Simon Nash and Jill Upton 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-11am). 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.
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Bryan Martin - Ravensworth Wines (Canberra)
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Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash chat with Bryan about his path from Chef to Vigneron and the philosophy behind Ravensworth Wines. @thewineshowaustralia @bjmart8
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Tom Kline - Wine writer, judge, educator and musician
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Tom Kline is a renowned wine writer contributing to some of the worlds best wine media. He is a WSET educator and wine judge and his passion away from wine is music. @thewineshowaustralia @tomjkline
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Peter Dillon is the Chief Winemaker for DMG Fine Wine and he joins Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood to chat about Handpicked Wines, the city cellar doors and the recent acquisition of the House of Arras. @thewineshowaustralia @handpickedwines
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Heidi joins Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood to chat about the Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow which is back on the road for another year in a much bigger way. @thewineshowaustralia @coonawarra_wine
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Adam Eggins - Taylors Wines (Clare Valley)
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Adam Eggins and his team have produced a series of wines to mark the 55th Anniversary of the winery. The Taylors Family Flagship Release consists of 11 wines that culminate in a new Icon wine The Legacy 2017. A serious amount of thought and expertise has gone into making this and the whole range of wines. @thewineshowaustralia @taylorswines…
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Tyson Stelzer - Taste Champagne Australia
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Tyson is always full of information and entertaining conversation, he jopins Simon Nash and Jill Upton to chat about the world of Champagne and his Taste Champagne events. @thewineshowaustralia @tyson_stelzer
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Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Josh Abra about some locally developed software making a big difference to wineries around the world. @thewineshowaustralia @vintrace
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Emma Bekkers - Bekkers Wine (McLaren Vale)
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Emma Bekkers joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton to update us on the brand that she and husband Toby have built in McLaren Vale and the journey making wine around the world. @thewineshowaustralia @bekkerswine
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Mel Brauer is pulling together the wine program for the upcoming Melbourne Italian Festa 5-6 October and it sounds like a great event. @thewineshowaustralia @melbourneitalianfesta
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Aaron Drummond - Stonier Wines, Mornington Peninsula
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Aaron joins Jill Upton and Richo Doumani to chat about the famous Stonier Wines in Mornington Peninsula and what it means to bring the brand back from the big conglomerates. @thewineshowaustralia @stonierwines
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Hayley Williamson - Nina's Bar & Dining, Brunswick (VIC)
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Jill Upton and Richo Doumani chat with Hayley about her new restaurant in Brunswick, Nina’s Bar & Dining. A must visit for food and wine lovers when in Melbourne next! @thewineshowaustralia @ninasbrunswick
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Jill Upton and Richo Doumani chat to Mark Bulman about his glorious Grenache and incredible Emmalene Sparkling Pinot Noir taking the world by storm! @thewineshowaustralia @bulmanwines
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Philip Shaw - Hoosegg Wines, Borenore (NSW)
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Industry luminary, Philip Shaw, chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about his more recent label, Hoosegg. Magnificent single vineyard wines from New South Wales with very quirky names! @thewineshowaustralia @hooseggwines
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Jock Harvey - Chalk Hill Wines (McLaren Vale)
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Jock joins Simon Nash again on the show to chat about the recent award for their Grenache at the National Wine Show in Canberra, the 10 year milestone of Biodiversity McLaren Vale plus an exciting Fortified Festival in the region in late August. @thewineshowaustralia @chalkhillwines @mclaren_vale @neatsipsfortifiedfestival…
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Rollo Crittenden - Crittenden Estate (Mornington Peninsula)
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Simon Nash chats with Rollo about the story behind the brand and the family history including his father Garry who was a tireless pioneer of the MP and the industry. The range of wines Rollo and the team produce is significant and the cellar door experience is one to definitely put on the list. @thewineshowaustralia @crittendenwines…
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Michael Fragos - Chapel Hill (McLaren Vale)
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Michael Fragos joins Simon Nash to chat about the Icon wine released for the 50th vintage. The Devil Shiraz 2020 is a stunning wine and the story behind it is a really authentic one and it sits in good company with the other single block wines. @thewineshowaustralia @chapelhillwine #chapelhill50vintages…
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Josephine Perry - Dormilona (Margaret River)
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Jo Perry has a really fun story, this boutique winery is doing some great things and she speaks with Simon Nash. The labels are fun and have a story behind them as does the brand name. @thewineshowaustralia @dormilonawine
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Alexia Roberts - Chief Winemaker, Penny's Hill (McLaren Vale)
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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
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Stephen Cook - Owner & Winemaker, Eisenstone Wines (Barossa)
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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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Brad & Heather Wright - Lucy's Run Wines (Hunter Valley)
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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
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Aaron Brasher - Upper Hunter Investment Group (Hunter Valley)
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Jill Upton chats to Aaron Brasher about The Real Review Top 100 Wineries event in Sydney on 6 July. @thewineshowaustralia @therealreview
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Peter Saturno - Longview Vineyard (Adelaide Hills)
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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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Gareth Belton - Gentle Folk Wines (Adelaide Hills)
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Gareth Belton has been quietly building a really great wine brand in the Adelaide Hills. The journey is a really interesting story. @thewineshowaustralia @gentlefolkwine
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Simon Osicka - Paul Osicka Wines (Heathcote)
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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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Virginia Willcock - Vasse Felix (Margaret River)
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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
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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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Mitchell Taylor - Taylors Wines, Clare Valley
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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
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Patrick Sullivan - Patrick Sullivan Wines (Gippsland, VIC)
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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
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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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Lucy Adam - Handpicked Wines (Mornington Peninsula)
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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
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Mark Maxwell - Maxwell Wines (McLaren Vale)
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Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood hear about the fun and the stories that surround Mark Maxwell and his winery Maxwell Wines. @thewineshowaustralia @maxwellwines
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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…
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Ashley Wood - Giants Steps (Yarra Valley)
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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…
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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
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Will Derham - Banks Road Vineyard (Bellarine)
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Simon Nash and Will Derham catch up on the final wrap of vintage 24 and the wines to look forward to. @thewineshowaustralia @banksroadvineyard
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Liam Anderson - Wild Duck Creek Estate (Heathcote)
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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)
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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 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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Alex Longman - Co-owner, Winesave (Phuket, Thailand)
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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
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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
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Col McBryde - Adelina Wines (Clare Valley)
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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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Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to Emma about their beautiful Coonawarra wines and Greek heritage behind Raidis Estate. @thewineshowaustralia @raidisestate
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Shirley Fraser - GM Customer Engagement, Wine Australia (SA)
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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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Richard van Ruth & Daniel Zuzolo-Vitis Virgin Spritzer
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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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Andre Bondar - Bondar Wines (McLaren Vale)
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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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Michael Downer - Murdoch Hill (Adelaide Hills)
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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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Matt Harrop - Chair of Judges National Wine Show
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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
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David Chapman - Corner Inlet Vineyard (Gippsland)
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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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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…
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Kate Goodman - Penley Estate (Coonawarra)
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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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