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The Wine Show Australia

Simon Nash, Jill Upton and Sam Isherwoodinnerfm.org.au
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

Lousia Rose – The Barossa Cellar (Barossa Valley)

Lousia Rose – The Barossa Cellar Louisa calls in to talk to Phil from her garden in the Barossa. Louisa is head winemaker at Yalumba, Chair of The Barossa Cellar, and Grand Master of Barons of Barossa. The Barossa Cellar is an initiative taking the opportunity to preserve wines and vines of historical importance. Lousie tells us about the concept, the investment, the future, and the possibilities of this new and amazing initiative.

Aug 15, 202021 min

Angie Bradbury – Wine Victoria (Victoria)

Angie Bradbury – Wine Victoria chats with Phil. Angie is Chair of Wine Victoria. Angie outlines challenges that Victorian wine producers have faced in 2020. Angie and I also discuss equality in the wine industry.

Aug 15, 202020 min

Kevin Bell AM - Hurley Vineyard (Mornington Peninsula)

Kevin Bell AM is one of 8 finalists for the GT Wine WMOTY award for 2020. Simon and Kevin chat about his passion for winemaking and his judicial work. Stunning wines and a great story. @hurleyvineyard #gtwine #2020finalists

Aug 08, 202019 min

Alex Head - Head Wines (Barossa Valley)

The next of the interviews with the finalists for the 2020 GT Wine Winemaker of the year. Simon and Alex discuss his 20 years in the wine industry and how he has been captivated by the spell of Barossa. @headwines #gtwine #2020finalists

Aug 08, 202029 min

Will Derham - Banks Road (Bellarine Peninsula)

Will Derham is a regular guest on The Wine Show and he chats with Simon about the Covid-19 isolation period and the projects and learnings that will make them a stronger winery as a result. @banksroadvineyard

Aug 08, 202030 min

Peter Dredge - Dr. Edge wines (Tasmania)

A nickname that has become a wine brand, Peter Dredge chats to Simon about the fun is having developing Dr. Edge wines and some of the characters he works with. @pjdredge @meadowbank_tasmania @brian_wine #gtwine #2020finalists

Aug 08, 202016 min

Kathleen Quealy - Quealy Winemakers (Mornington Peninsula)

Simon has a chat with the Queen of Pinot Grigio and Gris during radio show about 'all things pinot'. Kathleen and husband Kevin McCarthy were the pioneers of these varieties on the Mornington Peninsula and know more than most about these increasingly popular styles. @quealywines #allthingspinot

Jul 25, 202027 min

Michael Dal Zotto - Dal Zotto Wines (King Valley)

Simon and Michael chat about Pinot Grigio, a style that he knows well. The theme for the show is 'all things pinot'. Its a great insight into this delicious varietal. @dalzotto.wine #allthingspinot

Jul 25, 202016 min

Christina Kaigg - Wine Scholar Guild

Phil Smith and Christina Kaigg, Wine Scholar Guild educator, Sommelier, wine writer, wine rep. What she lacks in sleep, Christina makes up for in enthusiasm for wine.

Jul 18, 202024 min

Becky Centeno - Modus Operandi

Phil speaks with Beer Nerd in chief at Modus Operandi. Becky says there is a beer out there for you and you too can drink liquid bread..

Jul 18, 202020 min

Judy Sarris - Gourmet Traveller Wine

Simon Nash speaks with GT Wine Editor Judy Sarris about the Winemaker of the Year 2020 award and the ways the industry is adapting to restricted travel. @gtwinemag #gtwine

Jul 11, 202024 min

Nick Farr - Wines By Farr (Moorabool Valley, Geelong)

[Update 1 Oct ‘20] GT WINE 2020 WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR- Simon Nash speaks with Nick Farr about his nomination for the GT Wine 2020 Winemaker of the Year. Nick talks about his passion for wines that show a sense of place and his link to a vineyard and family in France. #gtwine #2020finalists

Jun 27, 202029 min

Fiona Donald - Seppeltsfield (Barossa)

Fiona is the Senior Winemaker at the iconic Seppeltsfield winery. Simon Nash speaks with Fiona about her nomination as a finalist for GT Wine Winemaker of the Year 2020 and her journey in wine so far plus how it feels to be the custodian of the legendary Para fortified wines and the expanding table wine portfolio. @seppeltsfield #gtwine #2020finalists

Jun 27, 202025 min

Gwyn Olsen - Pepper Tree Wines (Hunter Valley)

Simon Nash chats to Gwyn Olsen (Head Winemaker) about the Hunter Valley and making wine from the four regions that John Davis (Owner of Pepper Tree Wines) sought out using his expertise and background as a Geologist.

