Ben Murray Wines with Dan Eggleton

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we interview Dan Eggleton the winemaker and co-owner of Ben Murray Wines in Barossa Valley, South Australia. This was a fantastic conversation about the joy wine brings to both consumers and winemakers, the importance of supporting Australia’s independent and boutique wineries, and Dan’s wine journey including a few tips of the trade that he has picked up.In this episode we get to taste some fantastic wines from Ben Murray Wines including: 2023 Riesling from Eden Valley as well as their reds from Barossa value - 2023 Grenache, 2021 Shiraz, 2021 Anima Reserve Grenache, and their 2020 Old Vine Reserve Shiraz.Dan is a passionate winemaker that loves his art and his industry. He also sounds a lot like Russell Crowe if you listen closely! Thanks Dan for sharing your story and taking us through some fantastic wines. Check out Ben Murray Wines at https://benmurraywines.com, https://www.facebook.com/benmurraywinemaker/, https://www.instagram.com/benmurraywines/?hl=enSubscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your favourite wine from Ben Murray Wines.Chapters:0:00 Preview0:34 Introduction2:09 Most memorable wine?3:45 Favourite grape varietal4:51 Wine you still want to try7:45 Unique food and wine pairing?8:38 Advice for those on their wine journey9:45 What triggered your wine journey?17:31 Who is Ben Murray?21:39 How can a small producer work in the large Barossa?23:41 What is the Ben Murray ethos?26:13 What makes a great winemaker?27:30 How is the Australian palate evolving?29:12 How a boutique winery can reach consumers?31:07 How to convince beer drinkers to drink wine?34:07 How Ben Murray has evolved34:37 How to try Ben Murray wines?35:51 2023 Riesling, Ben Murray Wines, Eden Valley, SA41:06 2021 Grenache, Ben Murray Wines, Barossa Valley, SA41:39 What does ‘old vine’ give to wine?43:40 Barossa sub-regions47:41 2021 Shiraz, Ben Murray Wines, Barossa Valley, SA52:35 2021 Anima Reserve Grenache, Ben Murray Wines, Barossa Valley, SA59:04 2020 Old Vine Reserve Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Ben Murray Wines, SA1:03:11 What’s in the future for Ben Murray Wines1:07:51 The Wined Up Conclusion#wine #grenache #shiraz #riesling #southaustralia #barossavalley #benmurraywines #independent #supportsmall #supportlocal #supportindependent #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up).  Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at [email protected].   Drink More, Try More, Learn More.