Is Self-Care an Ingredient in Making Wine? With Dan Eggleton from Ben Murray Wines

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Dan Eggleton from Ben Murray Wines in the Barossa to talk about something the wine world rarely talks about. The pressure behind the label, the reality facing boutique producers right now, and why sometimes stepping back is the bravest decision you can make.Dan shares what led him to pause a vintage after nearly 30 years of making wine, how health and timing collided with a tough season, and what it felt like emotionally to draw that line. There’s honesty here about identity, resilience, and what happens when passion and practicality start pulling in different directions.Along the way we taste through new-release Mataro from Marananga, talk Barossa sub-regions, vineyard expression, and why some grapes quietly disappear into blends instead of standing on their own. There’s also stories from the early Ben Murray days, the growers who shaped the journey, and a moment involving a 1943 Madeira that reminds you why wine matters in the first place.But more than anything, this episode opens up a bigger conversation — about mental health in agriculture, in wine, and in industries where people are expected to just keep pushing through.If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind a vintage decision, this one’s worth settling in for.⏱️ Chapters00:00 Preview 00:00:49 Intro - Is self-care an ingredient in making wine? 00:02:17 The Wined Up Ice Breaker with Dan Eggleton00:06:19 Ben Murray Wines – New Releases 00:06:48 Why Ben Murray released a straight Mataro 00:09:15 What makes Marananga different in the Barossa 00:15:09 The decision not to make a vintage 00:17:00 When stepping back is harder than making wine 00:20:00 Why boutique winemakers across Australia are reassessing 00:30:20 Ben Murray Barossa and Marananga Shiraz00:34:11 Mental Health and Mateship Breakfasts00:47:33 What gives hope for the future of wine culture00:49:51 Ben Murray Anima Grenache 00:54:48 Ben Murray Reserve Shiraz👉 Subscribe to @thewinedup and tell us on what is your favourite Ben Murray wine? Have you reached out to your mate?  Drop it in the comments 👇Go check out the Ben Murray wines at https://www.benmurraywines.com/ and if you are interested about the Mateship Breakfast, reach out to [email protected] 🎙️ Clip from The Wined Up Podcast 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @the.wined.up 🌐 Visit https://www.thewinedup.com.au📩 [email protected]#benmurraywines #mentalhealth #mataro #shiraz #barossa #marananga #mateshipbreakfast #TheWinedUpPodcast #wedrinkwelearnweconnectWe Drink. We Learn. We Connect. Drink Responsibly. 🍷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.