Shows
The Wine Show AustraliaLisa JenkinsHear a great interview with Jill Upton and sam Isherwood. Lisa Jenkins is creating vibrant, unforgettable wines designed to elevate lifes 'fleeting' moments. @thewineshowaustralia @fleet_wines2025-03-0125 min
The Wine Show AustraliaNick Brown - All Saints & St Leonards (Rutherglen)Sam Isherwood and Jill Upton chat with Nick Brown Nick Brown, 3rd generation winemaker at All Saints Wines and he reminds us of the sheer beauty and intrigue of fortified wines. @thewineshowaustralia @allsaintsestate2025-03-0114 min
The Wine Show AustraliaPeter Kelly - Thorn-Clarke (Barossa)Peter Kelly, from Thorn Clarke celebrating his new title as "2025 Barossa Winemaker of the Year" and chats with Sam Isherwood and Jill Upton.@thewineshowaustralia @thornclarke2025-03-0126 min
The Wine Show AustraliaMichael Dal Zotto - Dal Zotto Wines (King Valley)Michael Dal Zotto is about to commence his 27th vintage this week at Dal Zotto in the King Valley and Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood were able to squeeze in an informative chat with this passionate wine person. @thewineshowaustralia @dalzotto.wines2025-02-0820 min
The Wine Show AustraliaScott Bishop - Denton Wines (Yarra Valley)Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood enjoyed talking to Scott Bishop about his big leap to the Yarra Valley after acquiring Denton Wines in late 2024!We are looking forward to seeing what changes this brings to this unique site. @thewineshowaustralia @dentonwine2025-02-0813 min
The Wine Show AustraliaAlicia & James Beck - Tessera WinesJill Upton and Sam Isherwood find out what happens when 4 creative people get together over some great bottles of wine. Tessera is a story that challenges the normal wine producers' thinking. @thewineshowaustralia @tesserawines_2025-02-0826 min
The Wine Show AustraliaTania MacPhee - MacPhee Bespoke Wine CellarsTania chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about what is involved in buying a wine cellar, options for cellaring wine in your own home, what to look for when investing in a wine fridge and much more.
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@macpheewinecellars2025-01-2124 min
The Wine Show AustraliaMel Gilchrist - PULP the people’s wine show (Yarra Valley)Mel chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about the up-coming PULP - The People's Wine Show to be held in Collingwood, Melbourne on Saturday 15 February. An event not to be missed if you're in Melbourne for the weekend!
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@wineyarravalley2025-01-2119 min
The Wine Show AustraliaNicole Esdaile - NE Wine Services, Yarra ValleyEstablished 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
@newineservices2025-01-1222 min
The Wine Show AustraliaMelissa Moore - Working with Wine WinnerJill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to Melissa about her recent accolade - winner of the 2024 Working with Wine Fellowship Award.
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@melissamoore
@workingwithwine2025-01-1221 min
The Wine Show AustraliaLiz Riley - Viticulturist & ASVO Award Winner (Hunter Valley)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@huntervalleywines2024-11-1021 min
The Wine Show AustraliaDr Samantha Scarratt - CEO, Vinehealth AustraliaRecently 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@vinehealthaustralia2024-11-1015 min
The Wine Show AustraliaEmma 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@huntervalleywines2024-11-1018 min
The Wine Show AustraliaRemi Jacquemain - The Place of Changing Winds (Macedon Ranges)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@theplaceofchangingwinds2024-11-1017 min
The Wine Show AustraliaEd 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@tasmaniansparkling2024-11-1020 min
The Wine Show AustraliaKeira O'Brien - Rivulet Wines & Freycinet Wines, TASKeira chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about working at the famous Freycinet winery in Tasmania and her own label, Rivulet Wines.@thewineshowaustralia@rivuletwines@freycinetwines2024-10-2025 min
The Wine Show AustraliaBryan Currie - Hungerford Hill, Hunter ValleyJill 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@hungerfordhill2024-10-2022 min
The Wine Show AustraliaMark Rose - CEO of The Rees Hotel, Queenstown, NZCEO 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@thereeshotel2024-10-2023 min
The Wine Show AustraliaAndres Aragon - Jackson Family WinesAndres 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@ jacksonfamilywines2024-10-2025 min
The Wine Show AustraliaBlair Walter - Felton Road, Central Otago NZBlair chats with Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about his highly awarded Central Otago wines…and why he loves tequila but not Mezcal.@thewineshowaustralia@feltonroadwines2024-10-0621 min
The Wine Show AustraliaAnna Pooley - Pooley Wines, Coal River TASJill 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@pooleywines2024-10-0622 min
The Wine Show AustraliaJames Bresnahan - Bremley Vineyard, Coal River TASJill 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.
