Explore every episode of the podcast Wine with Meg + Mel
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| Austrian White Wines: Beyond Grüner Veltliner | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:27:26 | |
Ever 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:
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| Wine News: Wineries change hands, an $18,000 wine, Halliday wine awards, Aldi tricks high society wine drinkers | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:27:47 | |
Are 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. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Wine News: China is open, Nick Ryan takes over The Aus wine column, Real Review Top Wineries | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:35:40 | |
This wine news we:
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| All about Grenache | 07 Apr 2022 | 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 | |||
| Change my mind! | 31 Mar 2022 | 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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| White wines of Spain + choosing a wedding wine | 24 Mar 2022 | 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 | |||
| Wines of Chile | 17 Mar 2022 | 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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| The women behind the wine | 08 Mar 2022 | 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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| All about the Yarra Valley | 03 Mar 2022 | 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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| Does Glassware really make a difference to wine? | 24 Feb 2022 | 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 | |||
| All about Canberra | 18 Feb 2022 | 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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| Part two: The top Champagne houses with Neil | 10 Feb 2022 | 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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| The top champagne houses - which are the best? With Neil Allanby | 03 Feb 2022 | 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 | |||
| Tasting Tips: How to tell light red wines apart | 19 Apr 2024 | 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 | |||
| Does the grape variety matter in Rosé ? | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:28:09 | |
Meg certainly has an opinion, and we think it might surpirse you! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Goon, cans and pouches - can alternative packaging wine be any good? | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:37:07 | |
We 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.
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| Meg's top picks of the season - if you're going to taste any, make it these. | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:25:14 | |
Meg 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. Honorable mention: 2019 Dominique Piron Brouilly Beaujolais Crus ($33) Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Here's what to drink this Christmas | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:32:27 | |
Meg lets us know the best wines for Christmas day - from your morning wine, all the way to plum pudding.
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| All about Marsanne - Meg is finally sold! | 03 Dec 2021 | 00:32:04 | |
Mel's obsessed with Marsanne but Meg hasn't been completely sold - until now. Find out why Meg and Mel are now Marsanne-crazy!
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| Can you cook with cheap wine? All your cooking-with-wine questions answered! | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:26:54 | |
Meg 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 for Christmas. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Summer reds: Can you chill red wine in summer? | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:35:01 | |
Meg and Mel put it to the test by chilling three red wines and comparing them to their room temp counterparts.
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| Can buying wine save our plastic problem? An interview with Richie Vandenberg | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:37:27 | |
The 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. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| The Rhone Valley with Special Guest Neil Allanby - Part 2: Which wines should you try? | 05 Nov 2021 | 00:29:30 | |
Neil Allanby is back to take us through part 2 of the stories behind the Rhone Valley. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| The Rhone Valley with Special Guest Neil Allanby - Part 1: The stories behind the wines | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:23:07 | |
Delicate, elegant, beautiful french wines without the price tag of the fancier regions. We deep dive into the Rhone and the stories behind the wines. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Tasting tips: How to tell white wines apart | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:36:41 | |
What Mel's drinking: 2023 ‘Chica’ Rosé
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| French reds (which won't break the bank!) | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:34:18 | |
Part 2 of French wines: we go into red wines from France that are all around the $30 mark!
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| French white wines you need to try (which won't break the bank!) | 14 Oct 2021 | 00:37:14 | |
Don't worry, you won't have to take out a loan to try these French whites. Absolute must-tries for any wine lover!
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| What's the point of no/low wines? Can they be any good? | 07 Oct 2021 | 00:30:02 | |
No/Low is the biggest trend in wine at the moment. Despite Meg's protests, Meg + Mel dive in to figure out if they're any good! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| All About Rosé | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:33:04 | |
Does liking rosé make you basic? Find out with Meg + Mel.
