Wine with Meg + Mel
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What to drink at Italian restaurants - white wines
24 Aug 2023
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Send us a textStumped by Italian restaurant lists? We're talking you through them. This week, the whites.Wines tasted: Zonin Friuli Pinot Grig...
Are low-intervention wines any good?
10 Aug 2023
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Send us a textMinimal taken out or added in - what does it even mean and does it take any good? Wines tasted: 2023 Lowe Family Wine Bio-logical Whit...
To decant or not to decant?
03 Aug 2023
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Send us a textWe talk a big game about decanting - so does it actually do anything? We put it to the test! What Meg's drinking: Adega de Monção...
The evolution of Argentinian Malbec
28 Jul 2023
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Send us a textBig and bold with blue and black fruits or perfumed and elegant with red fruits? We see what's going on with Argentina's ...
Can we taste a difference in terroir - Australian Chardonnay
21 Jul 2023
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Send us a textWe blind taste Chardonnay from around Australia to see if we can taste a difference between regionWines Tasted:Kooyong Chardonnay $38F...
Get through Dry July with these wines - with Kara Monssen
13 Jul 2023
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Send us a textDoing Dry July? Friend of the podcast and Herald Sun food + wine writer Kara Monssen joins us to let you know the best zero-alc wines ...
We finally tackle Pinotage
07 Jul 2023
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Send us a textHave you tried this South African grape? It's certainly something different!Boschendal Sommelier Selection Pinotage $23Old Road Win...
Italy Vs. New World interpretations
29 Jun 2023
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Send us a textNow that the new world is getting pretty good at tackling Italian varietals, we thought we'd put them side by side to see who'...
Riesling around Australia - can you taste the difference?
23 Jun 2023
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Send us a textWe thought we'd put it to the test, so we've tasted 4 Rieslings blind. Wines tasted:Howard Park Granite Ridge Riesling $22Jim...
The Super Sparklings of the world (which aren't Champagne!)
15 Jun 2023
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Send us a textWe absolutely love sparkling wine, and while Champagne tends to get all the glory in luxury sparkling, there's a whole world of exc...
Critic Huon Hooke has tasted thousands of wines this year. Here's 3 of his stand-outs.
09 Jun 2023
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Send us a textHuon and his Real Review team have tasted over 10,000 Aussie wines this year. We sat down to ask him how he got into it, how the proces...
Fortified Part 1: Vin Jaune, Palomino Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso
01 Jun 2023
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Send us a textCan't believe we've done two and a half seasons without inviting you into the fantastic world of fortified. We kick off with ...
Awesome Sparkling Wine... From WA?!
26 May 2023
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Send us a textWe taste fantastic sparkling wines from a place we'd never expect! Thanks for Cassandra Charlick for taking us through the wines - ...
The OTHER places in Australia that make Pinot Noir
18 May 2023
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Send us a textOakdene Petas Pinot Noir $42XO Wine Co Small Batch Pinot Noir $32Tapanappa Foggy Hill Pinot Noir $55Moondarra Studebaker Pinot Noir $35S...
The evolution of Margaret River Chardonnay
12 May 2023
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Send us a textWe did a tasting to learn about MR Chard, and we thought we'd take our findings straight to you! Wines Tasted:Window's Estate...
We're into Cabernet Franc
04 May 2023
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Send us a textYou don't see a lot of it, but damn it's good. Time to try Cab Franc!Marquis de Surblet Chinon Cabernet Franc $15Famille Bougr...
Cellar Section Battle: finding the best aged wines
27 Apr 2023
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Send us a textThere's a section with the premium wines in Dans where they have aged wine, it tends to be different in every store and we've ...
Everything that can go wrong in the vineyard
21 Apr 2023
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Send us a textThere are so many things that can go wrong when you're trying to grow grapes. From hail and frost, to rot and fungus, and pests and...
We're obsessed: East Coast Tassie
13 Apr 2023
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Send us a textOur journey through Tassie continues, and we're obsessed. Ghost Rock Cradle Riesling $35Freycinet Riesling $28Devil's Corner ...
Get around Verdelho!
