Wine with Meg + Mel

Mel Gilcrist, Meg Brodtmann
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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.

  1. 1 day ago

    Does Price Matter? The Ultimate Langhe Nebbiolo Blind Taste Test

    Send us Fan Mail We test a bold theory about Langhe Nebbiolo by blind tasting four bottles across wildly different price points. The surprise isn’t just which wine wins, but how often this Piedmont red delivers that savoury, cherry-driven “drink well, don’t think” comfort.  Play along at home and check out the wine below! Wine 1: Rivetto Langhe Nebbiolo - https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_68716/rivetto-langhe-nebbiolo?srsltid=AfmBOorN2gz9HPOrsMgQaplLjdGVWDw5Hg1GHUA3rXc3HtC75ynPQWEv Wine 2: Fontanafredda Langhe Nebbiolo - https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_318128/fontanafredda-langhe-nebbiolo?srsltid=AfmBOoq_GuKJvUwf_HHILn5obBBbiQ6_nDtlydEgf4f0oRZBx01s-CK- Wine 3: Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo - https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_275885?store=1026&gclsrc=aw.ds&e_cid=ps:ds:GOOGLE:A212+-+Standard+Shopping+-+PLA+-+All+Products:All+Products:ds_keywords%3Dds_kw:PRODUCT_GROUP&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21000445336&gbraid=0AAAAADidTxD23Pb7HRued-uaMRy3M-_sF&gclid=CjwKCAjwgO7RBhBKEiwAZNP85iE-n9RQjNKEcA8qviMXDoCATML4it1_nAkin4GZikeyKT2JfvRLVRoC29oQAvD_BwE Wine 4: BelColle Langhe Nebbiolo - https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_260173?store=1038&gclsrc=aw.ds&e_cid=ps:ds:GOOGLE:A212+-+Standard+Shopping+-+PLA+-+All+Products:All+Products:ds_keywords%3Dds_kw:PRODUCT_GROUP&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21000445336&gbraid=0AAAAADidTxD23Pb7HRued-uaMRy3M-_sF&gclid=CjwKCAjwgO7RBhBKEiwAZNP85lIpyq0GjjnRGVg7p9LHX5W_N9S0vftvvzHsQP_mpcfBWgvMi8U0ZxoClbkQAvD_BwE If you want don't want to know the winner DON'T read on OUR FAVE WINNER: Wine 4 BelColle Langhe Nebbiolo!  Let us know your thoughts here or on Instagram Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

    27 min

  2. 17 June

    Pinot Gris v Pinot Grigio: The Blind Taste Test

    Send us Fan Mail We taste Pinot Gris versus Pinot Grigio blind and find the difference is real when we focus on structure instead of label hype. We also share the tricks we use to call style, origin and quality, including why bitterness and balance matter more than fancy tasting words. Get your notebook out and play along at home! Wine 1: Pizzini King Valley Pinot Grigio 2025 - https://www.pizzini.com.au/products/pizzini-pinot-grigio-2025?srsltid=AfmBOorLRzoyyHl-VgV1ETi8MjSfuZDxzcTsvKQavTw3xW-sQvF-0qrl Wine 2: Roaring Meg Mt Difficulty Pinot Gris - https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_705149?srsltid=AfmBOor7jOD3GiHLJPMuJRQ_aS0PshOby0oFT8mDNKZ2BUZaxX17Eo_l Wine 3: Dopff Au Moulin Pinot Gris - https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_328945/dopff-au-moulin-pinot-gris?srsltid=AfmBOooLTm0fl232vVUcHpcuf5jR6YodT09qG7HGi081Z9onjImHGPcF Wine 4: Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio - https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_907682/santa-margherita-pinot-grigio?srsltid=AfmBOor6s6UvGVVbXIllTqm8CTraexRDz_O8tYFdASJrnA3CYGsY_kYg Message us your thoughts on this intriguing grape variety! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

    42 min

  3. 10 June

    Sweet Red Wines... WHY?!

