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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


    • May 16, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 1,031 EPISODES


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    Tyson Stelzer - Taste Champagne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 15:32


    The Taste Champagne tickets are on sale now and Tyson joins Simon Nash to tell us all about the event and what is happening in Champagne at the moment.@thewineshowaustralia @tastechampevent @tyson_stelzer

    Shanteh Wale - Good Food & Wine Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 11:36


    Simon Nash is joined by Shanteh Wale for a chat about the upcoming Good Food & Wine Shows around the country. The drinks lab that she hosts there sounds like a really fun experience.@theiwneshowaustralia @goodfoodwine

    Eva Pemper - Eva Pemper wines (Marlborough)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 17:04


    Eva hails from Croatia and she tells Simon Nash about here journey in wine and finding a new home in New Zealand.@thewineshowaustralia @evapemperwines

    Andy Gregory - Chair National Wine Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 14:41


    Andy Gregory chats with Simon Nash about the upcoming National Wine Festival in Canberra June 12 around the presentation of the winners of the National Wine Show.@thewineshowaustralia @nationalwineshow

    Nat Pizzini - Pizzini Wines (King Valley)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 15:38


    Nat is a regular contributor to The Wine Show Australia and she joins Simon Nash to chat about the upcoming festival in the King Valley called Weekend Fit for a King.It sounds like a great weekend inshore.@thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines @winesofkv

    Hugh Mugford - Moss Wood Wines (Margaret River)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 32:51


    Jill Upton chats to Hugh Mugford about the trials and tribulations of working with family, producing wines of excellence and being the second oldest estate in Margaret River.@thewineshowaustralia@mosswoodwines

    Jerome Scarborough - Scarborough Wines (Hunter Valley)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 27:53


    Jill Upton chats to Jerome about Chardo-May ahead of International Chardonnay Day on 21st May.@thewineshowaustralia@scarboroughwines

    Jessica Hill-Smith - Yalumba (Barossa)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 44:37


    Jill Upton chats to Jessica, 6th generation of the family behind the iconic Yalumba wines, about their latest vintage release fine and museum wines, including the impressive Caley Cab Shiraz that was recently awarded a perfect score by Tyson.@thewineshowaustralia@yalumbawines

    Nic Paterson - Chateau Pato & Elbourne Wines (Hunter Valley)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 22:58


    Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Nic Paterson who owns Chateau Pato and makes the wines for Elbourne Wines in the Hunter.@thewineshowaustralia @chateaupatowineelbournewines

    Michael Brajkovich MW - Kumeu River Wines (Auckland)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 29:07


    Michael Brajkovich MW was the first Master of Wine in New Zealand, he attended Roseworthy with one of the most successful cohorts ever.The family winery in the Kumeu River region near Auckland produces some amazing wines and Jill Upton and Simon Nash talk about her visit there with Michael.@thewineshowaustralia @kumeu_river

    Tony Soljan - Soljans Estate (Kumeu River NZ)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 23:44


    Tony chats with Jill Upton and Simon Nash about the 5th gen family winery in the Kumeu River area near Auckland NZ.@thewineshowaustralia @soljansestatewines

    Sarah & John Collingwood - Four Winds Vineyard (Canberra)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 23:11


    Simon Nash and Jill Upton have a really interesting chat with Sarah and John from Four Winds Vineyard about an initiative they are involved in with the Hyatt Regency Sydney and recycling company Goterra.@thewineshowaustralia @@fourwindsvineyard @hyattregencysydney @goterracbr

    Tom Barry - Jim Barry Wines (Clare Valley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 32:07


    Simon Nash chats with a favourite of the show Tom Barry about an exciting project that has been 15 years in the making, the upcoming Clare Gourmet weekend, the special vineyard that is home to the Clos Clare brand owned by Tom and his two siblings and many other things.@thewineshowaustralia @jimbarrywines

    Nico Lazaridi - Nico Lazaridi Wines (Kavalla region, Greece)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 24:33


    Simon Nash is joined by Nico after they met at the trade tasting in Melbourne last week. Nico is on a trade tour and says that the number of Greek restaurants in Melbourne are a drawcard.A really interesting about a region that many of us wont be familiar with.This is a family business and Nico and his sister share up the winemaking and sales duties.@thewineshowaustralia @nicolazaridiwinery

    Tom Guthrie - Grampians Estate/Grampians Grape Escape

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 36:03


    Tom Guthrie chats with Simon Nash about the Grampians Grape Escape that starts on nFriday 1st May for 3 days. It sounds like a really great event and hearing about what's instore will encourage listeners to book a ticket and have a great weekend there.grampiansgrapeescape.com.au@thewineshowaustralia @grampiansgrapeescape @grampiansestate.winery

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    Simon Nash & Jill Upton chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 20:07


    Sometimes its interesting to hear these two just chat.@thewineshowaustralia

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    Brian Kent - Frankland Estate (Great Southern)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 26:07