07 Apr 2023
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Send us a textTry some, it will surprise you! Wines tasted this ep:Margan Verdelho $16Chapel Hill The Parson Verdelho $172022 Tahbilk Marsanne $15 Fo...
Costco wine: Worth the membership?
30 Mar 2023
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Send us a textKirkland Signature Champagne Brut $35Kirkland Signature Ti Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $15Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Carneros ...
French wine, in this economy? Part 2
24 Mar 2023
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Send us a textDan Murphy's Imported Fine Wine buyer Nick Rose brings us top white wines you don't need to pay top dollar for. Needless to sa...
French wine, in this economy? We show you how.
17 Mar 2023
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Send us a textDan Murphy's Imported Fine Wine buyer Nick Rose brings us top white wines you don't need to pay top dollar for. Needless to sa...
Blind tasting Burgundy: from $45 Bourgogne to $250 Premier Cru. The difference will be obvious... right?
09 Mar 2023
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Send us a textWe find out! Wines TastedJoseph Drouhin Laforet Bourgogne Pinot Noir $50Domaine Nicolas Rossignol Les Vignots, Pommard $140Nicolas Ro...
Why do we do this to ourselves? Blind tasting.
02 Mar 2023
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Send us a textThanks Kranthi for your help! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
Southern Tassie
23 Feb 2023
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Send us a textIs Tassie worth the hype? Let's find out! Bream Creek Sauvignon Blanc $31Frogmore Creek Riesling $27Island Belle Chardonnay $36Ste...
How much should you spend on Chablis?
16 Feb 2023
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Send us a textIf you gave us $230 to spend on a wine, we probably wouldn't choose to spend it on Chablis. But we got one! So let's see if it...
Mornington Pinot Noir
09 Feb 2023
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Send us a textMeg and Mel taste through Mornington Pinot to see if it's worth the fuss.Quealy Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir $34Stonier Pinot No...
A spot of bad news
02 Feb 2023
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Send us a textWe're unable to bring you our usual episode this week, so instead a look at two sides of Pinot. Who are you with - Scottie or Miles...
Chenin Blanc rocks.
26 Jan 2023
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Send us a textThis week, we're talking all about an absolute classic: Chennin Blanc. We're so excited to share some of the amazing bottles w...
Piquette: The not-quite-wine we can't get enough of
19 Jan 2023
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Send us a textMeg and Mel are joined by Rob Aitken, wine buyer at Dan Murphy's and Piquette passionate! We talk about how we love the cateogory f...
Is Yarra Valley Cabernet underrated?
12 Jan 2023
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Send us a textMel isn't so sure, but Meg is keen to prove it with some of the best the region has to offer.Wines tasted:2016 Bianchet Vineyard Ca...
Finale: Our Top 10 Podcast Wines of the Year
16 Dec 2022
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Send us a textWe tasted a lot of wine on the show this year, over 250 in fact! And while we find a gem or two most weeks, it was time to boil down to ...
Wines for your "summer playlist"
08 Dec 2022
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Send us a textSummer is coming and it's time to stock our fridges with fitting wines for the hot days. Meg and Mel trial what wines will make the...
We finally do Durif
01 Dec 2022
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Send us a textAfter putting it off for months, Meg finally gets Mel to do the Durif episode, and they find some surprises! Sans Pareil Estate Black L...
Not-dry wine part 2 and we answer your questions! PH, storage + Blaufrankisch
24 Nov 2022
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Send us a textWines tasted:Zonin Ventiterre Moscato $12La Plancheliere Cabernet d'Anjou Rosé $13 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
Can a wine be good if it's not dry?
17 Nov 2022
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Send us a textMeg tries to change Mel's opinion on wines with residual sugar. Wines tasted: 2021 Gieson riesling 2020 Winkel Riesling $28Dr Loo...
Weird-ass wines you've never heard of, but you're gonna love
10 Nov 2022
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Send us a textWhat Meg's drinking: Guigal Côtes du RhôneWeird wines tasted:2014 Gapsted Wines Limited Release Petit Manseng (can buy the 2017 ...
We like big Malbec and we cannot lie
03 Nov 2022
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Send us a textWhat Meg's been drinking: Montes Classic Series Sauvignon BlancFat Bastard Malbec MENDOZA, ARGENTINA $18The Ethereal One Fleurieu M...
