Best Wine Australia Podcasts (2024)

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Alexia Roberts - Chief Winemaker, Penny's Hill (McLaren Vale) 18:04

2d ago18:04

18:04

Alexia Roberts chats to Jill Upton about her magnificent Yeenunga Grenache 2023 that won the ‘Best in Show’ at the recent Decanter Awards. @thewineshowaustralia @pennyshillwines @larnookwines

1
Brad & Heather Wright - Lucy's Run Wines (Hunter Valley) 14:08

2d ago14:08

14:08

Dynamic duo, Heather and Brad chat to Jill Upton about their Lovedale winery and their beautiful wines made by some of the most revered winemakers in the Hunter Valley. Definitely one to visit if you want an entertaining tasting experience! @thewineshowaustralia @lucysrunwines @huntervalleywines

1
Peter Saturno - Longview Vineyard (Adelaide Hills) 21:32

8d ago21:32

21:32

Peter and Jill Upton discuss his highly regarded Rose and Italian varietals he is producing in Macclesfield, Adelaide Hills. @thewineshowaustralia @longviewvineyard @adelaidehillswines

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Stephen Cook - Owner & Winemaker, Eisenstone Wines (Barossa) 22:27

3d ago22:27

22:27

Good friend of the show, Stephen Cook chats to Jill Upton about his two new sensational Barossa Shiraz and The Real Review events in Sydney and Melbourne. @thewineshowaustralia @eisenstonewines

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Aaron Brasher - Upper Hunter Investment Group (Hunter Valley) 18:04

8d ago18:04

18:04

Jill Upton chats to Aaron Brasher about The Real Review Top 100 Wineries event in Sydney on 6 July. @thewineshowaustralia @therealreview

1
Virginia Willcock - Vasse Felix (Margaret River) 17:05

15d ago17:05

17:05

Simon Nash chats with Virginia Willcock about her time at Vasse Felix and how great it is to live and work in Margaret River. @thewineshowaustralia @vassefelixwines

1
Jacinta Jenkins - Balnaves of Coonawarra 27:23

7d ago27:23

27:23

Jacinta Jenkins is a well-deserved nominee for Halliday winemaker of the year, she chats with Simon Nash about her career so far and the great wines that she is helping to craft at Balnaves. @thewineshowaustralia @balnaves_of_coonawarra

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Gareth Belton - Gentle Folk Wines (Adelaide Hills) 25:08

15d ago25:08

25:08

Gareth Belton has been quietly building a really great wine brand in the Adelaide Hills. The journey is a really interesting story. @thewineshowaustralia @gentlefolkwine

1
Simon Osicka - Paul Osicka Wines (Heathcote) 33:15

7d ago33:15

33:15

Simon Osicka speaks with Simon Nash about his nomination for Halliday Winemaker of the Year and some of the wines and history of Paul Osicka Wines that he is the 3rd generation winemaker for. @thewineshowaustralia

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Lucy Adam - Handpicked Wines (Mornington Peninsula) 20:47

14d ago20:47

20:47

Assistant winemaker for Handpicked Wines, Lucy has a very bright future ahead of her. She chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about her career to date and the great range of wines she deals with. @thewineshowaustralia @handpickedwines

1
Mitchell Taylor - Taylors Wines, Clare Valley 16:04

22d ago16:04

16:04

Mitchell chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about the recent visit from Premier Li and the positive future for the Australian wine industry. @thewineshowaustralia @taylorswines

1
Patrick Sullivan - Patrick Sullivan Wines (Gippsland, VIC) 21:09

22d ago21:09

21:09

Jill Upton and Richo Doumani chat to Chardonnay Guru, Patrick Sullivan, about his exquisite Chardonnays and why Gippsland is a wine region to watch. @thewineshowaustralia @patricksullivanwines

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Stefano Ferraiuolo - Dan Murphy's Drink Specialist 24:52

22d ago24:52

24:52

The man with every vowel in his name, Stefano chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about his recent travels to Italy and Greece. @thewineshowaustralia @stefanoferraiuolo

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Caitlin Brown - Mountadam (Eden Valley) 28:15

21d ago28:15

28:15

Caitlin joins Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood to tell the story of Mountadam, the winery situated at one of the highest points of Eden Valley. Stunning wines, a great history and Caitlin seems well in charge of things back home after working in wine in Aust and overseas. @thewineshowaustralia @mountadam…

1
Ashley Wood - Giants Steps (Yarra Valley) 37:05

21d ago37:05

37:05

Ash Wood is the Viticulturalist at Giant Steps in the Yarra Valley, the winery shortlisted as Winery of the Year and Winemaker of the Year for Melanie Chester. Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash chat with Ash about the famous vineyards that help produce the amazing wines crafted by Mel. @thewineshowaustralia @giantstepswine…

1
Mark Maxwell - Maxwell Wines (McLaren Vale) 28:59

29d ago28:59

28:59

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood hear about the fun and the stories that surround Mark Maxwell and his winery Maxwell Wines. @thewineshowaustralia @maxwellwines

