Winederlust - Exploring Aussie Wine Regions

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 Darby Higgs, Founder of Vinodiversity. More about Darby at: www.vinodiversity.com and Instagram at @whatvarietal 1. What to serve?  A roast dinner with Sparkling red wine 2. What to gi...

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 Dan Ma. More about Dan at: https://www.dan.ma/   Instagram @dan.the.wine.man and @tuesdaywineco 1. What to serve? Roast dinner with Australian Sparkling Shiraz 2. What to give? A bottl...

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 Casey Bryan AKA Wine Blogger, Travelling Corkscrew. More about Casey at:  https://travellingcorkscrew.com.au/ and Instagram @travellingcorkscrew 1. What to serve? Bacon and eggs on fre...

This season, 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 award winning travel journalist and author Ben Groundwater. The book he talks about being in the pipeline has now been released - Ultimate Food & Drink Australia.  www.bengroundwater.c...

In each season I do a special interview with someone with a public profile.  This episode is with Katy Clarke, Founder and Editor of Untold Italy. If you are dreaming of a trip to Italy (like me) then you will come across the work of Katy Clarke. Untold Italy started as a blog and has grown into a very informative travel resource website, Facebook group with over 80,000 members, a podcast with ove...

Join the Shiraz Wine Tasting Event on 3 September in Canberra Guests will enjoy 6 Shiraz tastings from the winemakers interviewed on the podcast including: * Dryridge Estate from Megalong Valley (E19) * Tranquil Vale from Hunter Valley (E5) * Urban Winery Sydney (E18) * Tumblong Hills, Gundagai (E9) * Shiraz-Saperavi blend, Black Ops, from Hugh Hamilton, McLaren Vale (E6) * Shiraz-Touriga blend, L...

Rutherglen is located on the border of New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria. It is a well preserved gold rush town and one of the oldest wine regions in Australia. Many of the wineries are family run of 5+ generations.  Rutherglen is famous for its fortified wines. It's flagship table wine is Durif (Petit Syrah) with Marsanne also becoming popular.  A massive thank you to my guests - Angela Brown fr...

The Megalong Valley is tucked up behind Katoomba in the Blue Mountains with the stunning Narrowneck Escarpment.  A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time: - Emma from Dryridge Estate - Mike from Megalong Creek Estate - John from Darragh Wines For more information discussed on the episode, go to www.winederlust.com.au   This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeane...

Sydney is Australia's most populated city. The city centre is famous it's beautiful harbour with the Habour Bridge and Opera House and crazy house prices. It is also home to a winery!  A massive thank you for my guests who were so kind and generous with their time and expertise: Alex Retief, Winemaker and Owner of Urban Winery Sydney and Alex Adams AKA Ms Darlinghurst, founder of Secret Foodies. ...

Beechworth is one of the best preserved towns in Victoria and is rich with goldrush and bushranger history. It is also home to some extraordinary cool climate wines. The flagship wine is Chardonnay. A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time and expertise - Liz Barnes from Star Lane Winery and Lisa Pidutti from Project 49. This podcast has been hosted and produced by Jea...

The King Valley is home to many Italian varietals in Australia.  You will find Prosecco, Sangiovese and lots of other interesting varieties.  A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time and expertise - Fred Pizzini from Pizzini Wines, and Al from Konpira Maru. For all information discusses on the all episodes, go to www.winederlust.com.au   You can also listen through You...

The Macedon Ranges is also home to Hanging Rock and so convenient to Victoria's Capital city, Melbourne.  The flagship wines are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time and expertise - George Cremasco and Adam Paleg from Mount Towrong and Ben Ranken from Wilimee.  For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to www.winederlust.c...

New Season of the Winederlust Podcast is coming from 6 June 2022 We will be visiting:  * Macedon Ranges, VIC * King Valley VIC * Beechworth VIC * Megalong Valley NSW * Sydney NSW   If you want to try some of the wines from winemakers featured, check out the Winederlust events Saturday 9 July on Sunshine Coast Saturday 16 July on Gold Coast September-November in Canberra   See www.winederlust.com.a...

