The Grampians Wine Podcast

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22 Grampians and Pyrenees Wineries will be heading to the Ballarat Mining Exchange on July 28 & 29 - find out more here!

Introducing the Grampians Grape Escape Podcast! Every May, we welcome thousands of visitors to the Grampians Region as they head to the annual Wine, food and Music festival - Grampians Grape Escape. Festival Director Vanessa Briody is joined by Dan Ahchow from Seppelt Wines as they walk you through what to expect... what to pack... and what to do at Grampians Grape Escape To secure your tickets - please click here

Episode 2! The Grampians Grape Escape Podcast! Every May, we welcome thousands of visitors to the Grampians Region as they head to the annual Wine, food and Music festival - Grampians Grape Escape. Festival Director Vanessa Briody is joined by Dan Ahchow from Seppelt Wines as they walk you through what to expect... what to pack... and what to do at Grampians Grape Escape To secure your tickets - please click here

Introducing the Grampians Grape Escape Podcast! Every May, we welcome thousands of visitors to the Grampians Region as they head to the annual Wine, food and Music festival - Grampians Grape Escape. Festival Director Vanessa Briody is joined by Dan Ahchow from Seppelt Wines as they walk you through what to expect... what to pack... and what to do at Grampians Grape Escape To secure your tickets - please click here

Simon Clayfield proudly grows his fruit and makes his wines from his Moyston property in the Grampians. In every conversation had with Simon you will learn something new, he has amazing wine knowledge and loves to share with others. To buy Simon's Wines, please visit https://clayfieldwines.com/

In this episode, Bruce Ahchow, custodian of Seppelt Wines in Great Western joins us to chat about the history of Seppelt Wines as he walks you through a few of their current releases. The Great Western estate, which is where the Australian Sparkling Wine industry started in the 1800s is home to the longest underground cellars in the Southern Hemisphere, the Seppelt Drives. Bruce will also guide you through a few of the Seppelt Wines currently released and available for tasting at the Great Western Cellar Door - Seppelt Great Western Riesling, Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz, the Limited Release Arrawatta Shiraz and the Original Sparkling Shiraz. To purchase the wines online, please visit here.

This week, we have the Armstong wine producers, Andrew & Katrina Toomey joining us as they walk you through 4 of their current released wines. Located just a few minutes from Great Western, they produce a fantastic variety of wines including Shiraz, Cabernet, Riesling, Tempranillo, Viognier, Chardonnay & a sweet summer Rosé. The Miners Ridge Wines tasted "Merino Block" Riesling - Miners Ridge Riesling - Rosé - Shiraz To buy online - head here

Co-founder of SubRosa Wine, Nancy Panter joins us this week to share the wines she makes with partner Adam Louder. A boutique winery, SubRosa produces around 400 cases each vintage. They have produced Viognier, Rosé, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Mourvedre and Adam's passion, cool climate Shiraz. Wines Tasted: Viognier, Nebbiolo & Shiraz To order yours or to find out more about SubRosa Wines - please visit their website.

Pomonal Estate owner, Pep Atchison, joins us this week to talk us through a selection of her wine. The easy-drinking wines they produce pair perfectly with food. Located in Pomonal, at the base of the Grampians, Pep's wines and food can be experienced on your next visit to the Grampians region. Wines tasted: 2021 Riesling - 2021 Single Vineyard Rose and a 2018 Shiraz. To find out more - visit https://pomonalestate.com.au/

Mountainside Wines Shane & Jane Goninon join us this week to have a chat about their wines from Mountainside Wines. Located at the base of Mount Cole, they are a micro-winery, with 10 acres of hand-tended vines. They have a minimalist approach to their wines, they love to see how the fruit presents itself in the wines they produce. They chat with you over their three wines. Viognier - Nebbiolo - Shiraz - to order your own Mountainside Wines - please follow this link https://mountainsidewines.com.au/

In this week's episode of the Grampians Wine Podcast, we have Hamish Thomson and Jacob Parton from Best’s Wines joining us. Hamish is a fifth generation of Thomson’s to be involved in Australian Wine production and Jacob is the assistant winemaker at the Great Western winery. Wines tasted 2021 Concongella Blanc - https://www.bestswines.com/product/2021-concongella-blanc 2021 Young Vine Pinot Meunier - sorry - sold out 2019 Bin 0 Shiraz - https://www.bestswines.com/product/2019-bin-no-0-shiraz

