After a long history in the corporate winemaking world, Adam has decided to combine his global winemaking experience with a regional flavour and bring a bold and pioneering winemaking approach to the historic cool-climate Grampians. In acknowledgement of International Tannat Day on 14 April, Jill & Simon chat to Adam about his terrific Tannat and discover that it has the highest antioxidants of any red wine, therefore almost being healthy! A must try wine that is huge in Uruguay, Tannat is s...
Apr 09, 2022•21 min
With International Malbec Day on 17 April it made sense to get Colleen Miller from Merite Wines on the show to talk all things Malbec! Also known for their mouth-watering Merlot (and have been on the show before talking about that varietal), Merite has a similar climate to Mendoza, so it is no surprise that their Malbec is outstanding. Jill & Simon chat to Colleen about their magnificent wines and the main differences between Argentinian and Australian Malbecs. #meritewines
Apr 09, 2022•23 min
Jill & Simon talk with Jeremy Oliver, reputed wine critic, about the India free trade agreement and it's anticipated impacts on the wine industry. With a $1.8 million grant in place, we are hoping to see some great benefits for our Australian wine producers. Jeremy has his own opinion of what this trade agreement means to the industry and it is a must listen to hear his side of the story. #jeremyoliver
Apr 09, 2022•24 min
Nick Stock - Drinks Curator, cool title and an even cooler place to do that. Tasting Australis is a festival to showcase all things great about South Australian food & drink. There are so many things to see and do, steer yourself to the website and find some events that pique your interest. Simon and Jill catch up with Nick about his stand out things to do over the festival and he gives us some tips about how to get the most out of Tasting Australia. @tastingaustralia @stockwine...
Apr 07, 2022•16 min
These Barossa beauties have been hard at work on the new Barossa Australia marketing campaign. They share with Jill & Richo what we can expect, including a collaborative playlist on Spotify (which has over 70 hours of music already) and insights into the lives of some of the Barossa's most influential people, including Prue Henschke and the story of her award-winning spring rolls. #barossaaustralia
Apr 02, 2022•26 min
A man that needs no introduction, Merrick has found a way to combine his 2 great loves - wine and comedy. Jill & Richo chat with the former 'Merrick & Rosso' star about "The Idiot's Guide to Wine", achieving the WSET III and his favourite food pairing with a chardonnay...chicken twisties! #merrickwatts#grapesofmirth
Apr 02, 2022•24 min
Known as the Whisky Woman, Laura was born in Glenlivet and has whisky running through her veins. In her sultry Scottish accent (that we couldn't get enough of) she talks to Jill & Richo about her fascinating career in the Whisky world, her endeavour to encourage more women to join the industry, what works best in a whisky-based cocktail, and her new adventure moving to Tasmania to work with Sullivan's Cove. #laurahay#sullivanscove
Apr 02, 2022•24 min
3rd generation winemaker, Ray Costanzo, started a new label last year and is smashing it! Son of the well known Golden Grove Estate owners, Ray chats to Jill & Richo about how his family came from Sicily to Australia and why the Granite Belt produces Italian (and Sicilian!) wines so well. #stormkingwineco#granitebeltwines
Apr 02, 2022•24 min
Jill and Simon hear how huge the scope of wine production is under the ROW portfolio. Darren Jahn overseas the marketing of the Robert Oatley Brand and that's why we are seeing their wines from sailing clubs to top restaurants across the country and overseas. Led by Larry Cherobino the winemaking team source fruit and make wine from all over Australia, it is fascinating to hear how they keep quality at the required standard whilst fulfilling an ever increasing demand for the wines. This is a bra...
