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Send us Fan Mail Ever 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 $95 Houghton White Classic $10 2023 Eleventh House Sorella $28 Sun Monkey White Blend NV $22...

Send us Fan Mail Celeb wines worth the hype? Let's find out. Wines tasted: Dolly Parton Sparkling NV $22 Kylie Minogue Prosecco Rose $20 Miraval Studio Rosé $29 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red 2020 $16 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

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

Send us Fan Mail News we discuss this week: What the re-instating of the outsed Australian Vintage CEO says about company culture Gimlet has won Australia's Wine List of the Year award for 2024 (T imeout ) 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...

Send us Fan Mail Guigal Côtes du Rhône $30 Claymore You’ll Never Walk Alone Clare Valley GSM $17 Serafino McLaren Vale GSM $25 Hentley Farm The Marl Grenache $25 Final drop: Handpicked Wines Collection Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2019 $50 Handpicked Wines Collection Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2019 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail A 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 + 2017 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail All about museum wines. Meg nerds out. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail Ever 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 b...

Send us Fan Mail 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: Domane Wachau 'Federspiel Bruck' Riesling 2021 $32 Velich Welschriesling 2021 $40 2020 Velich Muskat Ottonel $40 2022...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  We're...

Send us Fan Mail Ready 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 Rose Andre Kientzler Gewurztraminer Osterberg $97 Tahbilk Marsanne 2016 $20 Southern Right Pinotage $60 Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel $60 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @wi...

Send us Fan Mail What 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...

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Send us Fan Mail Can 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 and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail We'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 $65 GALWAY 15 YO RUM BARREL TAWNY $80  GALWAY 12 YO GRAND TAWNY $36 GALWAY 25 YO RARE TAWNY $100 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail Headlines:  - 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...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of our chat with Sarah Crowe. Wines tased: 2021 Pinot Noir $130 2021 Dry Red Wine No. 2 $135 2021 Dry Red Wine No. 1 $155 2021 Carrodus Cabernet Sauvignon $275 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail An intro to the fabulous Sarah Crowe and Yarra Yering winery. Wines tasted: Yarra Yering 2022 Chardonnay $130 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail This  wine news we: Look at the Real Review Top Wineries list Talk to Lee McLean from Australian Grape & Wine about China reopening to Australian wine Chat to Nick Ryan about taking the reins from James Halliday for The Australian wine column. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail A light red comes up in a tasting - do you know how to tell what it is?  We tell you the tricks. Wines tasted: Lingo 'Gam' Gamay $20 Zonzo Estate Pinot Noir $27 Hentley Farm The Marl Grenache $25 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail What Mel's drinking: 2023 ‘Chica’ Rosé Wines tasted: 2023 Brokenwood Semillon $27 2023 Yalumba Y Series Chardonnay $15 2023 The Ethereal One Vermentino $23 2023 AMBERLEY CHIMNEY BRUSH CHENIN BLANC $12 2023 Tim Adams Riesling $18 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail What Meg's been drinking: Andre Clouet Dream Vintage 2006 Final Drop: Billy Button Rosso $25 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail 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? Headlines: 0.56 - Four Corners investigates misleading claims on wine labels 6.40 - WA have had a horrific vintage following their hottest summer...

Send us Fan Mail FINALLY, ETNA! 2021 Carranco Etna Bianco Villa dei Baroni $60 2020 Etna Bianco Contrada Carranco $100 2018 Carranco Etna Rosso Villa dei Baroni $60   2019 Etna Rosso Contrada Carranco $140   Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel