Cellaring white wine: how to pick an ageworthy bottle
Send us a textMeg 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 $72Wines 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 ChardonnayKey things to remember:• Acid is the most important factor for aging white wine successfully• Look for moderate alcohol (12.5-13.5%), good concentration, and varietal expression• Riesling, Semillon, and Chardonnay are the three main varieties suitable for long-term aging• Hunter Valley Semillon transforms dramatically from delicate lemon-citrus to complex honey and toast• Aged Riesling develops kerosene, marmalade and preserved lemon characteristics• Chardonnay requires quality oak treatment to age well, peaking around 10-12 years• Cheaper Riesling and Semillon can still age beautifully, while inexpensive Chardonnay will not• Buy a dozen bottles and taste one each year to experience the aging journey firsthandJoin us next week as we explore German wine ripeness levels, diving into Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, and more! Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
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Reds in the Fridge? We revisit this exploding category
Send us a textWe dive into the world of chillable red wines, What Meg's drinking: Running with BullsFringe Societe Gamay $21Garage Project Fairy Bread Red $28Chaffey Bros Not Your Grandma's Chillable Red $25Domane Wachau Blauer Zweigelt $30Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
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Chinese wine - yep, you read that right
Send us a textChinese 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 country opened to foreign investment• Ningxia province is gaining recognition for quality Cabernet Sauvignon production• Silver Heights winery produces biodynamically and organically grown wines using both Western philosophies and Chinese principles• The premium Chardonnay ($89) shows beautiful minerality, green papaya notes and well-integrated oak• The Cabernet Sauvignon ($115) displays intriguing local character with notes of shiso leaf, shiitake and tea• Chinese wine evolution mirrors Australia's development in the 1980s with young vines still finding their identity• Drastic continental climate in Ningxia requires vintners to mound snow over vines during winter• Chinese wines are increasingly available in Australian specialty wine shops like Cardwell CellarsFollow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
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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 textWe’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 marketing between Australia and New Zealand wines • Details on collectible wines and white wines leading the trends • Analysis of potential tariffs from the U.S. and their implications Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
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Tasting Tips: How to tell medium reds apart (Merlot, Carmenere, Tempranillo, Mencia)
Send us a textWhat Meg's drinking: 2018 Tyrrell's Semillon $35Wines tasted:Terra Rossa Merlot Coonawarra 2020 $33Casillero Del Diablo Reserve Carmenere $26Earthworks Barossa Tempranillo $19Salterio Mencia Bierzo $17 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel
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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