How Low Can You Go? Trying the cheapest wine we can find.
27 Oct 2022
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Send us a textWe taste $4 wine so you don't have to. Chancellor & Co Pinot Grigio $3.99Bowler's Run Semillon Sauvignon Blanc $3.19Gossi...
Fantastic Fiano (all under $15!)
20 Oct 2022
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Send us a textWe love finding wines with bang for buck. Fiano's delivering! What Meg's drinking: Non Vintage Brut Elite Wines tasted: Sura...
Stop ignoring Central Victoria
13 Oct 2022
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Send us a textAwesome wines from overlooked regions. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
A deep dive into Heathcote - will it change Meg's mind?
06 Oct 2022
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Send us a textWe're finally here in Heathcote! Meg had expressed in Season 1 that she wasn't a fan of Heathcote Shiraz, so we got a local pr...
How good's Nebbiolo?!
29 Sep 2022
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Send us a textSo good. Meg and Mel taste a couple of examples from Italy then see how the Aussie ones compare, and boy to they step up to the plate....
Wines on trend for summer (that we're stocking up on!)
22 Sep 2022
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Send us a textWe asked Dan's Head of Fine Wine Andrew Shedden what wines are on trend for summer. The key things are whites with "tension an...
Inside the Dan Murphy's buying process
16 Sep 2022
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Send us a textWith the help of Endeavour's Head of Fine Wine Andrew Shedden we find out exactly what goes in to choosing the wines which end up o...
Sustainable wines you can feel good about drinking
08 Sep 2022
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Send us a textSustainably made and packaged wine is exploding. We explore the impact each of these has on the planet, and of course, see how they tast...
Stop overlooking Semillon
02 Sep 2022
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Send us a textWe taste through one producer's different ranges to see the impacts of age and vineyards on this seriously underated grape! Wines ...
Battle of the Chardonnays: Mineral vs Buttery
25 Aug 2022
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Send us a textMeg says "buttery is back" so we put it to the test! Wines tasted:Stonyfell The Cellars Unwooded Chardonnay $16Copperhead 202...
Wines of Margaret River
19 Aug 2022
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Send us a textA region with wines to mirror Bordeaux, tucked away in Australia. Meg and Mel see how it shapes up! Follow us on instagram @winewithme...
The islands of Italy: Sicily and Sardinia
11 Aug 2022
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Send us a textLet's see what cool wines we can dig up from the hottest part of Italy.Wines tasted:Tenuta Aglaea Bianco Siciliano 2019 $49Vermenti...
Are single varietal wines better then blends? We put them to the test.
04 Aug 2022
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Send us a textCan blends be better than the sum of their parts? Let's find out.What Meg's drinking: Fraser Gallop 2019 Cabernet Merlot2021 C...
Viognier (viogn-YEAH!)
28 Jul 2022
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Send us a textMeg and Mel taste through this variety at different price points and styles, finding some awesome wines! Wines tasted:Yalumba Y Series ...
The dream life? What it's like to be a food + wine reviewer with Kara Monssen
21 Jul 2022
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Send us a textWeekly fine dining and an apartment full of free wine; we chat to the Herald Sun's Kara Monssen about what it's like to be in ...
Is Aussie Prosecco as good as the OG from Italy? Let's find out.
14 Jul 2022
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Send us a textFans of prosecco will want to hear this one! What Meg's Drinking: 2015 SPARKLING CHLOE CUVEEWines tasted: Corte Carista Prosecco D...
Funky and Fortified - Part 2 of Rutherglen with Nick Brown
07 Jul 2022
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Send us a textMeg and Mel get a real treat; tasting a blend of their favourite varieties, but also a 100 year old fortified wine. Spoiler - Meg loses ...
Rutherglen + aged Marsanne with Nick Brown
30 Jun 2022
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Send us a textNick Brown from all saints joins us to talk about the so often mis understood region of Rutherglen, and makes Mel's week by brining...
All about Gamay (Gam-yay!)
23 Jun 2022
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Send us a textMel (and millenials) love it, Meg (and anyone who's ever done nouveau) hates it. Tune in to see who will win out! Wines tasted: 2...
