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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

Mitchell Taylor - Taylors Wines (Clare Valley)

Mitchell joins the show again to chat to Jill about their award winning Heritage Label Shiraz, new cellar door and the Australian wine tariffs in the Chinese market. Exciting stuff! @thewineshowaustralia @taylorswines

Nov 04, 202314 min

Joel Palous - Chateau Pomeaux Brand Ambassador

Visiting from France, Jill and Joel chat Australian Merlot versus Pomerol, iconic Aussie wines and bringing Chateaux Pomeaux and Paul Goerg to the world. @thewineshowaustralia @chateaupomeaux

Nov 04, 202326 min

Nigel Sneyd - Master of Wine

Jill chats to Nigel about his impressive career to date, the evolution of wine show judging, his favourite varietals and Xmas must haves. @thewineshowaustralia @nigelsneyd

Nov 04, 202314 min

Mike Woods - Obsidian Wines (NZ)

Traversing the globe, Jill heads over the ditch to talk to Mike Woods from Obsidian Wines on Waiheke Island about their Bordeaux blends and less common varietals - and why they make them so well. @thewineshowaustralia @obsidianwines

Nov 04, 202320 min

Jock Harvey - Chalk Hill Wines (McLaren Vale)

Jock regales Simon and Jill with stories as always, the team won the Bushing King title at this year's McLaren Vale wine show. Its a title that is much sought after across the region and well regarded throughout the whole industry. Jock also gives an update on the work he is doing with Diversity McLaren Vale and how the program is expanding into other regions. @thewineshowaustralia @chalkhillwines

Oct 29, 202324 min

Champagne Bureau-John Noble & Charles Gourmayor

Jill and Simon have John and Charles in studio for an extended chat that is as engaging as it is informative. Charles Gourmayor is the Gen Mgr of Comete Champagne the regional body of the Champagne Appelation. John is the Director of the Champagne Bureau in Australia and was the tour leader of 10 days visiting our finest wine regions. Great chat. Listen with a glass of Champagne! @thewineshowaustralia

Oct 28, 202347 min

Marcell Kustos

Marcell chats with Jill and Simon about how he is changing our cellar door experiences at the wineries he works with. It turns out that there is a science behind why we feel like we do when we enter the CD space. @thewineshowaustralia

Oct 28, 202321 min

Nick Keukenmeester - Heartland Wines

Nick is one half of the duo behind Heartland Wines (Ben Glaetzer being the other half). Fair to say he is charming and hilarious at the same time; but this facade hides a person of great integrity. It is fair to say this was what impressed Richo & Jill the most..

Oct 22, 202325 min

Louella Matthews - Group sommelier Trippas White Group

Jill & Richo catch Louella after her birthday and on the way to the airport for a much needed holiday. She currently heads up the Trippas White Group in Sydney and is a Len Evans Scholar as well as dabbling in winemaking production with her best friend and winemaker Nadja Wallington with their label ‘The Somm and The Winemaker.’

Oct 22, 202325 min

Ewan Proctor - Enotria & Coe (UK)

Jill and Richo chat with one of Richo's oldest mates and wine industry legend Ewan Proctor. He's currently running the Italian portfolio of one of the UK's biggest wholesalers and is one of the best traveled wine people going around....

Oct 21, 202320 min

Stuart Proud - 1000 Candles (Yarra Valley)

Stu is a deep thinker. He loves farming and caring for things. You can tell when you chat to him. He's also the drummer in the Yarra Valley band 'The Yeastie Boys' which features some very famous wine people. 1000 Candles is all about sustainability and the chat with Richo & Jill is wide ranging in interesting.

Oct 21, 202324 min

James Evers - Nepenthe (Adelaide Hills)

James chats with Simon and Richo about the new cellar door and the variety of sites he works with across the Adelaide Hills. @thewineshowaustralia @nepenthewines @danmurphys_richard

Oct 21, 202332 min

Sam Barry - Jim Barry Wines (Clare Valley)

Sam chats with Simon & Richo about there recent wins at the Clare Valley Wine Show and the 50th anniversary of the iconic Watervale riesling. @thewineshowaustralia @jimbarrywines @danmurphys_richard

Oct 14, 202325 min

Tim Shand - Voyager Estate (Margaret River)

Shandy as his friends call him has been the head of winemaking at Voyager Estate for nearly a year now and he chats with Simon and Richo about how he is settling in to the new life and community in Margaret River. @thewineshowaustralia @voyagerestate @danmurphys_richard

Oct 14, 202320 min

Barossa OB - Stephen & Prue Henschke

The Wine Show Australia went on the road to the Barossa Valley for a Live 3hr show from the Barossa Cellar with thanks to Barossa Australia, Grant Burge and Seppeltsfield. Stephen Henschke and what was an unexpected treat so did Prue. They had come back from a dinner the night before in the Adelaide Hills to make it for the broadcast and we thank them for that. Great chat with two special wine people. @thewineshowaustralia @barossawines @baronsofbarossa @danmurphys_richard #barossawines #barossa...

Oct 07, 202323 min

Barossa OB - Marc Van Halderen - Heggies Vineyard

The Wine Show Australia went on the road to the Barossa Valley for a Live 3hr show from the Barossa Cellar with thanks to Barossa Australia, Grant Burge and Seppeltsfield. Marc Van Halderen is the winemaker behind Heggies Vineyard, a vineyard and wine that is very close to heart of Robert Hill-Smith of Yalumba. Marc is a South African working a vineyard in the Eden Valley and making stunning wines. We talk wine, rugby and winemaking. @thewineshowaustralia @barossawines @baronsofbarossa @danmurph...

