Wine with Meg + Mel

By Mel Gilcrist, Meg Brodtmann

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Episodes: 142

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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.


Episode Date
Wine News: Why aren't there more female winemakers, iffy wine labels, a rough vintage for WA and a Cellar Door tasting fee debate
Mar 28, 2024
Finally, Wines of Etna (YAAAASSS!)
Mar 22, 2024
Cool wines, Hot regions
Mar 14, 2024
Riverland (The Big Guys)
Mar 08, 2024
Wine News: Protests in the Riverland, Australian wine exports, new Penfolds Champagne, Vintage update
Feb 29, 2024
Our top 10 wines of 2023
Dec 08, 2023
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Dec 01, 2023
Sparkling under $50
Nov 24, 2023
New wines, Bush Vines, Old Vines - does any of it make a difference?
Nov 16, 2023
Spanish wine (that's not Rioja!)
Nov 10, 2023
Top wines being made by women winemakers
Nov 03, 2023
Whites of the Loire
Oct 12, 2023
French IGP: is it worth buying unappellated French wine?
Oct 05, 2023
Victoria's best kept wine secret: The Grampians
Sep 28, 2023
Drought resistant grapes that will get us through climate change
Sep 22, 2023
Australia's top Chardonnays are killing it
Sep 15, 2023
What to drink at Italian Restaurants - the rest
Sep 08, 2023
What to drink at Italian Restaurants - red wines
Aug 31, 2023
What to drink at Italian restaurants - white wines
Aug 24, 2023
Are low-intervention wines any good?
Aug 10, 2023
To decant or not to decant?
Aug 03, 2023
The evolution of Argentinian Malbec
Jul 28, 2023
Can we taste a difference in terroir - Australian Chardonnay
Jul 21, 2023
Get through Dry July with these wines - with Kara Monssen
Jul 13, 2023
We finally tackle Pinotage
Jul 07, 2023
Italy Vs. New World interpretations
Jun 29, 2023
Riesling around Australia - can you taste the difference?
Jun 23, 2023
The Super Sparklings of the world (which aren't Champagne!)
Jun 15, 2023
Critic Huon Hooke has tasted thousands of wines this year. Here's 3 of his stand-outs.
Jun 09, 2023
Fortified Part 1: Vin Jaune, Palomino Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso
Jun 01, 2023
Awesome Sparkling Wine... From WA?!
May 26, 2023
The OTHER places in Australia that make Pinot Noir
May 18, 2023
The evolution of Margaret River Chardonnay
May 12, 2023
We're into Cabernet Franc
May 04, 2023
Cellar Section Battle: finding the best aged wines
Apr 27, 2023
Everything that can go wrong in the vineyard
Apr 21, 2023
We're obsessed: East Coast Tassie
Apr 13, 2023
Get around Verdelho!
Apr 07, 2023
Costco wine: Worth the membership?
Mar 30, 2023
French wine, in this economy? Part 2
Mar 24, 2023
French wine, in this economy? We show you how.
Mar 17, 2023
Blind tasting Burgundy: from $45 Bourgogne to $250 Premier Cru. The difference will be obvious... right?
Mar 09, 2023
Why do we do this to ourselves? Blind tasting.
Mar 02, 2023
Southern Tassie
Feb 23, 2023
How much should you spend on Chablis?
Feb 16, 2023
Mornington Pinot Noir
Feb 09, 2023
A spot of bad news
Feb 02, 2023
Chenin Blanc rocks.
Jan 26, 2023
Piquette: The not-quite-wine we can't get enough of
Jan 19, 2023
Is Yarra Valley Cabernet underrated?
Jan 12, 2023
Finale: Our Top 10 Podcast Wines of the Year
Dec 16, 2022
Wines for your "summer playlist"
Dec 08, 2022
We finally do Durif
Dec 01, 2022
Not-dry wine part 2 and we answer your questions! PH, storage + Blaufrankisch
Nov 24, 2022
Can a wine be good if it's not dry?
Nov 17, 2022
Weird-ass wines you've never heard of, but you're gonna love
Nov 10, 2022
We like big Malbec and we cannot lie
Nov 03, 2022
How Low Can You Go? Trying the cheapest wine we can find.
Oct 27, 2022
Fantastic Fiano (all under $15!)
Oct 20, 2022
Stop ignoring Central Victoria
Oct 13, 2022
A deep dive into Heathcote - will it change Meg's mind?
Oct 06, 2022
How good's Nebbiolo?!
Sep 29, 2022
Wines on trend for summer (that we're stocking up on!)
Sep 22, 2022
Inside the Dan Murphy's buying process
Sep 16, 2022
Sustainable wines you can feel good about drinking
