Best Lisa Upton Podcasts (2025)

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

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Andrew & Lisa Brooke - Chocolate in a Bottle 21:30

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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

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Ewan Proctor - Levantine Hill, Yarra Valley, Victoria 24:43

8d ago24:43

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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

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Katrina Butler, Halliday Wine Companion 26:46

8d ago26:46

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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…

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Megan Spencer - Primo Estate, McLaren Vale, SA 25:47

8d ago25:47

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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 @primoestate…

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Kara Monssen - Restaurant critic, wine writer, presenter 24:18

8d ago24:18

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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

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Mike De Lullis - De Lullis Wines, Hunter Valley, NSW 30:30

16d ago30:30

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A man with a voice for radio, a passion for wine and a want for giving back to the Wine Industry with his guidance, knowledge and curious nature. Listen to Mike De Lullis and Sam Isherwood chat all things wine. @thewineshowaustralia

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Maryann Egan - Wantirna Estate, Yarra Valley Victoria 35:43

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Raised by parents with a complete love of wine, food and travel, a career as a winemaker was only a matter of time for Maryann Egan. Sam Isherwood talks to Maryann about how Wantirna Estate came to be and the forthcoming Vineyard Open Days on the 4th & 11th October! @thewineshowaustralia @wantirnaestate…

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Andrew Santarossa - Gapstead Estate, Alpine Valley, Victoria 26:56

18d ago26:56

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The Luxury Collection was released on the 4th September with four estate grown small batch wines, including Chardonnay, Grand Manseng and Saperavi! Andrew Santarossa, Winemaker shares his knowledge and love of Grand Manseng and Saperavi and why we need a little of both in our lives and Sam Isherwood becomes a convert. @thewineshowaustralia @gapstea…

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Todd Stevens - GM & Winemaker, Neudorf Wines, NZ 18:43

25d ago18:43

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Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to chief winemaker at Neudorf, Todd Stevens, about his fabulous wines. To taste some back vintages and very special Neudorf Wines, book your ticket at The Rees Wine Weekend to be held on the 7th to 9th November. @thewineshowaustralia @neudorfwines

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Blair Walter - Winemaker, Felton Road, Central Otago 27:00

25d ago27:00

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Friend of the show and winner of NZ Best Winery of the Year two years running, the brilliant Blair Walter chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about his beautiful wines and the importance of taking people through a journey. His wines will be on show at the Wine Weekend at The Rees Hotel 7th to 9th November. @thewineshowaustralia @feltonroadwines…

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Mark Rose - The Rees Hotel, Queenstown 17:30

25d ago17:30

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Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to Mark Rose, Executive Director at the 5-star luxury hotel, The Rees in Queenstown about the wonderful Wine Weekend coming up 7-9 November. A weekend not to be missed by any wine and food lover! @thewineshowaustralia @thereeshotel

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Puneet Dhall - Dhall & Nash Fine Wines 16:27

25d ago16:27

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Lover of fine wines, Puneet chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about the Champagne and Bordeaux dinner coming up on Friday 12th December at the 5-star luxury The Rees Hotel in Queenstown. Another date not to be missed! @thewineshowaustralia @dhallandnash

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Trent Watson - Executive Chef, The Rees Hotel, Queenstown 17:51

25d ago17:51

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The talented Trent Watson, executive chef at the stunning Rees Hotel, will surprise and delight you with his lineup of dishes paired with amazing Felton Road and Neudorf Wines at the Wine Weekend on the 7th to 9th November. He takes food to new levels and even makes oyster shells edible! @thewineshowaustralia @thereeshotel…

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Virginia Willcock - Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2026 23:45

1M ago23:45

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Virginia Willcock the newly crowned WMOTY joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton for a great chat about what it means to win this prestigious award. @thewineshowaustralia @vassefelix @winecompanion

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Giles Cooke MW - Thistledown 28:33

