Winederlust - Exploring Aussie Wine Regions

Winederlust is hosting its inaugural tour in the Canberra Wine District.  I moved to Canberra several years and love this city, and I am looking forward to showing it off in August 2026.  One of the best things is that there is a flourishing wine district right on its doorstep!  Listen in to some of the people we'll be meeting and highlights we'll be experiencing on tour - we'll be meeting winemak...

Episode 50 - Bonus - Wine in Japan Japan is a great country known for so many wonderful things - but wine is maybe not something we associate with Japan. Join me in exploring wine in Japan and some great experiences I enjoyed there, including the Nagano Wine Train!  For information on all the episodes go to www.winederlust.au This podcast has been written, edited, produced and hosted by Jeanene Ke...

(Season 9 Episode 7) In Season 9 we are detouring from Australia and heading to France.  I am chatting with Artist, Caroline Jeppesen. In 2019 her husband and her took their 3 kids and lived in the seaside town of Argeles-sur-Mer in the South of France for 9 months. The kids went to school, and they hung out indulging in hobbies and some great rose wine.  She shares how she made this happen, the v...

(Season 9 Episode 6) In Season 9 we are detouring from Australia and heading to France.  You can get to the Loire Valley in about an hour from Paris... but it is big, some 800km long! It is famous for the gorgeous fairytale-looking chateaux but there is also a huge diversity of wines - but probably most known for the Chenin Blanc from Vouvray and Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre.   My guest, Cathy He...

(Season 9 Episode 5) In Season 9 we are detouring from Australia and heading to France.  The Languedoc-Roussillon region is along the coastline in the south of France. My guests, Neil and Amanda live in Alet-Les-Bains in Limoux region, in between Toulouse and Montpellier near Carcassonne. They have a cottage for rent at www.ourfrenchholiday.com (and Instagram @ourfrenchholiday). Neil and Amanda sh...

Episode 46 - Visiting Champagne with Susan Le Roux AKA The Champagne Goddess (Season 9 Episode 4) In Season 9 we are detouring from Australia and heading to France.  The Champagne region is famous for Champagne!  Sparkling wine is made all over the world but there are lots of strict rules and traditions around Champagne and Susan discusses these with us. Susan also shares the history of the extrao...

Episode 45 - Visiting Alsace & Lorraine with Chef Christophe  (Season 9 Episode 3) In Season 9 we are detouring from Australia and heading to France.  Alsace is famous for its Riesling and Munster cheese and Lorraine is famous for its quiche. Both regions have gorgeous fairytale looking villages and lots of war history.  Chef Christophe and his wife Josephine host tours to Alsace and Lorraine,...

Episode 44 - Tips on Visiting Bordeaux, France with Laura Jallier of Van du Vin (Season 9 Episode 2) In Season 9 we are detouring from Australia and heading to France.  Bordeaux is famous for its red wine blends, primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon (right bank dominant) and Merlot (left bank dominant). Laura Jallier now owns tour company Van du Vin, visiting the Canberra Wine District.  Laura has a Fr...

Episode 43 (Series 9 Episode 1) Series 9 is all about visiting France. I am kicking it off with a short one on my top 5 tips on planning your trip to France.  1. Visit the place of your favourite French food or wine 2. Spend the night instead of doing just the day trip 3. Head into the countryside 4. Check out the fashion 5. Add a cycle or walking tour into your itinerary.  Plus a few ideas how to...

Bonjour Winederlusters Season 9 is dropping from 14 July... yes it is Bastille Day and this season is all about visiting France! If you have ever wanted some insider travel information on visiting wine regions of France and other fun things to see and do while you're there, you have come to the right place!  See you from 14 July 2025! 

Episode 42 with Lauren Winzar Decluttering and Organisation Coach It is a bit windy but it does subside during the episode. We were at Four Winds Winery at Murrumbateman, Canberra. Lauren talked about Yazz Bar in Yass and Eden Road wines.   For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to http://winederlust.com.au/podcast/ This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy of...

Episode 41 (Series 8 Episode 6) – Shoalhaven Coast NSW Shoalhaven Coast is located about 2-3 hours drive south of Sydney. It's hero varieties include Chambourcin, Verdelho and Semillon.  A massive thank you to my guest, Ben Bishop of Coolangatta Estate, who was so generous with his time and expertise and information on history of the region. For all the information discussed on all the episodes go...

