Podcasts about Yarra Valley

Send us a textA glass of champagne in hand and a year's worth of tasting notes on the table, we set out to crown ten wines that genuinely moved us. Not the priciest. Not the rarest. The bottles that delivered texture, balance and joy—whether poured at a barbecue, opened for a milestone, or discovered on a whim at the local.We start with the unexpected: an Australian Arinto that lives in the mineral, nutty space between categories, and a Pouilly Fumé that rehabilitates Sauvignon Blanc with flint, smoke and structure. Then comes the conversation starter—a supermarket Chardonnay so composed and complete it became our benchmark for modern Margaret River style. From there, we travel to Beechworth for a savoury, high-country Nebbiolo that whispers Langhe without mimicry, and we revisit Tasmanian Pinot Noir for a masterclass in elegance over power. Barossa Syrah gets a fresh reading too: lifted perfume, red fruit purity and mineral lines that sidestep heaviness.Discovery is half the fun. A Greek Agiorgitiko proves that twenty dollars can buy perfume, supple tannin and weeknight versatility. In the Yarra Valley, Giant Steps Applejack Pinot shows how precision and site expression can make a wine feel inevitable. We also make the case for patience with Scarborough's The Obsessive Semillon—buy the current vintage, tuck it away, and watch citrus and lanolin unfurl into something profound.And then our number one: Tim Adams Clare Valley Pinot Gris. Textural, floral, crisp and priced so you can pour it freely at Christmas lunch. When both a Master of Wine and a new wine lover choose the same bottle on merit, that's the sweet spot we live for. Join us for the stories, the friendly arguments, and the practical buying tips to help you drink better without spending more.If you enjoyed this year's ride, follow our socials, share the episode with a friend who loves a good value find, and leave a quick review—your support helps us keep the glasses clinking next year. Cheers. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 206 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Michael Stepniak! Dr Michael Stepniak is an Australian scholar, musician, and academic leader who returned home in 2025 after four decades abroad. He now serves as the ninth Master and Head of College at Queen's College, The University of Melbourne. His career has been shaped by intellectual rigour, artistic excellence, and institutional vision, spanning conservatoria, universities, and senior leadership roles in the United States and now Australia. He also holds the title of Honorary Principal Fellow at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Educated at Harvard University as a Spencer Fellow, he holds both a Doctor of Education and a Master of Education, as well as two Master of Music degrees: in viola performance from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, and in musicology from Northwestern University. He completed his undergraduate studies with distinction, and trained as a violinist at the New England Conservatory. As a chamber musician, he has performed as violist and violinist in major concert halls across North America and Europe, collaborating with artists as varied as Ann Schein, Arlo Guthrie, and John Patitucci. His performances have been broadcast on National Public Radio and praised by The Washington Post and others for their expressiveness and refinement. He is also the author of several books on leadership, education, and creativity in the arts. These include Don'ts for Deans and Academic Leaders (2023), Leading Change That Matters (2022), and Beyond the Conservatory Model (2019). He has spoken widely on cultural leadership, institutional change, and the future of education, and has held key governance and advisory roles, including serving on the Board of Directors of the International Council of Fine Arts Deans. Before returning, Dr Stepniak served as Executive Dean for Creativity and the Arts and Professor of Music at Shenandoah University in the United States, where he led strategic planning, launched new academic programs, and played a central role in philanthropic development. As Dean of Shenandoah Conservatory for 14 years, he helped elevate its international profile and built lasting partnerships with donors, international artists, and communities. Born in Springvale and raised in the Yarra Valley, he left Australia and his family as a teenager to pursue advanced music studies as a concert violinist in North America. He now returns with his wife, Dr Anne Schempp, and their daughter, Tilda. He is delighted to lead Queen's College into its next chapter; one that honours its remarkable heritage while preparing students to meet the challenges of a changing world with intelligence, imagination, and integrity. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Evan Phillips supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE Education. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil via LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Let's go!