Oct 07, 202317 min

Barossa OB - James Lindner - Langmeil

James Lindner is a long time Barossan and has been instrumental in bringing back to life the Langmeil winery and cellar door. We chat about the history of Barossa and the history of the historic vineyard circa 1840 and the attached buildings that they have extensively renovated. James is full bottle on the region history and its a great chat. @thewineshowaustralia @barossawines @baronsofbarossa @danmurphys_richard #barossawines #barossaOB @langmeilwinery...

Oct 07, 202319 min

Barossa OB- Spotlight on Seppeltsfield

The Wine Show Australia went on the road to the Barossa Valley for a Live 3hr show from the Barossa Cellar with thanks to Barossa Australia, Grant Burge and Seppeltsfield. Interview 1: Lauren Mudge - Sales & Marketing manager for Seppeltsfield, you can feel the energy she has for the place, its totally infectious. Interview 2: Sharon Romeo and Aaron Hutton from Fino at Seppeltsfield, again someone who is passionate about the business and the fact that they are embedded in the Seppeltsfield v...

Oct 07, 202327 min

Barossa OB - Grant & Trent Burge - Corryton Burge & Underground Barossa

The Wine Show Australia went on the road to the Barossa Valley for a Live 3hr show from the Barossa Cellar with thanks to Barossa Australia, Grant Burge and Seppeltsfield. Grant Burge and his son Trent and daughter Amelia have established a new wine business with a range of wine, the jewel in the crown is @Corrytonburge and all are on tasting at @undergroundbarossa in Tanunda, Barossa. Grant tells us about his childhood growing up in Barossa and the Corryton Park property that he has long admire...

Oct 07, 202325 min

Barossa OB - Scott Hazeldene - Barossa Australia

The Wine Show Australia went on the road to the Barossa Valley for a Live 3hr show from the Barossa Cellar with thanks to Barossa Australia, Grant Burge and Seppeltsfield. Scott Hazeldene is the new head of Barossa Australia and he explains more about the unique aspects of the Barossa Cellar and how the region uses it to promote the region and its history. @thewineshowaustralia @barossawines @baronsofbarossa @danmurphys_richard #barossawines #barossaOB...

Oct 07, 202313 min

Barossa OB - Elaine Ratcliffe & Sheralee Menz-Barossa Farmers Market

The Wine Show Australia went on the road to the Barossa Valley for a Live 3hr show from the Barossa Cellar with thanks to Barossa Australia, Grant Burge and Seppeltsfield. Elaine and Sheralee are board members of the Barossa Farmers Market and they tell us about the history, the place it has in the community and what to expect when you visit. @thewineshowaustralia @barossawines @baronsofbarossa @danmurphys_richard #barossawines #barossaOB...

Oct 07, 202313 min

Barossa OB - Adrian Hoffman - Barons of Barossa

The Wine Show Australia went on the road to the Barossa Valley for a 3hr Live show from the Barossa Cellar with thanks to Barossa Australia, Grant Burge and Seppeltsfield. Adrian Hoffman is one of the Barons of Barossa who were instrumental in creating the Barossa Cellar. The cellar is an amazing resource that allows the region to showcase Barossa wines to International guests and media. @thewineshowaustralia @barossawines @baronsofbarossa @danmurphys_richard #barossawines #barossaOB...

Oct 07, 202316 min

Tom Hollings - Different Drop

Tom is one of the co-founders of the online Different Drop wine website. They focus on small producers and give consumers great access to cult wines from around Australia. They are celebrating 10 years in the industry and Richo and Jill find out about how they started, thrived and are celebrating this milestone.

Sep 30, 202322 min

Phil Handford - Grasshopper Rock

Jill & Richo find out all things Central Otago with Phil Handford form Grasshopper Rock. They produce excellent pinot noir from the small vineyard and they do it well.

Sep 30, 202322 min

Caroline Mooney - Zonzo Estate

Caroline Mooney is the head winemaker at Zonzo Estate. They carve out great Yarra Valley wines and have an awesome destination to visit. Richo & Jill have an awesome chat with this humble and accomplished winemaker who oozes confidence and charm....

Sep 30, 202326 min

Richo & Jill chew the fat

Richo and Jill play a game of 20 in 20. 20 random questions picked for each other and off the cuff. Time limit is one minute. It's radio gold i tells ya!!

Sep 30, 202322 min

Tom Hardy - a man of many talents

Jill gets Tom back on the show to talk about their fabulous few days in Jarnac (near Cognac) at Tom's cottage, what he has been up to in France and Thailand, and how he is heading back to Adelaide to bottle his latest vintage. Can't wait to try it! @thewineshowaustralia @tomhardy

Sep 23, 202311 min

Tony Allen - Duxton Vineyards (Rewild Range), Murray Darling

Wine & Grape Commercial Manager, Tony has been working with Dan Murphys to produce a range that is highly affordable and delicious. With a focus on sustainability, the 'Rewild' range is about giving back more than it takes from Mother Nature...and they are good! @thewineshowaustralia @rewildwines @duxtonvineyards

Sep 23, 202317 min

Steve - QWine Reviews

Jill and Steve chat about the recent Hunter Valley Legends Award winners and the outstanding wines he has been tasting over the last few months. Always great insight into the best of our favourite varietals. @thewineshowaustralia @qwinereviews

Sep 23, 202324 min
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