The Wine Show Australia

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

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 @allsaintsestate

Hear a great interview with Jill Upton and sam Isherwood. Lisa Jenkins is creating vibrant, unforgettable wines designed to elevate lifes 'fleeting' moments. @thewineshowaustralia @fleet_wines

Matthew Deller, MW and CEO of Wirra Wirra, reflects on his open and honest approach to our wine industry and its future. @thewineshowaustralia @wirrawirrawines

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 @thornclarke

David Gleave MW joins Simon Nash to chat about how an Englishman came to own a Blewitt Springs property and make Grenache wines from 102 year old vines.@thewineshowaustralia @willunga100

Will Derham is always a great contributor to the show, this chat with Simon Nash is no exception.@thewineshowaustralia @banksroadvineyard

Hugh Cuthbertson has been around the wine industry for many years in many different roles and his chat with Simon Nash is a really interesting one.Mr Hugh Wines is a project that brings together a passion for wine and friends and contacts across the industry.@thewineshowaustralia

Simon Nash and Leanne discuss the Yarra Valley and vintage '25 so far plaus the good news that major roadworks on the main highway to the valley have been postponed and greatly reduced the negative impact on tourism.@thewineshowaustralia @debortoliwines

It was great to hear Doug Bowen back on The Wine Show Australia, he speaks with Simon Nash about vintage 25 and the expected harvest timeline. The chat about Coonawarra more broadly and Pipers of Penola for Brunch more specifically, the Sunday morning institution owned and run by his son Simon and wife Erica.@thewineshowaustralia

Banjo joins Simon Nash to chat about the latest events to be added to the list of events at Tasting Australia. Adelaide in May looks very appealing if you like food and wine.@thewineshowaustralia @tastingaustralia

Jen Latta chats with Simon Nash about the exciting news that her team are soon to be opening a Winespeake Cellar and Bar on the Surf Coast in Anglesea. The much-loved concept will be very well received by locals and tourists from March this year.@thewineshowaustralia @winespeake

Simon Nash speaks with Ben about how the region fared with the recent fires and we hear that the region is very much open for business. Wineries seem to have avoided any affects of the smoke in the region which is great news.There are some great things happening at Best's including Friday night drinks at the cellar door and a series of restaurant meals throughout the year.@thewineshowaustralia @bestswines

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.wines

Jill 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_

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 @dentonwine

Sam and Jill chat speak with Tyke Wheatley at Windance Wines in Yellingup, WA about the hard work, trial and error to have their vineyard certified biodynamic. Goats, guinea fowl and all. @thewineshowaustralia @windance_estate

Jackie Brian explains the current landscape for the Organic industry particularly how the new Bill before the Senate can unlock a large number of new International markets for our industry. This change is such a no brainer so hopefully the necessary changes are agreed to and our winemakers can enter these new markets. @thewineshowaustralia @australianorganic

Simon Nash is joined by Liam Anderson from Wild Duck Creek, some really interesting things to come at WDCE. Hear from Liam what he is working on. @thewineshowaustralia @wild.duck.creek.estate

Richard Dolan joins Simon Nash for a really interesting chat. The vintage has started in Mclaren Vale, it seems like an early one for most regions. Bec Hardy Wines have just been awarded 2 hats in the Good Food Guide Awards and the Pertaringa brand is 45 years old so there is plenty going on. @thewineshowaustralia @bechardywines

Simon Nash and Dean have a great chat about V25 and how good the fruit is looking at this stage of the vintage despite the challenges early in the season. The old vines are producing moderate cropsof great quality this year. A good chat with a couple of good questions from listeners. @thewineshowaustralia @hewitsonwines

Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with the Queen of Pinot Gris Kath Quealy who with her husband pioneered the variety on the Mornington Peninsula and now son Tom is taking more control of Quealy wines and things sound just as fun as ever. @thewineshowaustralia @quealywines

Chester joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton to chat about the recent win by D'Arry's Verandah in the tourism awards. We hear that there is a new book in production and the famous Cube is continuing the phenomenal success for visitors to McLaren Vale. @thewineshowaustralia @darenbergwine

Simon Nash and Jill Upton are joined by Theo Truyts from Trait wines. This Sth African born winemaker has set up in Margaret River and there is a great story here. @thewineshowaustralia @trait_wines

Jenna speaks with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the youth network that is moving from a NSW trial to a full rollout. There is a seminar tomorrow night that anyone interested in a career in the wine industry should sign in to. An Intro to Rootlings Tuesday 28 January 2025 4:30 pm  5:00 pm Rootlings.com.au for more information

Tania 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. @thewineshowaustralia @macpheewinecellars