Scott has a winery in The Old Paper Mill in Geelong, we hear what's new at Provenance wines and the regional wines plus the dining and tasting experience. #getbacktothebellarine @provenance_wines #bellarine
Terry is a great friend of the program and his winery is stunning not to mention the wines. A new Enomatic system means you can visit cellar door and taste all of the best wines then move to the deck for a woodfired pizza and a bottle of your preferred wine from the tasting bench. Good chat and a good bloke. @clydeparkwines #bellarine
Dr Ray Naderson is always a fascinating interview, his insights are awesome and we always learn something new. The new Lethbridge cellar door is open on the Bellarine and we hear about that as he takes a break from renovating his studio.. @lethbridge_wines #mooroobool #bellarine
Jill and Angelica met at Taste Champagne and they join Simon to chat about the smaller producers in Champagne doing an awesome job. These are Champagnes that you need to try to get your hands on. Angelica imports some gems and it's a great chat about the region she loves. #champagne
Steve is the award winning winemaker at Pikes in the Clare and he has his own label Naked Run wines. Great story, he tells Simon and Jill about his wine journey with Italian roots. @nakedrunwines #clarevalley
Quinn and Kye Livingstone are going great guns making wine and the unbelievably popular Ginger Kid ginger beer. The sales of ginger beer have skyrocketed and the boys are flat out keeping up supply. Harcourt Valley is a renowned apple region but the ginger beer has been a real hit for a non-wine project. The winery is a sensational wedding venue, no wonder they are booked every Saturday for 2 years! @harcourtvalleyevents
Tyson Stelzer runs the greatest showcase of Champagne anywhere around the world. Its no surprise that there is so much interest in this world renowned wine, Australians consume over 9 million bottles per year. The French are watching Australia as a market with very favourable eyes, during Covid when markets were seeing sales drop here in Australia it actually rose by 11%. You have to hear Tyson's take on why this is such a special region and drink! Taste Champagne in Brisbane has been held final...
Jill and Simon chat with Dean and hear some great stories about the history of Champagne and they celebrate the start of the festive season. This is an easy fun chat with a man who knows how to entertain. @thedeanofchampagne
Tim Shand and Simon chat about the commencement of vintage 2022 in the Yarra Valley, the interesting scientific work being done in the Biological agents to fight disease pressure on vines. The Whole Bunch White is an interesting blend to discuss, its tim's take on Orange Wine. Tim tells us about the Farmers Market that is back up and running plus the Orchard Bar at Punt Road and they sound like two very good reasons to visit. @puntrdwines
Jill Upton talks to Tom Robinson about working with Mountain Lions & Grape Growing in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, Wine Hikes and all the pleasures that come with crafting small scale wines in the ever-progressive epi-centre of Adelaide, SA.
Jill speaks to Andrew Caillard MW about how he ended up working in the wine industry; developing the famous Langton's Classification of Australian Wine; and writing books & creating short films about his #1 passion - wine!
Jeni Port is one of the industries treasures, she is well travelled, well read and researched so when we start to chat about wine the conversation covers plenty of territory. Prosecco styles, how to re-engage with our world renowned fortifieds, her thoughts on Twitter (@jeniport) as a journalist's tool, Bike touring and more. Always a delight to listen to.
