Winederlust - Exploring Aussie Wine Regions

What's coming up... A new podcast season all about Italy! Come along to one of the Winederlust events, in Canberra, on 24 February and 2 March featuring Italian varieties by the Aussie winemakers featured on the podcast.  The new Winederlust Box of 6 wines has also become available.  More information at www.winederlust.com.au   music licensed through Music Bed.  

Episode 28 (S6 E7) - NON NON is the first non-alcohol drink cellar door in the world, located in Melbourne. In this episode, I speak with founder, Aaron Trotman.  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 Music Bed....

Deirdre Macken is a respected journalist and author of 3 books. Her most recent is "Growing Grapes Might be Fun: How we made a Vineyard out of a Junkyard at Cockatoo Hill".  Her wine is named Gounyan Wines.  She will be at the Canberra Writers Festival on Sunday 20 August 2023.  A big thank you to Deirdre for her time to chat with me for this podcast.    For all the information discussed on all th...

Hilltops NSW (S6 E5)  The Hilltops is a cool climate region located between the towns of Young, Boorowa and Harden in Central NSW. The flagship wines are Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon with lots of Italian varieties emerging. A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time and expertise: Jane Adams, Hilltops Vigneron Association; Tom from Ballinaclash; Brian Freeman from Freem...

Episode 25 - Brisbane (S6E3) Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland, not a wine producing area, however it is home to the City Winery Brisbane.  I chatted with winemaker and owner Dave for this episode. It also includes lots of other things to see and do, and what wine bars to enjoy while in town.  For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to http://winederlust.com.au/podcast/ T...

Episode 24 – Gold Coast Hinterland and Scenic Rim QLD This region is just an hour from the Gold Coast and Brisbane.  A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time and expertise - Judi from Cedar Creek Estate and Winery; Ren from Witches Fall Winery.  For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to http://winederlust.com.au/podcast/   This podcast has been produc...

Episode 23 (S6E2) Cowra Wine Region The Cowra Wine Region is quite small, located around the towns of Cowra and Canowindra in Central-West NSW.  There is a Winter Wanderlust Wine Event happening in the region weekend 21-23 July 2023 (check link below for future dates) The area was built on Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon in the 80s, but there are lots of Italian varieties also being prod...

Episode 22 – Featuring Jane Thomson OAM, Founder, Fabulous Ladies Wine Society.  For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to www.winederlust.com.au This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy. of Winederlust. Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through Music Bed. Logo artwork is by Odeth Casanova Winederlust would like to acknowledge the traditional owner...

This is a special series celebrating women working in wine and the broader tourism and hospitality industries. In each episode will focus on one career. We’ll discuss the skills and personal attributes you need to succeed, the good and challenging parts. It’s wonderful chatting to women that love what they’re doing. You’ll enjoy if you’re after a job change or just fancy a peek into a different ro...

This is a special series celebrating women working in wine and the broader tourism and hospitality industries. In each episode will focus on one career. We’ll discuss the skills and personal attributes you need to succeed, the good and challenging parts. It’s wonderful chatting to women that love what they’re doing. You’ll enjoy if you’re after a job change or just fancy a peek into a different ro...

This is a special series celebrating women working in wine and the broader tourism and hospitality industries. In each episode will focus on one career. We’ll discuss the skills and personal attributes you need to succeed, the good and challenging parts. It’s wonderful chatting to women that love what they’re doing. You’ll enjoy if you’re after a job change or just fancy a peek into a different ro...

This is a special series celebrating women working in wine and the broader tourism and hospitality industries. In each episode will focus on one career. We’ll discuss the skills and personal attributes you need to succeed, the good and challenging parts. It’s wonderful chatting to women that love what they’re doing. You’ll enjoy if you’re after a job change or just fancy a peek into a different ro...

This is a special series celebrating women working in wine and the broader tourism and hospitality industries. In each episode will focus on one career. We’ll discuss the skills and personal attributes you need to succeed, the good and challenging parts. It’s wonderful chatting to women that love what they’re doing. You’ll enjoy if you’re after a job change or just fancy a peek into a different ro...

