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We're exploring Aussie fortified and comparing it to its brothers in Portugal, thanks to the help of Galway Pipe!

Wines tasted:

• GALWAY 10 YO BOURBON BARREL TAWNY $65
• GALWAY 15 YO RUM BARREL TAWNY $80
• GALWAY 12 YO GRAND TAWNY $36
• GALWAY 25 YO RARE TAWNY $100
  
  

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Headlines:
- Bollinger opens new tourist location complete with wellness hub and shop - are the champanoise finally having to use traditional marketing techniques instead of relying on rarity and prestige?
- New not-a-wine-bar in Melbourne offers 150 wines by the glass - is this 140 too many?
- Gender gap still wide in wine despite report showing progress for women - what are we doing?

Deep Dive:
We interview Dr Mardi Longbottom from AWRI on the new SWA report - how sustainable is the wine industry? Are we getting anywhere?

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Part 2 of our chat with Sarah Crowe.

Wines tased:

• 2021 Pinot Noir $130
• 2021 Dry Red Wine No. 2 $135
• 2021 Dry Red Wine No. 1 $155
• 2021 Carrodus Cabernet Sauvignon $275
  
  

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An intro to the fabulous Sarah Crowe and Yarra Yering winery.

Wines tasted: Yarra Yering 2022 Chardonnay $130

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This wine news we:

• Look at the Real Review Top Wineries list
• Talk to Lee McLean from Australian Grape & Wine about China reopening to Australian wine
• Chat to Nick Ryan about taking the reins from James Halliday for The Australian wine column.

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A light red comes up in a tasting - do you know how to tell what it is? We tell you the tricks.

Wines tasted:

• Lingo 'Gam' Gamay $20
• Zonzo Estate Pinot Noir $27
• Hentley Farm The Marl Grenache $25

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What Mel's drinking: 2023 ‘Chica’ Rosé

Wines tasted:

• 2023 Brokenwood Semillon $27
• 2023 Yalumba Y Series Chardonnay $15
• 2023 The Ethereal One Vermentino $23
• 2023 AMBERLEY CHIMNEY BRUSH CHENIN BLANC $12
• 2023 Tim Adams Riesling $18

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What Meg's been drinking: Andre Clouet Dream Vintage 2006

Final Drop: Billy Button Rosso $25

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