Best Jonathon Wright Podcasts (2025)

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Banh Mi & $200 Wine Pairing Challenge with DAN HONG🥖🍷 1:01:02

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Send us a text Today we’re pairing the iconic Vietnamese banh mi with three very different wines in a blind wine pairing challenge with legendary chef Dan Hong. You’ve seen Dan on MasterChef, The Streets, and at Mr. Wong, Ms G’s and El Loco — but today, we test his love of wine in the most unexpected way. We each choose a bottle under $200 and put …

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Roman Roots & 120 Year Old Vines - Curtis Family Vineyard 32:18

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Send us a text Today, we’re diving into history you can taste—wines crafted from 120-year-old vines with roots stretching back to Roman times. Welcome to our unfiltered wine journey, where we explore the stories, tools, and techniques behind the glass. In this episode we’re reviewing Curtis Family Vineyard Wines from McLaren Vale. These bottles don…

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Mount Majura Vineyard with Jeremy Nascimben 43:06

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Send us a text In partnership with NSW Wine, we are putting a spotlight on NSW Wineries to celebrate NSW Wine Month coming up this November 2025. Join us on this episode of The Winded Up as we sit down with Jeremy Nascimben, the 2024 Jimmy Watson Trophy winner and 2025 Len Evans Scholar from Mount Majura Vineyard. Discover the intricacies of winema…

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Champagne with John Noble: Myths, the Region & Blanc de Blanc 1:19:30

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Send us a text Welcome to the WinedUp Podcast! In this episode, Trent and Jason sit down with John Noble, the Director of the Champagne Bureau Australia, to uncork the truth behind the world’s most celebrated sparkling wine. 🥂 We dive into what truly makes Champagne unique — from the strict appellation laws protecting its name, to the centuries of …

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Oliver’s Taranga Wines with Corrina Wright🍷 1:02:33

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Wined Up! In this episode, we sit down with Corrina Wright, sixth-generation winemaker of Oliver’s Taranga Wines in McLaren Vale, South Australia. 🍇 Oliver’s Taranga is not only part of the historic Penfolds Grange Growers Club, but has also become a pioneer in alternative varieties like Fiano, Grenache, and Tempr…

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Canobolas Wines with Jonathon Mattick 58:10

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Send us a text 🍷 Orange, NSW might just be Australia’s most underrated wine region — but winemaker Jonathan Mattick from Canobolas Wines is putting it on the map! From cool-climate Chardonnay to elegant Syrah and Cabernet Franc, discover how altitude, volcanic soils and passion shape some of the country’s most distinctive wines. 👉 Don’t forget to l…

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Prophet’s Rock with Paul Pujol 58:17

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Send us a text From Alsace to Central Otago, Paul Pujol’s journey has shaped some of the world’s most elegant cool-climate wines. 🍇 At Prophet’s Rock, he’s crafting Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir that reflect the unique schist and clay soils of Central Otago. In this interview, Paul shares his wine philosophy, his Burgundy connection with Fra…

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Celebrating Aussie Merlot: Blind Tasting 24:41

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Send us a text Thank you to the team from Laithwaites for sponsoring this episode. Go check them out at https://www.laithwaites.com.au/ to discover more! Use the promo code: WINEDUP for an exclusive 20% off! In this episode of The Wined Up, Trent and Jason dive deep into the world of Australian Merlot with a blind tasting of five incredible wines f…

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Rippon with Nick Mills 57:04

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Send us a text In this episode, we travel to Rippon Vineyard in Wanaka, New Zealand, and sit down with Nick Mills, Rippon’s General Manager and Winemaker, to uncover the story behind one of the most iconic vineyards in the world. Rippon isn’t just about wine—it’s about heritage, terroir, and sustainability. Nick takes us through the vineyard’s rich…

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Can you get great wines at value? 29:23

