Scott Ireland takes fruit from 4 regions for his wines and he describes what the vintage has been like this year. Its great to hear about the site at the Old Paper Mill in Geelong. This is a stunning Cellar door and restaurant and a must visit. Simon and Richo chat with Scott. @thewineshowaustralia @provenance_wines #pinotmasterclass
Ollie is with Simon and Richo to give a Vintage 23 update for the Macedon Region, this is Australia's coolest region and things get tricky in seasons like this but we should see some great wines once vintage wraps up in a couple of weeks. @thewineshowaustralia @macedonrangeswine @lyonswillestate
Ben joins Jill and Richo from (not so sunny) Langhorne creek in the middle of a busy vintage. They discuss the new 2023 yellow label releases and all things Petaluma..... @thewineshowaustralia
Richo and Jill chat to Rhone Valley Guru Neil about his career and passion for Rhone Valley Wines. During the chat with Neil (AKA the Discreet Sommelier) we get a basic rundown of wines in this part of France and also some of his favourite Aussie producers too. @thewineshowaustralia
Richo, Jill & Huon chat about the Real Review's Top 52 Wineries for 2023. He takes us into the judging mentality and also shares with us some of his new discoveries and dark horses. The team also discuss upcoming events in Sydney & Melbourne including masterclasses and dinners. @thewineshowaustralia @realrvw
Richo & Jill congraulate Dave on winning top spot in The Real Review's top Australian Wineries 2023. They also chat the vagaries of vintage, the challenges of running a modern winery and how he likes to mentor the next generation of winemakers on their journey. @thewineshowaustralia @oakridgewines
Liam has taken the lead on winemaking at Wild Duck Creek from his Dad 'Duck' but none of the genuine care for the members who have long supported the brand will be lost. The key to success is this community feel around the membership group, its why the members allocation day (coming up in July) is so well supported and looked forward to. A great chat with Simon and Jill, you too will want to sign up to their list. @thewineshowaustralia @wild.duck.creek.estate...
Do you pronounce it Langmeel or Langmile, who better to ask than James Lindner whose family established the winery and make the stunning wines coming out of the iconic winery. Great chat about the history of Barossa and the family roots with Simon and Jill. @thewineshowaustralia @langmeilwinery @barossa
Simon and Jill hear about David Lawson's winery in Bendigo Black Wallaby wines and the upcoming winemakers festival. Bendigo is a great town to visit and you must call in and see David's wines, named in part after his kids its a family business and a great story. @thewineshowaustralia @blackwallabywines @bendigo_region_wines
Tim chats with Jill and Simon about the Martinborough region and the stunning wines they make at Escarpment. Definitely a region to put on your bucket list, many say the best region in NZ for Pinot Noir. @thewineshowaustralia @escarpmentvineyard
Ben is a very interesting bloke who makes superb wines under a number of umbrellas. He and his business partner Mauricio Ruiz Cantu are currently the biggest Aussie exporter to Mexico under their label Juguette... Richo and Ben also chat about Somos wines and more importantly; 7 Eves from the Saint Clar vineyard in Macclesfield (Adelaide Hills). Their low intervention wines are stylish and unpretentious whilst remaining true to their variety and vineyard. But more importantly the flavour is sens...
Mike is a Healesville local who owns the local bottle shop in Healesville. He's a bit of a legend has created the perfect atmosphere for tourists, locals and local winemakers. Barrique boasts a communal table, heaps of hard to find local wines, Friday night tastings with the best producers in the Yarra Valley and has the kind of vibe that we absolutely dig here at the Wine Show Australia. Richo had to work very hard to find a photo of Mike for this podcast but recommends that you visit his amazi...
