Simon Nash and Jill Upton

The Wine Show Australia

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Simon Nash and Jill Upton interview wine industry personalities and uncover their stories and amazing tales. Podcasts are taken from the weekly radio program on 96.5 InnerFM (Melb, Australia 9am-11amAEST).Simon has been immersed in wine as both a passion and interest for the past 30 years and that journey has taken him to wine regions around Australia and overseas. Jill Upton is a wine reviewer and her experience and passion is clearly on display. Sam Isherwood is the General Manager at Tarrawarra Estate and Richo Doumani is a Wine Merchant at Dan Murphy's, both have been great hosts.

Author

Simon Nash and Jill Upton

Category

Society

Podcast website

innerfm.org.au

Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Nat Pizzini - Pizzini Wines (King Valley) 06.12.2025

A favourite of the show Nat Pizzini joins Simon Nash to announce some new initiatives from her family winery in the King Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines

Bruce Tyrrell - Tyrrell's (Hunter Valley) 29.11.2025

Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with an industry legend, Bruce Tyrrell. @thewineshowaustralia @tyrrellswines

Joanne Heggie & Gerardo Di Iorio - DiVino 29.11.2025

Joanne and Gerardo have a business that provides a region in a box to immerse ourselves in the wine, the food and the music. An event program around Australia and their small tour wine region trips take groups on some amazing local experiences in Italy and France. @thewineshowaustralia @divinocomau

Nick Ryan - Wine Writer (Top 100 wines) 29.11.2025

Nick joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton for a chat about the recently released Top100 Wines in the Australian newspaper and website. A great resource for us all to get across. @thewineshowaustralia @nickryanwine

Kate Lawton - Zero Hour Prosecco (Joval Wines) 29.11.2025

Kate chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about a new offering in the Zero wine category called Zero Hour. This is a really good expression of no alcohol wine. The chat about the low-no alc category was really interesting. @thewineshowaustralia

Jane Richards - Eight at the Gate (Wrattonbully, SA) 22.11.2025

Jill Upton talks to Jane Richards about the story behind Eight at the Gate wines in Wrattonbully and the sensational wines they are producing. We also catch a glimpse of what Christmas Day looks like in the family. Definitely a table you would want to join! @thewineshowaustralia @eightatthegate

Richard Bate - Karatta Wines (Robe, SA) 22.11.2025

Jill Upton gets Richard back on the show to talk about his label, Karatta Wines. With a focus on this tiny region as a wonderful weekend destination, Robe is a must visit for all wine (and seafood!) lovers. Stock up on his sparkling Shiraz for Christmas morning :) @thewineshowaustralia @karattawines

David MacDougal - Lambs Valley Wines (Hunter Valley, NSW) 22.11.2025

Situated in the northern part of the Hunter Valley is Lambs Valley. David is making beautiful wines at his winery. His Amber Gris is an absolute must for any wine lover. His Sparkling, Chardonnay and Shiraz are definitely worth a taste as well! @thewineshowaustralia @lambsvalleywines

Paul Gordon - Leconfield Wines (Coonawarra, SA) 22.11.2025

A well-known name in the industry, Paul has been with Leconfield for many years and is famous for making outstanding Merlot and Cabs from the region, including a sensational Cab Franc. His Bordeaux blend with a touch of Riesling is his avant-garde wine that is also a must try. @thewineshowaustralia @leconfieldwines

Peter Fraser - Yangarra Estate (McLaren Vale) 16.11.2025

Peter joins Jill Upton and Simon Nash for a great hat about Grenache and how we are embracing the modern style with both hands and how special some of the sites are. @thewineshowaustralia @yangarraestate

Elenor McIndoe - WSET educator/wine professional 16.11.2025

Elenor McIndoe brings a UK perspective to the wine discussion with Simon Nash and Jill Upton. Already a well acclaimed wine professional Elenor's star is on the rise. @thewineshowaustralia

Alexey Dumbuaya - Yalumba (Barossa) 16.11.2025

Alexey and Yalumba have accepted the Trophy for Best Grenache in the 2025 Royal Queensland Awards for the Yalumba Vat-11 Grenache 2024, announced at an awards ceremony held on 10 July for the second year in a row. Hear the story as he talks with Jill Upton and Simon Nash. @thewineshowaustralia @yalumbawine

Alex Beckett - Marnong Estate (Subury) 08.11.2025

Simon Nash chats with Alex about this hidden gem winery on the North West of Melbourne. The property is impressive and the wines are seeing some serious acclaim to match it. @thewineshowaustralia @marnongestate

Sez Robinson - Sommelier - Cumulus Inc. 08.11.2025

Sez Robinson and Simon Nash chat about her wine journey and what goes in to curating a restaurant wine list amongst other things. @thewineshowaustralia

Alex Deane - Meadowbank (Tasmania) 08.11.2025

Alex Deane speaks to Simon Nash about winning the 2025 Jimmy Watson trophy and what it was like bringing it back to Tasmania and Meadowbank. The 2024 Pinot Noir was the winning wine and only the 4th Pinot Noir to win the Trophy. Credit must be given to Peter Dredge @pjdrege who made the wine from grapes coming off this trailblazing vineyard Meadowbank. @thewineshowaustralia @meadowbank_tasmania

Madison James - Nanny Goat Vineyard, Central Otago 06.11.2025

Nanny Goat Vineyard was once a name and a vision. Today they have a great following in Australia and New Zealand for their beautiful wines, vineyards and outstanding cellar door. Madison has been there every step of the way and truly understands our affinity to the humble goat.

Fraser McKinley - Sami Odi, Barossa Valley 06.11.2025

Sam Isherwood was in awe of Fraser McKinley and the story that led him to the Barossa Valley and his ability to keep things simple and real at the same time. He is a man of the people, and his community and family mean everything to this vigneron. Not to forget about his outstanding and very hard to find wines. A true artist in every sense of the word. Photo by Mike Smith

Leigh Woodrow - Langmeil Wines, Barossa Valley 06.11.2025

Leigh worked a vintage with Langmeil Wines many years ago and loved it so much he decided to move his family and his life to Adelaide. That's dedication and a true love for the worlds oldest Shiraz vineyard! Sam isherwood loved hearing Leigh share his knowledge and passion for these old vine vineyards.

Shelley Bickerstaff - Frogmore Creek & Legulch Bicheno, Tasmania 01.11.2025

Shelley is not one to stand still and whilst she has worked with Frogmore Creek in the Coal River for many years, her love of art and creating new businesses are equally as important. Shelley and Sam, talk about the wines of Frogmore Creek, her new wine bar Legulch Bicheno and the story of how she now spends half of her life in Hobart and half on the east coast at Bicheno.

Peter Gago - Penfolds 25.10.2025

Peter joined Simon Nash in studio and it was a great chat and lots of stories. @thewineshowaustralia @penfolds

Jeff Byrne - Byrne Farm (Orange) 25.10.2025

Jeff Byrne is the owner of Byrne Farm in Orange he chats to Jill Upton and Simon Nash. His “Glenidle Vineyard” Pinot Noir was awarded the Best Pinot Noir in NSW at the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge! @thewineshowaustralia @byrnefarmwines

Ollie Rapson - Macedon Ranges Budburst Festival 25.10.2025

Ollie speaks with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the upcoming Macedon Budburst Festival on 15-16th Nov. macedonrangeswineandfoodfest.com.au @thewineshowaustralia @macedonrangeswine

Katharina Cser-Mostyn - Wine Not the Brand 25.10.2025

Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Kata about her growing business that was featured on Shark Tank and is going from strength to strength. @thewineshowaustralia @wine.pouched @katacser

Andrew Dawson - Yeah Wine 18.10.2025

Andrew chats with Simon Nash about Yeah Wines and the regions he sources fruit from to make wine that heroes the region and varietal authentically. @thewineshowaustralia @yeah_wine

Matilda Innes - Ottelia (Coonawarra) 18.10.2025

Simon Nash was joined by Matilda Innes from Ottelia and we hear about a fun event in Coonawarra that looks set to be an annual feature on the calendar. @thewineshowaustralia @coonawarrawinerieswalkingtrail @ coonawarra_wine

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