Wine with Meg + Mel

Send us a textWhat Meg's drinking: Humis 2024 Grenache Blanc $29Wines tasted: Red Hill Estate Sparkling Cuvee $14Jim Barry Watervale Riesling $15De Bortoli Rosé $14Z Wine Rustica Barossa Valley Grenache $19Sydney Wine Bar: Flight Path Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

Send us a textNews we discuss this week:What the re-instating of the outsed Australian Vintage CEO says about company cultureGimlet has won Australia's Wine List of the Year award for 2024 (Timeout)An update on Aussie wine in China as we get more negative press over "expired" moscato (Vino Joy News)An anonymous letter stirs the pot on nepotism in the wine industry (Wine Business Magazine)The Orange wine region's new identity, "A Drop Above,"- is regional branding working in Australia? (Wine T...

Send us a textA closer look into museum wines - we compare three young wines with their older counterparts.Wines tasted:- Howard Park Riesling - 2023 + 2018- Ten Minutes by Tractor Wallis Chardonnay - 2022 + 2015- Lowe Zinfendel 2021 + 2017Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

Send us a textAll about museum wines. Meg nerds out.Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

Send us a textEver wondered how the right kind of bubbles can elevate a sparkling wine experience? We explore the science and art behind creating perfect bubbles with a story about ultrasonic sound and its impact on wine ratings. Glassware can make or break your sparkling wine journey, and we dive into why that’s the case with a deep dive into the visual appeal and taste enhancements offered by a $100 hand-blown glass. Join us for a fun and nerdy session full of wine-geek moments!W...

Send us a textEver wondered what’s beyond Austria’s famous Grüner Veltliner? We’re diving into some great white wines like Riesling and some lesser-known treats such as Welsh Riesling and Muscat Ottonel. If you’re into white wines, this is a must-listen!Wines tasted:Domane Wachau 'Federspiel Bruck' Riesling 2021 $32Velich Welschriesling 2021 $402020 Velich Muskat Ottonel $402022 Pittnauer Perfect Day $54Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

Send us a textReady to discover which country reigns supreme in our first-ever Wine Olympics? Join us as we pit iconic wines from four nations against each other. What meg's drinking: Vue on Halcyon RoseAndre Kientzler Gewurztraminer Osterberg $97Tahbilk Marsanne 2016 $20Southern Right Pinotage $60Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel $60Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

Send us a textWhat if everything you thought you knew about Lambrusco was wrong? Join us as we welcome Niko Pellacani, an expert from the heart of Modena, who shares his extraordinary journey from Italy to Napa Valley and back. Discover how his experiences in both regions have shaped his unique perspective on wine, and learn about his plans to further his expertise with an MBA in wine business at Sonoma State University.Lambrusco is undergoing a renaissance, and Niko is here to debunk long-st...

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Send us a textCan the color of a wine glass alter your perception of taste? Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we conduct a fun and fascinating experiment.Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

Send us a textWe're exploring Aussie fortified and comparing it to its brothers in Portugal, thanks to the help of Galway Pipe! Wines tasted:GALWAY 10 YO BOURBON BARREL TAWNY $65GALWAY 15 YO RUM BARREL TAWNY $80 GALWAY 12 YO GRAND TAWNY $36GALWAY 25 YO RARE TAWNY $100Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

Send us a textHeadlines: - Bollinger opens new tourist location complete with wellness hub and shop - are the champanoise finally having to use traditional marketing techniques instead of relying on rarity and prestige?- New not-a-wine-bar in Melbourne offers 150 wines by the glass - is this 140 too many?- Gender gap still wide in wine despite report showing progress for women - what are we doing? Deep Dive: We interview Dr Mardi Longbottom from AWRI on the new SWA report - how...

Send us a textPart 2 of our chat with Sarah Crowe.Wines tased:2021 Pinot Noir $1302021 Dry Red Wine No. 2 $1352021 Dry Red Wine No. 1 $1552021 Carrodus Cabernet Sauvignon $275Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

Send us a textAn intro to the fabulous Sarah Crowe and Yarra Yering winery. Wines tasted: Yarra Yering 2022 Chardonnay $130Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

Send us a textThis wine news we:Look at the Real Review Top Wineries listTalk to Lee McLean from Australian Grape & Wine about China reopening to Australian wineChat to Nick Ryan about taking the reins from James Halliday for The Australian wine column.Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel