Wine with Meg + Mel

Mel Gilcrist, Meg Brodtmann
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Is Nebbiolo the New Sangiovese?

    Send us a text What Meg's been drinking: Hirsch Hill Rose Pizzini La Volpe Nebbiolo $352022 Traviarti Mezzo Nebbiolo $45Fontanafredda Langhe Nebbiolo $40Fontanafredda Barolo DOCG $110 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

    33 min

  2. APR 17

    How to buy a german riesling - learn the terminology

    Send us a text 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 • Kabinett (11.5% potential alcohol) features citrus, green apple, and h...

    33 min

  3. APR 11

    Cellaring white wine: how to pick an ageworthy bottle

    Send us a text 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: 2024 Howard Park Great Southern Riesling $362014 Howard Park Great Southern Riesling 2024 Scarborough The Obsessive Semillon $352018 Scarborough The Obsessive Simillion 2023 The Obsessive Chardonnay $452019 The Obsessive Chardonna...

    50 min

  4. MAR 20

    Reds in the Fridge? We revisit this exploding category

    Send us a text We dive into the world of chillable red wines, What Meg's drinking: Running with Bulls Fringe Societe Gamay $21Garage Project Fairy Bread Red $28Chaffey Bros Not Your Grandma's Chillable Red $25Domane Wachau Blauer Zweigelt $30Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

    23 min

  5. MAR 15

    Chinese wine - yep, you read that right

    Send us a text 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 • Chinese wine industry began serious development in the late 1970s when the co...

    19 min

  6. MAR 6

    We're back! The first Wine News of 2025: Penfolds shuts Barossa Cellar Door, Should Aus and NZ market our wines together, Australia's most collected wines, How will US tarrifs effect wine, Chanon new Homestead

    Send us a text 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 shift in wine tourism • Insights into the joint marketin...

    25 min

  7. FEB 27

    Tasting Tips: How to tell medium reds apart (Merlot, Carmenere, Tempranillo, Mencia)

    Send us a text What Meg's drinking: 2018 Tyrrell's Semillon $35 Wines tasted: Terra Rossa Merlot Coonawarra 2020 $33Casillero Del Diablo Reserve Carmenere $26Earthworks Barossa Tempranillo $19Salterio Mencia Bierzo $17 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

    36 min

  8. 12/20/2024

    Our Top Wines of 2024

    Send us a text 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 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

    21 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 - 2025
    • Episodes
      175
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © 2025 Wine with Meg + Mel
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