The Knappstein name has been well known in the wine industry since 1895. 3rd generation vigneron, Tim became renowned for his no compromise approach to winemaking, producing consistent style and quality. An innovator and pioneer, he first introduced 'Fume Blanc' to the Australian market in 1978, and in 1980 botrytised Riesling. Tim talks to Jill & Richo about being shortlisted for the 'Best Value Winery' at the upcoming Halliday awards and his label 'Riposte' in the Adelaide Hills which focu...
Jun 11, 2022•24 min
A woman who needs little introduction, Tamara has been with Langton's from the get go and established herself as one of the most inspiring women in the industry, breaking price and volume records at auction among other things. She talks to Jill & Richo about her introduction into the wine world (starting young in a restaurant in Port Douglas owned by her parents), what wine first got her hooked (a 1986 Cullen Cab Merlot) and what it's like to live in the beautiful Macedon Ranges. #tamaragris...
Jun 11, 2022•28 min
Recently short-listed for 'Winery of the Year' in Halliday's Wine Awards, Pooley Wines are some of the best that Tasmania has to offer, and that is really saying something! Jill & Richo talk to Anna about their stunning cellar door which is a must visit when in Tasmania, and their Cooinda Vale and Butcher’s Hill vineyards that have elevated Pooley Wines to the pinnacle of Australian Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and (of course) Riesling. #pooleywines
Jun 11, 2022•18 min
Simon and Jill chat with Damon Eastaugh the Big Wave surfer and Winemaker. Great fun chat about life in Margaret River, surfing at dawn and making wine by day. @flyingfishcove @thewineshowaustralia
Jun 04, 2022•20 min
Jill and Simon chat with Tom Carson, head of winemaking at Yabby Lake and Heathcote Estate. @yabby_lake @thewineshowaustralia
Jun 04, 2022•28 min
Bec chats with Simon and Jill about the new cellar door, the garden tours at Tipsy Hill and the private dining experiences at Pertaringa. @bechardywines @thewineshowaustralia
Jun 04, 2022•18 min
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
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 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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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 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, 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
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
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, 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
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 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 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 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
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 - 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 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 - 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 - forging her unique wine style which, whilst not for everyone, is definitely pretty cool. Championing the hashtag #plentyundertwenty
May 07, 2022•24 min
