Robert Black - Bunnamagoo Wines (Mudgee)
Jill and Simon hear more from one of the iconic Mudgee wineries, interesting wines, cool events and a great cellar door to visit when you are up that way. @bunnamago @thewineshowaustralia
Jun 04, 2022•17 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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Peter Gago - Chief Winemaker - Penfolds
Peter, Simon and Richo were in studio together for a longer chat about all sorts of topics, Peter brought in the 802A Super Blend to show the guys and it was a stunning wine with an equally great story behind it. Enjoy listening to this extended podcast. @penfolds @danmurphys_richard
May 28, 2022•57 min
Olivia Evans - Sommelier and wine writer
Olivia Evans chats with Richo and Simon about life as a busy Somm and her time in hospitality plus the current role with Lo-Fi wines. @olivia__evans__ @danmurphys_richard @thewineshowaustralia
May 28, 2022•22 min
Nick Brown - All Saints Estate & St Leonards (Rutherglen)
Simon and Richo hear from Nick about the exciting Museum release of the All Saints wines. These wines have been stored in the family cellars and are now being released with some good age and perfect cellaring conditions. It was great to hear some history about All Saints Estate and the castle built by Scottsmen to be just like at home. @allsaintsestate @danmurphys_richard @thewineshowaustralia
May 28, 2022•22 min
Dylan McMahon - Seville Estate (Yarra Valley)
Dylan comes on the show to chat about the winery his grandparents planted 50 years ago. New releases are out and with Dylan and a star studded team in place its likely to go for another 50 years. @seville_estate @danmurphys_richard @thewineshowaustralia
May 28, 2022•28 min
Nick James-Martin - Wines of Merritt (Margaret River)
Nick and Richo have a great rapport, they have worked together in the industry both at home and abroad, Simon joins the chat about his Small batch winery and life in Margaret River. @winesofmerritt @danmurphys_richard @thewineshowaustralia
May 28, 2022•23 min
Simon Berry - Kingsley Grove Estate (South Burnett, QLD)
Simon is the President of the South Burnett Wine Industry Association as well as the owner and winemaker at Kingsley Grove Estate. He produces wines that reflect the unique qualities of the region’s climate, geography and soil, which is extremely similar to the famous Hunter Valley. So no surprise their wines are so good! Jill talks to Simon about his dream of building a regional identity for South Burnett as the premier winemaking region of QLD and his lovely European style wines. When visiting...
May 21, 2022•26 min
Peter Stewart - Lightning Tree Wines (South Burnett, QLD)
The man behind the "Jill visits the South Burnett" operation, Peter is a member of the South Burnett Wine Industry Association and the owner and viticulturalist of Lightning Tree Wines. He invited Jill to visit the area to experience what they have to offer, and wow what a region! Hear Peter talk about this wonderful area, the magnificent wines, local produce and camaraderie and why he is focusing on getting South Burnett on the map for all wine and food lovers. #lightningtreewines#southburnett...
May 21, 2022•18 min
Nick Pesudovs - Clovely Estate (South Burnett, QLD)
The South Burnett region in south-east QLD, 2.5 hours from Brisbane, is home to some beautiful wineries and cellar doors. Jill visits this region to chat to the winemakers who have put QLD on the map as a serious producer of award-winning wines, and Nick Pesudovs from Clovely Estate is one of these. Jill talks to Nick about his divine wines including Semillon, Blanc de Blanc, Verdelho and Saperavi, and why they grow so well in this region. You will soon discover why making a trip to this region ...
May 21, 2022•23 min
Kerry O'Brien - Hillsdale Estate (South Burnett, QLD)
Hillsdale Estate has achieved excellent results at recent wine shows, taking a Silver Medal at the Cairns Wine Show with their Verdelho, and a Gold Medal and Best Iberian White and Champion Queensland White trophy at the 2021 Queensland Emerging Wine Challenge. This is testament to the quality of wine the South Burnett is producing. Jill and Kerry talk about her award winning wines, her time working in the Barossa and Murray River (VIC), and how she ended up in the South Burnett region with her ...