Send us a textWe taste through Australian icons and ask what truly makes a wine “great”: site, story, structure, or time. From Great Western's mineral Shiraz to Margaret River's silky Cabernet, Grange's legend and Noble One's golden botrytis, we weigh value, ageability and joy.• Best's Bin 0 Shiraz 2021 as elegant, dark-fruited Great Western benchmark• Continental climate, phenolic ripeness and stony granitic tannins• Thompson Family Shiraz 2020 from 1868 pre-phylloxera vines• Why cellaring matters and protecting historic vineyards• Margaret River Cabernet structure versus Yarra Valley tannin• Barrel selection and blending for balance and perfume• Penfolds Grange history, pricing, ageing and corking clinics• Botrytis mechanics behind Noble One and food matches• Pride in Australian diversity and value at multiple price points• Aldi picks: Chianti for weeknight food pairing and valueMake sure you come back for that until next time. Enjoy your next glass of wine and drink well Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

Join Giant Steps winemaker Melanie Chester as she dives into what makes the Yarra Valley such a fabulous place to grow Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 206 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Michael Stepniak! Dr Michael Stepniak is an Australian scholar, musician, and academic leader who returned home in 2025 after four decades abroad. He now serves as the ninth Master and Head of College at Queen's College, The University of Melbourne. His career has been shaped by intellectual rigour, artistic excellence, and institutional vision, spanning conservatoria, universities, and senior leadership roles in the United States and now Australia. He also holds the title of Honorary Principal Fellow at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Educated at Harvard University as a Spencer Fellow, he holds both a Doctor of Education and a Master of Education, as well as two Master of Music degrees: in viola performance from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, and in musicology from Northwestern University. He completed his undergraduate studies with distinction, and trained as a violinist at the New England Conservatory. As a chamber musician, he has performed as violist and violinist in major concert halls across North America and Europe, collaborating with artists as varied as Ann Schein, Arlo Guthrie, and John Patitucci. His performances have been broadcast on National Public Radio and praised by The Washington Post and others for their expressiveness and refinement. He is also the author of several books on leadership, education, and creativity in the arts. These include Don'ts for Deans and Academic Leaders (2023), Leading Change That Matters (2022), and Beyond the Conservatory Model (2019). He has spoken widely on cultural leadership, institutional change, and the future of education, and has held key governance and advisory roles, including serving on the Board of Directors of the International Council of Fine Arts Deans. Before returning, Dr Stepniak served as Executive Dean for Creativity and the Arts and Professor of Music at Shenandoah University in the United States, where he led strategic planning, launched new academic programs, and played a central role in philanthropic development. As Dean of Shenandoah Conservatory for 14 years, he helped elevate its international profile and built lasting partnerships with donors, international artists, and communities. Born in Springvale and raised in the Yarra Valley, he left Australia and his family as a teenager to pursue advanced music studies as a concert violinist in North America. He now returns with his wife, Dr Anne Schempp, and their daughter, Tilda. He is delighted to lead Queen's College into its next chapter; one that honours its remarkable heritage while preparing students to meet the challenges of a changing world with intelligence, imagination, and integrity. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Evan Phillips supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE Education. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil via LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Let's go!

Brett Butcher chats with Simon Nash about his winery Soumah in Gruyere in the Yarra Valley.@thewineshowaustralia @soumahwines

Send us a textWhat if two Pinots from the same producer, made the same way, could still taste nothing alike? We uncork that mystery by tracing flavour back to elevation, aspect, soil and the quiet work of a long ripening season. Starting on the Mornington Peninsula with Ten Minutes by Tractor, we compare “Down the Hill” and “Up the Hill” and show how a cooler ridge delivers darker colour, finer tannins and perfume, while lower sites pour bright cranberry fruit and a touch more bunchy grip. The takeaway is simple and thrilling: site speaks, even when the label doesn't list a formal sub-region.Then we head to the Yarra Valley with Giant Steps, where single-vineyard Pinots translate geography into texture. Sexton in Gruyere ripens earliest and drinks fleshier with darker fruit and confident tannin. Applejack in Gladysdale steps higher for florals, red cherry and elegant structure. Bastard Hill climbs again, picking later and unfolding cardamom, Sichuan pepper and coiled energy that begs for time. With consistent winemaking across the range, the differences you taste are pure place—grey clays versus red volcanic soils, bushland buffering temperatures, row orientation guiding sunlight across the canopy.Along the way we unpack how unofficial sub-regions coexist with Australia's GI system, why row direction matters as much as slope, and how climate change has nudged former sparkling strongholds into still-wine brilliance. If Burgundy taught us to listen to parcels, Mornington and the Yarra are crafting an Australian dialect of terroir that any curious drinker can learn. Ready to taste the map instead of just reading it? Follow the journey, share it with a wine friend, and if you love this kind of deep dive, tap subscribe, leave a review, and tell us which vineyard you want us to visit next.Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