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Send us a text This week we ask the question of whether you can get great wines at great value? We get it, times are tough and wine is a luxury product, but that doesn’t mean that it all must cost an arm and a leg. We have a bit of fun with the price is right style blind tasting to identify to see if Jase can value the wines correctly. We reflect o…

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Altitude, Family, & Minimalism (De Salis Wines) 26:25

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Send us a text In this episode, Trent and Jason sit down to taste three incredible bottles from De Salis Wines, a boutique, family-run winery from Orange, NSW—located 1050 meters above sea level. That makes it part of the elite 1% of Australian wine regions above 600 meters! We explore how altitude impacts wine—from the slower ripening of grapes to…

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Take a Closer Look at Bourgogne with Francois Labet 24:46

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Send us a text Francois Labet, owner of Chateau de la Tour and Domaine Pierre Labet, who is also the President of the Bourgogne Wine Board, highlights why Australians should take a Closer Look at Bourgogne, particularly the Regionale wines. He explains the history of Bourgogne, its grape varieties, the classification, and where hidden gems can be f…

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Felton Road with Blair Walter 36:51

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Send us a text The week, we sit down with Blair Walter, the acclaimed winemaker behind Felton Road, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated producers of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling. From the rolling vineyards of Central Otago to the precision of the winery, Blair shares his journey, winemaking philosophy, and the delicate balance between natu…

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Is Northern Rhône Syrah worth the HYPE? 24:19

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Send us a text Unlock the savory secrets of Northern Rhône Syrah! 🍷 In this episode, Jason and Trent dive deep into the rich, complex world of this iconic French wine. From understanding why some wines taste "meaty" to decoding wine legs and exploring regional terroir, this video is your guide to appreciating what makes Syrah from Northern Rhône so…

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Battle of the Bubbles: Champagne vs. UK vs. Australian 22:44

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Send us a text In this episode of The Wined Up, Jason and Trent dive into an exciting blind tasting challenge: comparing a UK sparkling wine, an Australian sparkling, and a French Champagne. They discuss the impact of global events on champagne consumption, the psychology behind celebrating with bubbles, and their personal preferences from the tast…

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Take a Closer Look at Chablis with Jean-Francois Bordet 21:42

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Send us a text Jean-Francois Bordet, owner of Domaine Seguinot-Bordet in Maligny and President of the Chablis Commission of the Bourgogne Wine Board invites Australian’s to try and visit Chablis. The winemakers may even pick you up at the gas station! Find out more about Bourgogne wines on Instagram (@vinsdebourgogne ), Facebook (@bourgognewines ),…

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Yarra Yering with Sarah Crowe 1:00:33

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Send us a text This week, we have a chat with Sarah Crowe, the acclaimed Winemaker and General Manager at Yarra Yering, one of Australia's most historic and respected wineries, nestled in the Yarra Valley. We delve into Sarah’s mosaic of stories contributing to her wine journey. This includes her formative years in Hunter Valley and Beechworth and …

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Is St Henri Australia’s most trustworthy red wine? 15:12

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Send us a text This episode we ask the question of whether the Penfolds St Henri is Australia’s most trustworthy wine. It feels, at least for us synonymous with important family gatherings and that special gift that is known, has the branding and delivers in quality. We try a Penfolds 2012 St Henri to see how it has developed over 13 years and boy …

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Mount Edward Wines: Innovation & Unfiltered Wine Wisdom 1:10:52

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Send us a text Step into the bold and innovative world of Mount Edward Wines in Central Otago with co-owner and winemaker Duncan Forsyth. In this episode, Jason and Trent go beyond traditional wine talk and explore what truly makes a wine unforgettable—stories, mistakes, memories, and a little rule-breaking. From iconic Pinot Noir to experimental C…

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Make It Iconic. Choose France with Guillaume Brahimi and Franck Moreau 59:39

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Send us a text In partnership with the #MakeItIconic campaign by @‌gouvernementfr, we were fortunate to interview 2 French Australian icons in Guillaume Brahimi (Chef Crown Resorts Culinary Ambassador, Bistro Guillaume, and TV Host) and Franck Moreau (Master Sommelier, and Group General Manager - Beverage at Merivale). What an experience! We were a…

