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Simon Nash, Jill Upton and Richo Doumani 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 bo

Simon Nash, Jill Upton and Richo Doumani


    • Oct 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Katharina Cser-Mostyn - Wine Not the Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 23:46


    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

    Ollie Rapson - Macedon Ranges Budburst Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 10:07


    Ollie speaks with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the upcoming Macedon Budburst Festival on 15-16th Nov.macedonrangeswineandfoodfest.com.au@thewineshowaustralia @macedonrangeswine

    Jeff Byrne - Byrne Farm (Orange)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 25:45


    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

    Peter Gago - Penfolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 41:27


    Peter joined Simon Nash in studio and it was a great chat and lots of stories.@thewineshowaustralia @penfolds

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    Rupert Baxter - Winemaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 25:48


    Rupert Baxter chats with Simon Nash about his winemaking journey, for a young winemaker he has an impressive resume.@thewineshowaustralia

    Sam Brand - Brand & Sons (Coonawarra)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 19:02


    Sam Brand is from a multi-generational winemaking family and has a great story to tell.@thewineshowaustralia @brandandsons_wines

    Matilda Innes - Ottelia (Coonawarra)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 21:20


    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

    Andrew Dawson - Yeah Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 27:08


    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

    David Moulton - Chief Winemaking & Viticulture, Cape Mentelle (WA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 22:14


    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

    Angus Smibert - Winemaker, Whistle Post (Coonawarra)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 24:50


    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

    Tom Carson - Winemaker & GM, Yabby Lake (Mornington Peninsula)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 24:48


    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

    Melanie Chester - GM, Giant Steps (Yarra Valley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 24:58


    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

    Michael Hermann - Decent Wines, Yarra Valley & Heathcote

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 21:06


    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

    Corrina Wright - Oliver's Taranga, McLaren Vale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 26:04


    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

    Tom Hollings - Different Drop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 22:49


    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

    Georgia Dale - XI XI, Yarra Valley and Heathcote

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 29:51


    Georgia Dale loves making, drinking, talking about and dreaming of Sparkling wines. Sam Isherwood talks to Georgia and learns as to what makes her tick and is two jobs enough!@thewineshowaustralia@georgiadalewines

    Tim Stevens - Huntington Estate (Mudgee)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 23:08


    Jill Upton and Richo Doumani chat to chief winemaker, Tim Stevens, about the great vintages of late, his fabulous Grenache and the true beauty of Mudgee as a destination.@thewineshowaustralia @huntingtonestate

    Turon White - Turon Wines (Adelaide Hills)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 24:58


    Richo Doumani chats to Turon White about his magnificent Adelaide Hills wines and his time working in Eger, Hungary.@thewineshowaustralia @turonwines

    Jacinta Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 20:48


    Long time friend of the show, the genius Jacinta chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about her new venture with 4th generation Bordeaux winemaker, Georges Thienpont.@thewineshowaustralia

    Christina Kaigg-Hoxley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 26:56


    Former Gimlet Sommelier and now Wine Development Manager of 67 Pall Mall Melbourne, Christina chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about her new gig, her take on English sparkling wine and some favourite Italian varietals.@christina_uncorked

    Vaughan O'Connor-King Island Distillery Bass Strait

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 30:57


    Simon Nash and Vaughan O'Connor chat about the Distillery he established on King Island and the purity that the climate and rainwater bring to the spirits they produce.@thewineshowaustralia @kingislanddistillerybassstrait

    Phil & Jenny Kelly - Kellybrook Winery (Yarra Valley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 19:56


    Simon Nash chats with Jenny and Phil Kelly about this long established winery right on the doorstep of the Yarra Valley. A great chat and re-introduction to Kellybrook.@thewineshowaustralia @kellybrookwinery

    Nat Pizzini - Pizzini Wines (King Valley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 26:16


    Simon Nash and Nat Pizzini talk about some great reasons to get back to the King Valley.@thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines

    Andrew & Lisa Brooke - Chocolate in a Bottle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 21:30


    Simon Nash hears the story of this Belgian chocalte infused french Blanc de Blanc. It sounds crazy but hear the story and find a way to try this wine.@thewineshowaustralia @chocolateinabottle_aus