1
Caroline Evans - Wine Yarra Valley 13:34

29d ago13:34

13:34

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood hear from Caroline about the events throughout July under the Fireside Festival, some in Melbourne and some in the valley. @thewineshowaustralia @wineyarravalley

1
Will Derham - Banks Road Vineyard (Bellarine) 18:37

1M ago18:37

18:37

Simon Nash and Will Derham catch up on the final wrap of vintage 24 and the wines to look forward to. @thewineshowaustralia @banksroadvineyard

1
Liam Anderson - Wild Duck Creek Estate (Heathcote) 30:22

1M ago30:22

30:22

Liam and Simon Nash chat about the upcoming Members wine release weekend and the wines and stories. @thewineshowaustralia @wild.duck.creek.estate

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Holly Marquis - Mollydooker Wines (McLaren Vale) 24:38

1M ago24:38

24:38

Simon Nash and Holly chat about the story behind Mollydooker, this intriguing brand has a great back story. @thewineshowaustralia @mollydookerwines

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Sue Hodder - Wynns Coonawarra 27:49

1M ago27:49

27:49

Sue Hodder is a favourite on The Wine Show Australia and she chats with Simon Nash about the recent Wynnsday releases and how Vintage is finishing up for 2024. @thewineshowaustralia @wynnscoonawarra

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Richo Doumani - Dan Murphy's (VIC) 21:52

1M ago21:52

21:52

Richo is back and joins Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood in studio to give us the rundown on Chardonnay May in the Adelaide Hills. So good to have him back! @thewineshowaustralia@danmurphys_richard@chardonnaymay

1
Emma Raidis - Raidis Estate (Coonawarra) 19:20

1M ago19:20

19:20

Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to Emma about their beautiful Coonawarra wines and Greek heritage behind Raidis Estate. @thewineshowaustralia @raidisestate

1
Col McBryde - Adelina Wines (Clare Valley) 19:31

1M ago19:31

19:31

Col chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about being a finalist for Winemaker of the Year in the upcoming Halliday Awards 2025. We look forward to the results being announced in August. @thewineshowaustralia @adelinawines

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Shirley Fraser - GM Customer Engagement, Wine Australia (SA) 19:51

1M ago19:51

19:51

One of our most influential women in wine, Shirley chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about her recent appointment as GM Customer Engagement at Wine Australia, tasting wines and port in Portugal and the upcoming AWIW symposium in November. @thewineshowaustralia @shirleyfraser @wineaustralia

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Alex Longman - Co-owner, Winesave (Phuket, Thailand) 14:02

1M ago14:02

14:02

All the way over in Thailand, Alex, Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood talk about the wonderful Winesave invention and how important it is to today’s wine drinker. @thewineshowaustralia @winesave

1
Richard van Ruth & Daniel Zuzolo-Vitis Virgin Spritzer 13:07

1M ago13:07

13:07

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood chat with Richard and Daniel about their wine based single source Spritzer adding another good option to drinking alc free. @thewineshowaustralia @vitisdrinks

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Matt Harrop - Chair of Judges National Wine Show 28:29

2M ago28:29

28:29

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood hear from Matt about the winners and stories from the National Wine Show in Canberra last week including his chat with the Prime Minister. @thewineshowaustralia @nationalwineshow #BestWinesInAustralia

1
David Chapman - Corner Inlet Vineyard (Gippsland) 20:05

1M ago20:05

20:05

Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash hear from David about his career that has taken him from being a chef to a Sommelier to establishing a winery and making great Pinot Noir in Foster in the Gippsland region. @thewineshowaustralia @cornerinletvineyard

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Michael Downer - Murdoch Hill (Adelaide Hills) 23:54

1M ago23:54

23:54

Michael chats with Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood about his Chardonnay being the best wine in Australia after winning the Prime Minister's Trophy for the Champion Wine of Show at the 2024 National Wine Show and the PM himself was there to present it. @thewineshowaustralia @murdochhill_wines @nationalwineshow #BestWinesInAustralia…

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Andre Bondar - Bondar Wines (McLaren Vale) 16:02

1M ago16:02

16:02

Andre Bondar chats with Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash about the McLaren Vale winery he and his wife Selina have established and the great wines coming out of there. Andre won the Len Evans Tutorial in 2023 so we are excited to see what they are doing. @thewineshowaustralia @bondarwines

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Kerri Thompson - Skillogalee Estate (Clare Valley) 23:13

2M ago23:13

23:13

Kerri Thompson (KT) chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about her role at Skillogalee Estate under the new ownership by the Clausen family. Skilly as it is affectionately known has a great story and is a special place to visit. @thewineshowaustralia @skillogalee

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Gwyn Olsen - Henschke Wines (Barossa) 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

Jill Upton and Simon Nash are joined by Gwyn Olsen to chat about taking on the role as Senior winemaker at Henschke. Working with Stephen and Prue and the wider team will be an amazing journey for Gwyn it seems. @thewineshowaustralia @henschke

