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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

Nicole Esdaile - NE Wine Services, Yarra Valley

Established in 2018 as "a best friend for your wine business", Nicole chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about her company, NE Wine Services, how she helps her clients and making her own wines. @thewineshowaustralia @newineservices

Jan 11, 202522 min

Melissa Moore - Working with Wine Winner

Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to Melissa about her recent accolade - winner of the 2024 Working with Wine Fellowship Award. @thewineshowaustralia @melissamoore @workingwithwine

Jan 11, 202522 min

Julian Langworthy - Chair Royal Queensland Wine Awards

Julian Langworthy tells Simon Nash about his appointment to Chair of Judges for RQWA and how Vintage 25 is shaping up for Deep Woods Estate in Margaret River and the other regions he oversees winemaking in for the @fogartywinegroup @thewineshowaustralia @deepwoodsestate

Jan 04, 202528 min

Jeremy Cass - CEO Riverina Winegrape Growers Association

Jeremy Cass and Simon Nash discuss the dire situation that faces the wine grape growers in the Riverina. The situation facing growers in the region will send many generational family farmers out of the industry unless the Federal and NSW governments start listening and make some real decisions. @thewineshowaustralia https://www.facebook.com/riverinawinegrapegrowers/

Jan 04, 202520 min

Ben Riggs - Mr Riggs (McLaren Vale)

Simon Nash and Ben Riggs talk about the importance of retaining old vineyard plantings and the place shiraz has in the Australian wine landscape. @thewineshowaustralia @mrriggswineco

Jan 04, 202535 min

Dr Renata Morello - Lyons Will Estate(Macedon Ranges)

Renata Morello from Lyons Will Estate chats with Simon Nash about the Summertime Fling Festival all through January in the Macedon Ranges region. So many great things on this month. @thewineshowaustralia @macedonrangeswine @lyonswillestate

Jan 04, 202517 min

Guy Metala - Metala Wines (Langhorne Creek, SA)

Jill Upton talks to Guy Metala about owning the oldest family owned Cab Sav vines in the world, their festive sparkling range for Christmas and why Langhorne Creek makes such fabulous wines. @thewineshowaustralia @metalawines @brothersinarmswines

Dec 14, 202419 min

Steve - QWine Reviews

Jill Upton gets Steve back on the show to talk about the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show in Mildura and the new varieties being introduced. Exciting stuff coming our way! @thewineshowaustralia @qwinereviews

Dec 14, 202414 min

Alister Purbrick - Tahbilk (Nagambie, VIC)

Jill Upton talks to Alister about the 100 year anniversary of the Purbrick family owning the esteemed Tahbilk winery, the celebrations that will ensue and their new release wines, including the Centenary special release. @thewineshowaustralia @tahbilkwines

Dec 14, 202423 min

Eden Walpole - Blue Pyrenees (Pyrenees VIC)

Senior Winemaker at Blue Pyrenees Estate, Eden chats to Jill Upton about their stunning sparklings, especially the Midnight Cuvee, perfect for the festive season. @thewineshowaustralia @bluepyreneesestate

Dec 14, 202423 min

Steve Flamsteed - Decades Wines (Coal River, TAS)

Jill Upton talks to Steve about his new venture, Decades Wines, in Coal River TAS. Known for his stints with some of the biggest names in the industry, this new brand is definitely worth checking out. @thewineshowaustralia @decadeswines

Dec 14, 202417 min

Michael Hill-Smith AO MW

Michael tells Simon Nash about the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards of which he is a co-Chair. Being shortlisted in this show can be a game-changer for a brand. @thewineshowaustralia

Dec 08, 202431 min

Tillie J - Tillie J wines

Simon Nash is joined by Tillie J for an update on how the year has been and what is instore for Christmas and into the new year. @thewineshowaustralia @tilliejwines

Dec 07, 202427 min

Banjo Harris Plane - Tasting Australia (Sth Aust)

Its that time of year again when we hear from Banjo about all of the must-do events at Tasting Australia in May 2025. There are many events that sell out early so start planning after you hear the highlights from Banjo and Simon. @thewineshowaustralia @tastingaustralia

