The Wined Up

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we try some celebrity wines to see if they are any good. We try a NW Prosecco Rose, Wines by Kylie, Gambellara, Italy ($25 from Dan Murphys) and a Miraval Cotes De Provence Rosa, Provence, FRANCE ($22 from Dan Murphys). In addition to this, Trent sees if AI can accurately depict grapte varietals as people and Jason shares an alternative to the corkscrew the Joqinee...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we try a special wine from Trent’s family a 44 Year Old Penfolds BIN 707 Cabernet Sauvignon! It’s from 1980 and was shared by Uncle Des (THANK YOU!). Watch/listen to the episode to find out the history of the BIN 707 as well as our review. In addition to this, Trent shares his thoughts on why terroir should also apply to fruit and veggies and Jason discusses the in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we share some wines to celebrate the mum’s/wives in our lives for Mother’s Day 2024. Trent asks a few questions to reflect and celebrate our wives/mum’s and we share wines that we think our wives would love. These wines were a Massolino Moscato d’Asti, Serralunga d’Alba, Italy ($48 from Prince Wine Store) and a 2020 Max Ferdinand Richter Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we attempt to pair wines with Filipino food, specifically Chicken and Pork Adobo! Jason was very excited to do this episode as it ties in with his Filipino heritage. The wines that they tried to pair with the Adobo were a 2019 Smart Grenache, S.C. Pannell, Clarendon, South Australia ($63 at Prince Wine Store) and a 2022 Primavera Pinot Noir, Stefano Lubiana, Derwen...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we get to explore wines from Claymore Wines in Clare Valley. Claymore Wines shouts out fun - from their wine labels, to their wine names, to the people working within the business. One of those great people from Claymore Wines is Jonathan (Cellar Door and Sales Representative) who was gracious enough to sit down with us to share his wine journey, the history of Cla...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode explore Barbaresco and compare it with a Barolo, with the intent of answering, is Barbaresco a beautiful wine? We try a 2009 Gaja Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy against a 2020 Borgogno No Name Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy. Jason also shares tips on how to develop your wine palate, and Trent discusses the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the wine indu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we try to answer the question ‘Is Beechworth worth the hype?' We try to wines from Beechworth Victoria which are the 2022 Chardonnay, Sorrenberg, Beechworth, VIC and the 2019 La Longa Sangiovese, Fighting Gully Road, Beechworth, VIC. Jason explores large format wine bottles to determine if they are worth it, whilst Trent shares the impact of oak on wine and th...

Send us Fan Mail Brenden Robnik, also known as The Wine Animal, is inspiring. He is passionate, relentless, and just genuinely wants to share his enjoyment of wine. In this episode we get to learn about his wine journey, the challenges of having big retailers like Dan Murphy’s in the industry, Yarra Valley, and selling Jon Bon Jovi and Jesse Bongiovi’s wine Hampton Water. We’re very grateful to Br...

Send us Fan Mail HAPPY EASTER 2024 EVERYONE! In this episode we try to pair wines with Easter Eggs and Hot Cross Buns! The wines we try are a 2020 La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, FRANCE, a 2018 Late Harvest Royal Tokaji, Hungary, $40 from CBD Cellars, P.S. Marion Tawny Port, Rockford, Barossa Valley, SA $49 from cellar door. Trent also shares a bonus round pairing that is a 10 out of...

Send us Fan Mail This is part 2 of 2 episodes from our very special interview with ‘Aussie Icon' Merrick Watts! In this episode we see if what wines can be paired with ‘durian’. For those that don’t know what ‘durian’ is, definitely watch the episode. We try to pair durian with 2022 Sparkling Chenin Blanc, Voyager Estate, Margaret River, WA, as well as a 2022 Salamino Lambrusco, Pizzini, King...