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Soumah with Brett Butcher 1:00:22

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Send us a text This episode we sit down to have an inspiring and insightful chat with Brett Butcher the founder and director of Soumah wines in the Yarra Valley. We talk about Brett’s journey from hospitality to now living the dream of having his own winery today. We talk about how the Soumah wine philosophy and journey has led him to the focus and…

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Howard Park Wines with Nic Bowen 1:11:11

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Send us a text In this episode we chat to Nic Bowen, Chief Winemaker at Howard Park Wines. Nic gave us great insight into the Great Southern and Margaret River wine regions of Western Australia. We know the Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River is fantastic, but he highlighted the amazing hidden gems of Sparkling Wine and Riesling f…

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Take a Closer Look at Bourgogne with Andrea Pritzker MW 30:52

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Send us a text In this episode we have a chat with Australia’s Bourgogne wine ambassador (Andrea Pritzker MW) to learn bit more about her wine journey, but also to Take a Closer Look at Bourgogne. We demystify the complexity associated with Bourgogne, we talk about misconceptions, the classifications, the hidden gems, accessibility and affordabilit…

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The Wined Up Turns 2 48:22

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Send us a text This episode we celebrate a huge milestone, being our 2 year anniversary! It sure has been a whirlwind journey of blood, sweat, tears, and a whole lot of laughs and memories. To celebrate, we pair the delicious, deep, powerful 2022 RP By Farr pinot noir from Geelong with the powerful reflections and questions we throw at each other i…

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Amisfield with Sam Davies 1:07:35

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Send us a text Amisfield is a well-known winery in the Pisa Mountain Ranges of Central Otago, New Zealand. It is run by an 'A-Team 'of passionate and experienced individuals that all have the common goal to make great wine. The Amisfield owners have given the team the flexibility to experiment and innovate and you can see it in their wines. In this…

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Butter Boy Cookies Wine Pairings! 20:16

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Send us a text In this episode we dive tackle the challenge of pairing wines with Butter Boy cookies that is all the rage. There are chunky, indulgent, flavour bombs that comes in all nostalgic flavours like Golden Gaytime to indulgent Nutella Choc Chip and Salted Caramel Macadamia. Trent went with a La Guita Manzanilla, whilst Jase went for Lustau…

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Riedel Wine Glass Experience with Mark Baulderstone 1:12:21

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Send us a text Mark Baulderstone (Managing Director at RIEDEL Australia and New Zealand) demonstrates why your choice of wine glass impacts your wine tasting experience. If you are spending money on a high quality wine, you are doing it an injustice if you are drinking it in the wrong wine glass. The wrong wine glass can impact the aroma, the taste…

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Bargain Red Wines Under $25 20:32

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Send us a text We are on the hunt for some bargain red wines under $25. Fortunately Annandale Cellars came to the rescue and sponsored 2 red wines that represented great value under $25. The wines are a 2023 Mount Trio Porongurup Pinot Noir and a 2023 Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo both available at https://acellars.com.au. In this epi…

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Uncovering the Beauty of Bloom 21:28

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Send us a text In this episode we finally cracked open a bottle we've been saving for years – the 2015 Bloom Chardonnay from Brash Higgins! This unique wine, grown in the sandy soils of Blewitt Springs, has been aged to perfection in white Burgundy barrels and promises a flavour profile unlike any other. From honey and toffee apples to nutty whiffs…

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Wine Pairing with Pad Thai 19:40

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Send us a text In this episode we try to pair wines with what is supposedly Australia’s national dish the Pad Thai! We delve into the history and what is a pad thai and how does it bring on the thai-foon of flavours. Jason picked a 2023 Rieslingfreak Riesling from the Eden Valley whilst Trent went for a 2021 Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer sponsored …

