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Mike De Luliis (Chair of judges for Sydney Royal Wine Show) - celebrating 200 years

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Richard Burch (Howard Park) - long-term vision, generational commitment, and a deep respect for site.

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Luke McKinnon (Drop Shop) - drop shop and roll

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Ben Bussell (Handpicked Wines) - taking the world by storm

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Hadyn Black (Black & Ginger Wines) - a shared love of wine

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Huw Kinch (Pyramid Valley Vineyards, NZ) - soil, place, and soul.

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Grace Jiranek (Eldridge Estate, Mornington Peninsula) - new realms of possibilities

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James Thomas (Heroes Vineyard, Otway Ranges) - From Surfing to Winemaking

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Renae Hirsch (Consultant Winemaker) - Oozing with talent

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Sally Evans (Sydney Royal Wine Show) - fostering progress through competition and education

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Natillie Johnston (Tillie J Wines) - a force of talent and ambition

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Jenna Vaughan (Hunter EmpowHER) - making a difference

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Stephen Leroux (Charles Heidsieck) - a legacy of wisdom shaped by time

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Nick Buck (Te Mata Estate, Hawke’s Bay NZ) - some of New Zealand’s oldest vineyards

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Dan Sims (Chair of Wine Victoria) - a good news story.

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Sophie Conte (Tregole Estate) - a great time to be a winemaker

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Dirty Glass with Dani Valent and Shanteh Wale - the life of a wine taster, fine dining, Quay, Yiaga and more

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Joch Bosworth (Battle of Bosworth, McLaren Vale) - crafting high quality organic wines

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Rudi Bauer (Quartz Reef, NZ) - dedication, enthusiasm, and talent

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Bridget Mac (Werkstatt Wine) - an evolving journey

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Nick Geoghegan (Small Acres Cyder) - making something special in the glass

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Holly Klintworth (Bass and Flinders Distillery) - a leader of the Australian spirits industry

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Sam Coverdale (Polperro and Even Keel Wines, Mornington Peninsula) - a passion for cool- climate wines

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Ben Fourmon (Joseph Perrier) - celebrating 200 years.

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Peter Dillon (Handpicked Wines) - passion for the craft

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Peter Fraser (Yangarra Estate Vineyard) - benchmark for quality

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Dr. Mark Krstic (Australian Wine Research Institute) - supporting the wine sector

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Mick Neil (Philter Brewing) - seriously tasty brews

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James Coburn (Human Tabasco) - a distinctive voice

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Monica Callinan (Sodasmith) - flair, precision and charisma

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John Ibrahim (Callington Mill Distillery, Tasmania) - a Tasmanian whisky story

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Jake Sheedy (Sisu Wines) - Warm, genuine, and full of ambition

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Ed Carr (House of Arras) - A pioneer of fine wine

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Dylan Grigg (Vinya Vella) - devoted guardian of the vine

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Andrew Caillard MW (The Australian Ark) - grace, humility, and honour

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Christopher Carpenter (Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard) - a busy man

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Corrina Wright (Oliver's Taranga) - a true voice for change

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Alex Beckett (Marnong Estate, Victoria) - championing the region’s potential

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Christopher Keys (Gibbston Valley Winery, NZ) - unlocking Central Otago wine

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Tim Perrin (Port Phillip Estate and Kooyong Wines) - driven by passion

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Jen Parr (Valli Vineyards, Otago) - deeply rooted in place

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Bruce Dukes (Domaine Naturaliste) - a true creative at heart

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Andrew Margan (Margan Wines) - stalwarts of the wine industry

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Melanie Chester (Giant Steps, Yarra Valley) - innovation and excellence

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Angus Hughson (Writer and Publisher) - mentor to many and friend to most

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Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide) - a true steward of his craft

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Michael Dal Zotto (Dal Zotto, King Valley) - passion and loyal commitment

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Clive Jones (Nautilus Estate, NZ) - wisdom of decades

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Rob Mack (Aphelion Wine Co, McLaren Vale) - an obsessiveness with quality and value

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Sue Hodder (Wynns Coonawarra Estate) - renowned and respected

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Chris Morrison (The Wine Bite) - a mover and shaker

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Haysley MacDonald ( te Pā Wines, NZ) - deeply rooted in tradition

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John Davis (Briar Ridge, Pepper Tree, Tallavera Grove & Carillion Wines) - a pioneer of the Australian wine industry.