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

Send us a textThink all Pinot Noir is just “light red”? Three glasses say otherwise. We set up a controlled taste test with Handpicked's single-vineyard Pinot from Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, and the Yarra Valley to hear terroir speak without the noise of wildly different winemaking. The result is a crisp, side-by-side sensory map of Australian Pinot: an elegant, hibiscus-and-cranberry whisper from Tassie; a plush, red-cherry surge with velvet tannins from Mornington; and a taut, sour-cherry line with tomato leaf and structure from Yarra.We start by framing why place matters—cool climates, longer hang time, and how flavour precursors accumulate—and then tackle the GI reality that Tasmania is still labelled under a single umbrella despite its diverse pockets like Coal River and Tamar. Keeping producer and intent constant at the $90 tier lets texture, aroma, and tannin shape become the guideposts. Along the way, we share the practical stuff: which dishes sing with each style (think Peking duck pancakes, confit duck, and crisp-skinned poultry), how to build an affordable group tasting night that outperforms a wine bar tab, and why premium, site-first winemaking doesn't have to feel intimidating when you know what to expect in the glass.There's levity, too—a cheeky “Am I A Wine Wanker?” moment on bringing your own glass to a BYO—and genuine listener love for a tasting club that pairs our episodes with themed snacks. The biggest takeaway? Regionality in Australian Pinot isn't a slogan; it's visible in the colour, audible in the nose, and tactile in the tannin. Next, we zoom further to sub-regions to see if the fine grain holds up.If you enjoy thoughtful tastings with real-world tips, hit follow, share this with your wine-curious mates, and leave a quick review—then tell us which region won your glass tonight.Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

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

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

Australian Comedian Merrick Watts joins Tony to talk about Comedy in the Vines at Cherryhill Orchards in the Yarra Valley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Send us a textMeg and Mel dive into the groundbreaking Endeavor wine industry report that reveals surprising insights about Australian wine consumption patterns across demographics and regions.• Affluence drives wine purchase more than age, with wealthy consumers favouring Champagne, Chardonnay, and surprisingly, Riesling• Gen Z unexpectedly over-indexes on Champagne consumption despite limited budgets• Tasmania and Western Australia show the strongest loyalty to their local wine regions• The Yarra Valley is experiencing growth while Tasmania faces market challenges despite producing top-rated sparkling wines• Victoria drives wine trends like Pinot Noir and spritz culture that spread across Australia• Queensland shows unique preferences for New Zealand wines and sweeter styles• Prosecco dominates the sparkling category nationwide, particularly from King Valley• Millennials are just now coming into red wine and Champagne as their palates mature and incomes increase• Each Australian state displays distinct wine personality profiles that reveal cultural differencesFind the complete "State of Grapes" report online for more insights into Australia's wine consumption patterns.Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

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

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

Episode 45 - Visiting Alsace & Lorraine with Chef Christophe  (Season 9 Episode 3) In Season 9 we are detouring from Australia and heading to France.  Alsace is famous for its Riesling and Munster cheese and Lorraine is famous for its quiche. Both regions have gorgeous fairytale looking villages and lots of war history.  Chef Christophe and his wife Josephine host tours to Alsace and Lorraine, among many other places.  He shares the highlights including: * a tour of the wine library at the Wine Guild of Alsace with prominent member, Dr David Ling * a tasting at Domaine Jean Becker, one of the seven oldest families in the Alsatian vineyards * visits to the Le jacquard Francais linen factory and Commonwealth War Cemetery  He also touches on the tours they run in Australia to Yarra Valley and Riverina/Griffith, their truffle experiences and online cooking classes.    For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to www.winederlust.au This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy of Winederlust. Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through Music Bed. Logo artwork is by Odeth Casanova Winederlust would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land which is discussed in this episode, but also Ngunnawal country where Jeanene lives and makes this podcast.  Feel free to get in touch at hello@winederlust.au

