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-know ...
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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
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Guy Metala - Metala Wines (Langhorne Creek, SA)
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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
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Alister Purbrick - Tahbilk (Nagambie, VIC)
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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
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Eden Walpole - Blue Pyrenees (Pyrenees VIC)
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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
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Steve Flamsteed - Decades Wines (Coal River, TAS)
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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
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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
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Franco D'Anna - Hoddles Creek (Yarra Valley)
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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
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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
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Banjo Harris Plane - Tasting Australia (Sth Aust)
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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
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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
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PJ Charteris - Charteris Wines (Hunter Valley & C Otago NZ)
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Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash chat with PJ about Trans Tasman winemaking, the tasting room in the Hunter and the show judging circuit. How does he fit it all in. @thewineshowaustralia @charteriswines
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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
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Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood chat with Matt Talbot about Patch Wines and his work with Tellurian Wine in Heathcote. @thewineshowaustralia @patch_wines
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Craig Stansborough - Purple Hands (Barossa)
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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
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Brian Croser - Tapanappa Wines (Adelaide Hills)
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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…
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Chrissie Smith - Intrepidus Wines (Canberra)
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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
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Stephen Cook - Eisenstone Wines (Barossa)
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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
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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
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Lindsay McCall - Paringa Estate (Mornington Peninsula)
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Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood chat with Lindsay about his recent Wine Communicators award Legend of the Vine. @thewineshowaustralia @paringaestate
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Paula Pipan - Pipan Steel (Alpine Valleys)
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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
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Scott Ireland - Provenance Wines (Geelong region)
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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
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Redmond Sweeney - Snake & Herring (Margaret River)
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Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash are joined by Redmond 'Snake' Sweeny for a great chat about this interesting wine brand. @thewineshowaustralia @snakeandherring
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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
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Remi Jacquemain - The Place of Changing Winds (Macedon Ranges)
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Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to Remi about the wonderful story behind The Place of Changing Winds and the magnificent wines they are producing in the Macedon Ranges. @thewineshowaustralia @theplaceofchangingwinds
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Liz Riley - Viticulturist & ASVO Award Winner (Hunter Valley)
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Recently awarded the ASVO award for outstanding achievement in viticulture, Liz talks to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about what it takes to be a top viticulturist and the challenges (and rewards) of working in the industry. @thewineshowaustralia @lizriley @huntervalleywines
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Emma White - Latitude32 Wines (Hunter Valley)
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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
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Dr Samantha Scarratt - CEO, Vinehealth Australia
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Recently appointed CEO of Vinehealth Australia, Samantha talks to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about the importance of vine health and the precautions taken to ensure the future of the wine industry. @thewineshowaustralia @vinehealthaustralia
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Kelly Bennett - Home Hill Wines (Tasmania)
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Home Hill Wines took our the James Halliday Trophy for best Pinot Noir at the @melbourne.royal wine show last week. Kelly Bennett chats with Simon Nash about what that means to the family winery. @thewineshowaustralia @homehillwines
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It is on again! The Prosecco Festival will hit Melbourne on 22 Feb 2025 and tickets are on sale. Mel joins Simon Nash to talk about the event, the 8th in a row which is quite an achievement. @thewineshowaustralia @theproseccofestival
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Sarah Collingwood - Four Winds Vineyard (Canberra)
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Sarah Collingwood joins Simon Nash to chat about winning The Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy for 2024. Four Winds took out 4 of the main awards at the Melbourne Royal Wine Show including husband John winning the viticultural excellence award. @thewineshowaustralia @fourwindsvineyard @melbourne.royal
