Founded by James Halliday and 2 other Sydney-based solicitors, Brokenwood is one of the oldest wineries in the Hunter Valley. Jill and Stuart talk about Brokenwood's history, their highly awarded wines the flagship Graveyard Shiraz and classic Semillon, and what he will be drinking on Christmas Day! #brokenwoodwines#huntervalley
Established 75 years ago, Calabria Family Wines has flourished to be one of Australia's top 20 wine producers. Bill talks to Jill about his history with wine, winning the 2021 Riverina Legend at this year’s Riverina Wine Show and how he did all this without ever drinking (only tasting) the wine! #calabriafamilywines
Fifth-generation family member, Ben Thomson, has worked in the family business for over 40 years. In recognition of the recent International Pinot Meunier Day, Jill and Ben talk about this under-rated varietal and how Best's make the best example of it in Australia. #bestswines#pinotmeunier
Granite Belt are producing some magnificent wines and Boireann recently cleaned up at the 2021 QLD Wine Awards with their 2019 Mourvedre (which is absolutely delicious!) Jill chats with Brad from Boireann about the mediterranean varietals that are growing so well in the Granite Belt region, and the emergence of another awesome Australian wine region. #boireann#granitebelt
Richo and Simon speak with Simon Steele about Medhurst Wines and the story behind their award winning Cabernet Rose (Trophy Winner 2021 YV Wine Show Rose). Simon talks about his love of the beach and surfing and how that contrasts with his time in the Yarra Valley. @medhurstwines #roseseason
Jim Schembri talks about wine movies and series we all must watch, get a pen ready to write your list. Also hear about Dune and Avatar updates. Hilarious as always!
Justin has made this year's Jimmy Watson winner and he chats with Simon and Richo. His main gig is at Best's in the Grampians and this wine was made at the winery there. Good to hear there were plenty of celebrations after this win! @fallengiantsvineyard @bestswines #jimmywatsontrophy
Jane chats with Simon and Richo about what we should be drinking this festive season. We also cover some of the alternative varietals and what is coming through from the tastings she has been doing this year. @winematters @danmurphys_richard
Richie is a great friend of the show, he gives Simon and Richo an update on the latest wins that his flagship wines have taken out. Lots of good things happening in Heathcote and Richie is amongst it all. @condieestate @visitheathcote
Ed Carr is the king of Sparkling wine in Australia and Jill and Simon have a good chat about the healthy Sparkling industry here in Australia. As head of Sparkling wine across all of the Accolade Wines brands Ed has a large team under his stewardship and its a great insight into how the winemaking team come together to produce some of our most well known sparkling wines. @houseofarras #sparklingseason
Jill and Simon chat with David about the Mudgee region and his winery which definitely needs to be on your list to travel to. It sounds like a perfect spot sitting on the grass with a bottle of wine and some food soaking up the sun. Good chat. This winery has it all, restaurant, accom, wedding venue and cellar door. @LOWEFAMILYWINECO #LOWEWINES
Kevin McCarthy has a long association with the Mornington Peninsula, with wife Kathleen Quealy he brought Pinot G to prominence across the country. Kevin chats with Simon and Jill about his new project Mandi wines and the history of establishing T'Gallant and a variety that was not very well known at all. @mandi.wine #pinotg
Julian chats to Simon and Jill about the group of brands he is working with and the success they are having and bringing brands back to the standing they deserve. Evans & Tate & Dalwhinnie, Deep Woods and Lakes Folly are just some of the brands in this group. @deepwoodsestate @evansandtate
Sarah is a passionate wine lover, who grew up with a vineyard in the Yarra Valley and now works as the National Growth Partnerships Manager for Laithwaites Wines. Jill & Simon talk to her about what it’s like to work for the largest digital marketing and online business of it's kind in the world, which sells over 600,000 cases of wine per year in Australia alone and work with over 450 winemakers globally. Hear the fun of promoting their new limited edition Advent Calendar, including 23x 180m...
He may look young, but Damien Tscharke certainly knows his wines. Jill and Simon chat with Damien about his 'new experience' cellar door, Tscharke's wide range of Mediterranean varietals, his special love of Grenache, the new blend Grenache Blanc...and his favourite band Radiohead! #tscharke#grenache
Ben Kraus has helped put Beechworth on the map for food and drink, the brewery is making awesome craft beer and is a destination for all who visit the region. Situated in the main street next to Eldorado Road winery, great wood fired pizzas and beers to wash them down with. @bridgeroadbrewers #beechworth
Simon and Jill have a great chat with Paul about his wines and Beechworth the town, this is a must go-to winery and region. @eldoradoroad #beechworth
Introducing Richard Doumani to The Wine Show listeners, we hear about his wine journey so far and get to know our newest host. Engaging chat and looking forward to hearing more of Richard on air. Dan's are bringing back the old school wine merchant and that's a really great thing! @danmurphys_richard @danmurphys
Running with Bulls is arguably Australia's most famous (and consumed!) Tempranillo. Continuing in the Tempranillo theme, Jill speaks to Sam about his role in creating this famous label and why he revels in the challenge alternative varietals bring. #InternationalTempranilloDay#RunningwithBulls
Further on the theme of Tempranillo, Jill talks to Ian Dopson from Tobin Wines in the Granite Belt about why Tempranillo grows so exquisitely in this region. The answer, “No other wine growing region in Australia has what we have in terms of geography, topography, altitude and climate… It’s this combination which produces wine of such high character and quality”. Another gem from the Granite Belt to keep an eye out for! #tobinwines#tempranillo
Celebrating International Tempranillo Day recently, it was only fitting to get a Spanish wine expert on the show to talk about this delicious Spanish varietal. From what foods to pair it with, to what regions in Australia are doing it best, Jill and James talk about how this much-loved grape is taking the world by storm and is now the 3rd most planted varietal in the world! #InternationalTempranilloDay
La Linea hatched in Peter Leske’s head in late 2006, when he found the idea of the aroma and taste of a dry, fine rosé made from Tempranillo grapes turning over and over in his mind. So begins the La Linea story. Jill talks to Peter about making the first Tempranillo in the Adelaide Hills, where he got the inspiration for La Linea Wines and why he focuses on this specific varietal. #lalineawines#Tempranillo
The last time Brisbane had an inner-city winery was nearly 160 years ago. It's been a long time in the making, but winemaker Dave Cush has created a working micro-winery sourcing grapes from across Australia's key growing regions, bringing them to the city where he creates delicious wine. Jill chats to Dave about his wines, his favourite varietals and his next move in to Tempranillo! A must listen for all Queenslanders! #TheCityWineryBrisbane
For winemaker Matt Caldersmith, working in the renowned Hardys Tintara winery that’s almost 150 years old is an honour. But he still finds ways to push the boundaries. Jill & Simon chat to Matt about the importance of only using the best grapes from the best vintages to produce their world-famous wines, the benefits of basket pressing, and having Australia's oldest bottle of wine housed in their Tintara winery in McLaren Vale. #hardys #winemaking
Wine Valet is an app that allows you to experience the ease of a cellar door tasting in your own home. Jill & Simon talk to Sarah Guillemain, co-founder of Wine Valet, about where the idea came from (a romantic encounter in Santorini over a Tempranillo apparently!) and helping people find and drink only the wines that they love without having to do any of the work. Normally by invitation only, drop them an email at sipwithme@winevalet.com.au and Sarah will get you started! #winevalet...
Will chats with Simon and Jill, we always enjoy our chats with him, very insightful and his winery os always doing something new. @banksroadvineyard #bellarine
Simon and Jill chat to Lyndsay Sharp, an icon of the Bellarine Peninsula. Lyndsay is involved with Leura Park Estate, Jack Rabbit Vineyard and Flying Brick Cider, all 3 are definite inclusions for your Bellarine itinerary. @leuraparkestate @jackrabbitvineyard @flyingbrickciderco #bellarine
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