Daniel Tokar from Tokar Estate in the Yarra Valley joins Tony to talk about the family business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie Chester leads the winemaking team at Giant Steps and she speaks with Simon Nash about a new range of wine called Circle of Fifths.@thewineshowaustralia @giantstepswine

Send us a textAustralian sparkling wines showcase distinctive regional characters that rival champagne in quality while expressing unique Australian terroir.• Blind tasting of four Australian sparkling wines from three different regions: Tasmania, Yarra Valley, and Whitlands High Plateau• Traditional method sparklings have many variables beyond region, including aging on lees and fruit character• Yarra Yering (Yarra Valley) shows distinctive red apple fruit and rich brioche character from 100% Chardonnay• Chandon Vintage Brut (Whitlands High Plateau) displays remarkable mineral character, pristine acidity and surprising youth despite its age• Jansz (Tasmania) delivers exceptional value with perfect creaminess and the traditional autolytic character consumers expect• Handpicked (Tasmania) shows a simpler, more fruit-forward approach• Whitlands High Plateau (800m elevation) produces fruit with distinctive mineral quality and exceptional acid structure• Australian sparkling wines remain excellent value compared to increasingly expensive champagneJoin us next week when we explore Barbera wines from around Australia.Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

A wonderful meandering chat with Ketan Badani (Urologist, Mt Sinai, NYC)! We took him for a wine tour in the Yarra Valley, stopping for a pod chat at Rochford Winery about screening for prostate cancer in older men, plus a great tour around Healesviile Sanctuary to introduce Ketan to some Australian wildlife. Then back in Melbourne we had another chat, this time a bit of future-gazing about the future of surgery, and Declan and Ketan trade tales about EMR (that's Electronic Medical Record) delinquency. Ketan was visiting Melbourne as a guest of Device Technologies to speak at the Epworth Healthcare Robotic Urology Masterclass. And what a great guest he was! With your usual hosts Renu Eapen and Declan Murphy. Thanks to our fantastic guide Trish at Healesville Sanctuary, and Beatrice who looked after us at Rochford Winery.This one much better enjoyed on our YouTube channel!Links:Rochford Winery Healesville Sanctuary 

Sam Isherwood chats with Steve Faulkner the Chief Viticulturalist for Oakridge Wines and founder of Viticulture Australia, he loves all things that grow in soil. @thewineshowaustralia @viticultureaustralia ⁠@oakridgewines⁠

Stephanie Duboudin, CEO of Wine Victoria, joins to educate us on this state at the southern end of Australia that has a ton of diversity and makes all styles of wine. A boutique winery heaven, Victoria is something you need to know about!    Wineries mentioned: Tahbilk Seppelt Mount Langhi Wild Duck Creek Yeringberg Yarra Yering Brown Brothers Pizzini Campbells Chalmers Chambers Rosewood Stanton & Killeen Giant Steps Bindi Wines _________________________________________________________ Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   Check out my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access.  They have an amazing selection -- once you get hooked on their wines, they will be your go-to! Make sure you join the Wine Access-Wine For Normal People wine club for wines I select delivered to you four times a year!    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes    

Sam Isherwood speaks with Grove Galligan, General Manager of Wine Yarra Valley introduces us to all things Fireside Festival, running from the 27th June to the 13th July.@thewineshowaustralia  ⁠@wineyarravalley⁠

Hey hey hey - this week I speak with Micheal (Briggsy) Briggs. He's based in the Yarra Valley, Melbourne and has some great insights in how to get more leads through reals and self promotion!- - - - - - - - -Your host:Greg is based in Northland, New ZealandHis guest:Michael is based in Byron Bay, Australia Sponsors: Studio Ninja - SNAPPENING50 - 50% off first year Queensberry - SNAPPENING19 - 40% off Workspace Make it Snappen!