    Send us Fan Mail Sweet red wine keeps flying off shelves, so we taste what people actually buy and try to work out what’s driving the demand. We get blunt about confected flavours, then land on a more useful answer: sweetness, spritz, and lower alcohol can make real sense with spicy food and for beginners.  Buckle Up and if you want to play along... don't. If you're a sucker for pain, wines below. https://www.yellowtailwine.com/en-au/product/shiraz/https://brownfamilywines.com.au/products/brown-brothers-dolcetto-and-syrahhttps://brownfamilywines.com.au/products/brown-brothers-ciennahttps://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_6062659?store=3252&gclsrc=aw.ds&e_cid=ps:ds:GOOGLE:PMAX+-+Wine+-+Red+Wine::ds_keywords%3Dds_kw:&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23473283649&gbraid=0AAAAADidTxAL6mw1uqqsYfCYJAoeF6ga1&gclid=CjwKCAjw857RBhAgEiwAI-1yKMC1_PB1eVm01u0ZT7GhHsii4t9QaNhsyZ-JV9wbzgOVsQNRKcNu5hoCuhoQAvD_BwEFor the love of god. Don't do this. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

    23 min

  4. 3 June

    Wine News: Endeavour Sells Wineries As The Aussie Wine Industry Hits A New Normal

    Send us Fan Mail We jump from rare Grenache by the glass to the bleak reality of industry restructuring, and ask what keeps wine alive when the money and the politics turn cold. Along the way, we dig into Endeavour’s winery sell-off, a federal budget that leaves wine behind, and the real vineyard trade-offs behind water use and dry farming. It's not all doom and gloom as Producer Austin spent the week discovering what "wellies" are and we thank Handpicked for bringing a bit of wine romance back into our lives. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

    45 min

  5. 27 May

    The Riverland, a Region Worth Saving Ft. Bottle Shock's Brendan Carter

    Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Brendan Carter from Unico Zelo and Bottle Shock to unpack why the Riverland became synonymous with bulk wine and why that mindset blocks real solutions for growers. We chase the economics, the history, and the human cost, then land on a practical way to rebuild demand by putting place, old vines, and story back at the centre.  If you have old vines, give us a call.  If you know of old vines, give us a call.  If you see Riverland on a label, buy it.  Watch the whole video here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faIlImCDDs0 If you want to get in contact with Brendan Carter please email him below!  brendan@unicozelo.com.au https://bottleshock.tv/ Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

    1hr 23min

  6. 20 May

    How To Pair Fried Chicken With Wine Without Ruining Either

    Send us Fan Mail We test how much fried chicken changes what we taste in wine.  We taste Fried Chicken (known for its 11 Secret Herbs & Spices)  with four different wines and land on a big big winner! And the Winner is.... CHENIN BLANC! https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_141243/boschendal-sommelier-selection-chenin-blanc?srsltid=AfmBOop4UKEn_vykFkkL9mg2IAoCboTZeH5nP3XG1TrnCFSP8-kVi8EA I just really want to know if we have any listeners that are actually going to have KFC and and go to the effort of going and buying a $25 Chenin, but our listeners have done weirder...  And keep your Unpopular Wine Opinions coming! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

    26 min

  7. 14 May

    Our Most Unpopular Wine Opinions. Fight Us.

    Send us Fan Mail We put our reputations on the line with a rapid-fire round of unpopular wine opinions, then dare you to come for us in the comments. From cheese pairing myths to rosé shade, Sauvignon Blanc redemption, “fault” versus flavour, and biodynamic root days, we argue like we mean it and back ourselves to the end.  Good news I found the Wine I mentioned at the start of the ep! - Austin 2021 Sutton Grange Estate Syrah: https://suttongrange.com.au/products/2021-sutton-grange-estate-syrah?srsltid=AfmBOorfxd73uu1ksDasUtAxw1aqn-QHKOPk-yntqNepG-tjQl8TG6fv&variant=44794915586215 Tell us in every way that we are wrong.  If you agree or disagree, we want to hear from you.  Instagram is the best place.  Not a DM, don’t do it as a DM because I’m bad at answering DMs.  Let us know your unpopular wine opinions. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

    33 min

  8. 6 May

    Beechworth, Bottled: The Deep Dive on Our Smallest GI

    Send us Fan Mail Beechworth may be Australia’s smallest GI, but we taste why it’s become one of the most talked about premium wine regions in Australia. We dig into the price reality, the Beechworth Chardonnay obsession, and what makes the whites and reds feel so textured yet fresh. Schatz Sylvaner 2023 - https://www.vsandb.com.au/shop2/2023-schatz-sylvanerWillem Kurt Beechworth Chardonnay 2024 - https://www.willemkurtwines.com.au/wine/2024-chardonnayFighting Gully Road Sangiovese 2024 - https://fightinggullyroadwines.com.au/shop/2024-Sangiovese-Beechworth-p720528942Unfortunately the Shiraz is no longer available but check out Castagna's catalog! - https://castagna.com.au/order-wine/Follow us on social media, make sure you’re actually following, and hit the follow button on Spotify or Apple! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel and TikTok! @winewithmegmel

    33 min
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About

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.

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  • Creator
    Mel Gilcrist, Meg Brodtmann
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    225
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wine with Meg + Mel
  • Show Website
    Wine with Meg + Mel

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