Sep 08, 2022
Stop overlooking Semillon
Sep 02, 2022
Battle of the Chardonnays: Mineral vs Buttery
Aug 25, 2022
Wines of Margaret River
Aug 19, 2022
The islands of Italy: Sicily and Sardinia
Aug 11, 2022
Are single varietal wines better then blends? We put them to the test.
Aug 04, 2022
Viognier (viogn-YEAH!)
Jul 28, 2022
The dream life? What it's like to be a food + wine reviewer with Kara Monssen
Jul 21, 2022
Is Aussie Prosecco as good as the OG from Italy? Let's find out.
Jul 14, 2022
Funky and Fortified - Part 2 of Rutherglen with Nick Brown
Jul 07, 2022
Rutherglen + aged Marsanne with Nick Brown
Jun 30, 2022
All about Gamay (Gam-yay!)
Jun 23, 2022
Beware the brie: pairing cheese + wine
Jun 17, 2022
Aldi wines we'd actually buy
Jun 09, 2022
Italy part 2: Piedmont
Jun 02, 2022
Italy part 1: Veneto
May 26, 2022
Scottie Blind Tests Meg + Mel
May 19, 2022
Spanish Reds from Rioja
May 12, 2022
Make Meg love Mumm
May 05, 2022
Get around Grüner Veltliner
Apr 28, 2022
Pairing wine with snack food
Apr 21, 2022
All about New Zealand (well, almost)
Apr 14, 2022
All about Grenache
Apr 07, 2022
Change my mind!
Mar 31, 2022
White wines of Spain + choosing a wedding wine
Mar 24, 2022
Wines of Chile
Mar 17, 2022
The women behind the wine
Mar 08, 2022
All about the Yarra Valley
Mar 03, 2022
Does Glassware really make a difference to wine?
Feb 24, 2022
All about Canberra
Feb 18, 2022
Part two: The top Champagne houses with Neil
Feb 10, 2022
The top champagne houses - which are the best? With Neil Allanby
Feb 03, 2022
Does the grape variety matter in Rosé ?
Jan 27, 2022
Goon, cans and pouches - can alternative packaging wine be any good?
Jan 20, 2022
Meg's top picks of the season - if you're going to taste any, make it these.
Dec 16, 2021
Here's what to drink this Christmas
Dec 09, 2021
All about Marsanne - Meg is finally sold!
Dec 03, 2021
Can you cook with cheap wine? All your cooking-with-wine questions answered!
Nov 25, 2021
Summer reds: Can you chill red wine in summer?
Nov 18, 2021
Can buying wine save our plastic problem? An interview with Richie Vandenberg
Nov 11, 2021
The Rhone Valley with Special Guest Neil Allanby - Part 2: Which wines should you try?
Nov 05, 2021
The Rhone Valley with Special Guest Neil Allanby - Part 1: The stories behind the wines
Oct 28, 2021
French reds (which won't break the bank!)
Oct 21, 2021
French white wines you need to try (which won't break the bank!)
Oct 14, 2021
What's the point of no/low wines? Can they be any good?
Oct 07, 2021
All About Rosé
Oct 01, 2021
Winemaking 102
Sep 24, 2021
Winemaking 101
Sep 16, 2021
Why can't they make it easy? Understanding Italian wines.
Sep 09, 2021
Opening the "natural wine" can of worms
Sep 02, 2021
The best wine regions you've never heard of
Aug 26, 2021
I'm not drinking any F***ing Merlot!
Aug 19, 2021
Test your knowledge! Can you beat Mel?
Aug 12, 2021
When you want to learn even more about wine
Aug 05, 2021
All About Arneis
Jul 29, 2021
Greek wines you need to try
Jul 22, 2021
DISRUPTION! Sugar-free wine is here.
Jul 15, 2021
Ordering wine at a restaurant - are you doing it wrong?
Jul 08, 2021
Can you trust wine awards?
Jul 01, 2021
All About Sangiovese
Jun 24, 2021
The hardest exam in the world: What is takes to become a Master of Wine
Jun 18, 2021
All About Vermentino
Jun 10, 2021
Tasting at Cellar Doors: What you need to know
Jun 03, 2021
All About Pinot Gris/ Grigio
May 27, 2021
Wine gadgets: The ones you actually need
May 20, 2021
All About Cabernet Sauvignon
May 13, 2021
Vegan wines: Can they be as good?
May 06, 2021
All About Sauvignon Blanc
Apr 29, 2021
Wine Myths (that everyone thinks are true!)
Apr 20, 2021
All About Riesling
Apr 08, 2021
Should you bother aging wine?
Apr 01, 2021
All about Shiraz
Mar 25, 2021
Shortcuts for buying good wine
Mar 18, 2021
All About Sparkling Wine
Mar 11, 2021
What's the deal with food + wine pairing?
Mar 04, 2021
All About Chardonnay
Feb 26, 2021
Is there such thing as "healthy" wine?
Feb 19, 2021
Welcome + All About Pinot Noir
Feb 18, 2021