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

Send us a text In this episode of Bottles & Bites Without Borders, we head Down Under to explore the rich and varied wine regions of Victoria, Australia. Joining Rob is Michael Lazarou—Instagram's very own @wines_by_michael—a passionate wine communicator with a deep love for the bottles and stories of his homeland. Together, they break down Victoria's unique subregions, from the cool-climate elegance of the Yarra Valley to the bold reds of Heathcote. Expect a lively chat on climate influences, grape varieties, and the incredible diversity of wine styles coming out of this compact but mighty state. Grab a glass and get ready for a delicious tour of Victoria—no passport required! 

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

Analizamos los planes de Anthony Albanese y Peter Dutton para ayudar a las personas que quieren comprar su primera vivienda. También recordamos al renombrado escritor peruano, distinguido con el Premio Nobel de Literatura 2010, Mario Vargas Llosa, quien falleció a los 89 años en Lima, rodeado de su familia. Y conversamos con una experta vinícola en el Yarra Valley en Victoria, sobre el crecimiento exponencial en la producción de vinos en Australia.

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

On Sunday 13 April, the Gardening Show hosts broadcast live from the Yarra Valley Plant Fair. This podcast is only part of the full broadcast, due to technical issues affecting the sound during the first half of the live show. Tune in 7:30 - 9:15am Sundays on 855 on the AM dial, 3CR Digital or stream at 3cr.org.au

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

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

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

I dagens afsnit skal vi finde “Verdens bedste chardonnay”. Vi har ikke alle vinlande med i konkurrencen ej heller alle verdens dyreste vine.   Afsnittet er optaget med 50 medsmagende gæster hos Bech/Bruun advokater i Aarhus d. 14. november 2024.   Benspændet er vine og lande som René har udvalgt i et prisleje på omkring 300 kr flasken.   Vi smager chardonnay fra Australien, Frankrig, New Zealand, Sydafrika og USA.     Vi skal selvfølgelig også i dybden med druesorten - hvad er chardonnay, hvordan smager den og hvorfor er den så anerkendt i den brede befolkning og hos vinmageren?   Vi snakker også om chardonnays udtryk i de forskellige lande samt produktionsmetoder og stilarter.   Hvilke to ord vil René sætte på chardonnay-stilen fra hvert af de deltagende lande?     Vinderlandet kan vi ikke afsløre her, der må man lytte med.     Vi smager på følgende vine. NB! Rækkefølgen her er alfabetisk efter land vi og altså ikke resultatet af smagningen eller rækkefølgen vi smager dem i i udsendelsen.     - Giant Steps, Yarra Valley, 2022, Australien   - Saint-Véran, Bourgogne, 2022, Frankrig   - Kumeu River, Kumeu, 2023, New Zealand   - Hamilton Russel Vineyard, Walker Bay, 2023,  Sydafrika   - Sandhi, Santa Rita Hills, 2022, USA         ..................... Køb vores nye bog "Bobler for begyndere og øvede" her: https://www.saxo.com/dk/bobler-for-begyndere_bog_9788773396568 Eller vores bog om vin her: https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere_bog_9788773391303 Støt Vin for begyndere podcast her https://vinforbegyndere.10er.app/ Besøg os på Facebook og Instagram, hvor man kan se billeder af vinene og få tips til vin og mad sammensætning. https://www.facebook.com/vinforbegyndere https://www.instagram.com/vinforbegyndere Web: https://www.radioteket.dk/ Kontakt: radioteket@radioteket.dk Musik: Jonas Landin Lyt vores bog som lydbog her: Køb den her https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere-og-oevede_lydbog_9788773397374

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

Chef Danae Mclaughlin shares her tips for crafting dark chocolate truffles and Linzer cookies // We dive into the art of cooking lamb rib chops // We spend a segment celebrating blood orange season // Cookbook Author and Chef Sally James joins us to talk about Yarra Valley Caviar // We’re dishing up all things pancakes—from buckwheat blini to Loretta’s fluffy classics // Hot Cakes Pastry Chef Britiany Bardeleben stops by to explore molten chocolate cake // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