Episode 40 - Orange NSW (Series 8 Episode 5) Orange is a cool climate region located in mid-west NSW, not far from warmer towns of Parkes, Dubbo and Cowra.  The flagship wines are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, but I think you should try the Sauvignon Blanc too.  A massive thank you to my guest who was so generous with her time and expertise: Pam King, Country Food Trails.  For all the information discus...

Episode 39 (Series 8, Episode 4) The Geelong Wine Region has 3 distinct parts, and the Bellarine Peninsula is the largest with the most cellar doors. It is located about 1.5-2 hours south west of Melbourne by car.  The flagship wines are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and medium bodied Shiraz.  A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time and expertise: - Julian Kenny, winemaker a...

Episode 38 – Yarra Valley, Victoria  The Yarra Valley is located just an hour from Melbourne. The hero varieties are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but it was built on Cabernet Sauvignon.  A massive thank you to my guest, Brenden Robnik AKA The Wine Animal, who was so generous with his sharing his knowledge.  For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to http://winederlust.com.au/podcast...

Episode 37 (Series 8 Episode 2) - Mornington Peninsula The Mornington Peninsula is located about 1-2 hours drive south of Melbourne on Port Phillip Bay.  The flagship wines are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but it was also the first place to successfully produce Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio in Australia by winemaker Kathleen Quealy.  A huge thank you to Kathleen Quealy, Quealy Wines for her time and exper...

Episode 36 – with Kelly Pearson, Ladygarden Wines  Kelly is passionate about working with women in the wine industry and Ladygarden is about collaborating with other women winemakers.  www.ladygardenwines.com.au  Kelly has a very interesting winemaking background working in China and India!  Kelly is offering Winederlust listeners 15% discount and free shipping until 31 August 2024. Use code WINED...

Episode 35 (Season 7 Episode 7) In this series, we are detouring from wine regions in Australia and heading to Italy. This episode I am chatting with founders of Italian Wine Tales - a fantastic online resource all about Italian wine and visiting Italy - Liv Windsor and Andrea Mitti Ruà (photo by Rhianna May, supplied). This is the last episode of this series on Italy. For all the information disc...

Episode 34 (Season 7 Episode 6) In this series, we are detouring from wine regions in Australia and heading to Italy. This episode is about my highlights on visiting Veneto - the northern region including Verona, Venice and Prosecco Hills (this picture is in front of the 'famous' Prosecco vending machine).  For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to http://winederlust.com.au/podca...

Episode 33 (Season 7 Episode 5) In this series we are detouring from wine regions in Australia and heading to Italy. This episode is about my friend Suzi and I travel experiences in Emilia Romagna and Cinque Terre.  Emilia Romagna is famous for Ferrari, ragu, Balsamic Vinegar, Parmigiana cheese and Lambrusco.  For all the information discussed on all episodes, head over to http://winederlust.com.a...

Episode 32 (Season 7 Episode 4) In this series, we are detouring from wine regions in Australia and heading to Italy. This episode is about our travel experiences in Tuscany. For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to http://winederlust.com.au/podcast/ This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy of Winederlust. Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through...

Episode 31 (Season 7 Episode 3) In this series, we are detouring from wine regions in Australia and heading to Italy. This episode is on our travel experience in Umbria.  For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to http://winederlust.com.au/podcast/ This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy of Winederlust. Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through Mus...

Episode 30 (Season 7 Episode 2) In this series we are detouring from wine regions in Australia and heading to Italy.  This episode is with Maurizio Di Franco, Owner and Sommelier at VinoRoma Wine Studio and Social Club, located in the Monti neighbourhood of Rome. For all information discussed on all episodes, head to http://winederlust.com.au/podcast/ This podcast has been produced and hosted by J...

Episode 29 (Season 7 Episode 1)  In this series we are detouring from wine regions in Australia and heading to Italy.  This episode is with Cynthia Chaplin. She is an Italian Wine Ambassador, author, wine educator, sommelier, podcast host among a lot more!    For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to http://winederlust.com.au/podcast/ This podcast has been produced and hosted by...

Ahead of the new season dropping all about visiting Italy and it's wine regions, I am re-releasing this really informative chat with the Founder of Untold Italy, Katy Clarke. You can find all the information under Episode 21 (Season 4 Episode 7).  For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to http://winederlust.com.au/podcast/ This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kenn...