The Global Fine Wine Podcast

In this episode, Ross introduces a Bordeaux blend wine from Delaire Graff Estate in South Africa - The Banghoek 2018. This amazing wine was the shared Runner-Up Double Gold Winner at the 2023 Global Fine Wine Challenge in the Bordeaux Blends class. This is part 2 of 9 short podcasts highlighting South Africa's success in this class at the recently held Global Fine Wine Challenge. Canadian, Am...

Summary In this episode, Ross Anderson introduces the 2023 Global Fine Wine Challenge and highlights some exceptional wines from around the world. The focus is on Bordeaux blends, starting with the Bacco Estate Red Blend 2020 from South Africa. Ross provides information about the wine's origin, composition, and the founding of Bacco Estate. He shares the feedback from the judges, who praise t...

3 time is a trick!! We're back in Canada, and to one of my absolute favourite wine producers... period! Mission Hill Family Estate is located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, a region producing outstanding wines across the board. I was hooked at first taste back in 2016 when Canada and Mission Hill submitted their first entries into the Global Fine Wine Challenge, and each subsequent year ha...

In this episode, Ross Anderson is off to a South African wine region home to some iconic producers, that specialises in cool-climate viticulture…. But is more commonly known for its apple orchards and the sparkling soft drink Appletizer.  Ross is joined by Augustus Dale, a man who has done a number of things in the wine world thus far including winemaking, viticulture, marketing, sales and bespoke...

In this episode, Ross Anderson is joined by one of Australia’s leading winemakers, who has had a hand in crafting several very well-known premium Australian wines. For the past 10 years, Dan Buckle has applied his skills at Domaine Chandon in the beautiful Yarra Valley, crafting a range of one of Australia's most recognised Sparkling wines. Domaine Chandon has been a regular participant in th...

In this episode, Ross Anderson is joined by Canadian winemaker – Mark Hopley from Hester Creek Estate Winery in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Mark has been the winemaker at Hester Creek since 2013 but has been making wine since graduating in 1997.  Hester Creek have been a regular participant in the Global Fine Wine Challenge since Canada joined in 2016, representing the top 1...

We're off to a country making some incredible wines - Canada! I'm constantly surprised by the depth and calibre of wines being made in Canada. Quality is second to nobody, the range of varietals being planted, nurtured and made into premium wines is similar to any leading region in the wine world and the skill of the winemakers is world class. What i'm no longer surprised to hear is...

In this episode, were off to a historic wine estate, nestled in a beautiful part of the world. Groot Constantia is an important part of World Wine Heritage and a world-class international tourism destination, capturing the rich and diverse heritage of South Africa, to deliver a unique cultural, social and historical experience, to locals and tourists alike. The estate is South Africa’s oldest wine...

In this episode, Ross Anderson is joined by Australia’s finest Sparkling winemaker – Group Sparkling Winemaker for Accolade wines, and the man behind the House of Arras, Mr Ed Carr. Ed has been making wines for more than 35 years and his patience and determination have helped turn Australia into a serious sparkling producer, as well as putting Tasmania on the wine map. In 2018 Ed received a lifeti...

In this episode Ross Anderson interviews the amazing Louisa Rose, Chief Winemaker for Yalumba based in South Australia's Barossa Valley. From the Hill-Smith family, who have owned and operated the winery for over 170 years, to their community of growers, the whole Yalumba family is dedicated to the same thing: making exceptional wine. Lou is passionate about creating great Australian wine. Du...

In this episode Ross Anderson & Andrew Caillard MW interview Tinashe Nyamudoka, owner of the wine brand Kumusha and super star of the movie Blind Ambition together with his partner in the Kumusha brand, winemaker Attie Louw from Opstal winery in Wellington, South Africa. This is the biggest interview done to date, both in terms of the number of people involved and due to the sheer level of int...

In this episode Ross Anderson interviews the delightful Judy Kelly, Owner & General Manager of Artwine in the stunning Adelaide Hills of South Australia. If Artwines philosophy could be summarised in a sentence, it would be, "A tale of good taste and the search for emerging varieties."                    Driven by a deep love for Art, and a dedicated focus on Mediterranean style wine...

In this episode Ross Anderson interviews Mara & Paul Georgiadis & winemaker Jason Barrette, to discuss their PAULMARA project based in the heart of the Barossa Valley. With a long association for all three to the iconic Penfolds Brand, it is clear that this has paved the way for PAULMARA's success. Both Paul and Jason we heavily involved in the Penfolds fabric, with Jason making some...

In this episode Ross Anderson interviews Anna Flowerday, a native Australian making her mark in Marlborough, New Zealand alongside husband Jason at Te Whare Ra wines.  Amongst other topics, our chat with Anna touches on her ongoing allegiance to the Wallabies Rugby Team, how they discovered Te Whare Ra and acquired the property in 2003, their winemaking principles and a discussion on Te Whare Ra S...

In this episode Ross Anderson interviews Philip Shaw, an icon of the Australian wine industry, on his new project, Hoosegg Wines based out in the Orange Wine Region of New South Wales, Australia. Philip was a key part of the global rise of the Rosemount Brand, something he is very proud of, and quite rightly so. Amongst other topics, our chat with Philip includes discussing Hoosegg Jade Moon Caber...

In this episode Ross Anderson interviews Marty Clubb, owner and winemaker for L'Ecole No.41 Winery based in Walla Walla, Washington State. L'Ecole have been a force to be reckoned with since America joined the Global Fine Wine Challenge back in 2013, and constantly perform at the highest level, taking out trophy honours in 2016 in the Bordeaux Blends class. Amongst other topics, the chat...

In this episode Ross Anderson interviews Simon Cox, owner of Coxs' vineyard in Gibbston, New Zealand. A relatively unknown quantity and first time representative for the New Zealand entries at the 2021 Global Fine Wine Challenge, its fair to say that Coxs' vineyard Pinot Noir has left a mark on all that tasted this phenomenal wine. Amongst other topics, the chat with Simon touches on his...