Simon Nash and Jill Upton
The Wine Show Australia
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.
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Simon Nash and Jill Upton
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Latest episode
Jul 4, 2026
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Episodes
Sam Brand - Brand & Sons (Coonawarra) 18.10.2025 19:02
Sam Brand is from a multi-generational winemaking family and has a great story to tell. @thewineshowaustralia @ brandandsons_wines
Rupert Baxter - Winemaker 18.10.2025 25:48
Rupert Baxter chats with Simon Nash about his winemaking journey, for a young winemaker he has an impressive resume. @thewineshowaustralia
Melanie Chester - GM, Giant Steps (Yarra Valley) 11.10.2025 24:58
Winner of the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge 2025, Giant Steps’ Mel Chester joins Jill Upton to chat about their outstanding 2024 Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir, as well as their other sensational single vineyard wines. @thewineshowaustralia @giantstepswines
Tom Carson - Winemaker & GM, Yabby Lake (Mornington Peninsula) 11.10.2025 24:48
Chair of the judging panel for the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge 2025, Tom Carson joins Jill Upton to talk about the high calibre of entries this year, as well as his venture in Tasmania. @thewineshowaustralia @australianpinotnoirchallenge
Angus Smibert - Winemaker, Whistle Post (Coonawarra) 11.10.2025 24:50
Jill Upton chats to Angus Smibert about the wonderful wines the Smibert family are making in Coonawarra. A must visit when in the region. @thewineshowaustralia @whistlepostwines
David Moulton - Chief Winemaking & Viticulture, Cape Mentelle (WA) 11.10.2025 22:14
David joins Jill Upton on the show to talk about the iconic Cape Mentelle wines and their International Cab Sav tasting on 21st November. @thewineshowaustralia @capementellewines
Michael Hermann - Decent Wines, Yarra Valley & Heathcote 07.10.2025 21:06
The Decent Wines 2024 Single Vineyard Riesling won the trophy for the Best Small Batch White Wine at the Yarra Valley Wine Show this year along with Best Small Producer! Learn a little about Michael and how Decent Wines came to be a new part of the Yarra Valley fabric. @thewineshowaustralia @decentwines
Corrina Wright - Oliver's Taranga, McLaren Vale 07.10.2025 26:04
Corrina Wright and the family at Oliver's Taranga are one of the early adopters of Fiano, growing it for over two decades and on the 17th October we celebrate the inaugural National Day of Fiano! Corrina talks with Sam Isherwood about why Fiano is so suited to the climate of McLaren Vale and others and just how a delicious and versatile variety it is. @thewineshowaustralia @oliverstaranga
Tom Hollings - Different Drop 07.10.2025 22:49
Tom Hollings takes the lead with Sam Isherwood and why he loves what he does, each and every day. Talking about wines, telling the stories and sharing great drops with all. @thewineshowaustralia @thedifferentdrop
Georgia Dale - XI XI, Yarra Valley and Heathcote 07.10.2025 29:51
Georgia Dale loves making, drinking, talking about and dreaming of Sparkling wines. Sam Isherwood talks to Georgia and learns as to what makes her tick and is two jobs enough! @thewineshowaustralia @georgiadalewines
Christina Kaigg-Hoxley 27.09.2025 26:56
Former Gimlet Sommelier and now Wine Development Manager of 67 Pall Mall Melbourne, Christina chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about her new gig, her take on English sparkling wine and some favourite Italian varietals. @christina_uncorked
Jacinta Jenkins 27.09.2025 20:48
Long time friend of the show, the genius Jacinta chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about her new venture with 4th generation Bordeaux winemaker, Georges Thienpont. @thewineshowaustralia
Turon White - Turon Wines (Adelaide Hills) 27.09.2025 24:58
