Nick Ryan - Wine Journalist
Jill and Suz, special guest/cohost, chat to Nick about his career in the industry, his love of all things wine, and some great tips for Grenache lovers!
Jan 20, 2024•24 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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Episodes
Hilary Mitchell - Mitchell Wines (Clare Valley)
Jill and Suz chat to Hilary about her love of the Clare Valley, her time in Barcelona in the fashion world and the family behind these lovely Clare Valley wines. @thewineshowaustralia @mitchellwines
Jan 20, 2024•20 min
Ed Donaldson - Pegasus Bay Wines (Waipara Valley, NZ)
Jill and Suz, special guest/cohost, chat to Ed about the grand family affair behind Pegasus Bay Wines. And man they are good! @thewineshowaustralia @pegasusbaywines
Jan 20, 2024•31 min
Greg Silkman - First Creek Wines (Hunter Valley)
Jill and Suz chat to Greg about his exceptional wines, especially Semillon and Chardonnay, that have cleaned up at the New South Wales wine awards in the last few years. A must visit in the Hunter Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @firstcreekwines
Jan 20, 2024•18 min
Tammy Schutz - Schutz Barossa
Jill chats to Tammy, Barossa viticulturalist of the Year 2023, about the importance of her role, milestones of the year and the recent vintage in Barossa. @thewineshowaustralia @schutzbarossa
Jan 13, 2024•25 min
James Sexton - Main Ridge Estate (Mornington Peninsula)
Jill chats to James about their stunning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, awesome cellar door experience (which is one not to be missed for lunch), and being coined the Grand Cru of the Mornington Peninsula, by James Halliday. @thewineshowaustralia @mainridgeestate
Jan 13, 2024•22 min
Will Shields - Sevenhill Wines (Clare Valley)
After meeting in person at the Brisbane Good Food & Wine Show, Jill gets Will on to talk about his outstanding wines from Sevenhill in the Clare Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @sevenhillwines
Jan 13, 2024•23 min
Susan Papps - Yelland & Papps (Barossa)
Jill chats to Susan about their award-winning single vineyard Grenache, delicious Roussanne, and why Rhone varietals grow so well in the Barossa. A must visit when you are next in the region! @thewineshowaustralia @yelland&papps
Jan 13, 2024•24 min
Jane Faulkner - Wine Writer
Simon Nash and Jane Faulkner review the 2023 year in wine. @thewineshowaustralia @winematters
Dec 30, 2023•47 min
Joel Pizzini - Pizzini Wines (King Valley)
Joel Pizzini joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton to chat about the year that was 2023 and what is instore for '24. @thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines
Dec 30, 2023•18 min
Amanda Reboul - The Bubble Diva
Amanda speaks with Jill Upton and Simon Nash about her time in France and her love for all things Champagne. @thewineshowaustralia @thebubblediva
Dec 30, 2023•27 min
Ben Portet - Dominique Portet (Yarra Valley)
Ben chats about the year that has been, what he suggests we drink over the Christmas period and life as a 10th Generation winemaker. @thewineshowaustralia @dominiqueportet *pictured with Dominique Portet
Dec 23, 2023•15 min
Eva Pemper- Eva Pemper Wines (Marlborough)
Eva Pemper chats with Jill and Simon about her wine brand in Marlborough and the family winemaking heritage in Croatia. @thewineshowaustralia @evapemperwines
Dec 23, 2023•35 min
Stefan Dewey - Dewey Station Wines (Barossa)
Simon and Jill chat about Barossa and Dewey Station Wines run by Stefan Dewey. @thewineshowaustralia @deweystationwines
Dec 23, 2023•32 min
Hunter Smith - Frankland Estate
What a treat to have 2nd generation winemaker/owner/director of the fantastic Frankland Estate on the show. Richo is delighted to chat to Hunter about the history of the estate, the region in general and some of the wines too. Most fascinating is the discussion about conversion to organic and biodynamic farming. If you don't know the wines you should definitely become acquainted - the quality and provenance is awesome.....
Dec 02, 2023•25 min
Tom Grant (the Grenachist) - S.C. Pannell Wines
Tom casually joined Richo on the beach one Sunday morning and had an awesome chinwag. Grenache was first cab off the rank as was Tom's long international career in the industry. The interview concludes with a deep-dive into all things S.C. Pannell and an honest chat about some of the vineyards and wines. Very cool.