May 21, 2022•15 min
Drew Mackie - Dusty Hill Wines (South Burnett, QLD)
Drew is known as the mad "winemaker" scientist of the South Burnett wine region, with his incredible passion and meticulous approach to winemaking, resulting in delicious wines that have taken Dusty Hill Wines to a new level. Jill chats to Drew about his fabulous Semillon, Verdelho, Viognier, Saperavi, Shiraz and Muscat; their special characteristics and what food to pair them with. An absolute must visit when in South Burnett! #dustyhillwines#southburnett
May 21, 2022•18 min
Kim O'Brien - The Vino Valet (South Burnett, QLD)
Kim O'brien, founder of The Vino Valet, provides tour experiences across the beautiful South Burnett region to bring you face to face with the viticulturists who nurture the vineyards and winemakers who handcraft the wines. Originally from NSW, Kim fell in love with the South Burnett region, recently moved there and has since created a variety of tasting tours where her customers are treated to great wines, farm fresh produce, personable conversation and some of the most breathtaking scenery as ...
May 21, 2022•12 min
Joe Prendergast - Dusty Hill Wines (South Burnett, QLD)
Owner of the Dusty Hill Irish Tavern, Goomeri Grand Hotel & glorious Goomeri Bakery, Joe Prendergast is a true patron of the South Burnett region. With a $6M development in the process including wedding venues, conference centres, accommodation for 66 people and a winery & distillery on site, Joe is a very busy man. Jill chats to Joe (over a glass of his delicious Viognier), about his love of the South Burnett region, where he sees tourism heading, and why he always has a building projec...
May 21, 2022•23 min
Melissa Barnett - Taabinga Station & Farm2Fork Collective (South Burnett, QLD)
The Farm 2 Fork Collective in Wooroolin, South Burnett, stocks locally grown fresh fruit, vegetables and meat, as well as a range of condiments, nuts, oils, coffee and of course, wine. Jill talks to Melissa Barnett, co-founder, about the quality and range of local produce (don't miss the black garlic!), the range of lovely wines she promotes on behalf of the wineries, and her own wines from Taabinga Station, which produce glorious Chardonnay, Shiraz and a special Sparkling Rose. An absolute must...
May 21, 2022•16 min
Mike Bennie - 'Slasher' (self titled)
Mike, Simon and Richo get deep into the Organic wine world, he is a deep thinker and has some really good opinions on where these wines are at. He chairs the Australian Organic Wine Show so he knows a thing or two about the topic. Great chat. @mikebennie101 @australianorganic
May 14, 2022•22 min
Stephanie Helm - The Vintners Daughter (Murrumbateman)
Steph Helm won her first Trophy at a wine show when she was 13. Sure her Dad Ken is a legend of the industry but she clearly has something special to achieve that! Richo and Simon hear her story and its a good one, a mum juggling family life and the family wine brand she started with husband Ben. Great cellar door experience and yum wines, get them if you can after a couple of years where conditions were challenging. @thevintnersdaughter
May 14, 2022•14 min
Jane Campbell - Campbells Wines (Rutherglen)
Jane chats with Simon and Richo about the recent release of the iconic Bobbie Burns Shiraz, more than 50 vintages which is extraordinary. This coincides with some amazing dinners for members and Campbells fans complete with Kilts and bagpipes. It really makes us want to get to Rutherglen for the open fire in winter! @campbellswines #bobbieburns @winerutherglen
May 14, 2022•12 min
Simon Osicka - Paul Osicka Wines (Heathcote)
Simon and Richo chat about Simon's family winemaking heritage that dates back to 1790 in Czechoslovakia. Paul Osicka Wines is located in Graytown half way between Heathcote and Nagambie, his grandfather found the place and it was in the middle of nowhere then but what a gem he found. Hear the story. @heathcotewinegrowers
May 14, 2022•12 min
James Hamilton - Golden Child Wines (Kuitpo - Adelaide Hills)
James is a cool guy, a Young Gun of Wine and loves his surfing and skateboarding, living near the beach and making great wine. He and his sister battled over who was the Golden Child and that is the inspiration for the brand. I don't think they agree yet but she drinks lots of his wine so maybe they both are! Simon and Richo hear the yarn of what will be a great story for years to come. @goldenchildwines
May 14, 2022•12 min
Nick Spencer - Nick Spencer Wines
Richo and Simon chat to Nick about wine blends and the beauty of Hilltops, Gundagai, Tumbarumba and even his Rugby prowess. Good chat as always with Nick. @nickspencerwine
May 14, 2022•21 min
Andrew Gardiner
Andrew Gardiner - Italian wines can be complicated so Richo and Andrew decode some of the things you'll find on labels. The also dive into the wines of Sicily and Northern Italy.