Jun 27, 202022 min

Phil Hutchinson - Leeuwin Estate (Margaret River)

We are talking about the new release of the iconic Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay. Phil Hutchinson has been the winemaker at Leeuwin for 10 years. His knowledge of the vineyards and wines makes for an engaging story.

May 24, 202017 min

Bob Campbell MW

Simon Nash chats to Bob about the New Zealand wine regions and he tells us the must see gems across both islands.

May 16, 202029 min

Peter Gago - Penfolds Wines

Simon Nash chats with the legendary Peter Gago, the 4th Chief Winemaker @Penfolds about the history of the wine brand and his own path to this point. Really interesting chat about the famous Bin range of wines. #Penfolds

Apr 25, 202026 min

Terry Joegenblod - Clyde Park Wines (Moorabool Valley)

Terry and Simon chat about getting to know a special piece of land to grow grapes on. Originally planted by Gary Farr and his wife the property and cellar door have been transformed into an amazing destination for wine lover of all types. They speak of the single block wines that have evolved under his ownership. @clydeparkwines #clydeparkwines

Apr 25, 202026 min

Stephen Henscke - Henscke Wines (Barossa-Eden Valley)

Stephen and Simon speak about the history of Henshke and the 6 generations of family that make up the fabric of this iconic brand. 2021 Halliday Winery of the Year. @henscke #2021hallidaywinecompanion #henschke @affwine #affwine

Apr 25, 202015 min

Alister Purbrick - Tahbilk (Nagambie)

Simon Nash uncovers the history of the iconic winery Tahbilk, Alister is the 4th Generation winemaker and his daughter Hayley is the 5th generation of the family working in the business. Tahbilk is one of the founders of the First Families of Wine

Apr 18, 202037 min

Katherine Brown - Brown Brothers (Milawa-King Valley)

Simon and Katherine Brown discuss the history of this iconic wine brand and the 4 generations of family members who have worked in the business. They chat about the winery at Milawa and the iconic Kindergarten winery. @brownbrothers #brownbrothers @affwine #affwine

Apr 18, 202026 min

Mick Dowling - MW Wines (Melbourne)

I've known Mick for a very long time. He loves a chat and can tell a great story. He recounts the high flying days of working with "Powellie" (Dave Powell of Torbreck).

Mar 28, 202027 min

Scott Ireland - Provenance Wines (Geelong)

Simon Nash and Natalie Pizzini (Pizzini Wines) speak with Scott about the winery built in the historic Old Paper Mill building in Geelong. Scott talks about wines he crafts along with co-winemaker and partner in the business Sam Vogel. They want their wines to tell you where they are from and why.

Feb 08, 202027 min

Angie Bradbury - Chair Wine Victoria

Angie is the Chair of Wine Victoria. At the time this went live to air Angie had just won the 2019 Woman of Inspiration at the Australian Women in Wine Awards. Phil and Angie chat about the Diversity and Equality in Wine Charter. @wine_victoria #vicwine

Sep 28, 201915 min

Christina Pickard - Wine Enthusiast magazine

Christina chats to Nat Pizzini (Pizzini Wines) and Simon Nash from New York about her award at the Wine Communicators of Australia awards. The contributing editor for Wine Enthusiast magazine and contributor to GT Wine magazine reviewing Australian and New Zealand wines for their USA audience. @christinakpickard @wineenthusiast @gtwine @winecomaust @pizziniwines

Sep 21, 201919 min

Cam Mackenzie - Four Pillars Gin (Yarra Valley) Healesville OB

Simon Nash and Time Shand speak with Cam about the iconic Gin Distillery that draws thousands of visitors to the town of Healesville and the Yarra Valley. Four Pillars Gin is a remarkable success story and Cam is one of the founders. @fourpillarsgin #fourpillarsgin #healesvilleOB

Aug 03, 201918 min
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