The Dakar Rally has to be among the toughest races on the planet. Competitors are crossing thousands of kilometres, with little rest, in searing heat, over two weeks. It's not uncommon for those involved to perish. Daniel Sanders, a 30-year-old motorcyclist from the Yarra Valley has triumphed in the Saudi Arabian desert, leading from start to finish. That almost never happens. How did he tame the race? We ask him. Featured: Daniel Sanders, 2025 Dakar Rally Champion.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Mel chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about the up-coming PULP - The People's Wine Show to be held in Collingwood, Melbourne on Saturday 15 February. An event not to be missed if you're in Melbourne for the weekend! @thewineshowaustralia @wineyarravalley

Established in 2018 as "a best friend for your wine business", Nicole chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about her company, NE Wine Services, how she helps her clients and making her own wines. @thewineshowaustralia @newineservices

Le beurre de culture Madeleine, qui vient de la Yarra Valley, a beaucoup de fans à Melbourne. Jack Gaffney nous raconte comment s'est développé sa passion pour le beurre, en France, et ce qui distingue Madeleine.

Sarah Crowe, Yarra Yering, Yarra Valley, AustraliaThe last 30 years Australia has dramatically changed its position in the wine industry. Not only the production by volume has exploded but their reputation has improved and several wineries have won international acclaim for the quality of their wines. Yarra Yering is one of them and Sarah Crowe has a lot to do with it.As Yarra Yering winemaker and general manager she has embraced the solid legacy of this estate refining the practices, working on the details to produce among the best wines in Australia. She spent a few weeks in Paris last summer with her local importer Gaetan Turner from South World Wines. They offered me the chance to record the conversation I am sharing with you today.Production : Romain BeckerEditing : Emmanuel NappeyMusic : Emmanuel DoréGraphic design : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Léna Mazilu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cheers dear listeners !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Madeleine, a cultured butter from the Yarra Valley, has gathered lots of fans in Melbourne. Jack Gaffney tells us how his passion for butter developed in France and what sets Madeleine apart. - Le beurre de culture Madeleine, qui vient de la Yarra Valley, a beaucoup de fans à Melbourne. Jack Gaffney nous raconte comment s'est développé sa passion pour le beurre, en France, et ce qui distingue Madeleine.

Madeleine, a cultured butter from the Yarra Valley, has gathered lots of fans in Melbourne. Jack Gaffney tells us how his passion for butter developed in France and what sets Madeleine apart.

Franco and Simon Nash have a chat about the growth of the Hoddles Creek brand and Varietal choices being made with new plantings in the cooler Upper Yarra Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @hoddlescreekestate

Join us as we dive into the world of craft gin with Matt Jones, co-founder of Four Pillars Gin. Matt shares the origins of the brand, born from a passion for storytelling and a commitment to craft. Discover how Four Pillars has grown from a small distillery in the Yarra Valley to a globally recognized name in spirits. Learn about the early challenges, the decision to focus solely on gin, and the strategic moves that set the company apart, including their innovative crowdfunding approach and partnerships. Entrepreneurs will gain insights into building a brand with purpose, scaling without losing authenticity, and leveraging community to drive success. Listen to Nathan and Matt discuss: - The decision to focus exclusively on gin and its impact on branding - Leveraging crowdfunding to build a passionate community of early adopters - Strategies for maintaining authenticity while scaling a craft brand - Insights into brand storytelling and creating emotional connections with customers - The role of partnerships in scaling and navigating growth challenges Click here to start your business for $1. You'll get all-access foundr+, where you'll find more in-depth, proven strategies from founders like our guest today and support and advice from our global community of 30,000 founders. If you loved this conversation and learned something new, rate and review this episode. Stay in touch with us, follow foundr on your favorite platform: Foundr.com Instagram YouTube Facebook X LinkedIn Magazine

