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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 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 Cellars

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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 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

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What Meg's drinking: 2018 Tyrrell's Semillon $35

Wines tasted:

• Terra Rossa Merlot Coonawarra 2020 $33
• Casillero Del Diablo Reserve Carmenere $26
• Earthworks Barossa Tempranillo $19
• Salterio Mencia Bierzo $17
  
  
  

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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

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Uncover the secrets to enjoying a festive wine selection without breaking the bank this Christmas! 

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Our unfiltered thoughts about some key discussions from the Chardonnay Symposium.

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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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