May 07, 2022•20 min
Sarah Pidgeon - Wynns Coonawarra
Sarah has worked closely with Sue Hodder at Wynns for a long time, she chats to Richo about this iconic brand.
May 07, 2022•28 min
Paul Taylor - Wine Merchant
Paul Taylor - Richo and Paul chat about wine history in old Melbourne Town as well as sustainable farming in the Yarra Valley.
May 07, 2022•28 min
Gabriella Fois - Presenter of @thewineabout podcast
Gabriella Fois - forging her unique wine style which, whilst not for everyone, is definitely pretty cool. Championing the hashtag #plentyundertwenty
May 07, 2022•24 min
Ben Portet - Dominique Portet (Yarra Valley)
Dominique Portet are famous for more than just their delicious Rose. Jill & Richo chat to Ben Portet, 10th generation winemaker, about their magnificent wines including the Yarra Valley Cab Sav, that rivals the likes of Margaret River and Coonawarra and why this varietal is worth paying attention to from a wine region known for it's Pinot Noir & Chardonnay! #dominiqueportet
Apr 23, 2022•18 min
Martin Cooper, Ridgemill Estate (Granite Belt QLD)
Another Granite Belt success story, Ridgemill Estate own the oldest Tempranillo and Saperavi vines in QLD. Also producing spectacular Chardonnay, Riesling, Viognier, Semillon and Shiraz, they are a must visit when heading to the Granite Belt. Jill & Richo talk to Martin about how scoring the contract to manage the development of QLD College of Wine Tourism helped him discover his love of wine and ultimately set him on his new career path. #ridgemillestate #granitebelt
Apr 23, 2022•15 min
Craig Stansborough, Purple Hands (Barossa)
Established in 2006, Purple Hands owes much of it's success to Craig Stansborough, the man behind the great Grant Burge wines. With a focus on Italian varietals, Craig and business partner, Mark Slade, are creating delicious examples of Montepulciano and Aglianico, as well as Barossa Shiraz of course. Craig chats to Jill & Richo about his 'After 5 Wine Co' & 'Planta Circa' brands, his love of Italian wines (especially Nebbiolo), and where to buy affordable Barolo. #purplehands...
Apr 23, 2022•24 min
Gabriella Rush, Wine Merchant (Melbourne)
After returning from London, working in logistics, sales and marketing for internationally recognised wine magazine Noble Rot, Gabriella has continued her passion for providing impeccable customer service and business development within the wine community. She chats to Jill & Richo about her love of wine (aka edible art), hustling experiences for herself in the industry and moving to France to follow her passion. #gabriellarush
Apr 23, 2022•16 min
Rob Gibson, Gibson Wines (Barossa)
Rob Gibson (aka The Dirtman) is well known for his stunning Shiraz, and the recent results from the London Wine Competition awarding his 2019 Gibson Reserve Shiraz 'Best Varietal in Show' proves he still has it. Jill & Richo chat to Rob about his wonderful wines, love of geology (hence the name Dirtman) and joining a hippy commune in the 70's. #gibsonwines
Apr 23, 2022•18 min
Michael Murtagh, Buller Wines (Rutherglen)
From humble beginnings some 100 years ago, Buller Wines has grown to be a leading Victorian winery, spanning premium wine regions including Rutherglen, King Valley, Swan Hill and Heathcote. Jill & Simon chat to Michael about his Balladeer, Nook and RLG range of wines, fantastic fortifieds and fabulous 3 Chain Road gin. Open 7 days, 10am to 5pm with an outstanding restaurant attached, it is definitely worth a visit when you are in the area! #bullerwines
Apr 09, 2022•23 min
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