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The Wine Show Australia

by Simon Nash and Jill Upton

Simon Nash and Jill Upton 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-11amAEST).Simon has been immersed in wine as both a passion and interest for the past 30 years and that journey has taken him to wine regions around Australia and overseas. Jill Upton is a wine reviewer and her experience and passion is clearly on display.Sam Isherwood is the General Manager at Tarrawarra Estate and Richo Doumani is a Wine Merchant at Dan Murphy's, both have been great hosts.

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  1. Haydn Black - Black & Ginger - Grampians

    Simon Nash catches Haydn on the tractor getting some spraying done ahead of the rain. He tells us all about the Grampians Wine Festival that runs for the remainder of October. Lots of great events again. @thewineshowaustralia @grampianswine @blackandginger_

  2. Sean Murphy - Hollick Estates (Coonawarra)

    Sean Murphy is the new Head Winemaker at Hollick, it is a return to where he worked early in his career. He chats with Simon Nash about the journey and the excitement of the top job. @thewineshowaustralia @hollickestates

  3. Siobhan Wigan - AWRI (Sustainable Winegrowing)

    Siobhan joins Simon Nash to discuss the 2030 Strategy for Sustainable Winegrowing, it is a great service for the industry that has been very much embraced. @thewineshowaustralia @theawri

  4. Heidi Guyett - Coonawarra Vignerons

    Coonawarra is in the midst of the Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations and there are some other events to plan to get to Coonawarra for. Heidi speaks with Simon Nash about all the details and they sound great. @thewineshowaustralia @coonawarra_wine

  5. Chris Brundrett - William Chris Vineyards (Fredericksburg, Texas)

    Simon Nash is joined by Chris Brundrett one of the owners of William Chris Vineyards in Texas. The winery in Fredericksburg is ranked in the Top 50 wineries of the world and the wines are beautiful. Chris tell the story about how it started and what the experience is to visit.…

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  6. Emma Bowen - Bowen Estate (Coonawarra)

    Jill Upton chats to Emma about the family owned winery in Coonawarra, producing flagship varietals Cab Sav, Chardonnay and Shiraz, and her career outside of the family estate. @thewineshowaustralia @bowenestate @coonawarrawine

  7. Brendan Carr - Idée Fixe (Margaret River)

    Brendan chats to Jill Upton about the Vasse Felix sparkling wine house, Idée Fixe, which is focused entirely on Blanc de Blanc. They discuss the recent vintages, the biggest climatic challenges he has faced in the vineyard, and the future of Margaret River sparklings. @thewineshowaustralia...

  8. Vanessa Carson - Lenton Brae (Bunbury, WA)

    The brains and brilliance behind the wines at Lenton Brae in Bunbury WA, Vanessa chats to Jill Upton the story of the estate, being the sole producers of Pinot Blanc in WA, and her outstanding 2025 Wilyabrup Chardonnay. @thewineshowaustralia @lentonbraewine

  9. Rob Diletti - Castle Rock Estate (Porongurup, WA)

    Jill Upton chats to Rob about the recent 40 years of Riesling roadshow which took him around Australia, the difference between free run juice and pressed juice, and what he loves about the Great Southern wine region. @thewineshowaustralia @castlerockestate

  10. Sam Brand - Brand & Sons (Coonawarra)

    Jill Upton chats to 4th generation winemaker, Sam Brand, about the recent Coonawarra roadshow, the Jim Brand range and the first vintage release of Brand & Sons. @thewineshowaustralia @brand&sonswines

  11. Kaspar Hermann - Toolangi Wines (Yarra Valley)

    Rochford Wines owner Helmut Konecsny has passed the winery’s Toolangi brand and vineyard assets to his long-serving winemaker, Kaspar Hermann. Jill Upton chats to Kaspar about his (sort of) new role and the importance of ensuring Toolangi remains a family-owned vineyard as it becomes independent....

  12. Michael Fragos - Haselgrove (McLaren Vale)

    After 22 years at Chapel Hill, and 37 vintages in McLaren Vale, Michael Fragos takes on a new role as CEO and Chief Winemaker at Haselgrove Wines. He chats to Jill Upton about the story behind Haselgrove, their lovely rooftop cellar door and his other passion, music. @thewineshowaustralia...