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@bremley_vineyard2024-10-0620 min
The Wine Show AustraliaOlivia Barrie - CEO of Mornington Peninsula WinesKeeping 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.
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@morningtonpeninsulawines2024-10-0632 min
The Wine Show AustraliaRohan Smith - Chief Winemaker, Medhurst (Yarra Valley)A man who wears many hats, Rohan chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about the importance of wine shows for the industry and making wines at the famous Medhurst winery in Yarra Valley.
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@medhurstwines
@rohansmith2024-09-1525 min
The Wine Show AustraliaPrue Henschke - Henschke Wines (Eden Valley)A woman who needs no introduction, Prue chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about the buzz she felt when she was admitted into the James Halliday Hall of Fame in 2023, and her love of alternate varietals from Italy and Spain. Also, why she believes Grenache should be blended and not a mono varietal. Interesting stuff!
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@henschkewines2024-09-1519 min
The Wine Show AustraliaJulian Grounds - Stonier Wines (Mornington Peninsula)Migrating back to Australia from NZ, Julian chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about his time at Craggy Range and handing over the reins to come back to lead the revival of Stonier Wines in Mornington Peninsula.
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@stonierwines2024-09-1523 min
The Wine Show AustraliaWill Rikard-Bell - Rikard Wines (Orange, NSW)Applauded for his 2022 Chardonnay, Will chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about making amazing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Orange, NSW.
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@rikardwines2024-09-1524 min
The Wine Show AustraliaPatrick Sullivan - Patrick Sullivan Wines (Gippsland, VIC)Jill Upton and Richo Doumani chat to Chardonnay Guru, Patrick Sullivan, about his exquisite Chardonnays and why Gippsland is a wine region to watch.
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@patricksullivanwines2024-06-3021 min
The Wine Show AustraliaStefano Ferraiuolo - Dan Murphy's Drink SpecialistThe man with every vowel in his name, Stefano chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about his recent travels to Italy and Greece.
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@stefanoferraiuolo2024-06-3024 min
The Wine Show AustraliaLucy Adam - Handpicked Wines (Mornington Peninsula)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.
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@handpickedwines2024-06-3020 min
The Wine Show AustraliaMark Maxwell - Maxwell Wines (McLaren Vale)Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood hear about the fun and the stories that surround Mark Maxwell and his winery Maxwell Wines.
@thewineshowaustralia @maxwellwines2024-06-2328 min
The Wine Show AustraliaCaitlin Brown - Mountadam (Eden Valley)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 @mountadam2024-06-2328 min
The Wine Show AustraliaAshley Wood - Giants Steps (Yarra Valley)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 @giantstepswine2024-06-2337 min
The Wine Show AustraliaCaroline Evans - Wine Yarra ValleySimon 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 @wineyarravalley2024-06-2313 min
The Wine Show AustraliaShirley Fraser - GM Customer Engagement, Wine Australia (SA)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.
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@shirleyfraser
@wineaustralia2024-06-0919 min
The Wine Show AustraliaAlex Longman - Co-owner, Winesave (Phuket, Thailand)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.
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@winesave2024-06-0914 min
The Wine Show AustraliaEmma Raidis - Raidis Estate (Coonawarra)Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to Emma about their beautiful Coonawarra wines and Greek heritage behind Raidis Estate.
@thewineshowaustralia
@raidisestate2024-06-0919 min
The Wine Show AustraliaCol McBryde - Adelina Wines (Clare Valley)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.