Grampians Estate Tom Guthrie from Grampians Estate joins us in this episode to share some of his stories and wines.  The Guthrie family have been primary producers in Australia since his Great Grandfathers arrival to Australia in 1847, with the Great Western and Mafeking vineyards, winery and Great Western cellar door being more recent ventures for the Guthrie family. With a focus on quality, Grampians Estate boutique wines have quite a collection of awards and trophies for their wines. Tune in to Tom as he walks you through some of the current releases. Wines tasted Grampians Estate - Woolclasser GST https://grampiansestate.com.au/product/woolclassers-gst/ Grampians Estate Streeton Reserve Shiraz https://grampiansestate.com.au/product/2017-streeton-reserve-shiraz/ Grampians Estate Sparkling Rutherford Shiraz https://grampiansestate.com.au/product/rutherford-sparkling-shiraz-2/

ATR Wines - Michelle Walker Located just a short drive from Great Western, you will find Michelle, the cellar door manager of ATR Wines. Join Michelle in this episode of the Grampians Wine Podcast as she walks you through a couple of the current releases from the very unique ATR Wines. Wines tasted 2021 Hard Hill Road Writers Block Riesling 2020 Hard Hill Road - The Field

In this week's episode, Chris Spence joins us to share a few of his wines from his vineyard. Norton Estate. Norton Estates vineyard can be found between three mountain ranges, the Grampians, Mount Arapiles, and the Black Ranges. The location of Norton Estate makes it a perfect climate for grape growing.  Tune in and let Chris share his vineyard and wine stories. Wines tasted - Click on the link to get your own 2016 Norton Estate Arapiles Run Shiraz https://nortonestate.com.au/product/2016-arapiles-run-shiraz-bottle/ 2014 Norton Estate Wendy’s Block Shiraz https://nortonestate.com.au/product/wendys-block-shiraz-2014/ 2021 Norton Estate Sauvignon Blanc https://nortonestate.com.au/product/2021-sauvignon-blanc-bottle/

Black & Ginger Wines Hadyn Black, of “Black & Ginger Wines” joins us in this week's episode to walk us through a couple of his new releases. Established in 2015, the relatively new label is breaking away from the traditional varieties grown in the Grampians region to produce an eclectic collection of wines that change from vintage to vintage, depending on what fruit Hadyn can get his hands on. The Black and Ginger wines have already proven to be a favourite amongst the next generation of wine drinkers. Wines tasted - click on the link to get your own New variety to the collection - “The Gypsy” - 2022 Vermentino https://www.blackandginger.com.au/shop/2022-the-gypsy-vermentino 2022 Grenache Nouveau from Great Western https://www.blackandginger.com.au/shop/2022-grenache-nouveau

Mount Langi Ghiran Adam Louder, the chief winemaker of Mount Langi Ghiran, a premium wine producer in the Grampians region, joins us in the first episode of Season two of the Grampians Wine podcast. Adam brought in with him 3 wines to talk to you about. A freshly bottled 2022 Cliff Edge Riesling, the 2019 Talus Shiraz & the 2019 Talus Cabernet Sauvignon. To order your wine - please visit langi.com.au

The Grampians Wine Podcast is back for the second season. It has been a big year for the Grampians Wine region, with new episodes released every Friday, the Grampians winemakers, cellar door managers, and owners will share some of their newest releases and share a little more about the Grampians wine they produce.