  13. Roberto Bruno - CEO, Fontanafredda (Piedmont, Italy)

    The man behind the iconic Italian winery, Fontanafredda, chats to Jill Upton about their new Platinum Label collection available in Australia, and the beauty of Barolo. @thewineshowaustralia @fontanafredda

  14. David Moulton - Cape Mentelle (Margaret River)

    David and Simon Nash have a great chat about the Cape Mentelle brand and an amazing Cabernet event coming up in Sydney in mid October. @thewineshowaustralia @capementelle

  15. Dr Martin Cole - CEO Wine Australia

    Simon Nash chats with Martin Cole the CEO of our wine industry body. The industry is responding to the current challenges with some great initiatives and helping wine brands forge new markets that will endure for years to come. @thewineshowaustralia @wineaustralia

  16. Megan Cruickshank - Apartment No. 6

    Megan joins Simon Nash in the studio for a chat about how her group of friends enjoyting some wines in here apartment has evolved into a wine loving community holding events every 2 weeks. @thewineshowaustralia @aptno.6

  17. Thomas Gisbert - Mosaique Wines (VIC)

    Jill Upton chats to Thomas about importing French wines into Australia, his family vineyard in South West France, and his favourite food and wine pairings. @thewineshowaustralia @mosaiquewines

  18. James Becker - M&J Becker Wines (Hunter Valley)

    Jill Upton chats to James Becker about making wines in California and the Hunter Valley simultaneously, and his recent vintage release. @thewineshowaustralia @mjbeckerwines

  19. Rich Burch - Howard Park (Great Southern & Margaret River)

    Jill Upton chats to 2nd generation of the Burch family about the history of Howard Park, celebrating 40 years and the sensational sparkling range, Jete. @thewineshowaustralia @howardparkwines

  20. Amanda Reboul - The Bubble Diva (Brisbane)

    Jill Upton chats to the Bubble Diva about how the history of Champagne has shaped our use of glassware and all things Champagne. @thewineshowaustralia @thebubblediva

  21. James Scarcebrook - Vino Intrepido (VIC)

    After meeting at the Young Gun Awards tasting in Brisbane, Jill Upton chats to James about his love of Italian varietals and why they grow so well in Victoria. @thewineshowaustralia @vinointrepido

  22. Paul Pujol - Prophet's Rock (Central Otago, NZ)

    Jill Upton chats to Paul Pujol about his beautiful CO wines, love of Riesling and being the first non-French head winemaker at Maison Kuentz-Bas in Alsace since being founded in 1795. @thewineshowaustralia @prophetsrockwines

  23. Tyson Stelzer - Wine Communicator

    Jill Upton chats to award winning wine communicator, Tyson Stelzer, about the recent Taste Champagne series held in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, the world's largest Champagne showcase. @thewineshowaustralia @tysonstelzer

  24. Ray Naderson - Lethbridge Wines (Mooroobool Valley)

    Ray and Simon Nash discuss the recent win in the Halliday awards. Lethbridge Wines make some stunning wines and Ray tells the story. @thewineshowaustralia @lethbridge_wines

  25. Julian Castagna - Castagna Vineyard (Beechworth)

    Simon Nash is joined by Julian Castagna to chat about his winery in Beechworth. @thewineshowaustralia @castagnabeechworth

  26. Andrew Marks - Gembrook Hill (Yarra Valley)

    Winner of the best Sauvignon Blanc in the recent Halliday Awards we hear from Andrew Marks about the win and how the vineyard was established by his family. @thewineshowaustralia @gembrookhill

  27. Ben Thomson - Bests Wines (Grampians)

    Ben joins Simon Nash to chat about the Halliday award for Best Riesling for the Foudre Ferment wine. A great chat and it reminds us that we must make plans to vivit the region and Best's. @thewineshowaustralia @bestswines

  28. Daniel Airoldi - Australia Wine & Spirits

    Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with AWS owner Daniel Airoldi about the portfolio he has curated including Deutz Champagne and his experience with Bordeaux wines. @thewineshowaustralia @aus_ws

  29. Greg Horner - Mt Bera Vineyards (Adelaide Hills)

    Greg joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton to chat about the story behind Mt Bera and the range of different varietals they produce. @thewineshowaustralia @mtberavineyards

  30. Chris Vivian - South Yarra Cellars

    Chris chat with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about his venue South Yarra Cellars and the new venue in Richmond called Young Guns. @thewineshowaustralia @southyarracellars

  31. Mike De Iuliis - De Iuliis Wines (Hunter Valley)

    Mike joins Jill Upton and Simon Nash to discuss the recent Sydney Royal wine show judging and how the wines looked over the 1500+ entries. Mike is the Chair of Judges. DeIuliis Wines also took out some awards at the recent Hunter Valley Wines Show. @thewineshowaustralia @deiuliiswine @ras_nsw...

