The Wine Show Australia

Ben chats about the year that has been, what he suggests we drink over the Christmas period and life as a 10th Generation winemaker. @thewineshowaustralia @dominiqueportet *pictured with Dominique Portet

What a treat to have 2nd generation winemaker/owner/director of the fantastic Frankland Estate on the show. Richo is delighted to chat to Hunter about the history of the estate, the region in general and some of the wines too. Most fascinating is the discussion about conversion to organic and biodynamic farming. If you don't know the wines you should definitely become acquainted - the quality...

Tom casually joined Richo on the beach one Sunday morning and had an awesome chinwag. Grenache was first cab off the rank as was Tom's long international career in the industry. The interview concludes with a deep-dive into all things S.C. Pannell and an honest chat about some of the vineyards and wines. Very cool.

Brad is a cracking bloke working for a cracking distillery. He's an ex footy player from Adelaide who trode the well laid path via London and landed a great gig in a great family business. Richo and Brad chew the fat about this excellent craft distillery from their humble farming roots into an authentic and quality producer. How did they get that fabulous name?? You'll have to listen to th...

Thomas is a most interesting and wonderful fellow. He has the gift of the gab and a wonderfully tuned prose too. Richo was delighted he was joined live and they had a free ranging chat from his work at James Halliday, producer of The Project, podiatrist & contestant on MKR... oops - let the cat out of the bag there!!!!

Matt is one of the directors of Trembath & Taylor - a wholesaler of entirely Italian wines ranging across the entire country. Such an amazing list of producers. Hosts Richo & Jill discover Matt's passion for cooking and hear some great stories from across his travels.

Richo & Jill chat to co-owner and viticulturalist from Mayfield Vineyard Charles Simons. He's had a career all over the world and now looks after 17HA on an extinct volcano in the cool climate area of Orange in NSW.

Isabel Estate is a great producer coming out of the wonderful Marlborough region in NZ. Jill & Richo chat with winemaker Jeremy McKenzie fresh off the back of some great show success. Quality wines from quality people....

La Sirene Brewery had become a favourite among locals in Melbourne's inner north when they were forced to shut down due to issues in the building. Richo & Jill are delighted to find out about the new digs in Reservoir including a brand new venue and menu.

Simon Nash and Nick Montague speak with Andrew Santarossa about his passion for alternate varieties in the Alpine Valleys region. They are doing some great things at Gapsted and the place looks like a great one to visit. @thewineshowaustralia @gapstedestate

Simon and Nick chat with this year's winner of the Jimmy Watson. Liam McElinney from Lowestoft Estate made the 2022 La Maison Pinot Noir that won the award and he give the background and tells us how he felt when they announced the award. @thewineshowaustralia @lowestoft.tasmania

We take a look back at the origins of the Jimmy Watson Trophy and the man behind it and the fmaily who carefully guard the legacy of JC Watson. Simon Nash and Nick Montague with Nigel Watson, grandson of Jimmy Watson. @thewineshowaustralia @jimmywatsons

Nat chats to Simon and Nick about the La Dolce Vita weekend in the King Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines

Tyson joins Simon Nash and Nick Montague to give an update on what bubbles we are drinking, some amazing stats on how much we love our Champagne. Tyson also gives some tips for what to drink this festive season. @thewineshowaustralia @tyson_stelzer

Mel is in studio with Simon and Richo to chat about the Melb Italian Festa and the wine program she has put together which sounds amazing. Really great chat and worth a listen! @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard @proseccoqueenau

Holly chats with Simon and Richo about her distillery down on the Mornington Peninsula. They make their own base spirit form wine grapes which makes a real difference to the gin. They make a range of other spirits and liquers too and the Distillery experience sounds fantastic and a must visit. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard @bassandflinders

Richo and Simon chat with Jacinta about her winemaking journey and how the industry was always on her radar after growing up with a father in the wine industry as one of the most famous viticulturalists at Wynns, Alan Jenkins. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard @balnaves_of_coonawarra

Angus Wardlaw and his brother Sam have established a great wine brand, making some really interesting wines and having a great time. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard @brothers_at_war

Vince represents the Eltham Amateur Wine Show being judged this weekend, we hear about the history and how the judging then public tasting will go over the 2 days. @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphys_richard

Fran joins us live from the Duoro Valley to talk Volcanic wines, Portuguese varietals and the Beaujolais Run. @thewineshowaustralia @franbridgewater

Visiting from France, Jill and Joel chat Australian Merlot versus Pomerol, iconic Aussie wines and bringing Chateaux Pomeaux and Paul Goerg to the world. @thewineshowaustralia @chateaupomeaux

Traversing the globe, Jill heads over the ditch to talk to Mike Woods from Obsidian Wines on Waiheke Island about their Bordeaux blends and less common varietals - and why they make them so well. @thewineshowaustralia @obsidianwines

Jill chats to Nigel about his impressive career to date, the evolution of wine show judging, his favourite varietals and Xmas must haves. @thewineshowaustralia @nigelsneyd

Mitchell joins the show again to chat to Jill about their award winning Heritage Label Shiraz, new cellar door and the Australian wine tariffs in the Chinese market. Exciting stuff! @thewineshowaustralia @taylorswines

Jock regales Simon and Jill with stories as always, the team won the Bushing King title at this year's McLaren Vale wine show. Its a title that is much sought after across the region and well regarded throughout the whole industry. Jock also gives an update on the work he is doing with Diversity McLaren Vale and how the program is expanding into other regions. @thewineshowaustralia @chalkhillw...