Dec 02, 2023•28 min
Brad Coulson - 36 Short Craft Spirits Distillery
Brad is a cracking bloke working for a cracking distillery. He's an ex footy player from Adelaide who trode the well laid path via London and landed a great gig in a great family business. Richo and Brad chew the fat about this excellent craft distillery from their humble farming roots into an authentic and quality producer. How did they get that fabulous name?? You'll have to listen to the podcast to find out...
Dec 02, 2023•23 min
Thomas Carr - Freelance Journalist (& all around legend)
Thomas is a most interesting and wonderful fellow. He has the gift of the gab and a wonderfully tuned prose too. Richo was delighted he was joined live and they had a free ranging chat from his work at James Halliday, producer of The Project, podiatrist & contestant on MKR... oops - let the cat out of the bag there!!!!
Dec 02, 2023•26 min
Matt Paul - Trembath & Taylor
Matt is one of the directors of Trembath & Taylor - a wholesaler of entirely Italian wines ranging across the entire country. Such an amazing list of producers. Hosts Richo & Jill discover Matt's passion for cooking and hear some great stories from across his travels.
Nov 25, 2023•25 min
Charles Simons - Mayfield Vineyard
Richo & Jill chat to co-owner and viticulturalist from Mayfield Vineyard Charles Simons. He's had a career all over the world and now looks after 17HA on an extinct volcano in the cool climate area of Orange in NSW.
Nov 25, 2023•27 min
Jeremy McKenzie - Isabel Estate
Isabel Estate is a great producer coming out of the wonderful Marlborough region in NZ. Jill & Richo chat with winemaker Jeremy McKenzie fresh off the back of some great show success. Quality wines from quality people....
Nov 25, 2023•21 min
Costa Nikias - La Sirene's new digs
La Sirene Brewery had become a favourite among locals in Melbourne's inner north when they were forced to shut down due to issues in the building. Richo & Jill are delighted to find out about the new digs in Reservoir including a brand new venue and menu.
Nov 25, 2023•13 min
Andrew Santarossa - Gapsted Estate (Alpine Valleys)
Simon Nash and Nick Montague speak with Andrew Santarossa about his passion for alternate varieties in the Alpine Valleys region. They are doing some great things at Gapsted and the place looks like a great one to visit. @thewineshowaustralia @gapstedestate
Nov 21, 2023•19 min
Liam McElinney - Lowestoft Estate (Tasmania)
Simon and Nick chat with this year's winner of the Jimmy Watson. Liam McElinney from Lowestoft Estate made the 2022 La Maison Pinot Noir that won the award and he give the background and tells us how he felt when they announced the award. @thewineshowaustralia @lowestoft.tasmania
Nov 20, 2023•20 min
Tyson Stelzer
Tyson joins Simon Nash and Nick Montague to give an update on what bubbles we are drinking, some amazing stats on how much we love our Champagne. Tyson also gives some tips for what to drink this festive season. @thewineshowaustralia @tyson_stelzer
Nov 18, 2023•28 min
Nat Pizzini - Pizzini Wines (King Valley)
Nat chats to Simon and Nick about the La Dolce Vita weekend in the King Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines
Nov 18, 2023•15 min
Nigel Watson - Jimmy Watson's Wine Bar
We take a look back at the origins of the Jimmy Watson Trophy and the man behind it and the fmaily who carefully guard the legacy of JC Watson. Simon Nash and Nick Montague with Nigel Watson, grandson of Jimmy Watson. @thewineshowaustralia @jimmywatsons
Nov 18, 2023•20 min
Holly Klintworth - Bass & Flinders Distillery (Morn Pen)
Holly chats with Simon and Richo about her distillery down on the Mornington Peninsula. They make their own base spirit form wine grapes which makes a real difference to the gin. They make a range of other spirits and liquers too and the Distillery experience sounds fantastic and a must visit. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard @bassandflinders
Nov 11, 2023•16 min
Jacinta Jenkins - Balnaves (Coonawarra)
Richo and Simon chat with Jacinta about her winemaking journey and how the industry was always on her radar after growing up with a father in the wine industry as one of the most famous viticulturalists at Wynns, Alan Jenkins. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard @balnaves_of_coonawarra
Nov 11, 2023•23 min
Mel Brauer - Prosecco Queen
Mel is in studio with Simon and Richo to chat about the Melb Italian Festa and the wine program she has put together which sounds amazing. Really great chat and worth a listen! @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard @proseccoqueenau
Nov 11, 2023•27 min
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