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Samantha Connew (Stargazer Wines, Tasmania) - a force in the wine industry

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Xavier Vigier (Circl Wine House, Melbourne) - knows his stuff

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Ally Ayres (Karu Distillery, NSW) - stepping onto the global stage

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David Bowley (Vinteloper, Adelaide Hills) - An optimist at heart

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Trent Kelly (Aravina Estate) - putting a smile on the dial.

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Tamara Grischy (Langton’s Fine Wines) - an esteemed operation

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Andy Emans (Brick Lane Brewing) - a love of hospitality

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Brett Trewartha (In Praise of Shadows) - jack of all trades

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Nic Bowen (Howard Park Wines) - born into it

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Dirty Glass with Shanteh Wale & Dani Valent - reflecting & setting intentions

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Michael Hill Smith (Shaw + Smith) - one of Australia’s most influential and ground-breaking wine figures

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A Glass of Gippsland Special Series with Shanteh Wale: Lisa Jenkins (Fleet Wines) - redefining delicious

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A Glass of Gippsland Special Series with Shanteh Wale: Alistair Hicks (Blue Gables, Gippsland) - boutique style and excellent quality

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A Glass of Gippsland Special Series with Shanteh Wale: Frank Butera (Bass River Winery, Gippsland) - a place to call home

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A Glass of Gippsland Special Series with Shanteh Wale: Neil Hawkins (The Wine Farm) - a farm of wonder

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A Glass of Gippsland Special Series with Shanteh Wale: Rob Lightfoot ( Lightfoot Wines) - plenty of heart and soul

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A Glass of Gippsland Special Series with Shanteh Wale: Marcus Satchell (Dirty Three Wines) - the spirit of Gippsland

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A Glass of Gippsland Special Series with Shanteh Wale: Kirsten Hardiker (Cannibal Creek Wines) - classic and modern wines

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A Glass of Gippsland Special Series with Shanteh Wale: William Downie (William Downie Wines) – philosophies, practises, and artisan Pinot Noir

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Mitchell Taylor (Taylors Wines) - an esteemed estate

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Jonathon Mattick (Canobolas Wines, Orange) - doing great things with the humble grape

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John Hughes (Rieslingfreak) - a dedicated artisan

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Dean Martelozzo (Headlands Distilling Co) - on the rocks

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Over a Glass: Sierra Reed (Reed Wines) - wines from places and spaces

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Sierra Reed (Reed Wines) - wines from places and spaces

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Amelia Nolan (Alkina Wine Estate) - gathering momentum

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Nick Logan (Harrington Bjugård Distilling) - a shared devotion to crafting extraordinary spirits

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Joanna Davies (Windows Estate, Margaret River) - the peace and hustle of family country life

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Dirty Glass with Dani Valent & Shanteh Wale: the Quay to wine writing.

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Leah Clearwater (Overstory Wine) - a wonderful world

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John O’Connor (Wine for Dudes) - chief dude

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Dan Pannell (Picardy Wines) - pioneers of the Margaret River region

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Duncan Cook (Cook’s Lot, Orange) - unique winemaking approaches

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Viv Thompson (Best’s Wines Great Western) - an industry icon

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Wil Martin (Stokehouse Precinct) - delivering exceptional restaurant experiences

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Rob Diletti (Castle Rock Estate) - making wine in style

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Dirty Glass with Dani Valent & Shanteh Wale - making a splash with wine lists

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Dan Redman (Redman Wines) - endured the test of time

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Annelies Nijskens (Madocke Beer Brewing Company, Gold Coast) - yearning, passion and resilience

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Justin Jarrett (See Saw Wine, Orange) - pioneer of organic viticulture

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Sarah Andrew (WSET education) - a huge contributor to academic learning

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Rhys Julian (Strange Nature Distilling) - rewired in wonderful ways

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Lee Tran Lam (Food Journalist) - a fascinating curiosity

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Pierre Toumanoff (Stay N Sip) - re-wiring the wine experience.

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Anthony Pieri (Gimlet) - a deep thinker

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Jacob Stein (Robert Stein Winery, Mudgee) - one of Australia’s pioneering winemaking families

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Kate Goodman (Penley Estate) - one talented operator

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Joanna Marsh (Billy Button Wines) - setting tongues wagging

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Paul Sloan (Small Vines Wines, Sonoma County) - meticulously grown

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Bryan Martin (Ravensworth Wines) - natural talent with the grape

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Louisa Rose (Hill-Smith Family Estates) - loving what she does.

