSend us a textThe popularity of Grenache is on the rise, so Meg + Mel take a deep dive into some different styles to find out why! Wines Tasted: NX Gen Grenache $19Gramps Grenache $20.90Cuidado Organic Garnacha $15St Erth Grenache $17.10Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-04-0733 minWine with Meg + MelChange my mind!Send us a textMeg + 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! Wines tasted: Meg's picks for Mel: Vietta Moscato d'ASti $38Gaia Assytiko Monograph Rose $28.50B Minor Shiraz $24.20Mel's picks for Meg:Disco Puppy 2 - Sparkling Pet-Nat $28 Mountadam Eden Valley Gewurztraminer $28Karim Vionnet 'Chiroubles' Vielles Vignes $58 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-03-3140 minWine with Meg + MelWhite wines of Spain + choosing a wedding wineSend us a textMel and Mel dive into the wonderful world of Spanish whites, then make a group decision on what sparkling Mel should serve at her wedding. What Meg's drinking: Soumah SavarroWhite wines of Spain:2019 Eidosela Charquino Albarino $252020 Conde Valdemar Blanco $182018 Terroir al Limit Priorat Historic Blanc $55Wedding wine: Tahbilk Blanc de Blancs $19Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-03-2436 minWine with Meg + MelWines of ChileSend us a textThink Chile is just about bulk, cheap wine? Think again! Meg shows us some awesome Chilean wines pushing boundaries.Wines tasted:2017 Caliterra Tributo Chardonnay $182019 Leonardo Erazo Arbol Arriba $452019 Ventisquero Reserva Pinot Noir $182018 Gustavo Martinez El Carmen de Cuchacucha Pais $392019 Pablo & Ronald El Guindo Cinsault $302019 Antiyal Pura Fe Carmenere $43Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-03-1737 minWine with Meg + MelThe women behind the wineSend us a textIn 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. What Meg's drinking: Penley Estate Cabernet Franc - Made by Kate GoodmanWines Tasted: Delamere NV Cuvee $40Vignerons Schmolzer + Brown RIESLING S $40Jade + Jasper Fiano $23Eminence Pinot Meunier Rosé ('A glass of' pack) Tillie J Yarra Valley Pinot Noir $42Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-03-0834 minWine with Meg + MelAll about the Yarra ValleySend us a textMeg 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. Wines Tasted:2006 Vintage Chandon ($31)2021 La Bohème Act Three Pinot Gris ($19)2020 Rob Dolan White Label Chardonnay ($32)2020 Rob Dolan White Label Pinot Noir ($38)2018 Yarra Yerring Dry Red Number One ($130)Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-03-0339 minWine with Meg + MelDoes Glassware really make a difference to wine?Send us a textWe 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. What Mark's drinking: Dalrymple Vineyards Single Site Ouse Pinot Noir $64Glassware tasted from:RIEDEL DEGUSTAZIONE RED WINE $22.5 per unitRIEDEL WINEWINGS PINOT NOIR/NEBBIOLO $60 per unitFollow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-02-2448 minWine with Meg + MelAll about CanberraSend us a textWe're going to dive into Autralian wine regions! We start with something a little less often discussed... Canberra.Wines tasted:2021 Shaw wines Estate Riesling $302021 Long Rail Gully ČETIRI Field Blend $252019 Linear Pinot Noir $302017 Wallaroo Shiraz $28Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-02-1835 minWine with Meg + MelPart two: The top Champagne houses with NeilSend us a textMake sure you catch part one! In part two we taste and compare three more of the top champagne houses. Wines tasted:Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut Champagne $60Besserat De Bellefon Champagne Cuvee Bleu Brut $72Bollinger Rosé $147Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-02-1035 minWine with Meg + MelThe top champagne houses - which are the best? With Neil AllanbySend us a textWe'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! Wines tasted: Monsigny Champagne Brut NV $23Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne $78Pommery Brut Royal Champagne $70Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-02-0335 minWine with Meg + MelDoes the grape variety matter in Rosé ?Send us a textMeg certainly has an opinion, and we think it might surpirse you! Wines tasted:Rob Dolan Wines Rose ($24)Haselgrove Wines Grenache Rose ($22.93)Chapel Hill Parson Rose ($14.95)Longview Juno Nebbiolo Rosato ($24.70)Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Rose ($22.83)Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-01-2728 minWine with Meg + MelGoon, cans and pouches - can alternative packaging wine be any good?Send us a textWe know wines which come in alternative packaging can be better for the environment and help with portions... but can they taste any good? Meg and Mel find out. What Meg's Drinking: Pierre Peters NVWines tasted:Golden Oak Chardonnay 4L Cask Wine - $12Yalumba Cask Wine Chardonnay 2l - $13'A Glass Of' wine pouches - $45 for 5Elephant in the Room cans - $5 Pinot Noir / $3 ChardonnayFollow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2022-01-2036 minWine with Meg + MelMeg's top picks of the season - if you're going to taste any, make it these.Send us a textMeg is a Master of Wine who is a top wine judge, but doesn't normally do formal "picks" or reviews for other wines... until now. Meg is counting down the top wines from the hundreds tasted on this season. What Meg's drinking: Pieropan Soave ClassicoTop Wines from the season: 5. 2020 Rob Dolan Wines Black Label Marsanne ($28)4. Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava ($14)3. 2015 Ten Miles East Arneis ($28) 2. 2016 E Guigal Chateauneuf-du-Pape ($99) 1. 2019 The Remarkables Central Otago Pinot Gris ($19)Honorable mention: 2019 Dominique Piron Brouilly Beaujolais Crus ($33)
2021-12-1625 minWine with Meg + MelHere's what to drink this ChristmasSend us a textMeg lets us know the best wines for Christmas day - from your morning wine, all the way to plum pudding. Wines tasted: NV Blue Pyrenees Vintage Brut 2015 Peter Lehmann Margaret Semillon Pizzini La Volpe NebbioloSeppelt Original Sparkling Shiraz NVFollow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2021-12-0932 minWine with Meg + MelAll about Marsanne - Meg is finally sold!Send us a textMel's obsessed with Marsanne but Meg hasn't been completely sold - until now. Find out why Meg and Mel are now Marsanne-crazy! What Meg's drinking: Pommerol Wines tasted:2020 Rob Dolan Wines Marsanne ($28)2019 Place of Changing Winds Marsanne ($35) 2019 J.L. Chave Selection Crozes-Hermitage Silene ($69)2020 Tahbilk Marsanne ($18)2014 Tahbilk 1927 Vines Marsanne ($43)2010 Tahbilk Marsanne Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2021-12-0331 minWine with Meg + MelCan you cook with cheap wine? All your cooking-with-wine questions answered!Send us a textMeg and Mel have been arguing. Mel thinks you need a nice wine to cook with for the flavour - Meg is all about using cheap wine in meals. To put it to the test, Meg has cooked two of the same dishes using the one of each types of wine. Our guest, The Farm Executive Chef for Anthony Cutijar acts as judge to determine once and for all. Anthony also covers off what types of wine to cook with, when to add it in, and reveals his top food-and-wine recipe f...
2021-11-2526 minWine with Meg + MelSummer reds: Can you chill red wine in summer?Send us a textMeg and Mel put it to the test by chilling three red wines and comparing them to their room temp counterparts. What Meg's drinking: Rob Dolan Wines Marsanne Wines Tasted: 2018 Rob Dolan Wines Black Label Pinot Noir Andrew Garrett Sparkling Shiraz2017 Domane Wachau Blauer Zweigelt2020 Paxton AAA Shiraz Grenache2018 ampo Viejo Tempranillo Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2021-11-1834 minWine with Meg + MelCan buying wine save our plastic problem? An interview with Richie VandenbergSend us a textThe Hidden Sea Wines take 10 plastic bottles out of the ocean for every bottle sold. We talk to Richie Vandenberg, the man behind the brand (and much to Mel's delight, ex-Hawthorn captain) to understand how it works. Bear with us for the audio in the first few minutes, the mics got fuzzy when we got excited - it clears up ;)Wines tasted:2021 Hidden Sea Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Hidden Sea GSMFollow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
2021-11-1137 minWine with Meg + MelThe Rhone Valley with Special Guest Neil Allanby - Part 2: Which wines should you try?Send us a textNeil Allanby is back to take us through part 2 of the stories behind the Rhone Valley. Wines tasted:2019 M. Chapoutier Gigondas2016 E Guigal Chateauneuf-du-Pape Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
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