Dec 07, 202420 min

Franco D'Anna - Hoddles Creek (Yarra Valley)

Franco and Simon Nash have a chat about the growth of the Hoddles Creek brand and Varietal choices being made with new plantings in the cooler Upper Yarra Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @hoddlescreekestate

Dec 07, 202425 min

Matt Talbot - Patch Wines

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood chat with Matt Talbot about Patch Wines and his work with Tellurian Wine in Heathcote. @thewineshowaustralia @patch_wines

Nov 30, 202428 min

Kate Lawton - Joval Wines

Kate chats with Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood about the Fat Bastard wine brand they own and sell. The Bagnum of Fat Bastard Chardonnay is as fun as the name suggests. @thewineshowaustralia @fatbastard_wines

Nov 30, 202412 min

Peter Dredge - Dr-Edge Wines (Tasmania)

Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash are joined by Peter Dredge for a great chat about his wine label Dr-Edge, a clever play on words and some very smart wines. We hear about his work at Meadowbanks and a collaboration side project. @thewineshowaustralia @pjdredge

Nov 30, 202426 min

Chrissie Smith - Intrepidus Wines (Canberra)

Jill Upton chats to Chrissie Smith about her journey into the wine industry, making wines in Yass near Canberra, and her sparkling red sangria that is a must have in the fridge for Christmas. @thewineshowaustralia @intrepiduswines

Nov 23, 202419 min

Liam Heslop - Heslop Wines (Mudgee, NSW)

Jill Upton chats to Liam about his love of Zinfandel, also known as Primitivo, and the beautiful wines the Heslop family are making in Mudgee. A must visit when in town. @thewineshowaustralia @heslopwines

Nov 23, 202414 min

Brian Croser - Tapanappa Wines (Adelaide Hills)

Brian chats to Jill Upton about his 3 distinguished sites, especially the famous Whalebone vineyard, named after a 34 million year old whale skeleton discovery. He also gives us a peek into what wines will feature on Christmas Day in the Croser household. A lineup that would make anyone envious. @thewineshowaustralia @tapanappawines

Nov 23, 202419 min

Craig Stansborough - Purple Hands (Barossa)

Jill Upton gets Craig back on the show, this time to talk about his own label, Purple Hands. Started in 2006 with a good mate, they are now producing a range of sensational, award-winning wines. Their 2024 Grenache sounds like a must try when it comes out! @thewineshowaustralia @purplehandswines

Nov 23, 202421 min

Stephen Cook - Eisenstone Wines (Barossa)

Jill Upton gets Stephen back on the show to talk about his 2022 vintage release, and the recent Real Review results of his 2021 vintage D'or and Hoffmann Dallwitz. An incredible lineup of wines! @thewineshowaustralia @eisenstonewines

Nov 23, 202419 min

Scott Ireland - Provenance Wines (Geelong region)

Scott Ireland is a favourite guest on The Wine Show Australia and he joins Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood and explains the decision to sell his share in Provenance Wines and what he will do next. @thewineshowaustralia @provenance_wines

Nov 16, 202428 min

Paula Pipan - Pipan Steel (Alpine Valleys)

Paula chats with Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood about her passion for Nebbiolo and how well it is suited to the vineyard they own in the Apline Valleys. @thewineshowaustralia @pipan_steel_wines

Nov 16, 202419 min

Emma White - Latitude32 Wines (Hunter Valley)

Accountant turned vineyard owner and winemaker, Emma chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about her career change and wonderful wines they are producing in the Hunter Valley. Their 2022 Semillon is a must for the cellar! @thewineshowaustralia @latitude32wines @huntervalleywines

Nov 09, 202419 min

Ed Carr - House of Arras (TAS)

Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to the "quietly spoken genius" about his recent collection release, challenges going global and the Effervescence Tasmania festival on this weekend. @thewineshowaustralia @houseofarras @tasmaniansparkling

Nov 09, 202421 min
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