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Drew Tuckwell (Printhie Wines, Orange) - adventures with the grape

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Dirty Glass with Dani Valent & Shanteh Wale - Happy New Year

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The Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network Christmas Special - Stocking fillers

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Glenn Goodall (Xanadu Wines, Margaret River) - one of Australia’s most prolific winemakers

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Skye Salter (Paralian Wines) - the road to McLaren Vale

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Fergus McGhie (Mount Majura) - shaking things up

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Annette Lacey MW (Group Beverage Manager for Solotel) - loves a challenge

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Marcell Kustos (LUDO Wines) - a varied and fascinating journey

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David Lowe (Lowe Family Wines, Mudgee) - progress and development

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Dirty Glass Episode 2 with Dani and Shanteh - Halloween Drinks, MoVida, Wine Shows & Restaurant Critiquing

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Andrew Jamieson (Andrew Jamieson Wine Merchants) - a portfolio of gems

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Tom Ward (Swinging Bridge Wines) - not doing anything by halves

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Rollo Crittenden (Crittenden Wines) - jack of all trades

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Peter Logan (Logan Wines) - quality and pedigree

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Rory O'Carroll (Thirroul Cellars) - a neighbourhood place

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Rowly Milhinch (Scion) - a visionary beacon

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Clara Rubin (Wine Buyer Hawksmoor Restaurants) - Wine Slinger

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Peter Lloyd (Coriole, McLaren Vale) - steeped in history

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Alice Davidson (Aunt Alice) - delicious, quaffable art

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Remon Van De Kerkhof (Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort) - making wine dreams come true

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The Halliday Awards Dirty Glass special episode with Dani Valent

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Andrew Fitzgerald (The Gospel Whiskey) - singing its praises

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Dave Verheul (Saison Aperitifs) - bright, lively drinks

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Jacqueline Doucette (Geranium, Copenhagen) - a love affair of wine

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Adam Walls (Wine Selectors) - a killer palate

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Kirk McDonald (Willie Smith Cider) - a true orchard to bottle process

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Gabriel Di Bella (Eleven Madison Park) - hospitality is in his blood

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Prue Henschke (Henschke) - care, attention, and prodigious vision

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Aaron Trotman (NON) - revolutionising the non-alcoholic beverage industry

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Mark Baulderstone (Riedel Australia) - passionate and professional

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Marshall King (Brighter Later. Drinks) - enhancing each moment

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Franco Michienzi (Elisas Steak, Vancouver) - the top tier of wine professionals

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Andrew Thomas (Thomas Wines, Hunter Valley) - a yardstick of quality

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Gerald Naef (Patina Wines) - pursuing his dream across the globe

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Martin Hudak (Maybe Sammy/Spiritual Coffee) - coffee and cocktails

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The Adelaide Hills Feature Episode - the hills are alive

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Nick Ryan (Journalist) - an authoritative voice

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James Dickson-Hoyle (Such and Such, Pilot- Canberra) - sharing a passion for wine

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Louise Radman (Institut Polaire) - a delightful career

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Navneet Singh (Domaine Simha) - ancient knowledge and intuition

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Tony Love (Wine Journalist) - lover of things vine and wine.

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Aleks Balodis (Siffredi’s Spaghetti Bar) - all things pasta and pinot

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Bec Duffy (Holm Oak) - living the dream

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Dan Sims (Revel Global) - communication and engagement

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Alex Doughty (SoHi Spirits) - the spirit of the Highlands.

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Vanya Cullen (Cullen Wines) - custodian of the land

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Sam Watkins (Watkins, South Australia) - man with a plan

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Jane Eyre (Jane Eyre Wines) - wines of Burgundy

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Jan Taborsky and Mark Kirkby (Topper’s Mountain) - anything but ordinary

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Ben Marx (Gertie Wines) - a very big heart

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Matt Sutherland (Dog Point Vineyard, New Zealand) - spreading the word and wine of his family

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The Deep in the Weeds Network (Over a Glass) New Year's Special

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The Deep in the Weeds Network (Over a Glass) Summer Drinks Special

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The Deep in the Weeds Network (Over a Glass) Christmas Special

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Jerome Scarborough and Liz Riley (Scarborough Winery) - one hell of a team.