Mar 26, 2022•35 min
Brian McGuigan is an industry legend and key influencer in the success of the Hunter Valley wine region. Jill talks to Brian about his incredible career in the industry, how he built one of the most successful wine companies in Australia, and what it is like to sell over 200 million cases of wine! A delightful man and fascinating interview. #mcguiganwines#huntervalley
Mar 21, 2022•22 min
In celebration of International Riesling Day, Jill talks to the man behind the famous Australian Riesling - the Grosset Polish Hill - about the fight to have Riesling acknowledged, the importance of making organic & biodynamic wines, and the benefits of switching from cork to screw caps. A must listen for any Riesling lover! #grossetwines#riesling
Mar 21, 2022•34 min
Known as the naughty boys, Richard & Anthony have created a new and exciting range of wines under their label, Il Cattivo. Their delicious wines include Italian favourites, Montepulciano & Fiano, and all have a fun, quirky character. They talk to Jill about how Il Cattivo came to be, Anthony's prowess in the kitchen, and the next steps for their new vineyard. #ilcattivowines
Mar 21, 2022•32 min
Wayne and Simon have a great chat about the background of this talented photographer and now co-owner of the first Indigenous wine brand. Its a fun tale of photography, painting and wine. @waynequilliam
Mar 19, 2022•21 min
Nick and Simon chat about all the things in store for this year's Clare Gourmet weekend. Its basically 10 days packed full of fun wine events and experiences. If this chat doesn't pique your interest in Clare or make you yearn to return then move to a different beverage! Australia’s longest-running wine and food festival kicks off its 38th year in traditional style with a weekend packed with distinctively different winery experiences. Festival weekend 13-15 May 2022. @nickryanwine @clarevalleygo...
Mar 19, 2022•19 min
Griffith University PhD candidate Kate Kingston has been named the recipient of Wine Australia’s Dr Tony Jordan OAM Award 2022 to support her research that will develop and apply innovative biochar-based technologies to help the Australian wine sector adapt to the impacts of climate change. Kate chats with Simon about what it means to receive the grant from Wine Australia and the future applications of her findings for the Wine industry. It's a really interesting subject. Biochar? Ever heard of ...
Mar 19, 2022•22 min
It's back baby! Pinot Palooza has had a 2 year break due to C19 but this year the team are back to basics and have some awesome shows in store. Hear Dan chat with Simon about what's instore this year. @revel.global #pinotpalooza
Mar 19, 2022•23 min
A special interview with two of the recent Young Gun Award Winners - Dan Coward from Alkina Wines, Innovative Winery of the Year, and Prue Henschke, Viticulturist of the Year. Hear what they have to say about their awards and where the industry is going in a fun double interview that will leave you smiling :) #henschke#alkinawines#younggunawards
Mar 12, 2022•18 min
Beth joins Simon and Richo in studio for the Spanish wine themed show. We hear about the fun of wine travel through the key regions in Spain tasting and eating the best produce. Beth has travelled extensively and Richo has some stories about his trips too. A great insight and a good educational chat about all things Spanish wine. Beth hosts Spanish Masterclasses in Melbourne at Wine House in Sth Melb and a series of Virtual tastings, follow her @theotherbicknell @danmurphys_richard...
Mar 05, 2022•32 min
Evan and Wendy from 3 Dams Vineyard tell Richo and Simon about their story, buying land and planning a vineyard that has finally come to fruition. Established in 2008 by Wendy Johnstone and Evan Pritchard, their vision was to create a peaceful off grid retreat to escape from the fast paced city life style and to re-connect with nature. Spanish wine varieties are the focus. @threedamsestate
Mar 05, 2022•18 min
The new movie Blind Ambition is a fascinating tale. Simon and Richo chat with the Directors. When Jancis heard the story of these four Zimbabwean sommeliers who had fled Robert Mugabe’s regime, she set up a crowdfunding campaign to get them to France where they would test their skills against expert tasters from 26 other countries. The first black team ever to do so. #winemovies
Mar 05, 2022•18 min
Elena Brooks chats with Simon and Richo about, along with her partner Zar, being crowned the Queen and King of Bushing, in traditional ceremonies that were the culmination of announcing the results of the 48th McLaren Vale Wine Show. Dandelion Vineyards Lion’s Tooth of McLaren Vale Shiraz Riesling 2020 is the wine that won them this coveted award and its a really nice story. This is one of the flagship wines in the Dandelion lineup. Elena is a delight to listen to, I am sure you will want for mo...