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@adelinawines2024-06-0919 min
The Wine Show AustraliaRicho Doumani - Dan Murphy's (VIC)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
2024-06-0921 min
The Wine Show AustraliaRichard van Ruth & Daniel Zuzolo-Vitis Virgin SpritzerSimon 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 @vitisdrinks2024-06-0213 min
The Wine Show AustraliaDavid Chapman - Corner Inlet Vineyard (Gippsland)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 @cornerinletvineyard2024-06-0220 min
The Wine Show AustraliaMichael Downer - Murdoch Hill (Adelaide Hills)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 #BestWinesInAustralia2024-06-0223 min
The Wine Show AustraliaMatt Harrop - Chair of Judges National Wine ShowSimon 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
#BestWinesInAustralia2024-06-0228 min
The Wine Show AustraliaAndre Bondar - Bondar Wines (McLaren Vale)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 @bondarwines2024-06-0216 min
The Wine Show AustraliaSam Connew - Len Evans Tutorial 2024Sam 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 @LenEvansTutorial2024-05-2612 min
The Wine Show AustraliaKate Goodman - Penley Estate (Coonawarra)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 @penleyestate2024-05-2628 min
The Wine Show AustraliaGwyn Olsen - Henschke Wines (Barossa)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 2024-05-2623 min
The Wine Show AustraliaKerri Thompson - Skillogalee Estate (Clare Valley)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 @skillogalee2024-05-2623 min
The Wine Show AustraliaDr Mardi Longbottom - GM, Australian Wine Research InstituteJill 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.
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@sustainablewineaustralia2024-05-1922 min
The Wine Show AustraliaPeter Stewart - Lightning Tree Wines, South Burnett QLDPeter 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!
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@lightningtreewines
@southburnettwineregion2024-05-1918 min
The Wine Show AustraliaJerome Scarborough - Scarborough Wines, Hunter ValleyJill Upton and Jerome chat about the sensational Chardonnays from Scarborough Wines leading up to International Chardonnay Day on 23rd May.
@thewineshowaustralia
@scarboroughwine
#chardonnayday2024-05-1920 min
The Wine Show AustraliaLucy Clements - VintellectJill Upton gets Lucy back on the show to give an update on her new venture, Vintellect, and how it is going. Progressive and exciting!
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@vintellect2024-05-1921 min
The Wine Show AustraliaSteve - QWine ReviewsSteve 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.
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@qwinereviews2024-05-1913 min
The Wine Show AustraliaRory Gration - Antipodes GinRory 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
2024-05-1220 min
The Wine Show AustraliaMatt Swinney - Swinney Wines (Frankland River)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 @swinneywines2024-05-1242 min
The Wine Show AustraliaJeni Port - Wine JournalistJeni 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 @jeniport2024-05-1235 min
The Wine Show AustraliaKeith Hentschke-Hentley Farm (Barossa)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 @hentleyfarm2024-05-0527 min
The Wine Show AustraliaMatt Holmes - Bannockburn (Geelong)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 @bannockburnvineyards2024-05-0521 min
The Wine Show AustraliaAnita Goode - Wangolina (Mt Benson)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 @wangolina2024-05-0523 min
The Wine Show AustraliaLuke Joliffe - Stella Bella Wines (Margaret River)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 @stellabellawines2024-05-0515 min
The Wine Show AustraliaKatharina Cser Mostyn - Wine Not? The BrandJill Upton talks to Gold Coast local and entrepreneur Katharina about her innovative wine pouch and where the idea originated. Ingenious and insightful.
@thewineshowaustralia @winenotthebrand2024-04-2818 min
The Wine Show AustraliaSam Neill-Two Paddocks (Central Otago)Jill Upton has a great chat with Sam Neill about his passion for wine and his brand Two Paddocks.
@thewineshowaustralia @twopaddocks @centralotagonz2024-04-2827 min
The Wine Show AustraliaSam Isherwood - Tarrawarra Estate (Yarra Valley)Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash have known each other in the wine industry for many years and we hear about what Sam has done over her career and also about her visit to the Yarra Yering Cellar Door to taste the wines from the Winery of the Year that we discussed with Sarah Crowe.
@thewineshowaustralia @_tarrawarra_2024-04-1410 min
The Wine Show AustraliaDave Bicknell & Clem BicknellFather and Daughter duo Dave and Clem chat with Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood about life, the wine industry and whether or not Clem will follow dad David @oakridgewinery
into the wine world.
@thewineshowaustralia 2024-04-1429 min
The Wine Show AustraliaMike Bennie - Wine JournalistMike chats with Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood about the Zero and Low alcohol wine category. Its an emerging market and navigating to acceptable zero alc wines is tricky for wine drinkers but it is definitely possible.
