The Wine Show Australia

Simon Nash, Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood interview wine industry personalities and uncover their stories and amazing tales. Podcasts are taken from the weekly radio program on 96.5 InnerFM (Melb, Australia 9am-11amAEST). Simon has been immersed in wine as both a passion and interest for the past 30 years and that journey has taken him to wine regions around Australia and overseas. Jill Upton is a wine reviewer and her experience and passion is clearly on display. Sam Isherwood is a well-known industry figure currently GM at Tarrawarra Estate.

David Moulton - Chief Winemaking & Viticulture, Cape Mentelle (WA)

David joins Jill Upton on the show to talk about the iconic Cape Mentelle wines and their International Cab Sav tasting on 21st November.@thewineshowaustralia@capementellewines

10-11
22:14

Angus Smibert - Winemaker, Whistle Post (Coonawarra)

Jill Upton chats to Angus Smibert about the wonderful wines the Smibert family are making in Coonawarra. A must visit when in the region.@thewineshowaustralia@whistlepostwines

10-11
24:50

Tom Carson - Winemaker & GM, Yabby Lake (Mornington Peninsula)

Chair of the judging panel for the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge 2025, Tom Carson joins Jill Upton to talk about the high calibre of entries this year, as well as his venture in Tasmania.@thewineshowaustralia@australianpinotnoirchallenge

10-11
24:48

Melanie Chester - GM, Giant Steps (Yarra Valley)

Winner of the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge 2025, Giant Steps’ Mel Chester joins Jill Upton to chat about their outstanding 2024 Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir, as well as their other sensational single vineyard wines.@thewineshowaustralia@giantstepswines

10-11
24:58

Michael Hermann - Decent Wines, Yarra Valley & Heathcote

The Decent Wines 2024 Single Vineyard Riesling won the trophy for the Best Small Batch White Wine at the Yarra Valley Wine Show this year along with Best Small Producer!Learn a little about Michael and how Decent Wines came to be a new part of the Yarra Valley fabric. @thewineshowaustralia @decentwines

10-07
21:06

Corrina Wright - Oliver's Taranga, McLaren Vale

Corrina Wright and the family at Oliver's Taranga are one of the early adopters of Fiano, growing it for over two decades and on the 17th October we celebrate the inaugural National Day of Fiano!Corrina talks with Sam Isherwood about why Fiano is so suited to the climate of McLaren Vale and others and just how a delicious and versatile variety it is.@thewineshowaustralia@oliverstaranga

10-07
26:04

Tom Hollings - Different Drop

Tom Hollings takes the lead with Sam Isherwood and why he loves what he does, each and every day. Talking about wines, telling the stories and sharing great drops with all. @thewineshowaustralia@thedifferentdrop

10-07
22:49

Georgia Dale - XI XI, Yarra Valley and Heathcote

Georgia Dale loves making, drinking, talking about and dreaming of Sparkling wines. Sam Isherwood talks to Georgia and learns as to what makes her tick and is two jobs enough!@thewineshowaustralia@georgiadalewines

10-07
29:51

Tim Stevens - Huntington Estate (Mudgee)

Jill Upton and Richo Doumani chat to chief winemaker, Tim Stevens, about the great vintages of late, his fabulous Grenache and the true beauty of Mudgee as a destination.@thewineshowaustralia @huntingtonestate

09-27
23:08

Turon White - Turon Wines (Adelaide Hills)

Richo Doumani chats to Turon White about his magnificent Adelaide Hills wines and his time working in Eger, Hungary.@thewineshowaustralia @turonwines

09-27
24:58

Jacinta Jenkins

Long time friend of the show, the genius Jacinta chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about her new venture with 4th generation Bordeaux winemaker, Georges Thienpont.@thewineshowaustralia

09-27
20:48

Christina Kaigg-Hoxley

Former Gimlet Sommelier and now Wine Development Manager of 67 Pall Mall Melbourne, Christina chats to Jill Upton and Richo Doumani about her new gig, her take on English sparkling wine and some favourite Italian varietals.@christina_uncorked

09-27
26:56

Phil & Jenny Kelly - Kellybrook Winery (Yarra Valley)

Simon Nash chats with Jenny and Phil Kelly about this long established winery right on the doorstep of the Yarra Valley. A great chat and re-introduction to Kellybrook.@thewineshowaustralia @kellybrookwinery

09-20
19:56

Vaughan O'Connor-King Island Distillery Bass Strait

Simon Nash and Vaughan O'Connor chat about the Distillery he established on King Island and the purity that the climate and rainwater bring to the spirits they produce.@thewineshowaustralia @kingislanddistillerybassstrait

09-20
30:57

Nat Pizzini - Pizzini Wines (King Valley)

Simon Nash and Nat Pizzini talk about some great reasons to get back to the King Valley.@thewineshowaustralia @pizziniwines

09-20
26:16

Andrew & Lisa Brooke - Chocolate in a Bottle

Simon Nash hears the story of this Belgian chocalte infused french Blanc de Blanc. It sounds crazy but hear the story and find a way to try this wine.@thewineshowaustralia @chocolateinabottle_aus

09-20
21:30

Ewan Proctor - Levantine Hill, Yarra Valley, Victoria

Richard Doumani and Sam Isherwood speak to Ewan Proctor about the current export markets of interest for Australian wines and everything else occupying his mind at present in this world of wine. @thewineshowaustralia

09-16
24:43

Katrina Butler, Halliday Wine Companion

From baking cakes to compiling the Halliday Wine Companion for the past 5 years!Sam Isherwood and Richard Doumani endeavour to understand from Katrina Butler how the tastings of James Halliday for his own learning ended up as the Halliday Wine Companion. @thewineshowaustralia@hallidaywinecompanion @hardiegrant

09-16
26:46

Megan Spencer - Primo Estate, McLaren Vale, SA

Whilst Megan Spencer may be new to Primo Estate her love for wine is not, along with her experience in radio, podcasts, travel and finding joy in almost everything she does!Join Sam Isherwood and Richard Doumani as they chat to Megan about everything including the Primo Estate Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil!@thewineshowaustralia@primoestatewines

09-16
25:47

Kara Monssen - Restaurant critic, wine writer, presenter

Kara chats to Richard Doumani and Sam Isherwood about the best job ever as a Food & Wine reviewer! Also the best BYO restaurants in Melbourne and those great wine lists!@thewineshowaustralia

09-16
24:18

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