Andrew Toomey, the owner and viticulturist of the Miners Ridge Vineyard from Armstrong, located between Ararat and Great Western. The majority of Miners Ridge is planted down to Shiraz with a handful of other varieties also growing. Miners Ridge also has accommodation and sees many visitors staying on the vineyard whilst visiting the silo art trail. Miners Ridge has some big plans ahead, with an increase of production with the increase of popularity of his label. Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Marc Sleeman, the CEO of Grampians Tourism joins us in this episode to explain their part in the Grampians region. Marc is passionate about the Grampians region and how the different seasons bring different environmental experiences to its visitors. Marc treats the Grampians Wines like his children and doesn’t have favourites, he loves them all the same. Tune in and listen to Marc’s passion for the Grampians Wine region.  Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Hadyn Black, the “Black” from Black and Ginger joins us in this episode to chat about his wine label. Black and Ginger have established their reputation quickly since established 7 years ago when Hadyn and his red-headed business partner “Ginger” first established their business. Black and Ginger is a boutique winery with only a few hundred dozen bottles produced every year. Tune in, and get inspired to try one of Black and Ginger’s less common wine varieties at your next dinner party.  Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Rory Lane, the Melbourne dwelling Grampians Winemaker. Rory has been making wines from the Grampians Wine region since 2004. Rory has a huge love for the Grampians Shiraz, takes the Grampians fruit to Melbourne to produce the amazing ‘The Story Wines’. Rory’s wines are very well regarded and awarded, with a Shiraz focus, Rory also produces a Processo, Riesling, Rose, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Syrah (Shiraz) as well as a few other wines from different regions. Tune in and learn a little more about “The Story Wines” Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Tom Guthrie joins us again in this episode on the Grampians Wine Podcast to tell you about some of the amazing events that we host every year. Grampians Grape Escape, hosted in Halls Gap every May where the much sought after Barrique Auction occurs. Planning is on track for 2022 Grampians Grape Escape to return. Red Series, hosted on the last weekend in July at the amazing Ballarat Gold Exchange where the Grampians and Pyrenees wine regions come together for a very exclusive 500 ticket event. The last event Tom chats to you about Seriously Shiraz, hosted over the first weekend of September. Hosted at the historic J Ward in Ararat, the Grampians Winemakers bring out their new releases. Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Damien Sheehan, the General Manager and vigneron for Mount Langi Ghiran joins us in this episode. Mount Langi Ghiran is predominantly a Shiraz producing winery with some Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Grenache, Sangiovese and a little Auxerrois. Damien will take you on a journey over the sensational location of Mount Langi Ghiran, nestled in a valley on the eastern side of the Grampians. Mount Langi Ghiran produces some of the most award-winning wines in Australia. Tune in and learn a little more about this amazing Grampians Winery. Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Pomonal is a little community just on the outskirts of Halls Gap and in this episode we have Adam & Pep Atchison from Pomonal Estate. Pomonal Estate is one of the newest wineries to the Grampians region with the doors opening in 2017.  Pep and Adam share their love for the region, and chat about what Pomonal Estate has to offer to visitors to the Grampians region. They love the Grampians Region, they love the visitors and they have amazing plans for the future.   Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

The Grampians Wine history stretches back to the 1800s, there have been many legends formed from the region. In this episode, Simon Clayfield joins us again to have a chat about some of the more recent legends who have sadly passed away but have left a legacy in the region and the way the region makes wine.  Simon has a chat about Trevor Mast, a famous vigneron and the guru of Grampians Shiraz,  Dr Graeme Bertuch, a medical doctor who used his medical knowledge of science to make wines and Kym Ludvigsen, the passionate extroverted winemaker and vigneron. Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Nancy Panter, co-founder of SubRosa Wines located in Eversley which is a part of the Grampians Region. The boutique winery produces around 400 cases a year.   Winemaker and co-founder of SubRosa, Adam Louder at the age of 40 has done 35 vintages all around the world. After working his way around the world's vineyards, he came home to the Grampians. There are some amazing plans for SubRosa wines. Enjoy this episode and let Nancy make you excited for the amazing SubRosa wines.  Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Simon Fennel, winemaker of Montara Wines located just a few kilometres from the township of Ararat joins us for this episode of the Grampians Wine Podcast.  Established in 1970, for over 50 years Montara have been producing amazing Grampians Wines. Simon will walk you through the wines he produces and why the music flows just as much as the wine in Montara. Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Do you ever think much of the processes involved in getting the grapes to turn into wine? Ben Thomson, from Best’s Wines in Great Western talks you through the months of pruning, bud burst, the growing of the vines, canopy management, bomade testing, the decision making with the winemakers when to harvest the fruit and then the entire winemaking processes. Learn a little more about how the vines produce the Grampians Wine that you love.  Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Tom Guthrie, owner of the highly awarded Grampians Estate Winery joins us in this episode to tell you all about his vineyards and winery. Grampians Estate is situated over two different locations with 12 acres of vines in Great Western, where the oldest vines were planted in 1878. The other Grampians Estate vineyard and the winery is located at Mafeking where he has another 8 acres of vineyards. Tune in and have a listen to Tom, the only Winemaking student at Charles Stuart that has both a Student ID and a Seniors card!  Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Simon Clayfield’s winery is situated at Moyston, which is located right on top of the Great Dividing Range, south of Great Western, a sensational part of the Grampians.  The boutique winery specialises in amazing quality Shiraz. Simon loves his piece of paradise in the Grampians and loves educating people on wines when they visit his Moyston Cellar Door. Simon is very knowledgeable about wines, the regions and the fruit produced in the region, have a listen and plan your visit to his Cellar Door soon. Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Adam Richardson joins us in this episode to discuss the varieties of wine that are grown in the Grampians Wine Region.  The region is very well known for its Shiraz, but there are some other amazing fruits being grown that are creating sensational wines. Tune in, be educated and try a few different wines next time you are making a Grampians Wine selection. Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Leigh Clarnette, from Clarnette & Ludvigsen joins us in this episode to tell you all about his wine brand that started with winemaker Leigh and good friend and viticulturist Kym Ludvigsen. Leigh’s own career started in 1983, on the weigh bridge of Penfolds Wine in the Barossa and brought him to the Grampians region in the 90’s. Tune in to listen to what the plans are for Clarnette & Ludvigsen wines. Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Robert Staehr, owner and viticulturist of boutique Grampians winery, Mount Stapylton Wines, located at Laharum on the western side of the Grampians.  Rob, who expanded his family's traditional wheat and sheep farming enterprise when they bought the neighbouring vineyard which has over 2000 vines and Rob’s first own vintage was in 2018.  The journey is just beginning for Mount Stapylton Wines, with some amazing plans for the next few years. Tune in to this episode and have a listen to Rob and Mount Stapylton Wines story. Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/  