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| Winemaking 102 | 24 Sep 2021 | 00:30:18 | |
How red wine is made, why vintage is so crazy, and a listener question about sparkling from the UK. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Winemaking 101 | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:36:46 | |
All the words we say that you don't know what we mean... explained. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Why can't they make it easy? Understanding Italian wines. | 09 Sep 2021 | 00:32:26 | |
IGT, DOC, DOCG - what does it all mean? Meg + Mel chat about why Italy is so confusing, and dive in to unravel Italian wines. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Opening the "natural wine" can of worms | 02 Sep 2021 | 00:36:23 | |
We could talk for days about natural wines... but here's a start. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| The best wine regions you've never heard of | 26 Aug 2021 | 00:40:18 | |
The brief to Meg was: bring wines from regions I've never heard of. .. and BOY did she deliver. Some seriously amazing wines worth tasting.
What Meg's drinking: Pommard Premier Cru (must be nice!) Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| I'm not drinking any F***ing Merlot! | 19 Aug 2021 | 00:36:29 | |
Merlot gets a bad wrap - but is this justified? Meg and Mel go in to find out. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| How light strike is ruining your wine | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:32:13 | |
What Meg's been drinking: Andre Clouet Dream Vintage 2006 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Test your knowledge! Can you beat Mel? | 12 Aug 2021 | 00:24:32 | |
This week, Meg puts Mel to the test with wine questions from previous episodes. Listen in to test yourself and see how you go against Mel. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| When you want to learn even more about wine | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:35:26 | |
If you're having fun listening to us but you want to learn even more - we got your back! Tune in to hear practical ways you can learn more about the world of wine, no matter your level! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| All About Arneis | 29 Jul 2021 | 00:32:41 | |
Meg + Meg taste through the world of Arneis and find a few gems. If you're keen on tasting new and interesting wines, Arneis will be your new best friend! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Greek wines you need to try | 22 Jul 2021 | 00:36:18 | |
Mel is overwhelmed by Greek wine, so Meg breaks it down - opening up a brand new world of wines you need to try (yes, even Retsina!) Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| DISRUPTION! Sugar-free wine is here. | 15 Jul 2021 | 00:30:34 | |
Meg and Mel explore an "innovative" new product "sugar-free wine" and put it to the test. We put it under the microscope to see if it really is any different from any other wine and see if it delivers on taste. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Ordering wine at a restaurant - are you doing it wrong? | 08 Jul 2021 | 00:23:47 | |
Special guest Clint Fox from the Pickett Group joins Mel to talk about wine in restaurants - how to order it, the dreaded taste, and are they trying to trick you with the second cheapest bottle? Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Can you trust wine awards? | 01 Jul 2021 | 00:31:04 | |
Mel quizes Meg about wine shows - how can you be objective about taste? Will the same wine always win if there's different judges? How was mediocre wines end up with so many awards? Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| All About Sangiovese | 24 Jun 2021 | 00:27:00 | |
Meg + Mel talk all about Sangiovese - key regions it's grown, what the differences are, when to drink it and what you can expect to taste. Wines Tasted: 1. Santa Margherita Chianti ClassicoFollow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| The hardest exam in the world: What is takes to become a Master of Wine | 18 Jun 2021 | 00:29:39 | |
The test with a 5% pass rate - what's involved, and is it worth it? Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| All About Vermentino | 10 Jun 2021 | 00:21:56 | |
Meg + Mel explore the world of vermentino! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Wine News: Why aren't there more female winemakers, iffy wine labels, a rough vintage for WA and a Cellar Door tasting fee debate | 28 Mar 2024 | 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 | |||
| Tasting at Cellar Doors: What you need to know | 03 Jun 2021 | 00:23:53 | |
We know, it can be a bit intimidating going into a Cellar Door for a tasting, so we've brought in Scott, a Cellar Door Wine Specialist to break down etiquette so you feel comfortable. Meg gives ideas for interesting questions to ask, and we find out what wines you should choose when it comes to a wedding or party. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| All About Pinot Gris/ Grigio | 27 May 2021 | 00:34:24 | |
Mel + Mel dive into the world of Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio - what's the difference? Should you drink it? What kind should you choose? What Meg's drinking: Hugel Gran Cru Gewürztraminer Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||
| Wine gadgets: The ones you actually need | 20 May 2021 | 00:24:39 | |
There are so many wine tools on the market - but there are only a few must-haves... Meg puts straight what you do and don't need in your house. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel | |||