Jill & Richo talk to Chris Darling who has really learned the process of hands-off winemaking! Being confined to SA during Covid, he manages his vineyard in Marlborough, NZ, with his co-founder and is doing incredible things from afar. An interview not to be missed! #thedarlingwines
Richo reckons Doug is an enigma, a cult winemaker and he certainly delivers on the premise. Fun chat about the new venture Altera Terra and just having a great time making wine. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard
Matt and Peter took advantage of the pandemic and wrote a book that they had long been talking about. Two mates who met at Uni 20 years ago have collaborated on the Memoirs titled Weekends with Matt. It's about wine and friendship and together they tell Simon and Richo some of the tale. For the rest of it you will need to buy the book! https://affirmpress.com.au/publishing/weekends-with-matt/ @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard
Richo and Simon chat with Andrew Sheddon about the trends he is seeing in the wine industry and what we will be drinking in the future. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard
Tyson chats to Simon and Richo ahead of the Halliday wine awards this Wednesday and the tasting on Thursday called Taste the Awards. Always an entertaining and informative conversation with Tyson. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard
Nic has taken over the winemaking at Howard Park and we chat about the wines he is making with Great Southern fruit, the museum releases of riesling and life in Margaret River. @thewineshowaustralia @howardparkwines
Dom Sweeney was the editor of the pre-eminent wine magazine in Australia, Gourmet Traveller Wine. Simon and Jill chat about the new venture With Wine and how he came to find wine journalism and rise to the editor role. @thewineshowaustralia @gtwinemag
Simon and Jill hear about the Grampians region from Tom and the history of Grampians Estate plus his Grandfather's sheep grazing past. Great yarn. @thewineshowaustralia @grampiansestate.winery
Jill and Simon talk to Helen about Shiraz, with Shiraz day coming up this was a chance to celebrate the many versions of this famous grape. Helen is the Director of Global and ANZ Premium wine for Accolade Wines. @thewineshowaustralia
Dean gives Richo & Jill the low-down on famous brands such as Brown Brothers, Devils Corner, Tamar Ridge, Pirie & Innocent Bystander. #brownfamilygroup
Sean is a bit of a rockstar - from 1800 Shiraz fame to judging in the Dan Murphy's decoded awards he has also made wine in California as well as South Australia.
Tony is a legend of the industry and his awesome wholesale portfolio includes such luminaries as Jasper Hill, Gembrook Hill & Grosset; all vignerons who share a passion for small batch farming and winemaking. #moorstreetwines
Richo and Jill chat all things Mudgee, Orange & Eden Valley with young winemaker Will who is custodian of a long family history in winemaking. #gilbertfamilywines
Wine expert, Adam Walls, loves his job! He talks to Jill about the Wine Selectors success story, the wine selection process and what varietal he would be if he was a wine...listen to the podcast to hear his answer! #adamwalls#wineselectors
One of only 400 odd Masters of Wine globally, Andrew certainly knows his stuff when it comes to wine. Jill chats to Andrew about his career, what it takes to become a Master of Wine, and how he overcame his fear of blind tasting. Check out his wine appreciation courses available on his website andrewcorrigan.com.au #andrewcorrigan
Coming from a family with a lot of history and influence in the industry, John was the first of his family to make wine and not just sell grapes to others. Luckily for us he did! Jill speaks to John about his experience working with Penfolds as the 3rd winemaker to be responsible for Grange, his love of blends and his own label John Duval Wines housed at the Artisans of Barossa. Definitely worth a taste! #johnduvalwines
A favourite on the show, Mitchell Taylor returns to talk about the new flat bottles they launched recently with Packamamma and Coles. Jill chats to Mitchell about this new technology and it's benefits to winemakers and consumers (both financially and environmentally), where the industry is heading and his sponsorship of the Suns and Wallabies (his next passion after wine). You don't want to miss this interview! #mitchelltaylor#taylorswines
Mount Pleasant is one of the oldest wineries in the Hunter Valley and is home to the oldest Pinot Noir vine in Australia. Jill chats to Adrian about how he fell into the wine industry (by sheer accident!), the change of hands from McWilliams to the Medich family, and the beautiful new cellar door that is open 5 days a week and a must-visit whilst in the Hunter! #mountpleasant#huntervalleywines
Daniel is in studio and chats with Simon and Richo about the urban winery in Malvern called Linnaea Vineyards making wine from Heathcote and Italy. Then he switches hats and chats about sustainability in the vineyard and the recent Wine Tech conference in Adelaide. A great fun chat! @linnaeavineyards @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphy_richard
David Vitale had just jumped off a plane in the US and took time out to chat with Richo and Simon about Starward and their amazing success winning DISTILLERY OF THE YEAR at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022. @starwardwhisky @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphy_richard
Tim Shand (Shandy) is one of the legends of the Yarra Valley, he chats to Simon and Richo about closing the chapter at Punt Road and the challenge ahead heading up the winemaking team at Voyager Estate in Margaret River. Oh and there's also Fridge-gate that is a great yarn. @puntrdwines @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphy_richard
Jill & Richo talk to 3rd generation winemaker, Savannah Peterson, about her passion for wine and rich family history in winemaking. With her own label from a very young age, she is producing sensational wines from various regions in NSW. Definitely worth a visit to her cellar door in the Hunter! #savannahestate
The first certified Carbon Neutral winery in the Hunter Valley, Keith Tulloch wines are simply superb. Jill & Richo chat to Keith about his superb wines, his cerebral and hedonistic approach to winemaking, and the techniques he employs from the Rhone Vignerons he has worked with. #keithtullochwines
Jill & Richo chat to Ella about the challenges of working in the wine industry (especially as a woman), how she makes wine more accessible, and her love of muscadet. We're so lucky to have her awesome palate and more awesome personality in our industry.... #ellastenning
Jill & Richo talk to Bryan Martin about his cellar door just a half hour north of Canberra and his four fabulous ranges of wine. #ravensworthwines
Tasmania is gaining world attention as a wine region particularly for Sparkling wines and premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Michael tells Simon and Richo why Tassie is so special and we hear about recent awards and even a scoop on a new project with business partners Martin, Adam and David. More to come on that one.. @tolpuddlevineyard @shawandsmith #tasmanianwine
Angus chats with Simon and Richo about the recent Zero Alcohol Wine Show and the surprising quality of wines in this category. We are going to hear a lot more about zero and low alc wines and beers in the future. Great chat. Congratulations to the winning wine Ara Zero Sauvignon Blanc NV out of the Giesen stable of wines from Marlborough NZ. @captainwinepilot
Nick is a quiet achiever and has been around wine growing and making his whole life thanks to his father Gary Farr. Now that Nick has his own brand and vineyard, Farr Rising he is continuing to impress the writers and judges. The latest accolade is taking out 1st place in the Top 52 Wineries of Australia in the Sydney Morning Herald. #farrrising @cellarhandwine
Kate has had a really interesting career in the drinks trade, Richo and Simon hear about the craft spirit category some exciting things coming out of the Adelaide Hills with 78 degrees and Seven Seas plus the large range of craft beers. @mighty.craft #betterbeer
Ex-hotelier and rock’n’roll promoter, turned wine merchant and author, John Baker is a name well known in the industry, mostly for his knowledge of fine wines and his book "Stalin's Wine Cellar". Jill & Richo chat to John about his adventure from Double Bay Sydney to Tbilisi Georgia to authenticate Stalin’s secret multimillion dollar wine cellar. A wild, rough ride in the glamorous world of high-end wine, this is an interview not to be missed! #stalinswinecellar
