Wine with Meg + Mel
Episodes
All About Arneis
29 Jul 2021
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Send us a textMeg + Meg taste through the world of Arneis and find a few gems. If you're keen on tasting new and interesting wines, Arneis will b...
Greek wines you need to try
22 Jul 2021
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Send us a textMel 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!) Wha...
DISRUPTION! Sugar-free wine is here.
15 Jul 2021
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Send us a textMeg and Mel explore an "innovative" new product "sugar-free wine" and put it to the test. We put it under the micros...
Ordering wine at a restaurant - are you doing it wrong?
08 Jul 2021
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Send us a textSpecial guest Clint Fox from the Pickett Group joins Mel to talk about wine in restaurants - how to order it, the dreaded taste, and are...
Can you trust wine awards?
01 Jul 2021
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Send us a textMel quizes Meg about wine shows - how can you be objective about taste? Will the same wine always win if there's different judges? ...
All About Sangiovese
24 Jun 2021
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Send us a textMeg + Mel talk all about Sangiovese - key regions it's grown, what the differences are, when to drink it and what you can expect to...
The hardest exam in the world: What is takes to become a Master of Wine
18 Jun 2021
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Send us a textThe test with a 5% pass rate - what's involved, and is it worth it? What Meg's drinking: 1996 Leo Buring Riesling, Eden Valle...
All About Vermentino
10 Jun 2021
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Send us a textMeg + 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, f...
Tasting at Cellar Doors: What you need to know
03 Jun 2021
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Send us a textWe 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 Special...
All About Pinot Gris/ Grigio
27 May 2021
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Send us a textMel + Mel dive into the world of Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio - what's the difference? Should you drink it? What kind should you cho...
Wine gadgets: The ones you actually need
20 May 2021
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Send us a textThere are so many wine tools on the market - but there are only a few must-haves... Meg puts straight what you do and don't need in...
All About Cabernet Sauvignon
13 May 2021
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Send us a textThe king of grapes! Meg and Mel sing the praises of unsung hero, Cabernet Sauvignon. What to eat with it, regions to buy from, and what ...
Vegan wines: Can they be as good?
06 May 2021
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Send us a textMeg and Mel go into what makes a vegan wine; are they more sustainable? Do they taste any different? And what it means if a wine that us...
All About Sauvignon Blanc
29 Apr 2021
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Send us a textDespite Mel's resistance, Mel + Mel dive into the world of Sauvignon Blanc - can Meg convince her to give it another go?The ladies ...
Wine Myths (that everyone thinks are true!)
20 Apr 2021
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Send us a textThis week Meg + Mel play myth busters with some of the most common myths floating around: does wine give you worse hangovers? Can you ke...
All About Riesling
08 Apr 2021
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Send us a textFind out why Riesling is the wine of choice for people in the wine industry, as well as where to buy it from, how much to pay, how to ag...
Should you bother aging wine?
01 Apr 2021
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Send us a textMel + Mel dive into aged wines. Why we do it, how it changes the taste, what wines to use, and how to do it yourself. What Meg's b...
All about Shiraz
25 Mar 2021
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Send us a textMeg + Mel dive into Australia's favourite wine - Shiraz! Tune in for tips and tricks for what to look for when buying shiraz, from ...
Shortcuts for buying good wine
18 Mar 2021
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Send us a textMeg + Mel welcome Tori to the mic to help discuss tips and tricks for buying a good wine. Which aps can be trusted? Do you listen to the...
All About Sparkling Wine
11 Mar 2021
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Send us a textMeg and Mel talk about Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and Cuvee Blanc - what the differences are, what to buy, when to drink, and what you c...
What's the deal with food + wine pairing?
04 Mar 2021
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Send us a textMeg + Mel discuss if pairing your food and wine actually matters, and of course, how to do it. From simple like-for-like to sommelier s...
All About Chardonnay
26 Feb 2021
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Send us a textMeg + Mel discuss the taste of Chardonnay, key regions, age, and how to find or recommend the perfect bottle. Plus, find out the great...
Is there such thing as "healthy" wine?
19 Feb 2021
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Send us a textMeg and Mel explore organic and "clean" wine, and pull apart Cameron Diaz' new wine Avaline. Follow us on instagram @...
Welcome + All About Pinot Noir
18 Feb 2021
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Send us a textUnderstand what makes a great pinot noir! Mel and Meg chat about key regions to look for in Australia, what to spend, and which food to ...