Send us a textGary first met Wayne and Marina through artist and previous podcast guest Tony Mighell. We spoke to them over zoom a few weeks ago from their home in Melbourne. Thanks for speaking to us about your artwork and time in the art centres near Alice Springs. Wayne Eager is represented by Australian Galleries - 'Wayne Eager is a gestural artist, absorbed with form, colour and texture. His method is based on the accretion of subsequent layers from which his paintings find their form. He was a founding member of the dynamic artist-run-exhibiting space, Roar Studios, in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the first such venture in Australia. His early works were exhibited there in 1982.Eager has spent much of his career living and working in the remote Central Australian Desert. His experience of the light and unique features of the Northern Territory landscape have been the fundamental foundation to his oeuvre over the last 30 years.In 2021, Eager relocated back to semi-rural life in the Yarra Valley, Victoria. In the same year, the artist was honored by a 30-year survey exhibition, ‘Bitumen and Dirt', which opened at the Charles Darwin University Gallery, Darwin, and then travelled to the Araluen Art Centre in Alice Springs.'Marina Strocchi is also represented by Australian Galleries - 'In 2021 Marina Strocchi returned to her home town Melbourne after a twenty-nine year sojourn in the Northern Territory. Strocchi was closely involved in supporting the development of a number of First Nations artists, initially through establishing the Ikuntji Art Centre in 1992 and then working with the Kintore women to catalyse their painting which led to a vigorous output through Papunya Tula. During these decades she developed her painting responses to the remote landscapes and narratives that are unique to the Central Desert. Strocchi has held over forty solo exhibitions including a Northern Territory touring survey exhibition with an accompanying catalogue. Awarded an ARTS NT Fellowship in 2019 Strocchi had a three month residency in New York City. Now settled in the Yarra Valley Strocchi is responding to memories of that experience and absorbing her new environment.

Bonus Q&A pod today.We hear from Alex who heard Nick and Mark talking about Corey Lamb's nickname and wants to know what some other tour pro nicknames are (or were), very funny, including Markos story about Lumpy the Caddy - which he has told before but never gets old.Daniel has a question about 7 Mile Beach in Tassie and whether it is potentially Australia's Tara Iti, which we discuss.Hef has a question for Nick following last weeks masterclass, we give him a buzz to elaborate.And finally Daniel messages us from his tractor in the Yarra Valley asking why people like hard courses, or hard holes, when golf is in his view meant to be fun. We discuss and Nick and Mark talk about some of the holes they found the toughest in their pro career.And we wrap up with a few predictions for this weekends Australian PGA in Brisbane.If you want to leave a voicemail - it's easy, head to our website here on your mobile or computer, hit the record button, tell us who you are, where you're from, where you play your golf, and leave your message. Couldn't be easier, you'll be done in 60-seconds.We're here each week with the great support of PING, see your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting. Just like they have with Nick O'Hern, PING will help you play your best. And the Golf Clearance Outlet, great prices on the best gear. See them instore in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth, or online here. And watchMynumbers, the powerful data-based golf app in the world - play smarter by using data. Download from the AppStore or GooglePlay.And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, and you can see all our Masterclass videos on YouTube here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for part two of our chat with the brilliant Olly Smith! You may know him from Saturday Kitchen or the Three Wine Men shows, where he's won over audiences with his passion for wine and engaging storytelling. In this episode, Olly shares his insights on English wine's rise to fame, the distinct flavors of Tokaji, and why Australia's Yarra Valley is a must-visit for wine lovers. Plus, he takes us behind the scenes of working alongside chef José Pizarro on the P&O Food Heroes holidays. Grab a glass and tune in for more wine tales and laughter with Olly! And a special thanks to Coravin, our sponsor for this episode, for giving wine enthusiasts the chance to explore wines one glass at a time without uncorking the entire bottle. Tune in for an inspiring chat, and don't forget to pour yourself something special! If you want to skip ahead:   03.08: Ollie shares some wine experiences from Tokaj and tasting raw Tokaji in the vineyards 07.58: Hot air ballooning in the Yarra Valley and understanding the region from above 09.53: De Bortoli Botrytis Semillon dessert wine (the benchmark of Australian ‘Botrytis' dessert winemaking) 10.46: The Mac Forbes wines 11.28: Supporting charities through Celbrity game shows 13.47: Wine Society's commitment: Sustainability focus 15.28: 150 years of the Wine Society: Celebrating heritage wines 17.15: Importance of sustainability in wine purchasing 20.19: Risks and rewards of growing wine grapes in England 23.05: Describing English Chardonnay vs. Chablis 26.25: Olly's "Jazz Rolodex" for unexpected wine finds 28.18: Bacchus as England's answer to Sauvignon Blanc 30.12: Olly's Bacchus wine recommendations 36.08: Upcoming event - Olly's Christmas tasting with Oz and Tim: The Big Christmas Wine Fest 36.52: Previous episode with Tim Atkin MW (Ep 163 RIOJA and Ep 164 RIBERA DEL DUERO) 39.03: The Glass House concept: Wine bars on P&O cruises and Food Hero Cruise Experiences  41.34:  Moscato d'Asti  43.28: Tasting sessions on P&O cruises 45.44: Favorite wine and food pairings with Jose Pizzaro's dishes 47.48: Debunking wine myths  49.03: Misconceptions about serving temperatures for wines 50.36: Favourite wine gadget 51.12: Desert Island wine: Wines from Peter Hall 52.42: BBC Two appearance this November 2024 on Between the Covers Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!   ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.

