This week on In the Drink, Joe Campanale is joined in the studio by Megan Krigbaum, the Senior Editor at Food & Wine Magazine. Megan grew up in Northern Michigan, a region not known for its vineyards- how did she get so involved in the wine world? Megan speaks to the importance of wine criticism amongst collectors, and hear how Food & Wine Magazine . Tune into this episode to hear about the influence of terroir and soil types on wine flavorings. What is Megan's top overseas wine destination? Later, Joe and Megan virtually pair some awesome wines with different pork products! Listen in to hear about affordable bottles, and the future of organic and bio-dynamic wine. Finally, Joe wraps up the episode with some obscure wine tasting scenarios! This episode has been brought to you by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

"There's certainly a place for criticism... There's so much good wine coming to the United States. [9:15]

"I think that California wine is in a state of flux. Producers are looking at organics and bio-dynamics in a way that we've never seen before." [27:00]

Nicole Taylor is back to report on her experiences at the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival! Tune in to hear Nicole talk about the coffee culture in the Australian city, as well as the prevalence of re-purposed shipping containers in Melbourne. Later, Nicole plays an interview with food historian Auntie Carolyn Briggs about Aboriginal cuisine, and the parallels it shares with Southern food ways. Learn about Carolyn's rediscovery of indigenous food, and how it connects her to her roots. Nicole also interviewed chef Sean Brock down under! Listen in to hear Sean talk about West African influence on Charleston food, as well as the rich food culture in South Carolina. Don't miss Nicole's Australian recap; check out this installment of Hot Grease! This program has been brought to you by Fairway Market.

"We're the unseen people- particularity in Victoria- because it was first impacted by colonization." [10:00]

"I found more of that 'bush' way of life, and wondered why it wasn't be honored. Part of connecting with family is having that feast, whether it be rabbit, mutton, or Johnnycakes." [13:00] -- Auntie Carolyn Briggs on Hot Grease

"That's what's so fun about living in Charleston- we have such a unique culture, and I'm still trying to figure it out!" [20:10]

"West Africa- that's the foundation of Southern cuisine. Even the agricultural techniques reflect West African roots." [25:30]

-- Sean Brock on Hot Grease

Austrian Wine is the sole focus of this week's episode of Unfiltered, as Erin Fitzpatrick & Brian DiMarco welcome Stephanie Artner and Constance Chamberlain of the Austrian Trade Commission. They make a convincing case for Austrian Wine and taste a few bottles on air. Tune in to learn about the Austria Uncorked event - there's a $20 discount for HRN listeners! This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market - like no other market.