@thewineshowaustralia @mikebennie101
2024-04-1440 min
The Wine Show AustraliaBen Tolstoshev - Paragon Wine EstatesJill Upton and Simon Nash speak with Ben about his role telling the stories behind some of the great wine brands in Australia, each one has a long history and many you will have tried before.
@thewineshowaustralia @ben_tolstoshev
2024-04-0734 min
The Wine Show AustraliaSarah Crowe-Yarra Yering (Winery of the Year-Real Review)Sarah Crowe is a regular guest on The Wine Show Australia and it is often to chat about a recent award win. This time it is Winery of the Year awarded by The Real Review.
Simon Nash and Jill Upton speak with Sarah about what it is that helps lead to so many accolades for this brand.
@thewineshowaustralia @yarrayering @therealrvw
2024-04-0714 min
The Wine Show AustraliaLachie Allen - Barristers Block-Adelaide Hills (Chardonnay May)Simon Nash and Jill Upton speak with Lachie about the Adelaide Hills Chardonnay May activities. It's a great reminder how great the Hills are and how easy it is to get there.
@thewineshowaustralia @barristersblock
@adelaidehillswine #chardonnaymay242024-04-0722 min
The Wine Show AustraliaHuon Hooke - The Real Review (Winery of the Year Award)Huon Hooke and The Real Review team have just released the Top Wineries of Australia list and he chats with Jill Upton and Simon Nash about some of the highlights.
@thewineshowaustralia @therealrvw 2024-04-0720 min
The Wine Show AustraliaBrendan McCallum - Chief Editor, Selector MagazineFrom copy writer to chief editor at Selector Magazine, Brendan talks to Jill Upton about his career date, running the most successful wine publication in Australia, and the main challenges facing the Australian wine industry today.
@thewineshowaustralia @wineselectors
2024-03-2416 min
The Wine Show AustraliaTillie J - winemaker (Yarra Valley)Tillie chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about her really cool brand Tillie J wines and some of the vineyards she source grapes from.
One of the really interesting varietals is her Aligote, this sounds like such a versatile grape.
@thewineshowaustralia @tilliejwines #aligote2024-02-2430 min
The Wine Show AustraliaSteve Lubiana - Stefano Lubiana wines (Tasmania)Simon Nash and Jill Upton are joined by Steve Lubiana and hear how vintage is looking at this early stage at Stefano Lubiana wines the biodynamic vineyards in Granton Tasmania.
Great chat with this 5th gen winemaker who is already watching the 6th gen (his son) working in the business too.
@thewineshowaustralia @stefanolubianawines2024-02-2427 min
The Wine Show AustraliaJohn the Pom - Peterson's Wines (Hunter Valley)One of Jill Upton's favourite guests is John the Pom, the winery has held a special spot for her family and we hear the enthusiasm coming through.
@thewineshowaustralia @petersonswines2024-02-2422 min
The Wine Show AustraliaClaire Doughty - Tin Shed Wines (Barossa Valley)Claire is more used to arranging interviews for clients for her company @brand_warrior_communications but here she is telling Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the winery she and her husband bought, Tin Shed Wines.
Lots of connections in this week's show, Damien Tscharke helps in the vineyard and BWC do the PR for Ben Riggs brands. A welcome coincidence to hear these stories interconnect.
@thewineshowaustralia @tin_shed_wines @mrriggswineco @tscharkewines2024-02-0321 min
The Wine Show AustraliaLindsay McCall - Paringa Estate (Mornington Peninsula)Simon Nash and Jill Upton speak with Lindsay McCall about his wine brand Paringa Estate, the restaurant there that started and continues to be a real passion for him. We hear about how Lindsay went from years of school teaching to winery owner and winemaker.
@thewineshowaustralia @paringaestate2024-02-0324 min
The Wine Show AustraliaDamien Tscharke - Tscharke Wines (Barossa)Damien Tscharke chats to Jill Upton and Simon Nash about the great things going on at Tscharke and how the upcoming vintage looks.
@thewineshowaustralia @tscharkewines2024-02-0327 min
The Wine Show AustraliaBen Riggs - Mr Riggs (McLaren Vale)Simon Nash and Jill Upton chat with Ben Riggs about his brand Mr Riggs and the winemaking role for Ricky Ponting's wines.
Vintage 24 looks good at this stage in both McLaren Vale and Tasmania Ben tells us.
@thewineshowaustralia @mrriggswineco @pontingwines2024-02-0326 min
The Wine Show AustraliaAmanda Reboul - The Bubble DivaAmanda speaks with Jill Upton and Simon Nash about her time in France and her love for all things Champagne.
@thewineshowaustralia @thebubblediva2023-12-3127 min
The Wine Show AustraliaJoel Pizzini - Pizzini Wines (King Valley)Joel Pizzini joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton to chat about the year that was 2023 and what is instore for '24.
@thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines2023-12-3118 min
The Wine Show AustraliaJill Upton on tourJill Upton calls in to chat with Simon and Richo about her trip through France, some great stories.
@thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard2023-09-1014 min
The Wine Show AustraliaSamantha Isherwood - GM TarraWarra EstateRicho and Jill chat to the wonderful and talented wine personality Samantha Isherwood who is currently and recently looking after the famous and important Yarra Valley winery TarraWarra. This is particularly close to Richo's heart as it was the first place that he ever worked in wine - both from a production and marketing sense. 2023-02-0124 min
The Wine Show AustraliaSimon Nash, Jill Upton and Richo Doumani wrap up the year for the Wine Show Australia(Richo) feel so lucky to get to participate in live radio and also podcasts with two such wonderful people. All three of us bring our own unique skills and perspectives to the show. Jill is passionate about small vineyards especially in QLD and the Hunter Valley. I just love chewing the fat with all of our amazing guests whether they grow grapes, market wines or prune vines. But it must be acknowledged that without the drive and passion of Simon Nash, Kim West/s (aka Harry Heidelberg) legacy would have maybe been lost in the ether. Thanks also to...2022-12-2111 min
The Wine Show AustraliaSam Clarke - Thorn-Clarke Wines (Barossa & Eden Valley)Sam Clarke is the son of David Clarke and Cheryl Thorn who's families came together to create the well-known Thorn-Clarke wines in Barossa & Eden Valley.
Jill talks to Sam about his experiences overseas (especially Spain!), these influences on his wine-making, the differences between South Australia and other wine regions around the world, and his focus on sustainability.
#thorn-clarke 2022-02-2022 min
The Wine Show AustraliaCam McKenzie - Four Pillars GinOpening up the final show of the year is Cam McKenzie, in studio is Simon Nash, Jill Upton and Richard Doumani. The first time the 3 hosts have been together live.
@fourpillarsgin #fourpillarsgin 2021-12-1819 min
The Wine Show AustraliaSam Wigan - Running with Bulls, Yalumba (Barossa Valley)Running with Bulls is arguably Australia's most famous (and consumed!) Tempranillo. Continuing in the Tempranillo theme, Jill speaks to Sam about his role in creating this famous label and why he revels in the challenge alternative varietals bring.
#InternationalTempranilloDay#RunningwithBulls2021-11-1420 min
The Wine Show AustraliaTom Robinson - The Hydropath Society (Barossa)Jill Upton talks to Tom Robinson about working with Mountain Lions & Grape Growing in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, Wine Hikes and all the pleasures that come with crafting small scale wines in the ever-progressive epi-centre of Adelaide, SA.2021-10-1716 min
The Wine Show AustraliaStephen Patterson MP - Trade & Investment Minister SAJill Upton interviews the minister about the US Market Entry program and the support the government is offering Sth Aust wineries to be part of this @wineaustralia #aussiewine @sagovernment2021-09-1911 min
The Wine Show AustraliaGreg Follett - Lake Breeze (Best value winery-Halliday Wine Companion 2022)Greg Follett, winemaker at Lake Breeze in Langhorne Creek, takes a minimalist approach to winemaking and allows the fruit to speak for itself. Jill Upton chats with him about his recent achievement at the Halliday Awards, his magnificent Malbec, and what value means to him. 2021-09-0517 min
The Wine Show AustraliaNed Goodwin MWNed Goodwin MW, sommelier and Halliday Wine Companion tasting team member, talks to Jill Upton about becoming the first Master of Wine in Japan, his love of Fiano and what's involved in judging the annual Halliday Awards.2021-09-0515 min
The Wine Show AustraliaMichael Dhillon - Bindi Wines (Macedon Ranges)Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Michael Dhillon the 2022 Halliday Winemaker of the Year, about what went in to achieving this award, what it means to him and how he became a master of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
#Halliday2022 @bindiwines2021-08-2220 min
The Wine Show AustraliaSally Scarborough - Scarborough Wines (Hunter Valley)Labelled the "Chardonnay Queen" of the Hunter Valley, Sally Scarborough of Scarborough Wines is dedicated to finding (and producing) Australia's best Chardonnay. Jill Upton talks to her about Scarborough's success at the recent Hunter Valley Legends and Wine Industry Awards, including the Hunter Valley Award for Innovation; Cellar Door of the Year; and her mother's induction into the HV Legends Hall of Fame.2021-08-0820 min
The Wine Show AustraliaTherese & Rob Fenwick - Heritage Estate (Granite Belt)Therese & Robert Fenwick are the proud owners of Heritage Estate Wines in Stanthorpe QLD. Jill Upton speaks to them about why grapes grow so well in the Granite Belt and what varietals this region is becoming famous for.