  32. Dean Hewitson - Hewitson Estate (Barossa)

    Dean Hewitson is a favourite of the show and he joins Simon Nash for an update on the Hewitson Estate and some stories of the region and its history. @thewineshowaustralia @hewitsonwines

  33. Ollie Rapson - Macedon Ranges/Lyons Will Estate

    Ollie and Simon Nash have a great chat about the Macedon Ranges and it was a great reminder about how much there is on offer in the region and how accessible it is. @thewineshowaustralia @grampianswine

  34. Courtney Christie

    Simon Nash chats with Courtney about the Wine Wolf Foundation wines and her current role representing some oak barrel brands. @thewineshowaustralia

  35. Jock Harvey - Chalk Hill (McLaren Vale)

    Jock joins Simon Nash on the show to chat about the Biodiversity project and Chalk Hill plus the Never Never Distillery. @thewineshowaustralia @chalkhillwines

  36. Jake Sheedy - Sisu Wines (Coal River Valley Tasmania)

    Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Jake Sheedy about his vineyard and winery in the Coal River Valley. A really interesting interview. @thewineshowaustralia @sisuwines

  37. Heidi Guyett - Coonawarra

    The annual Coonawarra Roadshow starts soon and Heidi Guyett joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton to speak about what is in store. @thewineshowaustralia @coonawarra_wine

  38. Dr Renata Morello - Lyons Will Estate (Macedon Ranges)

    Renata chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the Gamay vineyard they have planted with multiple clones, it is to become a great source of data for how these vines grow and it will supply some great wines for us to enjoy. @thewineshowaustralia @lyonswillestate

  39. Andrea Pritzker MW - Coravin Aged Wine Clinic

    Jill Upton and Simon Nash speak with Andrea about the upcoming Aged Wine Clinic that Coravin are putting on in Sydney. Bring in that special bottle and have it checked by Andrea and get her advice on when to drink it. @thewineshowaustralia @coravin

  40. Clare Dry - Seppelt (Great Western)

    Clare and Simon chat about the amazing site at Seppelt Great Western, the Drives tour and the history of the winery and region. @thewineshowaustralia @seppeltgreatwestern

  41. Dan Cowan - Alkina Wine Estate (Barossa)

    Dan chats with Simon Nash about the upcoming grenache festival and the winery that we must put on the next itinerary to Barossa. Owned by an Argentinian and founded by the Schulz family in the mid 1800's and painstakingly restored, this is a must visit festival and winery. @thewineshowaustralia...

  42. Stuart Dudine - Alkimi Wines

    Simon Nash speaks with Stuart Dudine about the wine brand he has passionately built in the Yarra Valley. Great wines and a great story. @thewineshowaustralia @alkimiwines

  43. Lorraine Tighe & Lucan Creamer (No Offence Wines)

    Lorraine and Lucan join Simon in studio to chat about their wine business working with winemakers to bring wine to bars and restaurants in kegs. There are so many benefits to this approach. @thewineshowaustralia @nooffencewines

  44. Emma White - Latitude32 Wines (Hunter Valley)

    A bottle of Montrachet in Dubai started her love affair with wine. Jill Upton chats to Emma White about swapping the office for a vineyard, her new label Duck Hollow, and her love of Campania varietals. @thewineshowaustralia @latitude32wines

  45. Belinda Thomson - Crawford River Wines (Henty, VIC)

    Nestled in the remote Henty region, Crawford River wines produce outstanding Riesling and Cabs, amongst other varietals. Jill Upton chats to Belinda about her upcoming travels, Spanish wine and celebrating 50 years last year. @thewineshowaustralia @crawfordriverwines

  46. Liz Jackson - Silkman & First Creek Wines (Hunter Valley)

    Jill Upton talks to Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2025 (and first Hunter Valley winemaker to win the award), Liz Jackson, about her career and the many hats she wears. @thewineshowaustralia @silkmanwines @firstcreekwines

  47. Dan Killey - Tin Shed Wines (Barossa)

    Simon Nash speaks with Dan Killey about the wine brand and a great sounding long lunch coming up in early August. @thewineshowaustralia @tin_shed_wines

  48. Doug Bowen - Bowen Estate (Coonawarra)

    Bowen Estate celebrates its 50th vintage this year and Doug tell Simon Nash about the tourney. @thewineshowaustralia

  49. Louisa Rose - Hill-Smith Family Estates

    The well known Pewsey Vale Riesling recently won a best in Show award at the Decanter world wine tasting. Louisa chats with Simon Nash about what an award like this means. @thewineshowaustralia @pewseyvalevineyard

  50. Mel Brauer - North X North East

    Mel Brauer the Prosecco Queen chats with Simon Nash about the upcoming wine event North X North East at the Old Melbourne Gaol. @thewineshowaustralia @nxnevic

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Simon Nash and Jill Upton 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-11amAEST).Simon has been immersed in wine as both a passion and interest for the past 30 years and that journey has taken him to wine regions around Australia and overseas. Jill Upton is a wine reviewer and her experience and passion is clearly on display.Sam Isherwood is the General Manager at Tarrawarra Estate and Richo Doumani is a Wine Merchant at Dan Murphy's, both have been great hosts.

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Simon Nash and Jill Upton 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-11amAEST).Simon has been immersed in wine as both a passion and interest for the past 30 years and that...

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