Wine with Meg + Mel
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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.
Wine with Meg + Mel
1w ago
An intro to the fabulous Sarah Crowe and Yarra Yering winery.
Wines tasted: Yarra Yering 2022 Chardonnay $130
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Wine with Meg + Mel
2w ago
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.
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Wine with Meg + Mel
2w ago
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
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Wine with Meg + Mel
1M ago
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
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Wine with Meg + Mel
1M ago
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 on record
10.32 - Winos debate Cellar Door tasting fees in Australia
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Wine with Meg + Mel
1M ago
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
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Wine with Meg + Mel
1M ago
FINALLY, ETNA!
2012 Carranco Etna Bianco Villa dei Baroni $60
2021 Carranco Etna Contrada Bianco $100
Carranco Etna Rosso Villa dei Baroni 2018 $70
Etna Rosso Contrada Carranco
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Wine with Meg + Mel
2M ago
"Cool wines" often come from cooler regions, funnily enough. But we've got a round-up of fun wines you'll want to taste from regions you might not expect.
What Meg's drinking: 2023 Meadowbank Riesling $38
Wines tasted
2022 MDI Picolit $29
2022 Sabi Wabi Semillon $39
2023 Unico Zelo Fresh AF $25
2021 Ricca Terra Vintners Aglianico $27
Final Drop
PRESS + BLOOM MONTEPULCIANO $25
Mel's recco - Lennox Wine Bar
Learn more about the Chardonnay Symposium
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Wine with Meg + Mel
2M ago
Tasting the scale wines that come out of Riverland. Look out for an upcoming ep where we taste from the smaller wineries!
Wines tasted:
Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato $20
Cupio Pink Pinot Grigio $18
Grant Burge Classic Collection Shiraz $8
Banrock Station Crimson Cabernet $8
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Wine with Meg + Mel
2M ago
Our first monthly episode of wine news! Hear about key stories in the world of wine and join us on a deep dive about the oversupply in Riverland, and what the government could do about it.
Headlines:
3.08 - Wine exports
10.40 - Penfolds releases new Champagne
15.00 - Vintage update
Deep Dive:
18.50 - Why there's grape growers protesting in Riverland
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