Chester is always such an entertaining interview, he and Simon chat about placing 31st in the Top 100 Global Wine Tourism Destinations, the gin distillery Settlers Spirits, making tonic water and how things are at this must visit destination. @darenbergwine #mclarenvale @settlers_spirits #ginmasterclass
Tony Hoare is a master at grafting vines, he chats with Simon about the process, the benefits and which varietals are being replaced to follow consumer trends. @beachroadwines #mclarenvale #grafting
Bec and her husband Richard have reinvigorated the Pertaringa brand and they discuss their recent Regional Export of the Year award and in that same week the large export order to the USA. Such a great story this, one we will follow with huge interest. @pertaringawines #mclarenvale
Paul returns to The Wine Show to chat about the massive new beer category of Low or Zero alcohol beer. Internationally the market is worth $10M and Australia is following the trend in droves. It's a really interesting topic and the offerings are increasingly really tasty Paul tells Simon. @bricklanebrewing #sidewinderpaleale @sidewinderlife #GABS
Howard has been on the AoB journey for 7 years, the new Cellar Door opened on the 1st October north of Tanunda at Kroemers Crossing. The Artisans are a group of 8 winemakers making wine in their own style, the wines are on tasting 7 days and the new cellar door replaces the previous venue Vino Lokal which is now a dedicated wine bar. Great chat with Howard and Simon. @artisans_of_barossa #barossa #vinolokal
Jill and Simon speak with Alex about Redheads Wine and the US Market Entry program that the South Australian Government is supporting them with. Redheads Wine is a great story, starting as a co-op in a restaurant in McLaren Vale and now calling Barossa home. Alex is a great guy and Jill leads a great interview. @redheadswine @wineaustralia #aussiewine
Jill and Simon chat with Randal Tomich about the US wine market and why it is so tricky to navigate for winemakers. @tomichwines @wineaustralia #aussiewine
Nina and Kate have an awesome backstory, they met at University and both married identical twin brothers now they are collaborating on the Two Pairs brand for Naked Wines. This month they will hear whether they get enough votes to 'greenlight' the Fantasy wine project they are shortlisted to make. The brand is stylish, the story is fun and if you can then you should vote on the project this week! @nakedwinesaus #fantasywine @twopairswines
Liam Anderson is at the helm of Wild Duck Creek these days, when we last chatted he spoke of the plans to make a Rose and now we can get our hands on it. Listen to the WDC story and the exciting times. The new releases are available on allocation this year so that more people can get hold of a bottle! @wild.duck.creek.estate #heathcotewine
Jill Upton interviews the minister about the US Market Entry program and the support the government is offering Sth Aust wineries to be part of this @wineaustralia #aussiewine @sagovernment
For over 30 years, Lyndey Milan has been a household name as one of Australia's recognised food and cooking show personalities. Jill talks to her about her fascinating career from working in the advertising industry, to filming TV cooking shows around the world, her son's legacy and the importance of making decisions at a time and in a manner of your own choosing.
Ned Goodwin MW, sommelier and Halliday Wine Companion tasting team member, talks to Jill Upton about becoming the first Master of Wine in Japan, his love of Fiano and what's involved in judging the annual Halliday Awards.
Greg Follett, winemaker at Lake Breeze in Langhorne Creek, takes a minimalist approach to winemaking and allows the fruit to speak for itself. Jill Upton chats with him about his recent achievement at the Halliday Awards, his magnificent Malbec, and what value means to him.
Cam McKenzie is always a great interview, he chats to Simon about the new release Gin's, the progress of the expanded Distillery door in Healesville and the single vineyard collaboration with Yarra Yering winery. @fourpillarsgin #fourpillarsgin
Keith and Simon chat about his nomination for Finalist of the Gourmet Traveller Wine Winemaker of the Year for 2021 and his winery Moss Wood in Margaret River. Moss Wood is a family business now and making stunning wines. A well deserved nomination after many years in the industry. @mosswood @gtWINEmag
Yarra Yering won many of the major gongs at the 2022 Halliday Awards, hear the chat with Chief Winemaker and General Manager Sarah Crowe and Simon about what these awards mean to the business and the team. Winery of the Year Wine of the Year - 2019 Dry Red No. 1 Red Wine of the Year Cabernet Sauvignon of the Year - Carrodus Cab Sauv 2019 Cabernet and family - Yarra Yering Dry Red No.1 A stunning result, well done to Sarah and all at Yarra Yering. #Halliday2022 @yarra_yering...
Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Michael Dhillon the 2022 Halliday Winemaker of the Year, about what went in to achieving this award, what it means to him and how he became a master of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. #Halliday2022 @bindiwines
Vanya Cullen is arguably our most famous exponent of organic farming and biodynamic practices. Hear the story about Cullen Wines, this year in their 50th year and how the decision to create healthy vineyards when it was not widely understood has resulted in many accolades for Vanya and the winery. We congratulate Vanya on the 2022 Halliday award for Viticulturalist of the Year, the inaugural winner and that couldn't be more apt. Great chat with one of the industries' greats. @cullenwines #Hallid...