    Ewan Proctor - Levantine Hill, Yarra Valley, Victoria

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 24:43


    Richard Doumani and Sam Isherwood speak to Ewan Proctor about the current export markets of interest for Australian wines and everything else occupying his mind at present in this world of wine. @thewineshowaustralia

    Katrina Butler, Halliday Wine Companion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 26:46


    From baking cakes to compiling the Halliday Wine Companion for the past 5 years!Sam Isherwood and Richard Doumani endeavour to understand from Katrina Butler how the tastings of James Halliday for his own learning ended up as the Halliday Wine Companion. @thewineshowaustralia@hallidaywinecompanion @hardiegrant

    Megan Spencer - Primo Estate, McLaren Vale, SA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 25:47


    Whilst Megan Spencer may be new to Primo Estate her love for wine is not, along with her experience in radio, podcasts, travel and finding joy in almost everything she does!Join Sam Isherwood and Richard Doumani as they chat to Megan about everything including the Primo Estate Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil!@thewineshowaustralia@primoestatewines

    Kara Monssen - Restaurant critic, wine writer, presenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 24:18


    Kara chats to Richard Doumani and Sam Isherwood about the best job ever as a Food & Wine reviewer! Also the best BYO restaurants in Melbourne and those great wine lists!@thewineshowaustralia

    Andrew Santarossa - Gapstead Estate, Alpine Valley, Victoria

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 26:56


    The Luxury Collection was released on the 4th September with four estate grown small batch wines, including Chardonnay, Grand Manseng and Saperavi!Andrew Santarossa, Winemaker shares his knowledge and love of Grand Manseng and Saperavi and why we need a little of both in our lives and Sam Isherwood becomes a convert. @thewineshowaustralia@gapsteadestate

    Mike De Lullis - De Lullis Wines, Hunter Valley, NSW

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 30:30


    A man with a voice for radio, a passion for wine and a want for giving back to the Wine Industry with his guidance, knowledge and curious nature. Listen to Mike De Lullis and Sam Isherwood chat all things wine. @thewineshowaustralia

    Maryann Egan - Wantirna Estate, Yarra Valley Victoria

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 35:43


    Raised by parents with a complete love of wine, food and travel, a career as a winemaker was only a matter of time for Maryann Egan. Sam Isherwood talks to Maryann about how Wantirna Estate came to be and the forthcoming Vineyard Open Days on the 4th & 11th October!@thewineshowaustralia @wantirnaestate

    Puneet Dhall - Dhall & Nash Fine Wines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 16:27


    Lover of fine wines, Puneet chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about the Champagne and Bordeaux dinner coming up on Friday 12th December at the 5-star luxury The Rees Hotel in Queenstown. Another date not to be missed!@thewineshowaustralia@dhallandnash

    Blair Walter - Winemaker, Felton Road, Central Otago

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 27:00


    Friend of the show and winner of NZ Best Winery of the Year two years running, the brilliant Blair Walter chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about his beautiful wines and the importance of taking people through a journey. His wines will be on show at the Wine Weekend at The Rees Hotel 7th to 9th November.@thewineshowaustralia@feltonroadwines

    Trent Watson - Executive Chef, The Rees Hotel, Queenstown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 17:51


    The talented Trent Watson, executive chef at the stunning Rees Hotel, will surprise and delight you with his lineup of dishes paired with amazing Felton Road and Neudorf Wines at the Wine Weekend on the 7th to 9th November. He takes food to new levels and even makes oyster shells edible!@thewineshowaustralia@thereeshotel

    Mark Rose - The Rees Hotel, Queenstown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 17:30


    Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to Mark Rose, Executive Director at the 5-star luxury hotel, The Rees in Queenstown about the wonderful Wine Weekend coming up 7-9 November. A weekend not to be missed by any wine and food lover!@thewineshowaustralia@thereeshotel

    Todd Stevens - GM & Winemaker, Neudorf Wines, NZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 18:43


    Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to chief winemaker at Neudorf, Todd Stevens, about his fabulous wines. To taste some back vintages and very special Neudorf Wines, book your ticket at The Rees Wine Weekend to be held on the 7th to 9th November.@thewineshowaustralia@neudorfwines

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    Nick Brown - All Saints Estate (Rutherglen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 24:48