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Cabernet Franc: The Underrated Parent 21:44

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Send us a text In this episode we dive into Cabernet Franc and explain why it’s considered ‘The Underrated Parent’. We were fortunate to try 2 Cabernet Franc’s, one from Geelong and the other from Loire. They were a 2024 Yayoi Wines Cabernet Franc, Geelong, VIC and a 2021 Plume Cabernet Franc, Bruno Debois, Saumur Champigny, Loire, FRA. Both delici…

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Rhone White Wine: What Makes Them Special? 21:41

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Send us a text In this episode we explore the region of Northern Rhone and try a Rhone White Wine to find out ‘what makes them special’. Jancis Robinson recommended to try wines from Jean Louis Chave in Saint-Joseph and having tried it we can understand why! We try a 2021 Jean Louis Chave Saint-Joseph Circa Blanc, Rhone Valley, FRANCE ($97 from Fiv…

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40 YEAR OLD Lindeman’s - Still Ok? 19:23

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Send us a text 40 YEAR OLD Lindeman’s - Still Ok? In this episode we embark on a fascinating journey through time with two bottles of Linderman's St George Coonawarra wine. We're comparing a vintage 1985 bottle with a fresh 2021 one. The 1985 wine has an unusual brown colour? Hmm… Will it still delight our senses, or has it gone over the hill? Than…

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Wine Pairing with Japanese Egg Sandwich 19:41

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Send us a text In this episode we try the much-lauded food and wine pairing of a Grape Sweat wine and a Tamago Sando aka Japanese egg sandwich. This simple yet elegant snack consists of a creamy egg salad filling, made with the renowned Kewpie mayonnaise, nestled between soft slices of Japanese milk bread, known as shokupan. It's a combination that…

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English Wines Masterclass with Tony Park 59:56

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Send us a text Tony Park (Wine Consultant and Educator) takes shares a Masterclass on English Wines. We touch on sparkling wines but focus specifically on English Still Wines. Tony shared some wines for us to try which were The Uncommon Wine of England and a 2022 The Bolney Estate Dark Harvest. It was fascinating to hear about the English wine scen…

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Weathercraft with Raquel Jones 58:12

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Send us a text In this episode we interview Raquel Jones, co-owner and winemaker, at Weathercraft in Beechworth. Raquel shares her story as she takes us through a fantastic flight of Weathercraft wines. We try a 2023 Weathercraft Albarino, 2022 Weathercraft Estate Chardonnay, 2023 Weathercraft Amphora GSM, and a 2021 Weathercraft Tempranillo all fr…

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Wine Pairing with Cambodian Chicken Curry 21:37

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Send us a text In this episode we try to pair wines with a Cambodian Chicken Curry. We try a 2022 Skillogalee Gewurztraminer, Clare Valley, SA and a 2023 Moorooduc Estate Pinot Gris on Skins, Mornington Peninsula, VIC. Jason also de-bunks the myth on having to drink white wine before red wine to avoid a hangover, and Trent shares some funny puns in…

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Brown Brothers with Katherine Brown 50:32

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Send us a text Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview 4th generation winemaker Katherine Brown from the iconic Brown Brothers ( @BrownBrothersWinery ). Brown Brothers is synonymous with the Australian wine scene and it seems to be the learning ground for a lot of Australian winemakers. Katherine shares her…

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Can you say 'Chateauneuf du pape'? 26:22

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Send us a text Join us this week as we make our first journey into one of the most iconic wine regions in the world—Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This time, we explore the region via the juicy 2011 Clos du Pape. We uncover why the terroir makes the wines so special, we uncover the history and origins of the name, and we learn a bit more about the 13 grape v…

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Sorrenberg with Barry Morey feat. Julia Morey 56:24

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Send us a text Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview Barry Morey, owner and winemaker of Sorrenberg. Barry shares his story and takes us through an amazing flight of Sorrenberg wines. We were fortunate to try a 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon, 2023 Chardonnay, 2023 Gamay, and 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Caberne…

