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Dan Murphy's inaugural Best in Glass Wine Awards evaluates wines based on drinkability and value rather than traditional wine show metrics, so we thought we'd see what we thought of their top picks.

• Dan Murphy's tasted over 1,400 wines for their first Best in Glass Awards
• Categories include Best Value, Best International, and overall Best winners
• Tim Adams Clare Valley Pinot Gris 2024 ($20.29) is the standout winner, drinking like a $35 wine
• Chapel Hill The Parson Pinot Grigio offers excellent value at $16.99
• International winner Versato Alto Adige Pinot Grigio ($30) didn't quite justify its price premium for us
• Little Yering Victorian Pinot Noir provides good value at $22
• Decoy California Pinot Noir ($50) shows typical dark fruit and pronounced oak character
• Nanny Goat Central Otago Pinot Noir exhibits the region's characteristic robust style

Next week we'll be tasting Margaret River Chardonnay to explore whether the region is moving away from its traditionally rich style toward leaner expressions.

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• In light of the new pope, we ask the question: what do they drink in the Vatican? (The answer has Mel considering turning up to Sunday mass)
• Wine’s new power player, Vinarchy, and what it means for the industry.
• An update on China exports – restocking, or a true comeback?
• A few industry shout-outs
• And… things get real. Meg opens up about what it’s really like when the winery you work for goes into administration.

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What Meg's been drinking: Hirsch Hill Rose

• Pizzini La Volpe Nebbiolo $35
• 2022 Traviarti Mezzo Nebbiolo $45
• Fontanafredda Langhe Nebbiolo $40
• Fontanafredda Barolo DOCG $110
  
  

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