The Wine Show Australia

Simon and Richo hear from Nick about the exciting Museum release of the All Saints wines. These wines have been stored in the family cellars and are now being released with some good age and perfect cellaring conditions. It was great to hear some history about All Saints Estate and the castle built by Scottsmen to be just like at home. @allsaintsestate @danmurphys_richard @thewineshowaustralia&nbs...

Dylan comes on the show to chat about the winery his grandparents planted 50 years ago. New releases are out and with Dylan and a star studded team in place its likely to go for another 50 years. @seville_estate @danmurphys_richard @thewineshowaustralia

Nick and Richo have a great rapport, they have worked together in the industry both at home and abroad, Simon joins the chat about his Small batch winery and life in Margaret River. @winesofmerritt @danmurphys_richard @thewineshowaustralia

Simon is the President of the South Burnett Wine Industry Association as well as the owner and winemaker at Kingsley Grove Estate. He produces wines that reflect the unique qualities of the region’s climate, geography and soil, which is extremely similar to the famous Hunter Valley. So no surprise their wines are so good! Jill talks to Simon about his dream of building a regional identity for Sout...

The man behind the "Jill visits the South Burnett" operation, Peter is a member of the South Burnett Wine Industry Association and the owner and viticulturalist of Lightning Tree Wines. He invited Jill to visit the area to experience what they have to offer, and wow what a region! Hear Peter talk about this wonderful area, the magnificent wines, local produce and camaraderie and why he is focusing...

The South Burnett region in south-east QLD, 2.5 hours from Brisbane, is home to some beautiful wineries and cellar doors. Jill visits this region to chat to the winemakers who have put QLD on the map as a serious producer of award-winning wines, and Nick Pesudovs from Clovely Estate is one of these. Jill talks to Nick about his divine wines including Semillon, Blanc de Blanc, Verdelho and Saperavi...

Hillsdale Estate has achieved excellent results at recent wine shows, taking a Silver Medal at the Cairns Wine Show with their Verdelho, and a Gold Medal and Best Iberian White and Champion Queensland White trophy at the 2021 Queensland Emerging Wine Challenge. This is testament to the quality of wine the South Burnett is producing. Jill and Kerry talk about her award winning wines, her time worki...

Drew is known as the mad "winemaker" scientist of the South Burnett wine region, with his incredible passion and meticulous approach to winemaking, resulting in delicious wines that have taken Dusty Hill Wines to a new level. Jill chats to Drew about his fabulous Semillon, Verdelho, Viognier, Saperavi, Shiraz and Muscat; their special characteristics and what food to pair them with. An absolute mu...

Kim O'brien, founder of The Vino Valet, provides tour experiences across the beautiful South Burnett region to bring you face to face with the viticulturists who nurture the vineyards and winemakers who handcraft the wines.  Originally from NSW, Kim fell in love with the South Burnett region, recently moved there and has since created a variety of tasting tours where her customers are treated...

Owner of the Dusty Hill Irish Tavern, Goomeri Grand Hotel & glorious Goomeri Bakery, Joe Prendergast is a true patron of the South Burnett region. With a $6M development in the process including wedding venues, conference centres, accommodation for 66 people and a winery & distillery on site, Joe is a very busy man. Jill chats to Joe (over a glass of his delicious Viognier), about his love...

The Farm 2 Fork Collective in Wooroolin, South Burnett, stocks locally grown fresh fruit, vegetables and meat, as well as a range of condiments, nuts, oils, coffee and of course, wine. Jill talks to Melissa Barnett, co-founder, about the quality and range of local produce (don't miss the black garlic!), the range of lovely wines she promotes on behalf of the wineries, and her own wines from Taabin...

Mike, Simon and Richo get deep into the Organic wine world, he is a deep thinker and has some really good opinions on where these wines are at. He chairs the Australian Organic Wine Show so he knows a thing or two about the topic. Great chat. @mikebennie101 @australianorganic 

Steph Helm won her first Trophy at a wine show when she was 13. Sure her Dad Ken is a legend of the industry but she clearly has something special to achieve that! Richo and Simon hear her story and its a good one, a mum juggling family life and the family wine brand she started with husband Ben. Great cellar door experience and yum wines, get them if you can after a couple of years where conditio...

Jane chats with Simon and Richo about the recent release of the iconic Bobbie Burns Shiraz, more than 50 vintages which is extraordinary. This coincides with some amazing dinners for members and Campbells fans complete with Kilts and bagpipes. It really makes us want to get to Rutherglen for the open fire in winter! @campbellswines #bobbieburns @winerutherglen

Simon and Richo chat about Simon's family winemaking heritage that dates back to 1790 in Czechoslovakia. Paul Osicka Wines is located in Graytown half way between Heathcote and Nagambie, his grandfather found the place and it was in the middle of nowhere then but what a gem he found. Hear the story. @heathcotewinegrowers

James is a cool guy, a Young Gun of Wine and loves his surfing and skateboarding, living near the beach and making great wine. He and his sister battled over who was the Golden Child and that is the inspiration for the brand. I don't think they agree yet but she drinks lots of his wine so maybe they both are!  Simon and Richo hear the yarn of what will be a great story for years to come. @gol...

Richo and Simon chat to Nick about wine blends and the beauty of Hilltops, Gundagai, Tumbarumba and even his Rugby prowess. Good chat as always with Nick. @nickspencerwine 

Andrew Gardiner - Italian wines can be complicated so Richo and Andrew decode some of the things you'll find on labels. The also dive into the wines of Sicily and Northern Italy.

Sarah has worked closely with Sue Hodder at Wynns for a long time, she chats to Richo about this iconic brand.

Paul Taylor - Richo and Paul chat about wine history in old Melbourne Town as well as sustainable farming in the Yarra Valley.

Gabriella Fois - forging her unique wine style which, whilst not for everyone, is definitely pretty cool. Championing the hashtag #plentyundertwenty

Dominique Portet are famous for more than just their delicious Rose. Jill & Richo chat to Ben Portet, 10th generation winemaker, about their magnificent wines including the Yarra Valley Cab Sav, that rivals the likes of Margaret River and Coonawarra and why this varietal is worth paying attention to from a wine region known for it's Pinot Noir & Chardonnay!  #dominiqueportet

Another Granite Belt success story, Ridgemill Estate own the oldest Tempranillo and Saperavi vines in QLD. Also producing spectacular Chardonnay, Riesling, Viognier, Semillon and Shiraz, they are a must visit when heading to the Granite Belt.  Jill & Richo talk to Martin about how scoring the contract to manage the development of QLD College of Wine Tourism helped him discover his love of...

Established in 2006, Purple Hands owes much of it's success to Craig Stansborough, the man behind the great Grant Burge wines. With a focus on Italian varietals, Craig and business partner, Mark Slade, are creating delicious examples of Montepulciano and Aglianico, as well as Barossa Shiraz of course. Craig chats to Jill & Richo about his 'After 5 Wine Co' & 'Planta Circa' brands, his love...

After returning from London, working in logistics, sales and marketing for internationally recognised wine magazine Noble Rot, Gabriella has continued her passion for providing impeccable customer service and business development within the wine community. She chats to Jill & Richo about her love of wine (aka edible art), hustling experiences for herself in the industry and moving to France to...