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podcast· 17:16Alexey Dumbuaya - Yalumba (Barossa)
Alexey and Yalumba have accepted the Trophy for Best Grenache in the 2025 Royal Queensland Awards for the Yalumba Vat-11 Grenache 2024, announced at an awards ceremony held on 10 July for the second year in a row. Hear the story as he talks with Jill Upton and Simon Nash. @thewineshowaustralia @yalumbawine
podcast· 28:56Alex Beckett - Marnong Estate (Subury)
Simon Nash chats with Alex about this hidden gem winery on the North West of Melbourne. The property is impressive and the wines are seeing some serious acclaim to match it. @thewineshowaustralia @marnongestate
podcast· 28:04Sez Robinson - Sommelier - Cumulus Inc.
Sez Robinson and Simon Nash chat about her wine journey and what goes in to curating a restaurant wine list amongst other things. @thewineshowaustralia
podcast· 32:03Alex Deane - Meadowbank (Tasmania)
Alex Deane speaks to Simon Nash about winning the 2025 Jimmy Watson trophy and what it was like bringing it back to Tasmania and Meadowbank. The 2024 Pinot Noir was the winning wine and only the 4th Pinot Noir to win the Trophy. Credit must be given to Peter Dredge @pjdrege who made the wine from grapes coming off this trailblazing vineyard Meadowbank. @thewineshowaustralia @meadowbank_tasmania
podcast· 25:31Madison James - Nanny Goat Vineyard, Central Otago
Nanny Goat Vineyard was once a name and a vision. Today they have a great following in Australia and New Zealand for their beautiful wines, vineyards and outstanding cellar door. Madison has been there every step of the way and truly understands our affinity to the humble goat.
podcast· 28:30Fraser McKinley - Sami Odi, Barossa Valley
Sam Isherwood was in awe of Fraser McKinley and the story that led him to the Barossa Valley and his ability to keep things simple and real at the same time. He is a man of the people, and his community and family mean everything to this vigneron. Not to forget about his outstanding and very hard to find wines. A true artist in every sense of the word. Photo by Mike Smith
podcast· 26:12Leigh Woodrow - Langmeil Wines, Barossa Valley
Leigh worked a vintage with Langmeil Wines many years ago and loved it so much he decided to move his family and his life to Adelaide. That's dedication and a true love for the worlds oldest Shiraz vineyard! Sam isherwood loved hearing Leigh share his knowledge and passion for these old vine vineyards.
podcast· 25:57Shelley Bickerstaff - Frogmore Creek & Legulch Bicheno, Tasmania
Shelley is not one to stand still and whilst she has worked with Frogmore Creek in the Coal River for many years, her love of art and creating new businesses are equally as important. Shelley and Sam, talk about the wines of Frogmore Creek, her new wine bar Legulch Bicheno and the story of how she now spends half of her life in Hobart and half on the east coast at Bicheno.
podcast· 41:27Peter Gago - Penfolds
Peter joined Simon Nash in studio and it was a great chat and lots of stories. @thewineshowaustralia @penfolds
podcast· 25:45Jeff Byrne - Byrne Farm (Orange)
Jeff Byrne is the owner of Byrne Farm in Orange he chats to Jill Upton and Simon Nash. His “Glenidle Vineyard” Pinot Noir was awarded the Best Pinot Noir in NSW at the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge! @thewineshowaustralia @byrnefarmwines
podcast· 10:07Ollie Rapson - Macedon Ranges Budburst Festival
Ollie speaks with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the upcoming Macedon Budburst Festival on 15-16th Nov. macedonrangeswineandfoodfest.com.au @thewineshowaustralia @macedonrangeswine
podcast· 23:46Katharina Cser-Mostyn - Wine Not the Brand
Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Kata about her growing business that was featured on Shark Tank and is going from strength to strength. @thewineshowaustralia @wine.pouched @katacser
podcast· 27:08Andrew Dawson - Yeah Wine
Andrew chats with Simon Nash about Yeah Wines and the regions he sources fruit from to make wine that heroes the region and varietal authentically. @thewineshowaustralia @yeah_wine
podcast· 21:20Matilda Innes - Ottelia (Coonawarra)
Simon Nash was joined by Matilda Innes from Ottelia and we hear about a fun event in Coonawarra that looks set to be an annual feature on the calendar. @thewineshowaustralia @coonawarrawinerieswalkingtrail @ coonawarra_wine
podcast· 19:02Sam Brand - Brand & Sons (Coonawarra)
Sam Brand is from a multi-generational winemaking family and has a great story to tell. @thewineshowaustralia @ brandandsons_wines
podcast· 25:48Rupert Baxter - Winemaker
Rupert Baxter chats with Simon Nash about his winemaking journey, for a young winemaker he has an impressive resume. @thewineshowaustralia
podcast· 24:58Melanie Chester - GM, Giant Steps (Yarra Valley)
Winner of the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge 2025, Giant Steps’ Mel Chester joins Jill Upton to chat about their outstanding 2024 Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir, as well as their other sensational single vineyard wines. @thewineshowaustralia @giantstepswines
podcast· 24:48Tom Carson - Winemaker & GM, Yabby Lake (Mornington Peninsula)
Chair of the judging panel for the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge 2025, Tom Carson joins Jill Upton to talk about the high calibre of entries this year, as well as his venture in Tasmania. @thewineshowaustralia @australianpinotnoirchallenge
podcast· 24:50Angus Smibert - Winemaker, Whistle Post (Coonawarra)
Jill Upton chats to Angus Smibert about the wonderful wines the Smibert family are making in Coonawarra. A must visit when in the region. @thewineshowaustralia @whistlepostwines
podcast· 22:14David Moulton - Chief Winemaking & Viticulture, Cape Mentelle (WA)
David joins Jill Upton on the show to talk about the iconic Cape Mentelle wines and their International Cab Sav tasting on 21st November. @thewineshowaustralia @capementellewines
podcast· 21:06Michael Hermann - Decent Wines, Yarra Valley & Heathcote
The Decent Wines 2024 Single Vineyard Riesling won the trophy for the Best Small Batch White Wine at the Yarra Valley Wine Show this year along with Best Small Producer! Learn a little about Michael and how Decent Wines came to be a new part of the Yarra Valley fabric. @thewineshowaustralia @decentwines
podcast· 26:04Corrina Wright - Oliver's Taranga, McLaren Vale
Corrina Wright and the family at Oliver's Taranga are one of the early adopters of Fiano, growing it for over two decades and on the 17th October we celebrate the inaugural National Day of Fiano! Corrina talks with Sam Isherwood about why Fiano is so suited to the climate of McLaren Vale and others and just how a delicious and versatile variety it is. @thewineshowaustralia @oliverstaranga
podcast· 22:49Tom Hollings - Different Drop
Tom Hollings takes the lead with Sam Isherwood and why he loves what he does, each and every day. Talking about wines, telling the stories and sharing great drops with all. @thewineshowaustralia @thedifferentdrop