Jane Faulkner - Wine Writer
Simon Nash and Jane Faulkner review the 2023 year in wine. @thewineshowaustralia @winematters
Dec 30, 2023•47 min
The Wine Show Australia
Simon Nash, Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood interview wine industry personalities and uncover their stories and amazing tales. Podcasts are taken from the weekly radio program on 96.5 InnerFM (Melb, Australia 9am-11amAEST).
Simon has been immersed in wine as both a passion and interest for the past 30 years and that journey has taken him to wine regions around Australia and overseas.
Jill Upton is a wine reviewer and her experience and passion is clearly on display.
Sam Isherwood is a well-known industry figure currently GM at Tarrawarra Estate.
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Episodes
Joel Pizzini - Pizzini Wines (King Valley)
Joel Pizzini joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton to chat about the year that was 2023 and what is instore for '24. @thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines
Dec 30, 2023•18 min
Amanda Reboul - The Bubble Diva
Amanda speaks with Jill Upton and Simon Nash about her time in France and her love for all things Champagne. @thewineshowaustralia @thebubblediva
Dec 30, 2023•27 min
Ben Portet - Dominique Portet (Yarra Valley)
Ben chats about the year that has been, what he suggests we drink over the Christmas period and life as a 10th Generation winemaker. @thewineshowaustralia @dominiqueportet *pictured with Dominique Portet
Dec 23, 2023•15 min
Eva Pemper- Eva Pemper Wines (Marlborough)
Eva Pemper chats with Jill and Simon about her wine brand in Marlborough and the family winemaking heritage in Croatia. @thewineshowaustralia @evapemperwines
Dec 23, 2023•35 min
Stefan Dewey - Dewey Station Wines (Barossa)
Simon and Jill chat about Barossa and Dewey Station Wines run by Stefan Dewey. @thewineshowaustralia @deweystationwines
Dec 23, 2023•32 min
Hunter Smith - Frankland Estate
What a treat to have 2nd generation winemaker/owner/director of the fantastic Frankland Estate on the show. Richo is delighted to chat to Hunter about the history of the estate, the region in general and some of the wines too. Most fascinating is the discussion about conversion to organic and biodynamic farming. If you don't know the wines you should definitely become acquainted - the quality and provenance is awesome.....
Dec 02, 2023•25 min
Tom Grant (the Grenachist) - S.C. Pannell Wines
Tom casually joined Richo on the beach one Sunday morning and had an awesome chinwag. Grenache was first cab off the rank as was Tom's long international career in the industry. The interview concludes with a deep-dive into all things S.C. Pannell and an honest chat about some of the vineyards and wines. Very cool.
Dec 02, 2023•28 min
Brad Coulson - 36 Short Craft Spirits Distillery
Brad is a cracking bloke working for a cracking distillery. He's an ex footy player from Adelaide who trode the well laid path via London and landed a great gig in a great family business. Richo and Brad chew the fat about this excellent craft distillery from their humble farming roots into an authentic and quality producer. How did they get that fabulous name?? You'll have to listen to the podcast to find out...
Dec 02, 2023•23 min
Thomas Carr - Freelance Journalist (& all around legend)
Thomas is a most interesting and wonderful fellow. He has the gift of the gab and a wonderfully tuned prose too. Richo was delighted he was joined live and they had a free ranging chat from his work at James Halliday, producer of The Project, podiatrist & contestant on MKR... oops - let the cat out of the bag there!!!!
Dec 02, 2023•26 min
Matt Paul - Trembath & Taylor
Matt is one of the directors of Trembath & Taylor - a wholesaler of entirely Italian wines ranging across the entire country. Such an amazing list of producers. Hosts Richo & Jill discover Matt's passion for cooking and hear some great stories from across his travels.
Nov 25, 2023•25 min
Charles Simons - Mayfield Vineyard
Richo & Jill chat to co-owner and viticulturalist from Mayfield Vineyard Charles Simons. He's had a career all over the world and now looks after 17HA on an extinct volcano in the cool climate area of Orange in NSW.
Nov 25, 2023•27 min
Jeremy McKenzie - Isabel Estate
Isabel Estate is a great producer coming out of the wonderful Marlborough region in NZ. Jill & Richo chat with winemaker Jeremy McKenzie fresh off the back of some great show success. Quality wines from quality people....
Nov 25, 2023•21 min
Costa Nikias - La Sirene's new digs
La Sirene Brewery had become a favourite among locals in Melbourne's inner north when they were forced to shut down due to issues in the building. Richo & Jill are delighted to find out about the new digs in Reservoir including a brand new venue and menu.