Beware the brie: pairing cheese + wine
17 Jun 2022
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Send us a textMeg and Mel dive into cheese and wine pairing, proving some classic pairings can't be messed with, and that some rules are made to ...
Aldi wines we'd actually buy
09 Jun 2022
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Send us a textSome people swear by Aldi wines - but are they actually any good? Mel and Mel go in to find out. South Point Estate Sparkling Chardonna...
Italy part 2: Piedmont
02 Jun 2022
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Send us a textWe're in Meg's favourite Italian region, Piedmont (or Piemonte), and Meg's got a wine that will leave Mel speechless. Wh...
Italy part 1: Veneto
26 May 2022
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Send us a textJoin us as we taste through Italy! For part one, we're going to Veneto, and taste one style three ways.What Meg's drinking: Ko...
Scottie Blind Tests Meg + Mel
19 May 2022
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Send us a textCan't believe we let him do this... but here we are. If you want to send in suggestions (or wine) for us to blind taste, get in to...
Spanish Reds from Rioja
12 May 2022
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Send us a textIt's time to learn about tempranillo from the region most famous for the grape! Wines tasted:Campo Viejo Granacha $21Campo Viejo T...
Make Meg love Mumm
05 May 2022
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Send us a textMel was upset that Meg didn't love Mumm champagne as much as she does, so she enlisted the help of Champange Ambassador Manu de Mad...
Get around Grüner Veltliner
28 Apr 2022
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Send us a textMeg and Mel explore one of their favourite alternative grape varietals, and find some absolute gems when it comes to bang for buck! Wha...
Pairing wine with snack food
21 Apr 2022
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Send us a textIn theory, we'd love to pair Pinot with confit duck every time. But in reality, sometimes you're limited to whatever's in...
All about New Zealand (well, almost)
14 Apr 2022
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Send us a textAn episode about New Zealand wine, without a single Sauvignon Blanc in sight. Join Meg and Mel to explore the amazing regions and wines ...
All about Grenache
07 Apr 2022
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Send us a textThe popularity of Grenache is on the rise, so Meg + Mel take a deep dive into some different styles to find out why! Wines Tasted: NX ...
Change my mind!
31 Mar 2022
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Send us a textMeg + Mel try to change each other's minds when it comes to their least favourite wines... so, will Meg get Mel to enjoy Moscato an...
White wines of Spain + choosing a wedding wine
24 Mar 2022
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Send us a textMel and Mel dive into the wonderful world of Spanish whites, then make a group decision on what sparkling Mel should serve at her weddin...
Wines of Chile
17 Mar 2022
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Send us a textThink Chile is just about bulk, cheap wine? Think again! Meg shows us some awesome Chilean wines pushing boundaries.Wines tasted:2017 Ca...
The women behind the wine
08 Mar 2022
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Send us a textIn celebration of International Women's Day, we're releasing this week's episode early! Meg + Mel taste some of the top w...
All about the Yarra Valley
03 Mar 2022
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Send us a textMeg and Mel explore the Yarra Valley with special guest Rob Dolan, the man who has seen it change from a quaint wine area, to one of Aus...
Does Glassware really make a difference to wine?
24 Feb 2022
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Send us a textWe get in a pro to see. Mark Baulderstone, MD of Riedel Australia & NZ takes Meg and Mel through a tasting to test if glassware real...
All about Canberra
18 Feb 2022
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Send us a textWe're going to dive into Autralian wine regions! We start with something a little less often discussed... Canberra.Wines tasted:202...
Part two: The top Champagne houses with Neil
10 Feb 2022
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Send us a textMake sure you catch part one! In part two we taste and compare three more of the top champagne houses. Wines tasted:Mumm Cordon Rouge B...
The top champagne houses - which are the best? With Neil Allanby
03 Feb 2022
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Send us a textWe've brought back Neil by popular demand, and this time we're talking Champagne! We've got some of the top champanes sol...
Does the grape variety matter in Rosé ?
27 Jan 2022
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Send us a textMeg certainly has an opinion, and we think it might surpirse you! Wines tasted:Rob Dolan Wines Rose ($24)Haselgrove Wines Grenache Rose...
