The Wine Show Australia

Jill chats to Dave about the fabulous gastro-wine region that is Orange and the elegant cool climate wines they are producing. We talk specifically about their stunning range of Swift Sparkling wines that are putting Orange on the map of some of Australia's best sparkling wines. #printhiewines#orangewines

Keeping in theme with our focus on the NSW wine regions, Jill heads to Canberra to chat to Chris about their beautiful biodynamic wines, including the first Gruner Veltliner planting in Australia, and his hilarious story about being a finalist in the Young Gun of Wine Awards. #larkhill#canberrawines

Mike took his parents vineyard from grape growing to wine production, and their wines are now known for showcasing the very best the Hunter Valley has to offer. Jill talks to Mike about their delicious wines, what restaurants to visit in the Hunter Valley and what wines to pair with food....and movies! #deiuliiswines#huntervalley 

If you fly Qantas first or business class you may know them. Leogate Estate, nestled at the foot of the Brokenback Mountain Range in Australia's oldest wine-producing region, was planted in the late 1960's by Len Evans OBE, and they continue to produce some of the best wines that the region have to offer.  Jill chats with Senior Winemaker, Mark Woods about their award winning wines and what t...

Named after Christopher Marlowe's famous play, Tamburlaine Wines lead the way with their award-winning organic, vegan-friendly, low sulphur and no added sulphur wines. Jill and Mark talk about the recent vintages in the Hunter Valley and Orange, the differences in producing wines in both regions, and the importance of puncheons in winemaking! #tamburlainewines#huntervalley

Adam chats with Jill and Simon about the award winning winery and the wines from Sutton Grange. It is a special part of the world up near Harcourt in Victoria, hear the story behind this must visit winery. @suttongrangewinery #goldfields

Jill and Simon chat to Alister shortly after taking out some awards at the Royal Sydney Wine Show, they talk Marsanne and Alister reconnects us with all that is on offer for a day at Tahbilk. Lunch, special tasting experiences, a wetlands tour it really is a full day of exploring. @tahbilkwinery #tahbilkmarsanne #tahbilk #1860vines #nagambie 

Simon and Jill hear from Dave Bicknell how despite cleaning up most of the major trophies and awards at the 2021 Yarra Valley Wine Show the team are not willing to rest on their laurels. The desire to always do things better from year to year is why these stunning wines impress everyone. The Cellar Door experience is amazing and Dave explains that too is not just by chance but very much by design....

Opening up the final show of the year is Cam McKenzie, in studio is Simon Nash, Jill Upton and Richard Doumani. The first time the 3 hosts have been together live. @fourpillarsgin #fourpillarsgin 

Jill, Simon and Richo chat with legendary Bruce Tyrrell about the recent Royal Sydney Wine Show win and he regales listeners with some great stories about the family history and the origins of the Hunter Valley. @tyrrellswines #huntersemillon 

Dean chats with the panel on the final show of the year about what we should drink for Christmas and the festive season. Great fun chat.

Craig chats to the team on the final show for 2021, they discuss the spitting technique of all things! Decanting wines, the art of blending and much more. @grantburgewines @purplehandswines #grantburge

Paul joins Simon and Richo for a chat about what beers to drink over the summer and a comparative tasting of 3 beers. Sidewinder the 1% beer is surprisingly tasty and the guys chat about the ways these low or no alcohol beers find a place in the repertoire. @bricklanebrewing #sidewinder

Jill talks to Jacob Stein about the marvellous wines being produced in Mudgee, their famous Pumphouse restaurant and judging at the Sydney Royal Wine Show 2021. #mudgeewine

Founded by James Halliday and 2 other Sydney-based solicitors, Brokenwood is one of the oldest wineries in the Hunter Valley. Jill and Stuart talk about Brokenwood's history, their highly awarded wines the flagship Graveyard Shiraz and classic Semillon, and what he will be drinking on Christmas Day! #brokenwoodwines#huntervalley

Fifth-generation family member, Ben Thomson, has worked in the family business for over 40 years. In recognition of the recent International Pinot Meunier Day, Jill and Ben talk about this under-rated varietal and how Best's make the best example of it in Australia. #bestswines#pinotmeunier

Established 75 years ago, Calabria Family Wines has flourished to be one of Australia's top 20 wine producers. Bill talks to Jill about his history with wine, winning the 2021 Riverina Legend at this year’s Riverina Wine Show and how he did all this without ever drinking (only tasting) the wine! #calabriafamilywines

Granite Belt are producing some magnificent wines and Boireann recently cleaned up at the 2021 QLD Wine Awards with their 2019 Mourvedre (which is absolutely delicious!) Jill chats with Brad from Boireann about the mediterranean varietals that are growing so well in the Granite Belt region, and the emergence of another awesome Australian wine region. #boireann#granitebelt

Jane chats with Simon and Richo about what we should be drinking this festive season. We also cover some of the alternative varietals and what is coming through from the tastings she has been doing this year. @winematters @danmurphys_richard 

Richo and Simon speak with Simon Steele about Medhurst Wines and the story behind their award winning Cabernet Rose (Trophy Winner 2021 YV Wine Show Rose).  Simon talks about his love of the beach and surfing and how that contrasts with his time in the Yarra Valley. @medhurstwines #roseseason

Justin has made this year's Jimmy Watson winner and he chats with Simon and Richo. His main gig is at Best's in the Grampians and this wine was made at the winery there. Good to hear there were plenty of celebrations after this win! @fallengiantsvineyard @bestswines #jimmywatsontrophy

Jim Schembri talks about wine movies and series we all must watch, get a pen ready to write your list. Also hear about Dune and Avatar updates. Hilarious as always!

Richie is a great friend of the show, he gives Simon and Richo an update on the latest wins that his flagship wines have taken out. Lots of good things happening in Heathcote and Richie is amongst it all. @condieestate @visitheathcote

Julian chats to Simon and Jill about the group of brands he is working with and the success they are having and bringing brands back to the standing they deserve. Evans & Tate & Dalwhinnie, Deep Woods and Lakes Folly are just some of the brands in this group. @deepwoodsestate @evansandtate

Ed Carr is the king of Sparkling wine in Australia and Jill and Simon have a good chat about the healthy Sparkling industry here in Australia. As head of Sparkling wine across all of the Accolade Wines brands Ed has a large team under his stewardship and its a great insight into how the winemaking team come together to produce some of our most well known sparkling wines. @houseofarras #sparklingse...