Wine with Meg + Mel Podcast
1) Varietals you’ve never heard of
Send us a text Meg and Mel dive into the world of unusual grape varieties, exploring wines most people have never heard of and definitely can't pronounce. From a surprisingly good organic Australian C...Show More
2) Behind the Scenes of the Sydney Royal Wine Show with Angus Barnes
Send us a text Angus Barnes, Chair of the Sydney Royal Wine Show, shares insider perspectives on Australia's premier wine competition and his journey through the wine industry. • Born in the Hunter ...Show More
3) JUST IN! We taste the seriously amazing Sydney Royal Wine Show Winners
Send us a text Ever wondered what $27 worth of Cabernet Sauvignon can get you? How about the prestigious Wine of Show trophy at one of Australia's most respected wine competitions? We're in studio wi...Show More
4) Grape Identity Crisis: Shiraz v Syrah
Send us a text Producer Austin joins Meg for a spirited exploration of Shiraz/Syrah variations from different regions, discovering how labeling influences expectations and uncovering surprising stylis...Show More
5) Sugar-Free Wine: Exposing the Marketing Myth
Send us a text Meg and Mel tackle misleading wine marketing claims, exposing a company that touts "zero-sugar wine" as revolutionary when most dry wines already contain negligible sugar levels. They i...Show More
6) The Art of Dessert Wines
Send us a text Sweet wines are often purchased during tastings but rarely opened at home due to our psychological tendency to prefer sweeter options in small quantities rather than full glasses. • Fo...Show More
7) Is it time to give Sauvignon Blanc another chance?
Send us a text Remember when you swore you'd never wear barrel-leg jeans again? That's how many wine lovers feel about Sauvignon Blanc – but just like those jeans eventually won you back, this misunde...Show More
8) Wine News: Is the industry at a turning point? The WHO make drastic alcohol proposals, Meghan Markle's new wine, Gen Z are back and drinking wine!
Send us a text The Australian wine industry faces pivotal changes with new transparency regulations while debating the broader issues of health labeling and market fairness. We explore the Emerson Rep...Show More
9) The MW Exam Papers: Can You Pass Wine's Ultimate Test?
Send us a text The Master of Wine qualification represents the absolute pinnacle of wine education – a credential so challenging that only 5-10% of candidates ever pass. Since its creation in 1952, ju...Show More
10) Uncorking Barbera: Italy's Bold, Acid-Driven Red
Send us a text Meg and Mel dive into the world of Barbera, exploring whether this Italian red variety truly deserves its reputation as the wine of choice for "cool kids." • Barbera comes from Piemont...Show More