Wine with Meg + Mel

Send us Fan Mail Meg 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 Shiraz 2017 Domane Wachau Blauer Zweigelt 2020 Paxton AAA Shiraz Grenache 2018 ampo Viejo Tempranillo  Follow us on instagram @winewi...

Send us Fan Mail 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. 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...

Send us Fan Mail Neil Allanby is back to take us through part 2 of the stories behind the Rhone Valley.  Wines tasted: 2019 M. Chapoutier Gigondas 2016 E Guigal Chateauneuf-du-Pape  Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail 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. Wines tasted: 2019 Gabriel Meffre Ventoux 2017 Cave de Tain Saint Joseph Grand Classique Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of French wines: we go into red wines from France that are all around the $30 mark! Dominique Piron Brouilly Beaujolais $33  Dopff Au Moulin Alsace Pinot Noir $35 Famille Bougrier Confidences Chinon Cabernet Franc $19 Chateau Paul Mas Clos des Mures (GSM) $24 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail Don't worry, you won't have to take out a loan to try these French whites.  Absolute must-tries for any wine lover!  Pierre Brevin  Sancerre $38 Belardent Picpoul de Pinet $17 Simonnet-Febvre Chablis $38 Dopff Au Moulin Gewurztraminer $22 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail 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 and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail Does liking rosé make you basic? Find out with Meg + Mel.  Wines we tried:   Freixenet Italian Rosé $18 Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé $35 Rob Dolan Pinot Noir Rosé $24 Champteloup Rosé d'Anjou $16 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail How red wine is made, why vintage is so crazy, and a listener question about sparkling from the UK.  Wines tasted: Rob Dolan Wines True Colours Pinot Noir  Rob Dolan Wines White Label Pinot Noir  Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail All the words we say that you don't know what we mean... explained. What Meg's Drinking:  Elephant in the Room Fiano ($14) Wines tasted in ep: Rob Dolan True Colours Chardonnay  ($24) Rob Dolan White Label Chardonnay ($35) Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail IGT, DOC, DOCG - what does it all mean? Meg + Mel chat about why Italy is so confusing, and dive in to unravel Italian wines.  What Meg's Drinking: Tyrells Semillion Wines Tasted: 2019 Santa Cristina Toscana 2017 Querciabella Mongrana  2018 Argiano Rosso di Montalcino Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail We could talk for days about natural wines... but here's a start. What Meg's drinking: 2019 Corymbia Chenin Blanc Wines tasted: - Bonkers Juicy Yellow Wine Dan's, $19.99 - Bonkers Juicy Red Wine Dan's, $19.99 - Pet Mout Rose Pet Nat Dan's, $19.99 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail 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. Links to wines:  Dveri Pax Pinot Gris 2015 - World Wine ($29.99) Alain Graillot Syrocco Syrah 2018 - World Wine ($39.99) 2018 Gaioz Sopromadze Tsitska - Different Drop ($55.00) 2019 Grace Gris de Koshu - Different Drop ($55.00) What Meg&a...

Send us Fan Mail Merlot gets a bad wrap - but is this justified? Meg and Mel go in to find out.  Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail 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.  What Meg's drinking: Pfalz trocken Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail 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!  What Meg's drinking: South African Chenin Blanc Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail 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! Wines tasted: 2019 Arione Roero Arneis 2021 Pizzini Arneis 2015 10 Miles East Arneis 2019 Rob Dolan Wines Arneis  Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail 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!) What Meg's Drinking - 2018 Fletcher Barbaresco Starderi $143 (um ok Meg, bougee!) Links to wines tasted:  Retsina Assyrtiko Xinomavro Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail 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.  What Meg's drinking: Framingham riesling  Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail 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? What Clint's drinking - 2012 Marc Bredif Vouvray Check out the instagram com here . Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail 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? You'll find out all in this episode.  What Meg's drinking: Moscato D'Asti Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail 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.    What Meg's drinking:   2017 Querciabella Chianti Classico Wines Tasted: 1. Santa Margherita Chianti Classico 2. Coriole McLaren Vale Sangiovese 3. Rob Dolan Black Label Sangiovese Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTo...

Send us Fan Mail The test with a 5% pass rate - what's involved, and is it worth it?  What Meg's drinking: 1996 Leo Buring Riesling, Eden Valley.   Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail Meg + Mel explore the world of vermentino!  It's you're new to the grape, you must have a listen and go buy a bottle, fresh, floral and bright, it's one you want in your life.  What Meg's drinking: Delamere Sparkling Cuvee NV (Tasmania) Wines in episode:  - 2019 Primo Bianco Mesa Vermentino, Sardegna Doc - 2019 Spinifex Vermentino, Barossa Valley  - 2020 Delinq...

Send us Fan Mail 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.   What Meg's drinking: J.J Prum 2010 Wehlener Sonnenuhr S...