Richo Doumani chats to Turon White about his magnificent Adelaide Hills wines and his time working in Eger, Hungary. @thewineshowaustralia @turonwines
Tim Stevens - Huntington Estate (Mudgee) 27.09.2025 23:08
Jill Upton and Richo Doumani chat to chief winemaker, Tim Stevens, about the great vintages of late, his fabulous Grenache and the true beauty of Mudgee as a destination. @thewineshowaustralia @huntingtonestate
Andrew & Lisa Brooke - Chocolate in a Bottle 20.09.2025 21:30
Simon Nash hears the story of this Belgian chocalte infused french Blanc de Blanc. It sounds crazy but hear the story and find a way to try this wine. @thewineshowaustralia @chocolateinabottle_aus
Nat Pizzini - Pizzini Wines (King Valley) 20.09.2025 26:16
Simon Nash and Nat Pizzini talk about some great reasons to get back to the King Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines
Phil & Jenny Kelly - Kellybrook Winery (Yarra Valley) 20.09.2025 19:56
Simon Nash chats with Jenny and Phil Kelly about this long established winery right on the doorstep of the Yarra Valley. A great chat and re-introduction to Kellybrook. @thewineshowaustralia @kellybrookwinery
Vaughan O'Connor-King Island Distillery Bass Strait 20.09.2025 30:57
Simon Nash and Vaughan O'Connor chat about the Distillery he established on King Island and the purity that the climate and rainwater bring to the spirits they produce. @thewineshowaustralia @ kingislanddistillerybassstrait
Ewan Proctor - Levantine Hill, Yarra Valley, Victoria 16.09.2025 24:43
Richard Doumani and Sam Isherwood speak to Ewan Proctor about the current export markets of interest for Australian wines and everything else occupying his mind at present in this world of wine. @thewineshowaustralia
Katrina Butler, Halliday Wine Companion 16.09.2025 26:46
From baking cakes to compiling the Halliday Wine Companion for the past 5 years! Sam Isherwood and Richard Doumani endeavour to understand from Katrina Butler how the tastings of James Halliday for his own learning ended up as the Halliday Wine Companion. @thewineshowaustralia @hallidaywinecompanion @hardiegrant
Megan Spencer - Primo Estate, McLaren Vale, SA 16.09.2025 25:47
Whilst Megan Spencer may be new to Primo Estate her love for wine is not, along with her experience in radio, podcasts, travel and finding joy in almost everything she does! Join Sam Isherwood and Richard Doumani as they chat to Megan about everything including the Primo Estate Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil! @thewineshowaustralia @primoestatewines
Kara Monssen - Restaurant critic, wine writer, presenter 16.09.2025 24:18
Kara chats to Richard Doumani and Sam Isherwood about the best job ever as a Food & Wine reviewer! Also the best BYO restaurants in Melbourne and those great wine lists! @thewineshowaustralia
Mike De Lullis - De Lullis Wines, Hunter Valley, NSW 08.09.2025 30:30
A man with a voice for radio, a passion for wine and a want for giving back to the Wine Industry with his guidance, knowledge and curious nature. Listen to Mike De Lullis and Sam Isherwood chat all things wine. @thewineshowaustralia
Maryann Egan - Wantirna Estate, Yarra Valley Victoria 08.09.2025 35:43
Raised by parents with a complete love of wine, food and travel, a career as a winemaker was only a matter of time for Maryann Egan. Sam Isherwood talks to Maryann about how Wantirna Estate came to be and the forthcoming Vineyard Open Days on the 4th & 11th October! @thewineshowaustralia @wantirnaestate
Andrew Santarossa - Gapstead Estate, Alpine Valley, Victoria 06.09.2025 26:56
The Luxury Collection was released on the 4th September with four estate grown small batch wines, including Chardonnay, Grand Manseng and Saperavi! Andrew Santarossa, Winemaker shares his knowledge and love of Grand Manseng and Saperavi and why we need a little of both in our lives and Sam Isherwood becomes a convert. @thewineshowaustralia @gapsteadestate
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