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Everything we follow about the world of wine.

Wine News

• Wine titles – daily wine news 
• Winebusiness.com
• SVB
• Harpers.co.uj
• Drinks business
• IWSR 
• Euromonitor 
• Jancis Robinson

Wine Reviews and stories

• Halliday 
• The Real Review 

Podcasts 

• Wine Blast 
• Food Matters 
• Got Somme 
• Thirty Fifty 
• Interpreting wine
• Wine Victoria Podcast 

Instagrams

• @Huntress_wines 
• @The_angry_somm
• @Shittywinememes
• @Karafoodwine 

 Movies + Series

• Side ways 
• Somm 
• Blind side 
• Drops of God
• Uncorked
• Red Obsession
• Sour Grapes 

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Ever wondered why white wine blends don't get the same spotlight as reds? Join us as we explore their hidden complexities and charmWe know red blends are 'a thing' - what about whites? We find out.
 
 What Mel's drinking: 2018 Crittenden Cri de Coeur Savagnin Sous Voile $95

• Houghton White Classic $10
• 2023 Eleventh House Sorella $28
• Sun Monkey White Blend NV $22
  
  

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Celeb wines worth the hype? Let's find out.

Wines tasted:

• Dolly Parton Sparkling NV $22
• Kylie Minogue Prosecco Rose $20
• Miraval Studio Rosé $29
• 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red 2020 $16

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What Meg's drinking: Humis 2024 Grenache Blanc $29

Wines tasted: 

• Red Hill Estate Sparkling Cuvee $14
• Jim Barry Watervale Riesling $15
• De Bortoli Rosé $14
• Z Wine Rustica Barossa Valley Grenache $19

Sydney Wine Bar: Flight Path 

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News we discuss this week:

• What the re-instating of the outsed Australian Vintage CEO says about company culture
• Gimlet has won Australia's Wine List of the Year award for 2024 (Timeout)
• An update on Aussie wine in China as we get more negative press over "expired" moscato (Vino Joy News)
• An anonymous letter stirs the pot on nepotism in the wine industry (Wine Business Magazine)
• The Orange wine region's new identity, "A Drop Above,"- is regional branding working in Australia? (Wine Titles)

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• Guigal Côtes du Rhône $30
• Claymore You’ll Never Walk Alone Clare Valley GSM $17
• Serafino McLaren Vale GSM $25
• Hentley Farm The Marl Grenache $25

Final drop:

• Handpicked Wines Collection Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2019 $50

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A closer look into museum wines - we compare three young wines with their older counterparts.

Wines tasted:

- Howard Park Riesling - 2023 + 2018
- Ten Minutes by Tractor Wallis Chardonnay - 2022 + 2015
- Lowe Zinfendel 2021 + 2017

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All about museum wines. Meg nerds out.

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Ever wondered how the right kind of bubbles can elevate a sparkling wine experience? We explore the science and art behind creating perfect bubbles with a story about ultrasonic sound and its impact on wine ratings. 

Glassware can make or break your sparkling wine journey, and we dive into why that’s the case with a deep dive into the visual appeal and taste enhancements offered by a $100 hand-blown glass.  Join us for a fun and nerdy session full of wine-geek moments!

Wines tasted:

• Riccadonna Prosecco
• Rob Dolan NV Black Label Blanc de Blanc
• Howard Park Jeté Brut Sparkling NV
• Mumm 4 ans

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Ever wondered what’s beyond Austria’s famous Grüner Veltliner? We’re diving into some great white wines like Riesling and some lesser-known treats such as Welsh Riesling and Muscat Ottonel. If you’re into white wines, this is a must-listen!

Wines tasted:

• Domane Wachau 'Federspiel Bruck' Riesling 2021 $32
• Velich Welschriesling 2021 $40
• 2020 Velich Muskat Ottonel $40
• 2022 Pittnauer Perfect Day $54
  
  
  
  

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