1
Kate Goodman - Penley Estate (Coonawarra) 28:54

2M ago28:54

28:54

Simon Nash and Jill Upton chat with Kate Goodman, current winemaker of the year, about her time at Penley Estate and the fascinating history of the family and origin of the name. @thewineshowaustralia @penleyestate

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Sam Connew - Len Evans Tutorial 2024 12:25

2M ago12:25

12:25

Sam Connew along with Tom Carson and Iain Riggs are the board members overseeing the 2024 Len Evans Tutorial and applications are open now. Sam chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about what an amazing program this is for the wine industry and how it shapes many of the best winemakers and is an honour to be accepted. @thewineshowaustralia @LenEvan…

1
Steve - QWine Reviews 13:12

2M ago13:12

13:12

Steve Leszczynski from QWine and Jill Upton chat about the winemakers who are branching out and producing their own wines with the support of their employers and the industry. @thewineshowaustralia@qwinereviews

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Peter Stewart - Lightning Tree Wines, South Burnett QLD 18:54

2M ago18:54

18:54

Peter joins Jill Upton for an update on the current vintage in the South Burnett Wine region and the calendar of events for the rest of the year. Bacon Fest is not to be missed apparently! @thewineshowaustralia @lightningtreewines @southburnettwineregion

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Dr Mardi Longbottom - GM, Australian Wine Research Institute 22:22

2M ago22:22

22:22

Jill Upton chats to Dr Mardi Longbottom about the recent Sustainable Wine Australia report and the importance of having the “trust mark” on a wine bottle. @thewineshowaustralia@sustainablewineaustralia

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Jerome Scarborough - Scarborough Wines, Hunter Valley 20:10

2M ago20:10

20:10

Jill Upton and Jerome chat about the sensational Chardonnays from Scarborough Wines leading up to International Chardonnay Day on 23rd May.@thewineshowaustralia@scarboroughwine #chardonnayday

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Lucy Clements - Vintellect 21:13

2M ago21:13

21:13

Jill Upton gets Lucy back on the show to give an update on her new venture, Vintellect, and how it is going. Progressive and exciting! @thewineshowaustralia@vintellect

1
Matt Swinney - Swinney Wines (Frankland River) 42:01

2M ago42:01

42:01

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood chat with Matt Swinney about his vineyards at Frankland River and the combination of new and old techniques employed to make these stunning wines. Great story about the family history too. @thewineshowaustralia @swinneywines

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Jeni Port - Wine Journalist 35:17

2M ago35:17

35:17

Jeni Port is a favourite contributor to the Wine Show Australia and she joins Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash in studio to talk about the retirement of James Halliday and the passing of Roy Moorfield who she credits as the architect of consumer access to wine and wine brands here in Australia. @thewineshowaustralia @jeniport…

1
Rory Gration - Antipodes Gin 20:45

2M ago20:45

20:45

Rory has co-founded Australia’s first certified organic and certified sustainable spirits company with childhood mates. Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood with Rory. @thewineshowaustralia @antipodes_gin

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Anita Goode - Wangolina (Mt Benson) 23:11

3M ago23:11

23:11

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood are joined by Anita Goode who has a great story, we hear about the Mt Benson region and some tips about a road trip that sounds awesome. @thewineshowaustralia @wangolina

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Luke Joliffe - Stella Bella Wines (Margaret River) 15:14

3M ago15:14

15:14

Luke Joliffe is always great to hear on the show, he is the Head winemaker of Stella Bella and a stable of other brands. Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood chat with Luke about vintage and what we can expect when we visit the cellar door. @thewineshowaustralia @stellabellawines

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Matt Holmes - Bannockburn (Geelong) 21:24

3M ago21:24

21:24

Sam Isherwood brings Matt along for a chat and she and Simon Nash hear about the how vintage 24 has been down in the Mooroobool Valley. A great brand in good hands. @thewineshowaustralia @bannockburnvineyards

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Keith Hentschke-Hentley Farm (Barossa) 27:26

3M ago27:26

27:26

Keith Henstchke tells Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood about the amazing experience instore at Hentley Farm. This should be your anchor point for the next trip to Barossa. @thewineshowaustralia @hentleyfarm

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Paul Grbin Head Winemaker - Uni of Adel-Waite Campus 19:36

2M ago19:36

19:36

100 years is a long time for an institution to survive let alone be inextricably linked to the wine industry and a generation of winemakers. Paul chats with Simon Nash and Sam Ishwerwood about the Waite Campus of Adelaide Uni and its history and place in the industry. @thewineshowaustralia @uniofadelaide…

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Katharina Cser Mostyn - Wine Not? The Brand 18:43

3M ago18:43

18:43

Jill Upton talks to Gold Coast local and entrepreneur Katharina about her innovative wine pouch and where the idea originated. Ingenious and insightful. @thewineshowaustralia @winenotthebrand

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Aaron Trotman-NON wines 23:18

3M ago23:18

23:18

Jill chats to Aaron about his range of alcohol free beverages and the process involved to make these drinks a great and delicious alternative to wine. @thewineshowaustralia @non.world

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