Wine with Meg + Mel
The fun + frank podcast which helps you navigate the world of wine. Hosted by Australia's first female Master of Wine Meg Brodtmann, and self-titled Master of Sabrage Mel Gilcrist.
Episodes
Meg and Mel tackle changing dynamics in the Australian wine industry, from restaurant closures to big investments and new marketing directions.
• Meg shares insights from VinExpo Asia where Australian wine received positive feedback and shows a shift toward lighter-bodied reds and more whites
• Oak Ridge restaurant closure highlights broader hospitality industry struggles with profit margins shrinking fro...
Mel tests her theory that Margaret River Chardonnay producers are abandoning their signature big, buttery style for leaner expressions through a tasting of four wines across different price points.
• Meg Brotman argues that Margaret River has traditionally delivered reliable, high-quality big Chardonnays with texture and weight
• Meg describes Margaret River Chardonnay as having a fuller style with riper ...
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 Clare Valley Pinot Gris...
- 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 work for goes into administration.
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
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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 harvest, not final sweetness
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:
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
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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 wine producer in the world
•...
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 doors closing and the ...
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
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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
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Uncover the secrets to enjoying a festive wine selection without breaking the bank this Christmas!
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Our unfiltered thoughts about some key discussions from the Chardonnay Symposium.
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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
- @Shittywinememes
- @Karafoodwine
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
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
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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
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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 (Timeout)
- 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 Business Magazine)
- The Orange wine region&ap...
- 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
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