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Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re diving into history you can taste—wines crafted from 120-year-old vines with roots stretching back to Roman times . Welcome to our unfiltered wine journey, where we explore the stories, tools, and techniques behind the glass. In this episode we’re reviewing Curtis Family Vineyard Wines from McLaren Vale. These bottles don’t just carry flavor; they carry centuries of t...

Send us Fan Mail In partnership with NSW Wine, we are putting a spotlight on NSW Wineries to celebrate NSW Wine Month coming up this November 2025. Join us on this episode of The Winded Up as we sit down with Jeremy Nascimben, the 2024 Jimmy Watson Trophy winner and 2025 Len Evans Scholar from Mount Majura Vineyard. Discover the intricacies of winemaking, the unique terroir of the Canberra distric...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the WinedUp Podcast ! In this episode, Trent and Jason sit down with John Noble , the Director of the Champagne Bureau Australia , to uncork the truth behind the world’s most celebrated sparkling wine. 🥂 We dive into what truly makes Champagne unique — from the strict appellation laws protecting its name, to the centuries of craftsmanship that define its luxury status....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Wined Up ! In this episode, we sit down with Corrina Wright , sixth-generation winemaker of Oliver’s Taranga Wines in McLaren Vale, South Australia. 🍇 Oliver’s Taranga is not only part of the historic Penfolds Grange Growers Club , but has also become a pioneer in alternative varieties like Fiano, Grenache, and Tempranillo —showcasing the innovation and tradit...

Send us Fan Mail 🍷 Orange, NSW might just be Australia’s most underrated wine region — but winemaker Jonathan Mattick from Canobolas Wines is putting it on the map! From cool-climate Chardonnay to elegant Syrah and Cabernet Franc, discover how altitude, volcanic soils and passion shape some of the country’s most distinctive wines. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never...

Send us Fan Mail From Alsace to Central Otago , Paul Pujol’s journey has shaped some of the world’s most elegant cool-climate wines. 🍇 At Prophet’s Rock , he’s crafting Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir that reflect the unique schist and clay soils of Central Otago. In this interview, Paul shares his wine philosophy, his Burgundy connection with François Millet, and why Prophet’s Rock is one o...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you to the team from Laithwaites for sponsoring this episode. Go check them out at https://www.laithwaites.com.au/ to discover more! Use the promo code: WINEDUP for an exclusive 20% off! In this episode of The Wined Up , Trent and Jason dive deep into the world of Australian Merlot with a blind tasting of five incredible wines from regions across Australia. 🇦🇺🍷 We’re on a m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we travel to Rippon Vineyard in Wanaka, New Zealand, and sit down with Nick Mills, Rippon’s General Manager and Winemaker, to uncover the story behind one of the most iconic vineyards in the world. Rippon isn’t just about wine—it’s about heritage, terroir, and sustainability. Nick takes us through the vineyard’s rich family legacy, its award-winning wines, and the...

Send us Fan Mail This week we ask the question of whether you can get great wines at great value? We get it, times are tough and wine is a luxury product, but that doesn’t mean that it all must cost an arm and a leg. We have a bit of fun with the price is right style blind tasting to identify to see if Jase can value the wines correctly. We reflect on our visit the “Exhilarating wines from Western...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Trent and Jason sit down to taste three incredible bottles from De Salis Wines , a boutique, family-run winery from Orange, NSW —located 1050 meters above sea level. That makes it part of the elite 1% of Australian wine regions above 600 meters! We explore how altitude impacts wine —from the slower ripening of grapes to the distinct elegance and balance it brings...

Send us Fan Mail Francois Labet, owner of Chateau de la Tour and Domaine Pierre Labet, who is also the President of the Bourgogne Wine Board, highlights why Australians should take a Closer Look at Bourgogne, particularly the Regionale wines.  He explains the history of Bourgogne, its grape varieties, the classification, and where hidden gems can be found.  During the episode he shares with us a d...

Send us Fan Mail The week, we sit down with Blair Walter, the acclaimed winemaker behind Felton Road, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated producers of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling. From the rolling vineyards of Central Otago to the precision of the winery, Blair shares his journey, winemaking philosophy, and the delicate balance between nature, terroir, and craft. We dive into Felton Road...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the savory secrets of Northern Rhône Syrah ! 🍷 In this episode, Jason and Trent dive deep into the rich, complex world of this iconic French wine. From understanding why some wines taste "meaty" to decoding wine legs and exploring regional terroir, this video is your guide to appreciating what makes Syrah from Northern Rhône so unforgettable. We spotlight the 202...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Wined Up, Jason and Trent dive into an exciting blind tasting challenge: comparing a UK sparkling wine, an Australian sparkling, and a French Champagne. They discuss the impact of global events on champagne consumption, the psychology behind celebrating with bubbles, and their personal preferences from the tasting. Join us for a deep dive into sparkling wine...