    Simon Nash and Jill Upton are joined by Brian to hear about the Great Southern region and Frankland Estate, the increased visitation to the region is due in part because of wineries like Frankland Estate.@thewineshowaustralia @franklandestate

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    Alex Beckett - Marnong Estate (Sunbury)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 27:56


    Alex joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton to chat about the new range of wines, the vintage and other developments underway at Marnong.@thewineshowaustralia @marnongestate

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    Joel Palous - Wine Ambassador

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 26:13


    Joel is an Ambassador for Chateau Pomeaux amongst other brands. He has been in Asia and Australia over the past few weeks and he chats with Jill Upton and Simon Nash about how Australian wine is perceived in our nearby regional markets.@thewineshowaustralia @chateaupomeaux

    Amanda Reboul - The Bubble Diva (Brisbane)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 25:37


    Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat to The Bubble Diva about how Champagne is moving towards a drier style, making it more versatile with food and becoming more than just an aperitif or celebratory drink. Cheers!@thewineshowaustralia@thebubblediva

    Aaron Brasher - The Real Review & Vinarchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 31:00


    Aaron joins Jill Upton and Simon Nash again, to chat about his new role at Vinarchy (the new Accolade), the importance of keeping the iconic brands alive, and his continued role with The Real Review.@thewineshowaustralia@vinarchy@therealreview

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    Kate & Nina Day - In Two Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 18:55


    Jill Upton and Simon Nash get the girls back on to give us an update on their collaboration In Two Minds and the success of working with Naked Wines.@thewineshowaustralia@intwomindswines

    Nicole Brasier - Bleasdale Winery (Langhorne Creek)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 31:40


    Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat to Nicole about her new role at Bleasdale, producing outstanding Malbec (a nod to World Malbec Day on Friday 17 April) and Verdelho, and working with Iain Riggs again.@thewineshowaustralia@bleasdalewines

    Jimmy Smith - Gartelmann Wines (Hunter Valley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 16:13


    Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat to Jimmy about the beauties of the Hunter Valley, the fabulous experience at their cellar door and what food's best pair with Verdelho.@thewineshowaustralia@gartelmannwines

    Jason Brown - Moppity Vineyards (Hilltops, NSW)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 20:50


    Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat to Jason about growing up in the world of fine wine, why he chose to set up in the Hilltops region and the importance of terroir.@thewineshowaustralia@moppitywines

    Carissa Major - Claymore Wines (Clare Valley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 22:13


    Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat to Carissa about Claymore's stunning wines, the fun of playing with emerging varietals and the beauty that is Clare Valley.@thewineshowaustralia@claymorewines

    Steve Leszczynski - QWine Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 20:47


    Jill Upton gets Steve back on the show to talk about his favourite wines from 2025, his love of Italian varietals and where they are growing best in Australia. Granite Belt gets a nod!@thewineshowaustralia@qwinereviews

    Kasia Sobiesiak - The Wine Adviser (Sydney, NSW)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 24:58


    Jill Upton chats to Kasia about Polish wine, the influential people who have helped shape her career, and the art of curating a wine list.@thewineshowaustralia@kasiasobiesiak

    Stephen Cook - Eisenstone Wines (Barossa)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 20:36


    Jill Upton chats to Stephen about his big year ahead, celebrating a new cellar door, his 10th vintage and the release of his 2023 wines.@thewineshowaustralia@eisenstonewines

    Aaron Drummond - Stonier Wines (Mornington Peninsula)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 30:53


    Jill Upton gets Aaron back on the show to talk about the iconic Stonier brand, the sub regions of Mornington Peninsula and the importance of farming over marketing in today's wine industry.@thewineshowaustralia@stonierwines

    Jo Nash - Tahbilk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 27:04


    Jo Nash is the Chief Winemaker at Tahbilk and she chats with Simon Nash about vintage and some of the history of this famous wine brand and estate.@thewineshowaustralia @tahbilkwines

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    Matt Fowles - Fowles Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 32:42


    Matt talks with Simon Nash about the devastating fires in January that wiped out his 300acre vineyard and burnt down his family home. The discussion about the Micro Bats and thoughts on new thinking for the vineyard are fascinating.@thewineshowaustralia @fowles_wine

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    Mike Emmett - Barrique Wine Store (Healesville)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 26:25


    Simon Nash chats with Mike Emmett about the wine institution he has created in the main street of Healesville. This is a must visit and you will find the wine community sharing a glass every night.@thewineshowaustralia @barriquewinestore

    Pat Nourse - Melb Food & Wine Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 17:08


    Pat joins Simon Nash to give us the heads up about some of the fantastic events lined up during the 10 days of the MFWF starting on 20th March.@thewineshowaustralia @melbfoodandwine

    Richie Condie - Condie Estate (Heathcote)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 19:50


    Richie Condie is a regular guest on The Wine Show Australia and he always has some great thoughts on the wine industry.Vintage 26 is about to start in the Heathcote region.@thewineshowaustralia @condieestate

