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

Jill Upton gets Dan back on the show to talk about the Coonawarra Tutorial in Brisbane. A 2 hour session of tasting 16 wines from 1971 to 2016. Amongst the flagship varietals, we are starting to see a few new wines being produced from this region, specifically white varietals which are proving to be world class wines from a region known for its reds.@thewineshowaustralia@coonawarrawine

Jill Upton chats to Hunter Valley Legend of the Year, Greg West, about being inducted into the hall of fame, his career to date and working with a new-ish winery in East Gresford, where Dr Lindemann first planted grapes.@thewineshowaustralia@boydellswines

Jill Upton chats to Tim, the man behind the impressive Fearon wines in Ferguson Valley, about being nominated as a Young Gun, cutting his teeth working with the esteemed Virginia Wilcox and producing Mediterranean varietals in WA.@thewineshowaustralia@fearonwines

Jill Upton chats to Addy Lam about being a sommelier at one of the top restaurants in Sydney and the challenges that come with it.@thewineshowaustralia@addylam

The National Wine Show is the big stage for wineries and Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat to one of the small producers who rose to prominence as a result of winning the trophy for new white blend called Fiori.@thewineshowaustralia @sapling_yard @nationalwineshow

Simon Nash and Jill Upton chat with Michael House about what it means to Evans & Tate to win the Len Evans Memorial Trophy at the National Wine Show last week.@thewineshowaustralia @evansandtate @nationalwineshow

Glenn Goodall is the winemaker for Xanadu Wines and took out the Prime Ministers Trophy for wine of show at the National Wine Show. He chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton.@thewineshowaustralia @xanaduwines @nationalwineshow

Simon Nash and Jill Upton discuss the National Wine Show with Committee Chair Andy Gregory and Chair of Judges Matt Harrop.@thewineshowaustralia @nationalwineshow

A really engaging discussion between Jill Upton and Dan Redman, so exciting to have the Rouge Homme brand back under family control after 60years.@thewineshowaustralia @redmanwines

Jill Upton and Aaron Mercer talk Hunter Valley and more specifically his winery Mercer Wines. Aaron is the Rising Star as judged by The Real Review.@thewineshowaustralia @mercerwines_au

Brett Woodward and Jill Upton talk about the Hunter Valley and Saddlers Creek winery, he is a finalist for the winemaker of the year.@thewineshowaustralia @saddlerscreekwines

Jill Upton has a really interesting chat with Angus Barnes about the Royal Sydney Wine Show.@thewineshowaustralia

Simon Nash is joined by Will Derham to chat about vintage and some new releases at Banks Road one of the jewels in the crown of the Bellarine wine region.@thewineshowaustralia @banksroadvineyard

Leigh Woodrow gives an update on the latest at Langmeil Winery the historic foundation winery in Barossa. The events are popular and for good reason. Leigh chats with Simon Nash.@thewineshowaustralia @langmeilwinery @leigh.woodrow

Simon Nash and Liam Anderson chat about the upcoming Members weekends and the great community of members who support the winery and come and collect their orders and taste through the full range of wines.@thewineshowaustralia @wild.duck.creek.estate

This Wednesday is known as Wynnsday and Sue Hodder joined Simon Nash to chat about this year's releases.@thewineshowaustralia @wynnscoonawarra

Jill Upton and Simon Nash are joined by Ben McNab for a chat about Dry River Wines located in Martinborough New Zealand.@thewineshowaustralia @dryriverwines

Sam chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about his role as Head winemaker across the group. @thewineshowaustralia @hillsmithfamilyestates

Sherwin and Marcel have been named the best winery in New Zealand by The Real Review. Theirs is a great story.@thewineshowaustralia @therealrvw

Jill Upton and Simon Nash are joined by Stephen for a really interesting chat about his Vigneron of the year award judged by the Real Review.@thewineshowaustralia @scpannell @therealrvw

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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