    Simon Nash and Jill Upton chat with Nick Brown about their 100point wine.@thewineshowaustralia @allsaintsestate

    Katherine Brown - Brown Brothers (Peoples Choice Award 2026)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 25:48


    Katherine Brown chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about winning the People's Choice Award at the Halliday Awards. A popular and worthy winner for 2026.Its the perfect time to revisit Brown Brothers both listening here and physically.@thewineshowaustralia @brownbrothers

    Virginia Willcock - Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 23:45


    Virginia Willcock the newly crowned WMOTY joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton for a great chat about what it means to win this prestigious award.@thewineshowaustralia @vassefelix @winecompanion

    Giles Cooke MW - Thistledown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 28:33


    Giles joins Jill Upton and Simon Nash to discuss the recent Halliday award win that saw the winery take out Wine of the Year for the Charming Man Grenache.@thewineshowaustralia @thistledownwines @winecompanion

    Will Derham - Banks Road Vineyard (Bellarine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 23:21


    Will Derham is a regular and favourite on the show and he discusses the 2025 wines and how the season was for Vintage 25. Simon Nash chats with Will.@thewineshowaustralia @banksroadvineyard

    Adam Walls - Wine Selectors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 23:43


    Adam is a favourite of the show, he speaks with Simon Nash about his wine career, Duxing the Len Evans Scholarship and the move to Angaston in the Barossa.@thewineshowaustralia @wineselectorsWe reference the food and wine pairing video on youtube here is that link https://tr.ee/7fpwGD

    Warrick Duthy - Watervale Hotel-Penobscot Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 23:12


    Warrick Duthy and partner Nicola Palmer have turned the Watervale Hotel into a bustling destination for amazing food and wine and the restaurant with the restaurant has recently been judged at the best pub restaurant in Sth Australia. He chats with Simon Nash.@thewineshowaustralia @watervalehotel

    Adrian Filiuta - Hunters Hill Wine Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 37:00


    Adrian chats with Simon Nash about his wine room in Hunters Hill Sydney.Adrian is a Master Sommelier, one of 6 in Australia.@thewineshowaustralia @hunters.hill.wine.room

    Jaden Hall - Mount Pleasant (Hunter Valley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 12:14


    Jaden Hall presented some of the newly released wine range at the Real Review Top Wineries tasting and they really do deserve a revisit. Such an iconic brand in great hands with Jaden and Chief winemaker Adrian Sparks.@thewineshowaustralia @mountpleasantwines

    Cameron Mackenzie - Aust. Distillers Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 12:45


    Cam Mackenzie chats to Simon, Jill, Sam and Richo about the success of the distilling industry here in Australia.@thewineshowaustralia

    Heidi Guyett - Coonawarra Roadshow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 15:03


    Heidi joins the full Wine Show Australia team to remind us of the Coonawarra Roadshow kicking off this week in Melbourne.@thewineshowaustralia @coonawarra_wine

    Adrian Sparks - Mount Pleasant Wines, Hunter Valley NSW

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 14:41


    A quick chat with Adrian Sparks, Chief Winemaker about their new releases and the opportunity to meet Adrian and taste his wines this Saturday in Melbourne at The Real Review Top Wineries of Australia 2025. @therealrvw@mountpleasantwines@thewineshowaustralia

    Dr Irina Santiago Brown - Inkwell Wines, McLaren Vale, SA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 30:05


    Dr Irina Santiago Brown takes us on a journey of regenerative organic certified vineyards and all the good that comes from this labour of love. Also this dynamic duo - Irina and Dudley Brown are nominees for the Viticulturalist of the Year by the Halliday Wine Companion!@inkwellwine@winecompanion@thewineshowaustralia

    Sandro Moselle - Elanto Vineyard, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 22:57


    Sandro Moselle shares his love of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown in high density vineyards, in the Mornington Peninsula with Sam Isherwood and Jill Upton. @elantovineyard@thewineshowaustralia

    Xavier Bizot - Daosa, Adelaide Hills & Terre a Terre, Wrattonbully , SA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 28:53


    Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat with Xavier Bizot about the new releases from Terre a Terre - Wrattonbully including a delicious Fume Blanc and the sparkling wines from Daosa - Piccadilly Valley. @terreaterrewines@daosa_sparkling@thewineshowaustralia

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