This is a special series celebrating women working in wine and the broader tourism and hospitality industries.   In each episode will focus on one career.   We’ll discuss the skills and personal attributes you need to succeed, the good and challenging parts. It’s wonderful chatting to women that love what they’re doing. You’ll enjoy if you’re after a job change or just fancy a peek into a differen...

This is a special series celebrating women working in wine and the broader tourism and hospitality industries. Each episode will focus on one career. We’ll discuss the skills and personal attributes you need to succeed, the good and challenging parts. It’s wonderful chatting to women that love what they’re doing. You’ll enjoy if you’re after a job change or just fancy a peek into a different role....

If you enjoy the podcast, come to an event and try the wine by the winemakers interviewed!   Gold Coast Wine Tasting Cruise on 21 January 2023 from 4-6pm  Canberra - Short Eats Cafe Woden on 25 February 2023 from 3-5pm    New Season dropping in March 2023. Supported by ACT Office for Women, this series will interview women working in the wine and hospitality industry and tell you the skills and pe...

This series, Jeanene from Winederlust is meeting wine experts and travel specialists asking the 'hard hitting' questions we all want to know leading into the festive season.  In this episode Jeanene is chatting with Simone O'Connor at Instagram @whatsimsreads. Simone was the Black Friday Competition winner to have an episode!  What to serve? Simone makes the canapes including chicken and herb tart...

This series, Jeanene from Winederlust is meeting wine experts and travel specialists asking the 'hard hitting' questions we all want to know leading into the festive season.  In this episode Jeanene is chatting with wine communicator and content creator, Mary John www.perthwinegirl.com and Instagram @perthwinegirl What to serve? Seafood paella with Sparkling white wine; traditional Venezuelan dish...

This series, Jeanene from Winederlust is meeting wine experts and travel specialists asking the 'hard hitting' questions we all want to know leading into the festive season.  In this episode Jeanene is chatting with Loz Conneely of Wine Nerd www.winenerd.com.au and Instagram @lozwinenerd 1. What to serve? A large format wine, such as Magnum or Jeroboam of Champagne; with grazing platters of cheese...

This series, Jeanene from Winederlust is meeting wine experts and travel specialists asking the 'hard hitting' questions we all want to know leading into the festive season.  For this episode, Jeanene is speaking with wine writer and educator, Linda Lambrechts, on Instagram @vintours    For our chat she was at The Berrima Vault House in the Southern Highlands 1. Serving: Champagne – Perrier-jouet...

This series, Jeanene from Winederlust is meeting wine experts and travel specialists asking the 'hard hitting' questions we all want to know leading into the festive season.  In this episode Jeanene is chatting with Kate Shilling, the Executive Officer of Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia www.ultimatewineryexperiences.com.au/ Instagram @ultimatewineries What to serve? traditional roast lunch w...

This series, Jeanene from Winederlust is meeting wine experts and travel specialists asking the 'hard hitting' questions we all want to know leading into the festive season.  In this episode Jeanene is chatting with Jochen Huessner - Host of The Jolly Cellar Master Podcast.  Serving: Roast dinner with a Barolo Gift: a bottle of wine tailored to the recipient Wine Region in Australia: Adelaide Hill...

This series, Jeanene from Winederlust is meeting wine experts and travel specialists asking the 'hard hitting' questions we all want to know leading into the festive season.  In this episode Jeanene is chatting with Freddie Raimbaud, a French sommelier now living in Canberra; and a Dan Murphy's wine merchant. More at: @danmurphys_freddie What to serve? Champagne with gougeres (choux pastry cheese...

This series, Jeanene from Winederlust is meeting wine experts and travel specialists asking the 'hard hitting' questions we all want to know leading into the festive season.  In this episode Jeanene is chatting with David Yeates, a wine judge with WineWise Magazine at Canberra events. You can find out more at: www.winewise.net.au and Instagram @david.yeates  What to serve? seafood with Pol Roger o...

This series, Jeanene from Winederlust is meeting wine experts and travel specialists asking the 'hard hitting' questions we all want to know leading into the festive season.  In this episode Jeanene is chatting with Darren Oemcke from Hydra Consulting and Aussie Wine Chat podcast.   1. What to serve? An Australian Riesling, NSW Semillon, a natural wine or Pet Nat from Riverland SA and a Fortified...