The Wine Show Australia

Stephen Cook and Simon Nash chat about the recent ranking in the Real review awards, 3 years of top 20 is a great consistent result and talks to the stunning wine from this Shiraz only range heroing sites and growers.Stephen is a regular contributor and always has some great yarns.@thewineshowaustralia @eisenstonewines

Simon Nash is joined by Kyla for a chat about the arrival of the new champagne Petite Fleur, a wine under the Fleur de Miraval range that combines champagne family heritage (Perrin family), Hollywood status (Brad Pitt) and winemaking elite Rodolphe Péters.Kyla has a great career story an some call her the Champagne Dame.The quote mentioned in the interview is here:Madame Lily Bollinger, a prominent figure in the Champagne world, famously stated: "I drink Champagne when I'm happy and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I'm not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it - unless I'm thirsty."@thewineshowaustralia @emperor.champagne

Sam Herde is the General Manager of the Melbourne home of the wine club 67 Pall Mall.The club was founded in London's Pall Mall in 2015 by Grant Ashton a wine lover who wanted somewhere to enjoy wine with his mates.@thewineshowaustralia @67pallmallmelbourne

Michael chats with Simon Nash about the recent eruptions on Mt Etna in Sicily that had many lovers of wines from the region concerned about the vineyards. Michael has just returned from the region taking a group of guests on an amazing trip.@thewineshowaustralia @trembathandtaylor @michael_trembath

Ben Cane and partner Sarah bought Dukes Vineyard from Duke Ranson and they are putting their stamp on the place respectfully.Simon Nash and Jill Upton chat with Ben.@thewineshowaustralia @dukesvineyard

Gareth Belton was named the Rising Star in the Real Review awards this year.The journey for Gareth and partner Rainbo from Marine Biologists diving together to now running a successful wine business is a fun one. Simon Nash and Jill Upton.@thewineshowaustralia @gentlefolkwine

Milly Hoffman chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the program she oversees at Nuri High giving students exposure to the wine industry from Year 10. This is the only school with a winery.A student study tour is planned to Grapevine Texas, the sister city of Barossa Valley.@thewineshowaustralia @studytournhs

Simon Nash is joined by Nicolas who has built an impressive reputation with his own venture, Maison Les Alexandrins, which he co-founded with the Perrin Family after the family estate was sold. Over the years, he has quietly redefined elegance and expression across appellations such as Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas, and Saint-Joseph. @thewineshowaustralia @lesalexandrins

Sandra de Pury and her brother David were awarded Vigneron of the Year by the Real Review and they also took out Top Red wine.The unassuming nature of Sandra is representative of the family winery in the Yarra Valley, Yeringberg is one of the iconic wineries in Australia.@thewineshowaustralia @yeringberg

Simon Nash catches up again with Nick after being awarded the Top winery in Australia.@thewineshowaustralia @winebyfarr

Sue joins Simon Nash to chat about Wynnsday, the first Wednesday in June each year. Sue and her team were ranked 5 in the Top wineries of Australia which is a great accolade for s really impressive team that delivers year after year.@thewineshowaustralia @wynnscoonawarra

Simon Nash is joined by Huon Hooke for a great chat about the 2025 Real Review awards including the Top Wineries list won by @winebyfarr and 8 new awards @therealrvw@thewineshowaustralia

Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Dirk Pettigrew from Pirate Cru about the story behind this brand.@thewineshowaustralia @piratecruwines

Keith Tulloch chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the noticable changes to the vineyard conditions and how wineries are adapting practices.@thewineshowaustralia @keithtullochwine

Simon Nash and Jill Upton welcome Bec Hardy and Richard Dolan along with a brief cameo by Matilda.Always great to hear what is happening at Bec Hardy wines and we hear that they will be showcasing some of the range at the upcoming Good Food and Wine Show.@thewineshowaustralia @bechardywines

Blair Walter is winemaker at the number 1 rated NZ winery Felton Road awarded by the Real Review. Jill Upton and Simon Nash hear the story of this famous winery taking out an increasingly important honour.@thwineshowaustralia @feltonroad

Stephen Wong MW discusses the recently announced Real Review Top Wines of New Zealand with Jill Upton and Simon Nash.@thewineshowaustralia @therealrvw

Jeremy is the Senior Winemaker at Chateau Tanunda and made the Top 100 Winemakers list which is well deserved. Sam Isherwood and Jill Upton have a great chat with Jeremy.@thewineshowaustralia @chateautanunda

Hear Nicks story as he joins Sam Isherwood and Jill Upton on The Wine Show Australia.@thewineshowaustralia @l.a.s.vino

Sam Isherwood and jill Upton chat with Nick about the two brands he is involved in. Guroo Wines from Kangaroo Island is one to watch.@thewineshowaustralia @stokewines_au @guroowineGreat pic here taken by Ben MacMahon.