Tonight, our blind-tasting duo explore uncharted wine, at least for the show. Shiraz is the most planted and #1 grape from Australia. Shiraz is the same grape and wine as Syrah, but for some reason, Australia and South Africa call it Shiraz. It is a big, bold, full-body wine with high levels of tannin and acid. Because of the tannins, it is normally oaked and is a great pair with red meats.In France, Syrah is a single variety wine from the northern Rhone Valley, and is popular in the southern Rhone where it is part of the GSM blend wines. GSM stands for Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre.Syrah is also a popular grape grown in the US, mostly in the State of Washington and California. Some of the most popular Shiraz regions of Australia include Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, Clare Valley, Heathcote, Hunter Valley, McLaren Vale, Yarra Valley, Grampians, and Adelaide Hills.While Syrah and Shiraz wines will have many similarities, they will also have some differences. Syrah wines from France, Chile and Washington (State) are more of a cooler climate wine. Australian Shiraz and California, Spain, Italy, and Argentina Syrah are warm-weather wines. Syrah from cooler climates will be lighter in body, with more earthiness and floral notes. Warm weather Syrah/Shiraz will be fruit forward full-body higher alcohol wines. Tonight, we taste: 2021 Yalumba Barossa Shiraz. I purchased this wine at Wall to Wall Wine for $19.99. It comes from the Barossa Valley, Australia. It is plump and fruity, with lucid aromas of black cherry, plum, mint and ground pepper. A full body gentle frame of spicy tannins frames everything, and a nice level of acidity helps wash it all down. Winery is Vegan and started in 1849. 2019 Greg Norman, Limestone Coast Shiraz, $15.50 at Wall to Wall Wine. This wine comes from Coonawarra, McClaren Flat, Argentina. Nose: Bright aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, spice notes. Palate: Medium to full-bodied. Cola, black cherry, mixed berry jam and cloves. Other notes: plum and cherry. Peppercorn, mint, oak. Firm structure and balanced acidity. Area is known for having poor well draining soils. 2022 Yellow Tail Shiraz purchased at Walmart for $5.99. Rich and smooth, with juicy red berries and hints of vanilla and spice. Hints of mocha. Bold and smooth. South Eastern Australia includes all of Victoria and parts of South Australia and New South Wales. Next week The wines we will taste include: 2022 Bourgonge – Maconaise – Macon Villages. This is a Burgundy white made from the Chardonnay grape. Purchased from Costco for $12.79. 2022 Porta 6 Red from Lisbon Region of Portugal. Purchased at Trader Joes for $4.99. 2022 Ruggero Di Bardo from Puglia, Italy. Purchased at Trader Joes for $9.99.