Wine with Meg + Mel

Send us Fan Mail Dan Murphy's inaugural Best in Glass Wine Awards evaluates wines based on drinkability and value rather than traditional wine show metrics, so we thought we'd see what we thought of their top picks.  • Dan Murphy's tasted over 1,400 wines for their first Best in Glass Awards • Categories include Best Value, Best International, and overall Best winners • Tim Adams Cl...

Send us Fan Mail In light of the new pope, we ask the question: what do they drink in the Vatican? (The answer has Mel considering turning up to Sunday mass) Wine’s new power player, Vinarchy, and what it means for the industry.  An update on China exports – restocking, or a true comeback? A few industry shout-outs And… things get real. Meg opens up about what it’s really like when the winery you...

Send us Fan Mail What Meg's been drinking: Hirsch Hill Rose  Pizzini La Volpe Nebbiolo $35 2022 Traviarti Mezzo Nebbiolo $45 Fontanafredda Langhe Nebbiolo $40 Fontanafredda Barolo DOCG $110 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail German Riesling demystifies the often confusing terminologies found on labels by breaking down quality classifications based on ripeness levels at harvest and their relationship to final sweetness. We unpack the intricate world of German wine labels to help you navigate these complex yet incredibly rewarding wines. • German quality wine is ranked based on grape sugar levels at har...

Send us Fan Mail Meg and Mel explore the fascinating world of ageworthy white wines, examining which varieties cellar best and how to identify bottles worth laying down. What Meg's drinking: 2023 Marchand & Burch Mount Barrow Pinot Noir $72 Wines tasted: 2024 Howard Park Great Southern Riesling $36 2014 Howard Park Great Southern Riesling  2024 Scarborough The Obsessive Semillon $35 2018...

Send us Fan Mail We dive into the world of chillable red wines, What Meg's drinking: Running with Bulls Fringe Societe Gamay $21 Garage Project Fairy Bread Red $28 Chaffey Bros Not Your Grandma's Chillable Red $25 Domane Wachau Blauer Zweigelt $30 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail Chinese wine is making waves in the global market with premium producers like Silver Heights showcasing the potential of regions like Ningxia through biodynamic viticulture and French winemaking techniques. We taste and evaluate two high-end offerings that challenge our expectations and reveal the rapid evolution of China's wine industry. • China ranks as the 12th largest win...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back and better than ever with an exciting setup for the new season, ready to delve into current wine news and trends. The episode highlights the current challenges faced by the wine industry and how we can navigate through them.  • Return of the podcast and upcoming plans for the season  • Update on vintage trends and climate impact on wine quality  • Discussion on cellar d...

Send us Fan Mail What Meg's drinking: 2018 Tyrrell's Semillon $35 Wines tasted: Terra Rossa Merlot Coonawarra 2020 $33 Casillero Del Diablo Reserve Carmenere $26 Earthworks Barossa Tempranillo $19 Salterio Mencia Bierzo $17 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail Our top picks from every wine we tried this year! 9. 2022 MDI Picolit $29 8. Horton white classic $10 7. 2022 Wallis Chardonnay $90 6. Mumm 4 Ans $77 5. 2021 Carranco Etna Bianco Villa dei Baroni $60 4. 2021 Yarra Yering Pinot Noir $130 3. Velich Welschriesling 2021 $40 2. 2022 Sabi Wabi Semillon $39 1. Howard Park Riesling - 2018 $45 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and...

Send us Fan Mail Uncover the secrets to enjoying a festive wine selection without breaking the bank this Christmas!  Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail Our unfiltered thoughts about some key discussions from the Chardonnay Symposium. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

Send us Fan Mail Everything we follow about the world of wine. Wine News Wine titles – daily wine news  Winebusiness.com SVB Harpers.co.uj Drinks business IWSR  Euromonitor  Jancis Robinson Wine Reviews and stories Halliday  The Real Review  Podcasts  Wine Blast  Food Matters  Got Somme  Thirty Fifty  Interpreting wine Wine Victoria Podcast  Instagrams @Huntress_wines  @The_angry_somm @Shittywinem...

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...