Published by Simon Nash and Jill Upton
Simon Nash and Jill Upton 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 the General Manager at Tarrawarra Estate and Richo Doumani is a Wine Merchant at Dan Murphy's, both have been great hosts.
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Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Jake Sheedy about his vineyard and winery in the Coal River Valley. A really interesting interview. @thewineshowaustralia @sisuwines
19 min
The annual Coonawarra Roadshow starts soon and Heidi Guyett joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton to speak about what is in store. @thewineshowaustralia @coonawarra_wine
17 min
Renata chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the Gamay vineyard they have planted with multiple clones, it is to become a great source of data for how these vines grow and it will supply some great wines for us to enjoy. @thewineshowaustralia @lyonswillestate
28 min
Jill Upton and Simon Nash speak with Andrea about the upcoming Aged Wine Clinic that Coravin are putting on in Sydney. Bring in that special bottle and have it checked by Andrea and get her advice on when to drink it. @thewineshowaustralia @coravin
30 min
Dan chats with Simon Nash about the upcoming grenache festival and the winery that we must put on the next itinerary to Barossa. Owned by an Argentinian and founded by the Schulz family in the mid 1800's and painstakingly restored, this is a must visit festival and winery. @thewineshowaustralia @alkinawine
25 min
Simon Nash speaks with Stuart Dudine about the wine brand he has passionately built in the Yarra Valley. Great wines and a great story. @thewineshowaustralia @alkimiwines
26 min
Lorraine and Lucan join Simon in studio to chat about their wine business working with winemakers to bring wine to bars and restaurants in kegs. There are so many benefits to this approach. @thewineshowaustralia @nooffencewines
22 min
Clare and Simon chat about the amazing site at Seppelt Great Western, the Drives tour and the history of the winery and region. @thewineshowaustralia @seppeltgreatwestern
41 min
A bottle of Montrachet in Dubai started her love affair with wine. Jill Upton chats to Emma White about swapping the office for a vineyard, her new label Duck Hollow, and her love of Campania varietals. @thewineshowaustralia @latitude32wines
28 min
Nestled in the remote Henty region, Crawford River wines produce outstanding Riesling and Cabs, amongst other varietals. Jill Upton chats to Belinda about her upcoming travels, Spanish wine and celebrating 50 years last year. @thewineshowaustralia @crawfordriverwines
31 min
Jill Upton talks to Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2025 (and first Hunter Valley winemaker to win the award), Liz Jackson, about her career and the many hats she wears. @thewineshowaustralia @silkmanwines @firstcreekwines
18 min
Simon Nash chats with Martin about the new brand in the Yarra Valley called e'Stellar and how the 40hectare vineyards put together. @thewineshowaustralia @estellarestate
12 min
Simon Nash speaks with Dan Killey about the wine brand and a great sounding long lunch coming up in early August. @thewineshowaustralia @tin_shed_wines
19 min
Bowen Estate celebrates its 50th vintage this year and Doug tell Simon Nash about the tourney. @thewineshowaustralia
25 min
The well known Pewsey Vale Riesling recently won a best in Show award at the Decanter world wine tasting. Louisa chats with Simon Nash about what an award like this means. @thewineshowaustralia @pewseyvalevineyard
6 min
Mel Brauer the Prosecco Queen chats with Simon Nash about the upcoming wine event North X North East at the Old Melbourne Gaol. @thewineshowaustralia @ nxnevic
16 min
Sam Badger is one of the winemakers at Stella Bella and he talks about the recent award wine and the brand that continues to produce stunning wines. @thewineshowaustralia @stellabellawines
25 min
Jill Upton chats to the owner and winemaker of Margaret River’s oldest cellar door and Young Gun nominee, Scott Baxter. With a focus on Margaret River flagships and fortifieds, the saying “Exactly where the power stops and the delicacy starts is difficult to tell” speaks volumes. @thewineshowaustralia @gralynwines
25 min
Jill Upton chats to the President of the QLD Wine Industry Association, about the upcoming AIDV Australasian Conference 2026 in the Gold Coast. They discuss the QLD wine industry and challenges, as well as his own label, Dear Vincent Wines in the Granite Belt. @thewineshowaustralia @dearvincentwines
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Jill Upton talks to the winemaker that doesn’t get his hands dirty, Duncan Forsyth, from Mount Edward Wines in Central Otago about pioneering vermouth, wine on tap, and skin contact wines in NZ. With the motto “ Grow your own way”, their focus is on the consumer’s cellar door experience and culture. @thewineshowaustralia @mountedwardwines
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