Cliff Royale, Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood refresh our memories about this Margaret River winery.@thewineshowaustralia @flametreewines

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood chat with Chief Winemaker of Rochford, Toolangi and his own brand with 2 well known mates.@thewineshowaustralia @rochfordwines

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood have a great catch up with Tom and hear about the vintage just finished and the 40year celebration of Armagh and the Clare Gourmet weekend on 17th May.@thewineshowaustralia @jimbarrywines

Will Derham is always a great chat, he is a favourite of the show for that reason. @thewineshowaustralia @banksroadvineyard

Peter joins Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash to chat about a really interesting career in the food and wine industry.@thewineshowaustralia @behind.podcast

Pia has had a really interesting wine career since coming from Finland where beer production is more the thing.The Zero Alc category is a bit of a focus along with the wider Portfolio as the Head Winemaker | Australian Vintage Buronga Hill Winery@thewineshowaustralia

Jill Upton and Simon Nash hear the Michelini story from Matt Kilby. The winery focus is on Italian varietals and the Alpine Valleys is a perfect place to grow these varietals.@thewineshowaustralia @micheliniwines

Alisdair Tulloch was responsible for the successful Carbon Neutral certification for the family winery Keith Tulloch Wine.Amongst his busy schedule is visits to the vineyard establishing itself in Tasmania and his wine brand Aeon Wines.@thewineshowaustralia @keithtullochwine

Glenn explains to Simon Nash and Jill Upton the process he uses to age sparkling wine in the ocean.The story of Ocean Aged Vintage Cuvee is fascinating.@thewineshowaustralia @ocean_aged_wines

Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Bec Duffy about the vineyard and winery she runs with partner Tim.Vines have been planted in 1983 to replace some of the Holm Oaks planted to make tennis requets. The site is a perfect place to grow Cabernet along with Chard and Pinot Noir and a Riesling.When you visit book for the Sensory Tour, it sound great.@thewineshowaustralia @holmoak

Troy chats with Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood about this Healesville winery and cellar door he co-founded with Behn Payten, its a must visit when you are next in the valley.@thewineshowaustralia @payten_and_jones

Sammi tells Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood about whats instore for Chardonnay May in the Adelaide Hills, many reasons to visit in May or any other time.@thewineshowaustralia @adelaidehillswine

Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood speak with Emilie Blanc about the fascinating way that the Miravale team make their range of Champagne Rose.@thewineshowaustralia @miraval

Tyson joins Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood to provide an update on all things Champagne and Sparkling wine.@thewineshowaustralia @tyson_stelzer

Ahead of the release of the follow up vintage to the award winning 2023 Pinot Noir, Simon Nash chats with Marcus about the Wine industry course his high school students at Upper Yarra Secondary College are involved in.@thewineshowaustralia @junctionstvineyard

Grant Burge and Simon Nash talk about vintage 25 from the various regions in Barossa and some great history of Corryton Park the historic homestead he and Helen are bringing back to its former glory.@thewineshowaustralia @corrytonburge

Lee McLean joins Simon Nash to chat about the current tariff setting with the US and how other markets are faring.Great chat about how the Australian wine industry is handling the adverse conditions.@thewineshowaustralia @ausgrapewine

Viticulturalist of the Year for Barossa Valley is Kym Kalleske, from a 7th Gen wine industry family he and his brothers share up the duties and make some great wines. @thewineshowaustralia @kalleske

Paul Lipscombe chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the winery he and Gilli his partner own in Tasmania.Sailor Seeks Horse has a quirky story and a really interesting journey to this point. @thewineshowaustralia @sailorseekshorse

Simon Nash and Jill Upton speak with Steven Smith MW about the region he calls home and he does make it sound appealing to visit.@thewineshowaustralia @stevesmithmw @hawkesbaywine

Brian is not the wild irishman but he is very negaging to listen to and he joined Jill Upton and Simon Nash for a chat.@thewineshowaustralia @kinross_nz @wildirishmanwines

How much do we love speaking to Tim Shand? Who sounds like he is very much enjoying vintage 25' in Margaret River.  Sam Isherwood catches up with her old friend and a favourite of the show.@thewineshowaustralia @voyagerestate

Sam Isherwood is joined by Mike Paterson who speaks to us from Marlborough, NZ regarding the Corofin Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from some very special sites. @thewineshowaustralia @corofin.nz

Pecorino!, Who knew it was a grape variety. Luke Mallabey educates us all from his experience at Mitolo. He joins Sam Isherwood.@thewineshowaustralia @mitolowines

Hilary Fordham from The Joval School of Wine talks to Sam Isherwood about wine education and how they are making a difference to the hospitality industry and wine lovers across the country.@thewineshowaustralia @joval_shoolofwine

Sam Isherwood speaks with Nadége Suné - from a small town in Southern France to supporting the Australian Wine Industry with Mercurey oak. @thewineshowaustralia

Lucy Etheridge - grape grower, cattle & sheep farmer and advocate for all things wine talks to Sam Isherwood. @thewineshowaustralia @yarrawalla_vineyard

Nick chats to Jill Upton about his fabulous Rhone varietals and being applauded by wine critic Huon Hooke. An up-and-coming worth keeping your eye on.@thewineshowaustralia@chateaupatowines

Jill Upton chats to Lisa about her career as a chef, International Women's Day (8 March) and the beautiful wines she and her husband Andrew produce in the Hunter Valley. An absolute must visit for all food and wine lovers!@thewineshowaustralia@marganwines

Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2025, Liz Silkman, chats to Jill Upton about winning this prestigious award, being the first Hunter Valley wine maker to do so, and her sensational wines putting her on the global wine map.@thewineshowaustralia@lizsilkman@silkmanwines

Jill Upton chats to Adam, fine wine specialist and provider of premium Australian wines to the European market, about the ever-growing love for Australian wines worldwide. We just need to get a glass in front of them and it sells itself!@thewineshowaustralia@theaustralianwinecompany