Send us Fan Mail This is part 1 of 2 episodes from our very special interview with ‘Aussie Icon' Merrick Watts! We were so grateful to have Merrick on our show where we get to hear how he is blending Wine, People, and Comedy. During the interview we get to ask Merrick The Wined Up Podcasts ice-breaker questions, we hear about how Rockford Basket Press really ignited his passion for wine, we h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore the world of low / no alcohol wines. We compare a no alcohol Prosecco and a Pinot Noir to the alcoholic version. Specifically we compare a Tempus Two Zero Prosecco to a King Valley Pizzini Prosecco. We also compare a Tread Softly Pinot Noir Everything Except vs 2022 Artemis Pinot Noir. Trent also explains why people get headaches and asians turn red when...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode (part 2 of 2) we take a Masterclass on Clare Valley’s iconic wines at Watervale Hotel (@watervaleepicureansociety4513 ). Warrick Duthy takes us through the flight including 2023 Fur Elise Rose Grenache, Shut the Gate, 2011 Malbec, Wendouree, and a 2014 Oracle Shiraz, Kilikanoon. It was such a great learning experience and highly recommend it to everyone. Not only w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode (part 1 of 2) we take a Masterclass on Clare Valley’s iconic wines at Watervale Hotel (@watervaleepicureansociety4513 ). Warrick Duthy takes us through the flight including NV Wish Granted Sparkling Riesling, Wykari of Clare, 2023 Riesling, Vickery Watervale, and a 2008 Springvale Watervale Riesling, Grosset. It was such a great learning experience and highly recom...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we were fortunate to interview Stuart Mosman (Sales and Marketing Manager) at Hentley Farm, Barossa Valley, South Australia ( @‌HentleyFarm ). Stuart and the team at Hentley Farm were very hospitable and showed us around their cellar door and setup a great spot for a tasting.  They even gave us the opportunity to see the last 'true' Jimmy Watson trophy in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore Chianti wines! The boys try a Isole e Olena 2020 Chianti Classico, Italy ($60 from Dan Murphys) and 2019 Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy (~$40 as a gift). Jason also makes the case for not paying for wine over $50, Trent observes the similarities between wine and coffee, and Jason shares a recent wine that he tried - 2021 Aravina Est...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we pair wines with Lo Hei to celebrate Chinese New Year. The boys try pairing it with a NV Champagne Castelnau Reserve, Reims, France ($50 from Dan Murphy’s) and a Gru Gruner Veltliner, Hanhdorf Hill, Adelaide Hills, SA ($26 at Summer Hill Wine Shop). Jason plays an exciting game called ‘Match your Chinese Zodiac Sign to Wine’, Trent explains the meaning and tradit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore wines from the NSW Southern Highlands, which is only 1.5 hours drive from Sydney. The wines that we try are 2021 St Maur Lot 41 Chardonnay, Southern Highlands, NSW ($34 from Liquorland), and 2021 Artemis Close Vine Pinot Noir, Southern Highlands, NSW ($50 from the Artemis Wines cellar door). Trent also shares tips on how to drink wine like a billionaire,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we recommend a few wines to have as an alternative to beer this summer. One of them is close to tasting like beer and is great with fish and chips! The wines we try are a 2016 Tyrrell’s VAT 1 Semillon, Hunter Valley, NSW ( @‌tyrrellswines7111 ) ($55 from  @‌FirstChoiceLiquor ) as well as a Riddoch Elgin’s Crossing Sparkling Shiraz NV, Coonawarra, SA ($23 from  @‌Da...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we’re fortunate to have special guest, fellow wine enthusiast Sean (IG @‌shirazzmatazz), to help us navigate Georgian wines.  Georgia is considered the birthplace of wine and still uses traditional winemaking methods utilising a Qvevri.  In this episode we discuss the history, geography, varieties, and winemaking techniques of Georgia.  We also get to sample 3 x Ge...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we try a few wines from Rioja, Spain to see if they are considered good value European wines in terms of dollar versus quality.  We try a 2019 Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva, Spain ($35 from  @DanMurphysLiquor ) and a 2006 San Vicente, Rioja, Spain.  We also share our thoughts on the Coravin wine preservation system, provide an overview of ‘sonic agi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we look back on our 2023 wine journey and reflect on the achievements, surprises, and challenges for the year. We also discuss what could be coming up for The Wined Up Podcast in 2024, and we ask the 4 ‘ice-breaker’ questions to each other. While reflecting on the year we also review a 2019 Nick O’Leary Bolaro Shiraz, Canberra, ACT ($58 from First Choice Liquor) an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we try a Baby Grange (2019 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, Barossa Valley, SA ($70 from friend)) and Baby Baby Grange (2020 Penfolds Bin 8 Shiraz Cabernet, Barossa Valley, SA). We can’t afford the Grange so we tried these instead =) In this episode Jason also explains ‘basket press', Trent discusses the history of Penfolds and Grange, and explains the concep...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we try to find wines to celebrate Christmas 2023. Trent cooked a Christmas ham, a roast chicken (intended to be the Christmas turkey), and some prawns. Our challenge was to each find wines that pair with these dishes for Christmas. Jason chose a 2020 Yeringberg Viognier, Yarra Valley, VIC ($56 from Summer Hill Wine Shop). Trent chose a 2021 Domaine Du Bois De L’ois...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we get to interview Alexandra Wardlaw (Winemaker at Kirrihill Clare Valley). Alexandra has achieved so much at such a young age having studied and worked in all aspects of the wine industry internationally and in Australia. In this episode she shares her passion for wine, describes the mix of science and art in winemaking, explains what’s drawn her to Clare Valley...