The D'Entrecasteaux (or Huon) Channel and Bruny Island are in southern Tasmania. Most of Australia’s apples come from the nearby Huon Valley – and where fruit grows you will find grapes and wine too. The flagship wine is Pinot Noir but Riesling and Chardonnay feature prominently too. I spoke with Jonny Hughes from Mewstone Wines, Katrina Myburgh from Wines of Tasmania and Bruny Premium Wines. A ma...

Tasmania is famous for its good wine and produce, beautiful walks and the mindblowing MONA museum. Both these regions are just 20 minutes from the capital of Tasmania, Hobart. The flagship wine is Pinot Noir, with  Chardonnay and Riesling also prominent. In this episode I spoke with Ravi Vithal from Pooley Wines and Greer Carland of Quiet Mutiny Wines. A massive thank you to my guests who were so...

  The far south coast of NSW is famous for its oysters and beaches, but it's also a huge food bowl area. There is lush dairy land, lots of breweries, a gin distillery, and a handful of wineries. I speak with Gary from Rusty Fig wine and Erica Dibden from Tilba Real Dairy. A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time and expertise! This is on the traditional land of the Tha...

Hastings River is located near Port Macquarie in mid-coast NSW, Australia. The flagship wine is Chambourcin. I spoke to Alex from Cassegrain Wines and Jim from Bago Winery and Maze. A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time and expertise! The Hastings River Wine Region is on the traditional land of the Biripai people. For more information on all the episodes go to  www....

The Granite Belt is in south-east Queensland, near Stanthorpe. There is no flagship wine – they pride themselves on alternative and emerging varieties. In this episode I speak with Andy from Hidden Creek and Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi from Ballandean Estate. A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time and expertise! The Granite Belt is on the traditional land of the Kambuwal...

Gundagai is in regional NSW and famous for the Dog on the Tuckerbox statue - but they also make wine around here.  The flagship wine is Shiraz, but it's getting quite a name for Italian varietals too.  Gundagai is on the traditional land of the Wiradjuri people. I speak with Tim from Borambola Estate and Simon from Tumblong Hills.  A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their t...

Welcome to Season 2! I'm joined by celebrity chef Paul West. He has been busy since River Cottage Aus wrapped up. We talk about his favourite wines and wine regions and as Ambassador to the Narooma Oyster Festival, how oysters are like wine, how to enjoy your oysters and what to drink them with.  Links to everything discussed is at  www.winederlust.com.au   This podcast has been written, produced...

Each season I will meet with someone in the public eye about their favourite wine region. This season I am speaking with Serina Bird AKA the Joyful Frugalista.  Serina Bird is the author of the Joyful Frugalista, she has a podcast of the same name also. She talks to me about her favourite wine region, cellar doors and some great frugalista kid activities. This podcast has been produced and hosted...

The McLaren Vale is one of the oldest wine region in South Australia. The flagship wines are Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. In this episode I speak with Mary from Hugh Hamilton Wines; Luke from Year Wines; Jacqui from Kids in Adelaide website.  The McLaren Vale is on the traditional land of the Kaurna people. For more information on all the episodes go to  www.winederlust.com.au A massiv...

The Hunter Valley is one of the oldest wine area in Australia. The flagship wines are Semillon, Shiraz and Chardonnay. I speak with Connie Griffiths from Tranquil Vale Wines; Phil Jones from Turallo Wines.  A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time and expertise! The Hunter Valley is on the traditional land of the Wonnaura people. For more information on all the episode...

The Southern Highlands is a collection of small towns and villages about half way between Sydney and Canberra in New South Wales. The flagship wines are Pinot Noir, Riesling and Chardonnay.  I speak with Wendy from Platypus Dreamin'; Dave Lorentz from Cherry Tree Hill; and wine educator Linda Lambrechts. A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time and expertise! The South...

Canberra and the Yass Valley is on the traditional land of the Ngunnawal people.  There are 3 distinct wine areas around Canberra: the Eastern Side including around Lake George, Gundaroo and Bungendore (which is discussed in this episode); Murrumbateman/Yass Valley and Hall (that is further discussed in Episode 3).  The flagship wines are Riesling and Shiraz.  I speak with Julie Chitty from Barton...