Amongst many fascinating stories is their claim that the table currently housed in their beautiful cellar door, is ‘Queensland’s oldest relic’, used by politicians from 1860 onward.2021-08-0817 min
The Wine Show AustraliaChris Ryan - Sommelier of the Year 2021Jill Upton talks to Chris Ryan, winner of Sommelier of the Year Australia 2021, about what it takes to achieve this accolade and run one of Melbourne's top restaurants - Cumulus.2021-07-2511 min
The Wine Show AustraliaMitchell Taylor - Taylors Wines (Clare Valley)Jill Upton and Simon chat with Mitchell Taylor about the family wine business that we all know and drink.
The team have won many awards over the years and it was great to hear the recent success and how the business is going from strength to strength.
@taylorswines #clarevalley 2021-07-1117 min
The Wine Show AustraliaAndrew Margan - Margan Wines (Hunter Valley)Andrew chats with Jill Upton and Simon about the great things happening at Margan Wines in the Hunter.
A recent double award for the winemaking team, Andrew named Hunter Valley winemaker of the year and Nicole Brasier named rising star winemaker.
We hear how a dedication to vineyard health has translated into some amazing wines, previous Viticulturalist of the year to Winemaker of the Year is not surprising.
@marganwine @huntervalley2021-06-1316 min
The Wine Show AustraliaSarah Crowe- Yarra Yering - Winery of the Year (Yarra Valley)Sarah Crowe is no stranger to awards and accolades, the latest one acknowledges the whole team and the great shape that Yarra Yering is in currently, Best Winery in Australia (The Real Review).
Jill Upton and Simon Nash have a great catch up with SC.
@yarra_yering @therealrvw #topwineries2021 2021-06-1312 min
The Wine Show AustraliaHelen McCarthy - St Hallett (Barossa)Jill Upton and Simon chat with Helen about her focus now on Barossa Shiraz and Shiraz blends.
Helen has loved working with Riesling from Eden and Clare and now she is really enjoying getting to know Shiraz from all parts of the Barossa.
@sthallett @barossa #barossashiraz2021-05-3017 min
The Wine Show AustraliaCraig Stansborough - Grant Burge Wines (Barossa Valley)Jill Upton and Simon speak with Chief Winemaker Craig Stansborough about his 30 years making wine at Grant Burge.
Much has changed from the days where grapes were harvested without a winery to go to, 2021 will see 5.4M bottles produced.
We catch up with Craig at his home amongst the vines where he has some plantings of his own.
@grantburgewines #barossa2021-05-2321 min
The Wine Show AustraliaAnjanette Murfet - Accolade WinesAnjanette is the Chief People and Communications Officer at wine conglomerate Accolade Wines.
Jill Upton and Simon discuss the challenges of bringing together 55 individual wine brands and creating a culture that cascades down all the way to the wine drinking public and how the brands continue to retain their original character and charm.
2021-05-2320 min
The Wine Show AustraliaEd Carr - House of Arras (Tasmania)Ed Carr chats to Simon and Jill Upton(Cellar One brand manager) about his time in wine and what has brought him to be Australia's most awarded sparkling winemaker.
He tells us what Tasmania does so well when it comes to sparkling wines.
@houseofarras 2021-05-0226 min