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Larry Cherubino is one of the busiest people in the industry and there is plenty of new news to chat to Simon Nash about. @thewineshowaustralia @cherubinowines
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Ben Thomson - Best's Wines (Great Western VIC)
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Jill Upton gets Ben back on the show to talk about his 2024 Blanc de Noir, made from 100% Shiraz grapes leftover from previous vintages. Waste not, want not and innovative thinking is the theme here! @thewineshowaustralia @bestswines
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Rhys chats to Jill Upton about his new and exciting gin, Strange Nature, made from Giesen sav blanc grapes. Another innovative initiative and delicious gin on the market. A great gift idea as well! @thewineshowaustralia @strangenaturegin
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Amanda Reboul - Bubbles Diva (Brisbane, QLD)
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Bubbles Diva, Amanda Reboul, chats to Jill Upton about International Champagne Day held on Friday 25th October. An interesting conversation around male and female champagne ensues. A great listen for all champagne lovers! @thewineshowaustralia @amandareboul @internationalchampagneday
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Jerome Scarborough - Scarborough Wines (Hunter Valley, NSW)
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Jill Upton chats to Jerome about their new delicious wine in cans and the benefits of cans over bottles. Some recipes perfect for summer as well! @thewineshowaustralia @scarboroughwines
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John Retsas - First Drop Wines (Barossa SA)
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Jill Upton talks to John about his award-winning Mother’s Milk Shiraz which recently won Wine Spectator's Critics Choice Award for the 4th time. @thewineshowaustralia @firstdropwines
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Mark Rose - CEO of The Rees Hotel, Queenstown, NZ
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CEO of The Rees Hotel in Queenstown, Mark chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about his annual charity wine auction that raises money to help local New Zealand charities. That and his tragic love of wine! An incredibly interesting man and interview. @thewineshowaustralia @thereeshotel
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Andres chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about the many marvellous brands he works with and the challenges of representing Australian wines in overseas markets. @thewineshowaustralia @ jacksonfamilywines
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Keira O'Brien - Rivulet Wines & Freycinet Wines, TAS
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Keira chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about working at the famous Freycinet winery in Tasmania and her own label, Rivulet Wines. @thewineshowaustralia @rivuletwines @freycinetwines
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Bryan Currie - Hungerford Hill, Hunter Valley
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Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood get Bryan back on the show to talk about his award-winning Fiano that was recently voted in the top 100 Wines by Halliday. @thewineshowaustralia @hungerfordhill
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Fred Pizzini - Pizzini Wines (King Valley)
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Fred Pizzini is a favourite guest on The Wine Show Australia. We hear about the upcoming La Dolce Vita event in the King Valley and the happenings at Pizzini. One of the wine industries gems. @thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines
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Leo Duquenno heads up the APAC region for International wine auction site iDealwine, Simon Nash catches up on how the Australian market is embracing the auctions since launching here 2 years ago. @thewineshowaustralia @idealwine_official
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Steve Flamsteed - Chardonnay Symposium (Yarra Valley)
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Simon Nash and Steve Flamsteed catch up about the upcoming Chardonnay Symposium in the Yarra Valley, with a star studded speaker list this will be a great event. Last held here 5 years ago. @thewineshowaustralia @wineyarravalley
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Mike de Iuliis - De Iuliis Wine (Hunter Valley)
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Simon Nash chats with Mike about his appointment to the Chair of Judges for the Sydney Royal Wine Show for the next 3 years taking over from Sarah Crowe of Yarra Yering. @thewineshowaustralia @deiuliiswine
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Blair Walter - Felton Road, Central Otago NZ
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Blair chats with Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about his highly awarded Central Otago wines…and why he loves tequila but not Mezcal. @thewineshowaustralia @feltonroadwines
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Anna Pooley - Pooley Wines, Coal River TAS
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Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to Anna about why Coal River produce such outstanding Pinot Noir and the recent International Pinot Noir Challenge results. @thewineshowaustralia @pooleywines
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James Bresnahan - Bremley Vineyard, Coal River TAS
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Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to winner of the International Pinot Noir challenge, James Bresnahan, from Bremley Vineyard in Coal River Tasmania. From want to be sheep farmer to internationally acclaimed wine maker, this is an interview not to be missed. @thewineshowaustralia @bremley_vineyard
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Olivia Barrie - CEO of Mornington Peninsula Wines
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Keeping in theme with the International Pinot Noir Challenge, Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to the CEO of Mornington Peninsula Wine, Olivia Barrie, about the high standard of entries this year. @thewineshowaustralia @morningtonpeninsulawines
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Angus Hughson joins Simon Nash to talk about the recent International recognition for the definitive work he co-published with Andrew Caillard MW, The Australian Ark. @thewineshowaustralia @theaustralianark @captainwinepilot
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Simon Nash chats with Dmitri Lazariuc about the recent success as wine show in the Yarra Valley and around the country. @thewineshowaustralia @soumahwines
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