Feb 26, 2022•24 min
The story of Helen’s Hill began long before a vine was ever planted in Coldstream. It’s a story of two families with a love of farming and wine running deep in their veins. Alex is the son of Andrew and Robyn MacIntosh and together with the Nalder family they have a great story and fantastic wines. Hear the story as Alex talks with Simon and Richo. The cellar door is a must visit when you are next heading up to the YV. @helens_hill #yarravalley @danmurphys_richard @thewineshowaustralia...
Feb 26, 2022•15 min
Richo and Simon have a relaxed chat with Mac on a beautiful Yarra Valley morning with grapes being picked in the vineyard. Mac takes grapes from 6 different vineyards which at harvest time means a lot of tasting grapes, guessing weather events and managing the team spread across the valley. A really engaging chat with a super smart winemaker who produces stunning wines showcasing the unique parts of the Yarra Valley. @mac_forbes_wines @danmurphy_richard #yarravalley #V22...
Feb 26, 2022•24 min
Hugh Cuthbertson has been in the wine industry for a long time so he has seen many changes and new ideas, some good and some not so much. So when he was approached about a new technique developed in Margaret River that transforms a 6 year old ok barrel destined to be cut in half and grow herbs in the garden he was a little sceptical.. French oak barrels cost $2,000 these days so if you can bring them back into service in a viable way then every winemaker and particularly their accountants sit up...
Feb 26, 2022•18 min
Paul Tardival and his business partner have the most unique wine storage opportunity for the passionate wine collector who has a sense of history to boot. The historic prison cells in Coburg are being transformed from holding inmates to holding the prized wine possessions of wine lovers from all over Melbourne. Simon and Richo chat with Paul about the history or the prison and the opportunity to own a piece of history whilst enjoying your wine collection. pentridgecellars.com @danmurphys_richard...
Feb 26, 2022•18 min
Davis & White are QLD's first wine auction house with auctions opening on the 1st Friday of every month. Their fabulous portfolio of wines are selected based on their own wine adventures. Jill & Darren chat about these wines, events & lunches with their wine partners, and working in the wine industry in QLD. #davis&white
Feb 19, 2022•15 min
Boutique winery, Lake's Folly, produces some of the most famous and exclusive Chardonnay & Cabernet Blends in Australia. Jill talks to winemaker Rod Kempe who has been with Lake's since 2000 and has no intention of leaving. Born and bred in the Hunter Valley, he has worked with industry luminaries for decades and continues to make these hard-to-come-by wines in limited quantities. If you are lucky to find one on a wine list, we suggest buying it! #huntervalley#lakesfolly
Feb 19, 2022•21 min
Champagne aficionado, Rebecca Grisman, started her journey into Champagne when she discovered she was allergic to most still wines. Jill talks to her about founding The Champagne Class on the Sunshine Coast, mastering the art of sabrage (opening a Champagne bottle with a sword), and how Sunshine Coast residents have bought more Champagne than any other region in Australia in the last 12 months. Methinks she has something to do with it :) #sunshinecoastchampagneclub
Feb 19, 2022•21 min
Sam Clarke is the son of David Clarke and Cheryl Thorn who's families came together to create the well-known Thorn-Clarke wines in Barossa & Eden Valley. Jill talks to Sam about his experiences overseas (especially Spain!), these influences on his wine-making, the differences between South Australia and other wine regions around the world, and his focus on sustainability. #thorn-clarke
Feb 19, 2022•23 min
The Zema family from Calabria bought 20 acres in 1982 and produced their first Shiraz using a 2nd had milk tanker. With amazing work ethic they now have vineyards located in 3 prime locations in Coonawarra, with similar terroir to Bordeaux. Jill talks to Nick about their beautiful Shiraz & Cab Sav and the importance of pairing wines with the right food! Mrs Zema's Tomato Sauce & Pizza match with their Cab Merlot or Sparkling Shiraz is a must! #zemaestate
Feb 19, 2022•19 min