Goon, cans and pouches - can alternative packaging wine be any good?
20 Jan 2022
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Send us a textWe know wines which come in alternative packaging can be better for the environment and help with portions... but can they taste any goo...
Meg's top picks of the season - if you're going to taste any, make it these.
16 Dec 2021
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Send us a textMeg is a Master of Wine who is a top wine judge, but doesn't normally do formal "picks" or reviews for other wines... unt...
Here's what to drink this Christmas
09 Dec 2021
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Send us a textMeg lets us know the best wines for Christmas day - from your morning wine, all the way to plum pudding. Wines tasted: NV Blue Pyrenee...
All about Marsanne - Meg is finally sold!
03 Dec 2021
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Send us a textMel's obsessed with Marsanne but Meg hasn't been completely sold - until now. Find out why Meg and Mel are now Marsanne-crazy!...
Can you cook with cheap wine? All your cooking-with-wine questions answered!
25 Nov 2021
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Send us a textMeg and Mel have been arguing. Mel thinks you need a nice wine to cook with for the flavour - Meg is all about using cheap wine in meals...
Summer reds: Can you chill red wine in summer?
18 Nov 2021
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Send us a textMeg and Mel put it to the test by chilling three red wines and comparing them to their room temp counterparts. What Meg's drinking:...
Can buying wine save our plastic problem? An interview with Richie Vandenberg
11 Nov 2021
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Send us a textThe Hidden Sea Wines take 10 plastic bottles out of the ocean for every bottle sold. We talk to Richie Vandenberg, the man behind the br...
The Rhone Valley with Special Guest Neil Allanby - Part 2: Which wines should you try?
05 Nov 2021
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Send us a textNeil Allanby is back to take us through part 2 of the stories behind the Rhone Valley. Wines tasted:2019 M. Chapoutier Gigondas2016 E ...
The Rhone Valley with Special Guest Neil Allanby - Part 1: The stories behind the wines
28 Oct 2021
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Send us a textDelicate, elegant, beautiful french wines without the price tag of the fancier regions. We deep dive into the Rhone and the stories behi...
French reds (which won't break the bank!)
21 Oct 2021
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Send us a textPart 2 of French wines: we go into red wines from France that are all around the $30 mark!Dominique Piron Brouilly Beaujolais $33 Dopff...
French white wines you need to try (which won't break the bank!)
14 Oct 2021
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Send us a textDon't worry, you won't have to take out a loan to try these French whites. Absolute must-tries for any wine lover! Pierre B...
What's the point of no/low wines? Can they be any good?
07 Oct 2021
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Send us a textNo/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...
All About Rosé
01 Oct 2021
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Send us a textDoes liking rosé make you basic? Find out with Meg + Mel. Wines we tried: Freixenet Italian Rosé $18Miraval Côtes de Provence Ros...
Winemaking 102
24 Sep 2021
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Send us a textHow red wine is made, why vintage is so crazy, and a listener question about sparkling from the UK. Wines tasted:Rob Dolan Wines True C...
Winemaking 101
16 Sep 2021
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Send us a textAll the words we say that you don't know what we mean... explained. What Meg's Drinking: Elephant in the Room Fiano ($14)Win...
Why can't they make it easy? Understanding Italian wines.
09 Sep 2021
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Send us a textIGT, 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&...
Opening the "natural wine" can of worms
02 Sep 2021
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Send us a textWe could talk for days about natural wines... but here's a start.What Meg's drinking: 2019 Corymbia Chenin BlancWines tasted: ...
The best wine regions you've never heard of
26 Aug 2021
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Send us a textThe brief to Meg was: bring wines from regions I've never heard of. .. and BOY did she deliver. Some seriously amazing wines worth ...
I'm not drinking any F***ing Merlot!
19 Aug 2021
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Send us a textMerlot gets a bad wrap - but is this justified? Meg and Mel go in to find out. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
Test your knowledge! Can you beat Mel?
12 Aug 2021
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Send us a textThis week, Meg puts Mel to the test with wine questions from previous episodes. Listen in to test yourself and see how you go against Me...
When you want to learn even more about wine
05 Aug 2021
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Send us a textIf 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 lea...