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Will Ziebell (Crafty Pint) - the culture of craft beer

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Andrew Quin (Hentley Farm Wines) - exceptional wines and memorable experiences.

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Ashley Huntington (Two Metre Tall Brewing) - an extraordinary soul

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Trish Brew (Fever-Tree) - mixing and matching

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Jonny Bucknall and Brett Phillips (Freshwater Brewing Company) - beachy vibes in Brookie

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James Audas and Tom Sheer (Bar Heather, Byron Bay) - Parisian-inspired & natural wine focused

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Nathan Stratton (Lalalas , Wollongong) - diving in

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Tom Carson (Yabby Lake/ Heathcote Estate) - awe and wonderment

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Julian Langworthy (Deep Woods Estate, Margaret River)) - the new wave

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Samantha Payne (Wine Communicator) - talking shop

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Eddie McDougall (The Flying Winemaker) - a life unrestricted by boundaries

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Emma Norbiato (Calabria Family Wines) - knowledge and talent

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Alex Head (Head Wines) - synonymous with the Barossa

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Sam Renzaglia (Renzaglia Wines) - an uncharted wine region

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Duncan Shouler (Giesen Wines) - across the ditch

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Teresa Heuzenroeder (Petaluma Wines) - a distinguished brand

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Iain Riggs (Wine Industry Consultant) - dedication and passion

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Nav Grewal & Paul Hayes (Vivir Tequila) - Tequila but not as you know it

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Adam Wadewitz (Shaw + Smith) - a razor-sharp palate

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Emily Zegar (Sokol Blosser) - a taste of Oregon

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Andy Miller (Heaps Normal) - a non alcoholic journey

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Nadja Wallington (Chalou Wines, Orange) - the next generation

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Simon Black (Montalto) - life at the edge of Victoria.

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Hunter Smith (Frankland Estate) - a family affair

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Mike Brown (Gemtree Wines, McLaren Vale) - in harmony with nature

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Nick Brown (All Saints Estate) - a tight knit family operation

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Virginia Willcock (Vasse Felix) - a powerhouse of winemaking wisdom

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Nick Spencer (Nick Spencer Wines) - passion and dedication

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Stephanie Toole (Mount Horrocks Wines) - quality first

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Anthony Fikkers (Rising Wines) - turning heads

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Julie Ashmead (Elderton Wines) - a wine life

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Jeni Port (Wine Writer) - something to behold

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Ben Ranken (Wilimee Wines) - hands on approach

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Adrian Sparks (Mount Pleasant Wines) - igniting plenty of energy

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Toby Bekkers (Bekkers Wine) - turning heads

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Quentin Brival (Husk Distillers) - the highest quality and standards

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Jane Lopes (Legend Australian Wine Imports) - gracious and eloquent

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Sarah Crowe (Yarra Yering) - top of her game

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Myffy Rigby (Swill Magazine) - finger on the pulse

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Mac Forbes (Mac Forbes Wines) -a cult following

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Jim Chatto (Chatto Wines)

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Andrew Guard (Andrew Guard Wine Imports) - an importing influence

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Julian Grounds (Craggy Range Winery) - effortless grace

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Matt Okine (Actor, Writer, Comedian and Presenter)

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Analiese Gregory (Chef) - a trailblazer

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Gili Lipscombe (Sailor Seeks Horse) - a Tasmanian dream

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Shanteh Wale (Over a Glass Podcast) - Wale of a time

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Kavita Faiella (Shaw + Smith) - global experience

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Elizabeth Hewson (Head of Creative - Fink) - a thirst for knowledge

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Adrian Filiuta (Group Sommelier, Merivale) - has his hands full

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Georgie Davidson-Brown (Wyno x Bodega) - next generation

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The Deep in the Weeds Network Christmas Special - Deep in the mistletoe

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Fred Siggins (Mighty Craft Spirits) - knows his drinks

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David Murphy (Lyre's Spirit Co/One Penny Red) - a true pleasure.

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Cathy Gairn (Courabyra Wines) - regional community spirit

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Chris Carpenter (Lark Hill Winery - Canberra) - considerate and respectful

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Harriet Leigh (Archie Rose Distilling Company) - right in the thick of it

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Will Gilbert (Gilbert Family Wines, Mudgee) - balancing tradition with natural progression

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Chris Tyrrell (Tyrrell's Family Winemakers, Hunter Valley) - from humble beginnings.

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Over a Glass with Shanteh Wale, a drinks podcast.