The Grandfather of wine in the Grampians, Viv Thomson from Best’s Wines in Great Western joins us in this episode to have a chat about the phenomenal history of grape growing and winemaking in the Grampians region that dates back over 170 years.  The Best Brothers, Henry & Joseph planted the vines in two of the biggest Grampians Wineries in the region, Best’s and Seppelt Wines, also located in Great Western. Viv’s father purchased Best’s Wines in 1920 and Viv started his own career in the vineyards as a child in the 1940’s.   Viv witnessed the resurgence of the Australian wine industry from the 1960’s and 70’s as the food and wine scene developed and continues to grow worldwide. Viv has shared some amazing stories, please tune in to gather some information to share over your next bottle of Grampians Wine.  Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Today we have a chat with Clare Dry, chief winemaker of Seppelt Wines in Great Western. Clare chats about her career, which started at the age of 16 pruning wines on the Mornington Peninsula and now finds her in the sensational historic Seppelt vineyards located in the Grampians.  Clare explains why the Grampians region is so special, walking the vineyards and looking up to see the stunning Grampians ranges and the amazing 170 years of history that is found at Seppelt Great Western.  Tourists love visiting the underground cellars at the Seppelt Cellar Door, where you can your underground into the 3km of hand-dug cellars that are over 160 years old.  Take a journey with Clare as she shares a little bit of the Seppelt Wines story,  a winery that has always pushed the boundaries of winemaking with phenomenal results.  Seppelt cellar door is open 7 days a week, from 10am until 5pm. Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Adam Richardson, of ATR Wines, joins us in this episode where he shares a little snippet of his amazing journey that has brought him to the Grampians Wine Region. His vineyard, winery and the ATR Wine Lounge is located just 4km from the township of Great Western.  Adam made his first Grampians vintage in 2005 and after being happy with the result of his style of winemaking with the cool climate fruit, he purchased land and planted his first vines, Shiraz and Riesling in 2006.  Adam has an amazing story, that took him all over the world, and at one stage, had 3000 litres of wine fermenting in his lounge room!  Tune in and listen to why the Grampians is the home to ATR Wines.  Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode  https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Damien Sheehan, President of the Grampians Wine Association joins us to give you an overview of the Grampians Wine Region. The Western Victorian Region that circles the Grampians National Park with little towns such as Warrack, Buangor, Ararat, Great Western, Armstrong, Garden Gully, Stawell, Halls Gap, Moyston, Pomonal and Horsham. Damien will take you on the journey around the region and explains why it is the perfect recipe of wine villages, a magnificent environment and sensational wines. Have a listen and start planning your next Grampians Wine visit.  Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Jane and Shane Goninon own and operate Mountainside Wines, a boutique winery located at the base of Mount Cole in Warrack, which is only an hour drive out of Ballarat. Together with her husband Shane, they tend to the 10 acres of vines and also host guests in their beautiful Bed and Breakfast. They love the cool climate, long growing season the Grampians has that produces such beautiful Shiraz. Have a listen to why Jane loves her winery in the Grampians Wine Region and learn a little bit more about the Mountainside Wine Story.  Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

In this episode, we chat with Ben Thomson, the 5th generation of Thomson’s to run Best’s Wines. Best’s Wines is located in Great Western, which is in the beautiful rolling foothills of the Grampians.  Ben’s career in the wine industry started at around 4 or 5 years of age when he was given the job to label the flagons on the production line! Tune in and listen to why Ben loves the wine he produces in the Grampians Wine Region.  Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/

Welcome to the Grampians Wine Podcast. Hosted by Neil Butler, from Untypical Media, the Grampians Winemakers will drop two episodes a week. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode