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The Cellar Door PodcastTrust Your Instincts: Wine Marketing in a Changing IndustrySend us a textTom Donegan’s wine career is nothing short of dynamic. From working as a sommelier in Melbourne to studying wine in Adelaide, he’s built a deep understanding of the industry from multiple angles. As a founding member of Hudson Wine Brokers, he tackled the complexities of bringing Australian wine into the highly competitive U.S. market. Since returning to Australia, he’s led market strategy at Voyager Estate in Margaret River and now oversees key brands—Shaw + Smith, Tolpuddle, and MADD—within the Shaw + Smith Group.In this episode, Tom takes us b...2025-03-221h 08The Cellar Door PodcastInnovating Australia’s Digital Wine Playground: The Story of Different Drop with Tom HollingsSend us a textIn or around 2013 three Aussie mates conspired to create the ultimate digital wine playground in a bid to make it easier for everyday Aussies to access great Australian wines. Today the DifferentDrop acts as one of the premier platforms for and supporters of domestic Australian wine. They keep an eye on the trends and form relationships with great Aussie producers to get access to the best wines. But that’s not all. They also want to share their experiences and what they learn along the way, and this has resulted in them creating on...2024-10-1148 minThe Cellar Door PodcastBalancing Art and Integrity in Wine Writing with Tom KlineSend us a textTom Kline writes about wine. He has written for publications including Decanter Magazine, Wine Spectator, Halliday Magazine, Winepilot, and the much-loved Gourmet Traveler Wine of happy memory. Yet most recently Tom has embraced the challenge of writing as the Australian contributor to Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Jasper Morris MW’s online database dedicated to showcasing the very best of Burgundy to an audience of Burgundy tragics. According to Tom, Jasper senses the importance of identifying and presenting real alternatives to Burgundy given the practical realities that make Burgundy inaccessible to many. This is th...2024-09-1453 min
The Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Valley Today (6/28/24) featuring Amy Peterman and Cole MasseyTom Susman talks with Ashley Peterman about the upcoming Fourth of July Celebration in Racine, Ohio. Events include a chicken barbecue by the fire department and a frog jump.Tom then talks with Cole Massey of the new Center for Economic Development of the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College. The center assists small businesses and recently won a special award for their efforts.2024-07-0138 minThe Cellar Door PodcastJeremy Oliver has some strong things to say about the current state of Australian wineSend us a textWine personalities don’t come much bigger than Jeremy Oliver. Widely considered to be not only Australia’s top wine authority, but also one of the top critic’s on the global stage, Jeremy Oliver’s wine story dates back to when he was a mentee of Dan Murphy at the first Dan Murphy’s store in Chapel Street Prahran. Now, with over 36 years as an independent wine critic, he has published over 30 books and has published in and been featured in numerous publications across the globe. Jeremy is extremely passionate about Australian wine but i...2024-02-141h 51The Cellar Door PodcastPio Cesare and the beauty of Barolo - with Federica BoffaSend us a textThis year I fell in love with the wines of Barolo. I have long been fascinated by Italian wine, all its history and the specific characters that the diverse Italian terroir confers. Barolo is unique. Now Federica Boffa, 5th generation Pio Cesare, agrees that Barolo is indeed special and the slopes, soil and altitude confer a rare magic that those lucky enough to taste Barolo wines get to experience. The timing of this conversation was just perfect as for me - Barolo is Christmas in a bottle – beautiful, ethereal and bloody complex. Federica Bo...2023-12-2327 minThe Cellar Door PodcastThe business side of wine - a conversation with Will TaylorSend us a textWill Taylor has experienced it all in the wine world. South Australian born and bred, he has spent a large portion of his career advising some of Australia’s most reputable wine businesses on how to navigate the business world. Will also has skin in the game, having operated his own successful label. Will recently joined me to share his perspectives on the state of play in the industry based on years of advising and also working in the wine industry. A massive thanks to Will for joining me. Support the sho...2023-12-1743 minThe Cellar Door PodcastWines we want to make and the wines we