Explore every episode of the podcast Wine with Meg + Mel
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Icons Part 1 | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:46:00 | |
We taste a line-up of Australian icons. From Tasmanian bubbles to Hunter Semillon, Canberra Shiraz Viognier, and Yarra Cabernet blends, we map style, site, and ageability with unashamed love for homegrown greatness. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| Wine News: Backlash from an unfortunate slogan; Aluminum bottles; French protests; A Review of Netflix's New Holiday Movie, "Champagne Problems" | 29 Nov 2025 | 00:33:23 | |
A toast to legacy, a clash over creativity, and a bottle that could change how we drink. We open with a tribute to Peter Fraser—winemaker, mentor, and quiet force at Yangarra—then step straight into the friction points shaping wine right now: the awards that reward meaningful storytelling, the slogan that sparked a pile-on, and the packaging pivot that’s bigger than aesthetics. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| Wine Revelations: We geek out on the Endevour Report | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:26:54 | |
Meg and Mel dive into the groundbreaking Endeavor wine industry report that reveals surprising insights about Australian wine consumption patterns across demographics and regions. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| French wine, in this economy? We show you how. | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:30:59 | |
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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| Blind tasting Burgundy: from $45 Bourgogne to $250 Premier Cru. The difference will be obvious... right? | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:33:50 | |
We find out!
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| Why do we do this to ourselves? Blind tasting. | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:35:31 | |
| Southern Tassie | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:32:23 | |
Is Tassie worth the hype? Let's find out!
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| How much should you spend on Chablis? | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:49:58 | |
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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| Mornington Pinot Noir | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:46:02 | |
Meg and Mel taste through Mornington Pinot to see if it's worth the fuss.
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| A spot of bad news | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:02:35 | |
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 and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| Chenin Blanc rocks. | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:37:59 | |
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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| Piquette: The not-quite-wine we can't get enough of | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:41:53 | |
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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| Is Yarra Valley Cabernet underrated? | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:50:51 | |
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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| The Nebbiolo Episode: Australia vs Italy | 12 Sep 2025 | 00:31:20 | |
It 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. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| Finale: Our Top 10 Podcast Wines of the Year | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:38:00 | |
We tasted a lot of wine on the show this year, over 250 in fact!
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| Wines for your "summer playlist" | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:26:57 | |
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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| We finally do Durif | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:33:57 | |
After putting it off for months, Meg finally gets Mel to do the Durif episode, and they find some surprises!
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| Not-dry wine part 2 and we answer your questions! PH, storage + Blaufrankisch | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:44:57 | |
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| Can a wine be good if it's not dry? | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:35:29 | |
Meg tries to change Mel's opinion on wines with residual sugar. Dr Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Kabinett Riesling $34 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| Weird-ass wines you've never heard of, but you're gonna love | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:33:15 | |
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| We like big Malbec and we cannot lie | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:31:46 | |
What Meg's been drinking: Montes Classic Series Sauvignon Blanc
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| How Low Can You Go? Trying the cheapest wine we can find. | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:30:36 | |
We taste $4 wine so you don't have to.
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| Fantastic Fiano (all under $15!) | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:34:54 | |
We love finding wines with bang for buck. Fiano's delivering!
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| Stop ignoring Central Victoria | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:39:35 | |
Awesome wines from overlooked regions. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| Varietals you’ve never heard of | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:34:29 | |
Meg 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. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| A deep dive into Heathcote - will it change Meg's mind? | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:45:07 | |
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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| How good's Nebbiolo?! | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:44:29 | |
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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| Wines on trend for summer (that we're stocking up on!) | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:53:30 | |
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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| Inside the Dan Murphy's buying process | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:44:24 | |
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 and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| Sustainable wines you can feel good about drinking | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:34:32 | |
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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| Stop overlooking Semillon | 02 Sep 2022 | 00:29:48 | |
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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| Battle of the Chardonnays: Mineral vs Buttery | 25 Aug 2022 | 01:00:11 | |
Meg says "buttery is back" so we put it to the test!
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| Wines of Margaret River | 19 Aug 2022 | 00:47:08 | |
A region with wines to mirror Bordeaux, tucked away in Australia. Meg and Mel see how it shapes up! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| The islands of Italy: Sicily and Sardinia | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:42:06 | |
Let's see what cool wines we can dig up from the hottest part of Italy.
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| Are single varietal wines better then blends? We put them to the test. | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:38:13 | |
Can blends be better than the sum of their parts? Let's find out.
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| Behind the Scenes of the Sydney Royal Wine Show with Angus Barnes | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:39:56 | |
Angus Barnes, Chair of the Sydney Royal Wine Show, shares insider perspectives on Australia's premier wine competition and his journey through the wine industry. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| Viognier (viogn-YEAH!) | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:40:13 | |
Meg and Mel taste through this variety at different price points and styles, finding some awesome wines!
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| The dream life? What it's like to be a food + wine reviewer with Kara Monssen | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:35:05 | |
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 and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| Is Aussie Prosecco as good as the OG from Italy? Let's find out. | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:38:37 | |
Fans of prosecco will want to hear this one! Wines tasted:
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| Funky and Fortified - Part 2 of Rutherglen with Nick Brown | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:28:34 | |
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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| Rutherglen + aged Marsanne with Nick Brown | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:40:12 | |
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.
If 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 @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| All about Gamay (Gam-yay!) | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:43:21 | |
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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| Beware the brie: pairing cheese + wine | 17 Jun 2022 | 00:42:38 | |
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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| Aldi wines we'd actually buy | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:42:43 | |
Some people swear by Aldi wines - but are they actually any good? Mel and Mel go in to find out.
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| Italy part 2: Piedmont | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:40:46 | |
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 and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| Italy part 1: Veneto | 26 May 2022 | 00:40:24 | |
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 and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| JUST IN! We taste the seriously amazing Sydney Royal Wine Show Winners | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:43:11 | |
Ever wondered what $27 worth of Cabernet Sauvignon can get you? How about the prestigious Wine of Show trophy at one of Australia's most respected wine competitions? Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| Scottie Blind Tests Meg + Mel | 19 May 2022 | 00:42:29 | |
Can't believe we let him do this... but here we are.
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| Spanish Reds from Rioja | 12 May 2022 | 00:51:44 | |
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 and TikTok! @winewithmegmel | |||
| Make Meg love Mumm | 05 May 2022 | 00:56:18 | |
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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