Courtney Treacher – Senior Winemaker at one of Australia’s most awarded wineries, Courtney has become a very busy woman. But she finds time to chat to Jill about the recent Global Vintage Release of their 4 icon wines – Jack Mann Cab Sav, Thomas Yule Shiraz, Gladstones Cab Sav and CW Ferguson Cab Malbec, amongst their many other ranges. @thewineshowaustralia #houghtonwines
Born and bred in the Grampians, Adam knows what it takes to make top quality cool climate Shiraz. The distinguished Mount Langi Shiraz continues to impress. If you can get your hands on this beauty you are in luck! @thewineshowaustralia #mountlangighiran
John Pooley – fascinating storyteller, John Pooley chats to Jill about his family’s move from the automotive business into wine (thank god they did!) Now with numerous awards and accolades to their name, they produce some of the best Rieslings & Pinot Noirs in Australia. Winners of the 2023 Halliday Winery of the Year award, this is a family to keep watch on! A visit to their stunning historic cellar door is also a must. @thewineshowaustralia #pooleywines
Huon Hooke – wine writer and critic, Huon Hooke has been a household name for many years. Jill talks to Huon about the recent Real Review’s launch of their Wine Classifications of Aus & NZ in Sydney and how he ended up getting to where he is today. @thewineshowaustralia #huonhooke
Tim Shand 'Shandy' chats with Simon Nash and Richo Doumani about the first 6 months of his time at Voyager Estate, he chats about getting to know the vineyards and after picking Chardonnay he is excited to make the wine on the other side of the country. A great fun chat. @thewineshowaustralia @voyagerestate @danmurphys_richard @margaretriver
Simon Nash and Richo Doumani chat with Richie about V23 and the upcoming picking days. We hear about what's instore at cellar door and how easy it is to get to Heathcote. @thewineshowaustralia @condieestate #heathcote
Richo Doumani and Simon Nash chat with Ewan about the impending move overseas to work as the Italian Wine Buyer for one of the UK's largest wine importer. It is a great fun chat, Richo and Ewan are long time mates and the banter is great. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard
Luke is a very interesting guy and has returned home to his native Tasmania to curate some awesome low-fi wines including his own label Sonnen Wine. He joins Richo and Jill from his brother's painting studio for a cracking interview which touches a lot of interesting bases. His nature is very easy going but don't be fooled - he is a deep thinker and produces wonderful grapes and juice.
Richo and Jill chat with the effervescent and endearing Colleen about her life in wine and her travels around the world. Colleen is the Wine Merchant at Uncle Dan's in Richmond, Victoria and we're super glad she's such a great leader in the space of Women in Wine and wine in general. Plus she's into tequila, bourbon and the Dave Matthews Band... which just about makes her my new favourite person!
Well it's taken a few cracks but we finally got Thomas K Hardy onto the Wine Show Australia. And it was worth the wait. Some of the best anecdotes and story telling you'll ever hear my friends. A repeat entry is surely on the cards..... Just wonderful stuff.
Lisa charms Richo and Jill with her stories of Italy, Disneyland and motherhood. She is a sought after wine judge and is currently Victorian sales manager for Terroir Selections.
Jill & Simon chat to The Wine Mag's Winemaker of the Year 2022 Adam Wadewitz, about his brands MMAD (McLaren Vale), Tolpuddle (Coal River, TAS) and Shaw & Smith (Adelaide Hills). @thewineshowaustralia #adamwadewitz#shaw&smith
A frequent guest on The Wine Show, Jen talks to Jill & Simon about her role as an angel with Naked Wines, Rutherglen fortifieds & durif, and the future of Gamay in Australia. Also hear about the Tastes of Rutherglen festival on the March Labour Day weekend. #jenpfeifferwines @thewineshowaustralia @explorerutherglen @winerutherglen
Jill & Simon chat to Julian about their great range of wines, fortified Pinot Noir, aged Sparkling Rose, their smoking hot restaurant (inspired by his Texan mother) and their new style of accommodation - glamping! @thewineshowaustralia @bellarineestate
General Manager at the awesome 'Artisans of Barossa' in Tanunda, Fraser talks to Jill & Simon about the appointment of a new chef - Robin Wagner, their new venue which caters up to 200 people and their collaborative approach to winemaking at Artisans which is proving to be a winning model! @thewineshowaustralia @artisansofbarossa
Tony joins Simon and Richo to chat about Balgownie's history and the wines he and the team are making from Bendigo and the Yarra Valley. A really engaging conversation that will make you want to try his wines and visit both wineries. @thewineshowaustralia @balgowniewines
If you don't book a trip to Langhorne Creek after listening to this chat then you crazy! Bec and her sister are making some great wines and the chat with Richo and Simon is funny and entertaining. @thewineshowaustralia @bremertonwines @langhornecreekwine
Costa chats with Richo and Simon about his Alphington brewery, the beers are great, the pizzas are excellent and there is a great vibe frequented by locals. Get down and meet Costa and the team at La Sirene for a great afternoon of chilled fun. The guys need to find a new home which they will so get there before that happens. @thewineshowaustralia @lasirenebrewing