want to drink - with Doug Neal and Wes HagenSend us a textMany months ago Californian wine great Wes Hagen caused me to reflect on what is the true lifeblood of the Australian wine industry – are we all about sunshine and ripeness or do we have a genuine fine wine sector, where we let real Australian character speak through our wines. On the international scene, Australia has performed strongly in what we might call the affordable, drink now, wine range – we have really had to fight to gain recognition for our fine wines, and we can thank groups like the First Families and many other pass...2023-12-101h 04The Cellar Door PodcastWine, food and putting it all together - with Marc MaloufSend us a textI've spent a long time experimenting with different food and wine pairings, wondering why sometimes I nail them and other times I flunk it. Well, coming up to Christmas, my favourite time of the year, I'm taking the step to mitigate the risk of human fallibility, and that attached to using and applying general rules. I've called in the pro, Marc Malouf of I Heart Wine and Wines Worth Writing About to set me straight, or at least give me some infrastructure to guide my food and wine pairings moving forward. Marc shares h...2023-11-2646 minThe Cellar Door PodcastDoug Neal - achieving cult status by crafting brilliant winesSend us a textIt is rare to achieve or merit cult status in the Aus wine scene. However, Doug Neal has done just that. His breadth of experience stretches from Burgundy to Bordeaux and across to California - back home in Australia he applied his Midas touch at Giaconda and the legendary Paradise IV before setting his sights on new ambitions with labels Altera Terra and Gaffy and Neal. Consistent with his personal ethos, Doug’s commitment is to making, not just good but brilliant wines. He does not settle for mediocrity. Once upon a time te...2023-11-181h 05The Cellar Door PodcastIts a great time for the Granite Belt - Shandor and Jess LimSend us a textShandor and Jess Lim were comfortably intrenched in the Hunter Valley wine scene, Jess was the lauded somm at the two hatted Muse restaurant, and Shandor operated a successful tourism company where he prided himself on providing an authentic and grassroots Hunter Valley experience. They tell the story of how they were both looking for a new wine frontier to explore to take their wine journey to new places – and they came to Queensland’s Granite Belt. This is the story of two remarkable people with fascinating backgrounds, both passionate ambassadors for the Aust...2023-11-111h 00
The Grand Tourist with Dan RubinsteinThe Grand Tourist Introduces: Tom Massey, Objects of Common Interest, Lucia MassariOn this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan meets three extraordinary studios in the field of design: British upstart Tom Massey uses radical materials and a sustainable approach to his gardens; Brooklyn and Athens–based duo Eleni Petaloti and Leonidas Trampoukis of Objects of Common Interest create spaces and objects that defy convention (but don’t call them “Instagrammable”); and Venice-based Lucia Massari produces wild, ultra-contemporary examples of Murano glass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-011h 00The Cellar Door PodcastMohsin Khan loves walking amongst the vinesSend us a textMozzie Khan is an up-and-coming superstar in the Brisbane wine scene. He is the current Brisbane brand ambassador for Hidden Creek winery and he has made it his mission to educated people, on and infuse people with passion for, wine. While Mozzie generally hides his wealth of knowledge under a bushel, his personality may be best captured by one of his many Instagram handles, vines & style. Mozzie loves walking out among the vines – but he does so in style. He dresses with panache, his approach to wine is passionate and you kind of ca...2023-10-2948 min
The Plant Based PodcastThe Plant Based Podcast S13 E03 - Landscape Design with designer, author and award winner Tom MasseyThis weeks episode is with award winning Landscape Designer Tom Massey, author of The Resilient Garden and named one of the top 50 garden designers in House and Garden Magazine. We talk designing and planting before our horti hangout with Chris Jesson (aka. @GroovyGardeningUK) who chats about his career change into horticulture, gardening with autism and any other planty topic that comes up! Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite - Naturally The Best Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural produ...2023-10-221h 15The Cellar Door PodcastKeayang Maar Vineyards - Pioneers in a new Victorian wine frontierSend us a textBarry and Bernadette Wurlod were dairy farmers. Their son Jerram describes them as being effective and innovative users of technology in the dairy industry. In 2005, Barry and Bernadette decided to pull up stumps on the dairy front, a decision which inspired a voyage to Europe, where they were immersed in the world of European wine. Here the spark of innovation and change was reignited and soon enough Barry and Bernadette had taken steps to convert the dairy farm into a winery with commercial potential. The Keayang Maar Vineyard is located in South Western...2023-10-2142 minThe Cellar Door PodcastEd Agg's Cellar Post has undergone an evolutionSend us a textI recently sat down with the Cellar Post's Ed Agg to hear all about the new program he has unrolled, giving his supporters access to ridiculous wine for incredible value prices. A unique program unrolling with a unique offering. Support the show2023-10-2038 minThe Cellar Door PodcastPart 2: Cal Lee - Studies at Charles SturtSend us a textPart 2 of my chat with one of my favourite Sydney wine guys, the knowledgeable and charismatic Cal Lee. This week Cal takes us on a deep dive of the wine course he is taking at Charles Sturt University. Cal’s perspectives are invaluable for anyone who might consider taking their interest in wine to a whole new level. On this occasion I had to make use of a backup microphone (and you may notice that) , however the conversation with Cal was again beyond enjoyable and informative. As said last week, if you find yo...2023-10-1543 minThe Cellar Door PodcastCal Lee of Love, Tilly Devine - service through incredible hospitality and pure passion for wineSend us a textNearly twelve months ago I went out to dinner with one of my best friends to celebrate his engagement to his beautiful bride to be. Our choice of location was calculated, a wine bar I had been told had a great wine list, and a somm with a personality to match it. The rumours were correct on both counts. The wines were great – only outshone by the hospitality of the somm who looked after us. Cal Lee is the somm at Love Tilly Devine in Sydney’s Paddington district, a fantastic hole in the...2023-10-0845 minThe Cellar Door PodcastMark Malouf - Wine worth writing aboutSend us a textI recall the first time I scanned one of Marc Malouf’s tasting notes. His attention to detail in pinpointing taste, his ability to identify the nuanced and specific, is remarkable and to my mind awe inspiring. Mark grew up in a family who loved and valued cuisine and this set the backdrop to Mark developing a forensic wine palate. Marc is a wine enthusiast extraordinaire and gives life to this passion through his work on his blog and website Winesoworthwritingabout, where, as the name suggest Mark devotes himself to uncovering and elevating the...2023-09-251h 04The Cellar Door PodcastFighting Wine Crime - with Maureen DowneySend us a textI’m pretty sure it was Batman who said that crime never sleeps, but justice knows no bounds. Well, my eyes were truly opened when I began following the work of the illustrious Maureen Downey and her quest to shine the light on and fight wine crime. I was slightly more shocked with how readily Maureen agreed to sit down with me and share her story. Maureen Downey is a renowned authority in the world of wine fraud detection and authentication. With over two decades of experience, she has solidified her reputation as a...2023-09-171h 05The Cellar Door PodcastKate Sturgess of Brokenwood - the Queensland girl who is taking her wines to infinity and beyondSend us a textKate Sturgess and Brokenwood are two names synonymous with wine making excellence. Kate is a Queensland native who acted on an adventurous inspiration deciding that she would be a wine maker, a decision that placed her on a path to being one of the most exciting wine makers in the Australian landscape. Brokenwood winery in the heart of the hunter, with a reputation for excellence, was the brain child, or passion project of three wine Sydney lawyers who passion for wine and their expensive drinking habits at Len Evans wine bar forced them...2023-09-1058 minThe Cellar Door PodcastRedman Wines - Champions of CoonawarraSend us a textIn 1901 a train steamed into Coonawarra and Bill Redman stepped off onto the station platform. Bill took a job at John Riddoch’s winery and thus the Redman family established itself in the Coonawarra region. I recently had the honour and privilege of sitting down with 4th generation Redman, Dan, who is the wine maker for Redman wines. The Redman family champion the Coonawarra region, a magic slice of terra rossa soil situated in South Australia’s limestone coast, stretching approximately 20 km. The magic of Coonawarra was codified when Coonawarra received GI recognition in 2...2023-09-0553 min