    Lewis White - Zema Estate (Coonawarra)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 28:09


    Lewis White is the new winemaker at Zema Estate and he tells Simon Nash what he is looking forward to in the new role.@thewineshowaustralia @zemaestate

    Charles Smedley - Mandala Wines (Yarra Valley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 21:51


    Charles Smedley tells Simon Nash about the change of focus for Mandala Wines and the range of wines from the original vineyard in Yarra Junction. It was a good rediscovery of a well known brand.@thewineshowaustralia @mandalawinesyv

    Jock Harvey - Chalk Hill (McLaren Vale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 37:02


    Jock joined Simon Nash for a chat about McLaren Vale and the state of the wine industry.@thewineshowaustralia @chalkhillwines

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    Keeda Zilm - The Usual Suspects Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 18:35


    Simon Nash and Jill Upton chat with Keeda Zilm who is a favourite of the program. There is a lot going on with all of the brands collected under Usual Suspects, Vintage is about to kick off so the team are watching vineyards carefully.@thewineshowaustralia @misszilm @theusualsuspectsco

    Banjo Harris-Plane (Tasting Australia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 19:57


    Tasting Australia is coming in May this year and there are 150 events on the schedule. Jill Upton and Simon Nash are joined by Banjo to hear some of the highlights and how to get involved.[Pictured with Meira Harel]@thewineshowaustralia @tastingaustralia

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    Chester Osborn - D'Arenberg (McLaren Vale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 36:07


    Chester is always a fun chat on the show, we hear about all of the experiences on offer now at d'Arenberg in McLaren Vale, The Cube is an extraordinary tourist attraction and with all of the tings to do make sure you allow half a day at least to enjoy it all or you will be disappointed.The Dr. Seuss exhibition arrived late last year and the Salvador Dali exhibition continues along with an array of Chester's own scupltures.@thewineshowaustralia @darenbergwines

    Mac Forbes - Yarra Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 18:29


    Simon Nash and Jill Upton speak with Mac about how brand and the sub regions of the Yarra Valley that he understands as well as anyone. Vintage preparations are underway and quality looks good albeit with reduced yields this year.@thewineshowaustralia @mac_forbes_wines

    Mel Brauer - The Prosecco Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 12:15


    The 9th annual Prosecco Festival is fast approaching and Mel Brauer speak with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about what's in store this Saturday at the Abbotsford Convent.@thewineshowaustralia @theproseccofestival

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    Brad Allan - View Wine, Stanthorpe QLD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 32:44


    Jill Upton and Moz chat to Brad about his great Granite Belt wines, including a Gros Manseng and Albarino. A must visit when in Stanthorpe.@thewineshowaustralia @viewwinesestate

    Ashli Rose - Ashli Rose Wines, Tamar Valley, TAS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 13:43


    Jill Upton chats to Ashli, founder of Ashli Rose wines in Tamar Valley. Only two vintages in, Ashli's doing some wonderful things with her Rosé, Pinot Noir, gold medal winning Riesling and Semillon. One to keep an eye on.@thewineshowaustralia @ashlirosewines

    Ian Dopson - Tobin Wines, Stanthorpe QLD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 27:19


    Jill Upton chats to Ian Dopson about the legacy of Adrian Tobin and the magnificent wines they will continue to make in the Granite Belt.@thewineshowaustralia@tobinswines

    Owen Inglis - Sidewood Estate- Adelaide Hills

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 29:13


    Jill Upton chats to Owen about his previous life as the largest bag manufacturer in the world and how he came to making outstanding wines in the Adelaide Hills. A focus on alcohol free wines rounds up a great interview.@thewineshowaustralia @sidewoodestate

    Grant Burge - Corryton Burge (Barossa)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 25:30


    Grant Burge is a great friend of the show and it was a good catch up with Simon Nash and Jill Upton.The Corryton Burge story is a really interesting and so is the family story of Grant and his family building a brand again and selling wine around the world.(Pictured here with son Trent)@thewineshowaustralia @corrytonburge

    Tony Allen - Duxton Vineyard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 22:25


    Tony Allen chats with Jill Upton and Simon Nash about the Duxton vineyard business, they are situated up near Mildura where water is plentiful and so is the sun. It is a fascinating insight into a seriously massive operation making forays into world markets in a big way.@thewineshowaustralia @duxtonvineyards

    Duncan Lloyd - Coriole (McLaren Vale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 26:44


    Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Duncan Lloyd about this family winery in McLaren Vale continuing to do amazing things. Coriole have always lead the charge with new varietals that suit the sites.@thewineshowaustralia @coriole

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    Max Allen - Wine writer, author and commentator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 28:12


    Max Allen joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton to discuss the recent fires in Victoria and the devastation it caused.We also heard about the Sake project Max is involved in.@thewineshowaustralia @maxallendrinks

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