Send us Fan Mail Jean-Francois Bordet, owner of Domaine Seguinot-Bordet in Maligny and President of the Chablis Commission of the Bourgogne Wine Board invites Australian’s to try and visit Chablis. The winemakers may even pick you up at the gas station! Find out more about Bourgogne wines on Instagram (@vinsdebourgogne ), Facebook (@bourgognewines ), LinkedIn (@bureau Interprofessional des Vins de...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we have a chat with Sarah Crowe, the acclaimed Winemaker and General Manager at Yarra Yering, one of Australia's most historic and respected wineries, nestled in the Yarra Valley. We delve into Sarah’s mosaic of stories contributing to her wine journey. This includes her formative years in Hunter Valley and Beechworth and being put into positions to make calls and...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we ask the question of whether the Penfolds St Henri is Australia’s most trustworthy wine. It feels, at least for us synonymous with important family gatherings and that special gift that is known, has the branding and delivers in quality. We try a Penfolds 2012 St Henri to see how it has developed over 13 years and boy was it good. Listen in to hear our thoughts! In...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the bold and innovative world of Mount Edward Wines in Central Otago with co-owner and winemaker Duncan Forsyth. In this episode, Jason and Trent go beyond traditional wine talk and explore what truly makes a wine unforgettable—stories, mistakes, memories, and a little rule-breaking. From iconic Pinot Noir to experimental Chenin Blanc , Vermouth , and a Prosecco-style Ri...

Send us Fan Mail In partnership with the #MakeItIconic campaign by @‌gouvernementfr, we were fortunate to interview 2 French Australian icons in Guillaume Brahimi (Chef Crown Resorts Culinary Ambassador, Bistro Guillaume, and TV Host) and Franck Moreau (Master Sommelier, and Group General Manager - Beverage at Merivale).  What an experience!  We were able to hear what makes the French Food and Win...

Send us Fan Mail This episode we sit down to have an inspiring and insightful chat with Brett Butcher the founder and director of Soumah wines in the Yarra Valley. We talk about Brett’s journey from hospitality to now living the dream of having his own winery today. We talk about how the Soumah wine philosophy and journey has led him to the focus and curiosity with north Italian wine varietals tha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we chat to Nic Bowen, Chief Winemaker at Howard Park Wines. Nic gave us great insight into the Great Southern and Margaret River wine regions of Western Australia. We know the Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River is fantastic, but he highlighted the amazing hidden gems of Sparkling Wine and Riesling from the Great Southern. He also shares his wine...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we have a chat with Australia’s Bourgogne wine ambassador (Andrea Pritzker MW) to learn bit more about her wine journey, but also to Take a Closer Look at Bourgogne. We demystify the complexity associated with Bourgogne, we talk about misconceptions, the classifications, the hidden gems, accessibility and affordability, and the exciting future ahead for Bourgogne....

Send us Fan Mail This episode we celebrate a huge milestone, being our 2 year anniversary! It sure has been a whirlwind journey of blood, sweat, tears, and a whole lot of laughs and memories. To celebrate, we pair the delicious, deep, powerful 2022 RP By Farr pinot noir from Geelong with the powerful reflections and questions we throw at each other in the episode. We discuss our future merch ideas...

Send us Fan Mail Amisfield is a well-known winery in the Pisa Mountain Ranges of Central Otago, New Zealand. It is run by an 'A-Team 'of passionate and experienced individuals that all have the common goal to make great wine. The Amisfield owners have given the team the flexibility to experiment and innovate and you can see it in their wines. In this episode we are fortunate to chat to S...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dive tackle the challenge of pairing wines with Butter Boy cookies that is all the rage. There are chunky, indulgent, flavour bombs that comes in all nostalgic flavours like Golden Gaytime to indulgent Nutella Choc Chip and Salted Caramel Macadamia. Trent went with a La Guita Manzanilla, whilst Jase went for Lustau Pedro Ximenez San Emilio Sherry. Listen in to s...