Nov 25, 2023•13 min
Andrew Santarossa - Gapsted Estate (Alpine Valleys)
Simon Nash and Nick Montague speak with Andrew Santarossa about his passion for alternate varieties in the Alpine Valleys region. They are doing some great things at Gapsted and the place looks like a great one to visit. @thewineshowaustralia @gapstedestate
Nov 21, 2023•19 min
Liam McElinney - Lowestoft Estate (Tasmania)
Simon and Nick chat with this year's winner of the Jimmy Watson. Liam McElinney from Lowestoft Estate made the 2022 La Maison Pinot Noir that won the award and he give the background and tells us how he felt when they announced the award. @thewineshowaustralia @lowestoft.tasmania
Nov 20, 2023•20 min
Tyson Stelzer
Tyson joins Simon Nash and Nick Montague to give an update on what bubbles we are drinking, some amazing stats on how much we love our Champagne. Tyson also gives some tips for what to drink this festive season. @thewineshowaustralia @tyson_stelzer
Nov 18, 2023•28 min
Nat Pizzini - Pizzini Wines (King Valley)
Nat chats to Simon and Nick about the La Dolce Vita weekend in the King Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines
Nov 18, 2023•15 min
Nigel Watson - Jimmy Watson's Wine Bar
We take a look back at the origins of the Jimmy Watson Trophy and the man behind it and the fmaily who carefully guard the legacy of JC Watson. Simon Nash and Nick Montague with Nigel Watson, grandson of Jimmy Watson. @thewineshowaustralia @jimmywatsons
Nov 18, 2023•20 min
Holly Klintworth - Bass & Flinders Distillery (Morn Pen)
Holly chats with Simon and Richo about her distillery down on the Mornington Peninsula. They make their own base spirit form wine grapes which makes a real difference to the gin. They make a range of other spirits and liquers too and the Distillery experience sounds fantastic and a must visit. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard @bassandflinders
Nov 11, 2023•16 min
Jacinta Jenkins - Balnaves (Coonawarra)
Richo and Simon chat with Jacinta about her winemaking journey and how the industry was always on her radar after growing up with a father in the wine industry as one of the most famous viticulturalists at Wynns, Alan Jenkins. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard @balnaves_of_coonawarra
Nov 11, 2023•23 min
Mel Brauer - Prosecco Queen
Mel is in studio with Simon and Richo to chat about the Melb Italian Festa and the wine program she has put together which sounds amazing. Really great chat and worth a listen! @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard @proseccoqueenau
Nov 11, 2023•27 min
Angus Wardlaw - Brothers at War (Barossa)
Angus Wardlaw and his brother Sam have established a great wine brand, making some really interesting wines and having a great time. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard @brothers_at_war
Nov 11, 2023•16 min
Vince Conserva
Vince represents the Eltham Amateur Wine Show being judged this weekend, we hear about the history and how the judging then public tasting will go over the 2 days. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard
Nov 11, 2023•8 min
Fran Bridgewater - Wine Film Producer, Volcanic Wines Expert
Fran joins us live from the Duoro Valley to talk Volcanic wines, Portuguese varietals and the Beaujolais Run. @thewineshowaustralia @franbridgewater
Nov 11, 2023•21 min
Mitchell Taylor - Taylors Wines (Clare Valley)
Mitchell joins the show again to chat to Jill about their award winning Heritage Label Shiraz, new cellar door and the Australian wine tariffs in the Chinese market. Exciting stuff! @thewineshowaustralia @taylorswines
Nov 04, 2023•14 min
Joel Palous - Chateau Pomeaux Brand Ambassador
Visiting from France, Jill and Joel chat Australian Merlot versus Pomerol, iconic Aussie wines and bringing Chateaux Pomeaux and Paul Goerg to the world. @thewineshowaustralia @chateaupomeaux
Nov 04, 2023•26 min
Nigel Sneyd - Master of Wine
Jill chats to Nigel about his impressive career to date, the evolution of wine show judging, his favourite varietals and Xmas must haves. @thewineshowaustralia @nigelsneyd
Nov 04, 2023•14 min
Mike Woods - Obsidian Wines (NZ)
Traversing the globe, Jill heads over the ditch to talk to Mike Woods from Obsidian Wines on Waiheke Island about their Bordeaux blends and less common varietals - and why they make them so well. @thewineshowaustralia @obsidianwines
Nov 04, 2023•20 min
Jock Harvey - Chalk Hill Wines (McLaren Vale)
Jock regales Simon and Jill with stories as always, the team won the Bushing King title at this year's McLaren Vale wine show. Its a title that is much sought after across the region and well regarded throughout the whole industry. Jock also gives an update on the work he is doing with Diversity McLaren Vale and how the program is expanding into other regions. @thewineshowaustralia @chalkhillwines
Oct 29, 2023•24 min
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