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Are Chinese NATURAL wines any good? 25:46

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Send us a text In this episode The Wined Up taste Chinese Natural Wines to see if they are any good. Trent and Jason try a 2022 Xiao Pu Tangarine Chardonnay, Ningxia, China, Xiao Pu The Gathering NV.6, Field Blend, Ningxia, China, and a 2022 Xiao Pu Song Song, Field Blend, Ningxia, China. Trent explains what a natural wine is and Jason conducts an …

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Wines for Australia Day 2025 23:49

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore some wine ideas to celebrate Australia Day!!! Trent delves into the increasing global trend of wine in a can by cracking open Scarborough Wine Co’s Vermentino, Chardonnay, Tempranillo Joven, and Pinot Rose wine in a can. Jason celebrates chardonnay being Australia’s most crushed grape by bringing a 2023 A.…

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Savaterre with Keppell Smith 49:55

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Send us a text Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview owner and winemaker Keppell Smith from Savaterre. Kep explains his winemaking philosophy, why he chose Beechworth, and takes us through a special flight of Savaterre wines including a vertical tasting of his Chardonnay. We tasted a 2019, 2021, and 2021 …

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Where is the love for Merlot? 22:47

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Send us a text In this weeks episode we try Merlot and try to answer the question ‘where is the love for Merlot'? This week we try a 2020 Hickinbotham The Revivalist Merlot, Clarendon, McLaren Vale (sponsored by M.S Cellars) and a 2020 Sinano Wine Merlot, Nagano, Japan. Jason also explains 5 reasons why he thinks Merlot is not popular in Australia …

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Popping our BURGUNDY cherry 25:53

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Send us a text Join us this week as we make our first journey into Burgundy reds. We hear so much about it all the time with the likes of Domaine De La Romanee-Conti (DRC) or Domaine Leroy, but what is all the hype about? We try and pick at one of the patches of the what is the patchwork quilt of. Trent brought home a 2016 Chambolle-Musigny, Franco…

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Wine for New Years Eve 2025 25:26

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Send us a text In this episode we reflect on the past 12 months of 2024. While we reflect we enjoy a beautiful champagne - Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne, Boll & Cie. We ask ourselves the infamous Wined Up icebreaker questions, talk about our highlights, lessons learnt, and what we look forward to in 2025. Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and commen…

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Wines for Christmas 2024 (Panettone Pairing) 17:12

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Send us a text In this episode we celebrate the festive season, and particularly Christmas. Last year, we did pairings with ham and chicken, this year the challenge was to pair with a panettone. Do you know what a Panettone is? This was a first for Jason, and it was nearly a 10 out of 10 corkscrews for the panettone. Jason chose a 2019 Brachetto D’…

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Wine Pairing with Pho (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup) 24:31

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Send us a text In this episode we tackle another question that has been posed for centuries. What wine pairs with a Vietnamese national dish “pho”? Jase chooses a 2023 Riesling, Frankland Estate, Great Southern, WA (sponsored by Carlingford Cellar Door https://carlingfordcellardoor.com.au/). Trent chooses a 2020 Marques de Murrieta, Pazito Barrante…

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Wines for Summer 2025 25:48

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Send us a text In this episode we find try to find the perfect wine for Summer 2025. Trent tries a 2024 Fi Fi Fiano, S.C. Pannell, McLaren Vale, SA (sponsored by Carlingford Cellar Door). Jason tries a 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Crayeres, Terre a Terre, Wrattonbully, SA. Trent also shares some tips on how to quickly cool down a bottle of wine. Jason con…

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Saddler's Creek Wines with Sam Rumpit 1:04:56

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Send us a text Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview winemaker Sam Rumpit from Saddler’s Creek Wines. We were fortunate to visit the cellar door and winery and it is a fantastic space that brings friends, food, and wine together for a great time. Sam was a fantastic host, taking us through the Saddler’s C…