1M ago28:33

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Giles joins Jill Upton and Simon Nash to discuss the recent Halliday award win that saw the winery take out Wine of the Year for the Charming Man Grenache. @thewineshowaustralia @thistledownwines @winecompanion

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Katherine Brown - Brown Brothers (Peoples Choice Award 2026) 25:48

1M ago25:48

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Katherine Brown chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about winning the People's Choice Award at the Halliday Awards. A popular and worthy winner for 2026. Its the perfect time to revisit Brown Brothers both listening here and physically. @thewineshowaustralia @brownbrothers

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Nick Brown - All Saints Estate (Rutherglen) 24:48

1M ago24:48

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Simon Nash and Jill Upton chat with Nick Brown about their 100point wine. @thewineshowaustralia @allsaintsestate

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Warrick Duthy - Watervale Hotel-Penobscot Farm 23:12

1M ago23:12

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Warrick Duthy and partner Nicola Palmer have turned the Watervale Hotel into a bustling destination for amazing food and wine and the restaurant with the restaurant has recently been judged at the best pub restaurant in Sth Australia. He chats with Simon Nash. @thewineshowaustralia @watervalehotel

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Will Derham - Banks Road Vineyard (Bellarine) 23:21

1M ago23:21

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Will Derham is a regular and favourite on the show and he discusses the 2025 wines and how the season was for Vintage 25. Simon Nash chats with Will. @thewineshowaustralia @banksroadvineyard

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Adrian Filiuta - Hunters Hill Wine Room 37:00

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Adrian chats with Simon Nash about his wine room in Hunters Hill Sydney. Adrian is a Master Sommelier, one of 6 in Australia. @thewineshowaustralia @hunters.hill.wine.room

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Adam Walls - Wine Selectors 23:43

1M ago23:43

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Adam is a favourite of the show, he speaks with Simon Nash about his wine career, Duxing the Len Evans Scholarship and the move to Angaston in the Barossa. @thewineshowaustralia @wineselectors We reference the food and wine pairing video on youtube here is that link https://tr.ee/7fpwGD

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Heidi Guyett - Coonawarra Roadshow 15:03

2M ago15:03

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Heidi joins the full Wine Show Australia team to remind us of the Coonawarra Roadshow kicking off this week in Melbourne. @thewineshowaustralia @coonawarra_wine

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Cameron Mackenzie - Aust. Distillers Association 12:45

2M ago12:45

12:45

Cam Mackenzie chats to Simon, Jill, Sam and Richo about the success of the distilling industry here in Australia. @thewineshowaustralia

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Jaden Hall - Mount Pleasant (Hunter Valley) 12:14

2M ago12:14

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Jaden Hall presented some of the newly released wine range at the Real Review Top Wineries tasting and they really do deserve a revisit. Such an iconic brand in great hands with Jaden and Chief winemaker Adrian Sparks. @thewineshowaustralia @mountpleasantwines

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Adrian Sparks - Mount Pleasant Wines, Hunter Valley NSW 14:41

2M ago14:41

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A quick chat with Adrian Sparks, Chief Winemaker about their new releases and the opportunity to meet Adrian and taste his wines this Saturday in Melbourne at The Real Review Top Wineries of Australia 2025. @therealrvw @mountpleasantwines @thewineshowaustralia

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Dr Irina Santiago Brown - Inkwell Wines, McLaren Vale, SA 30:05

2M ago30:05

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Dr Irina Santiago Brown takes us on a journey of regenerative organic certified vineyards and all the good that comes from this labour of love. Also this dynamic duo - Irina and Dudley Brown are nominees for the Viticulturalist of the Year by the Halliday Wine Companion! @inkwellwine @winecompanion @thewineshowaustralia…

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Sandro Moselle - Elanto Vineyard, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 22:57

2M ago22:57

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Sandro Moselle shares his love of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown in high density vineyards, in the Mornington Peninsula with Sam Isherwood and Jill Upton. @elantovineyard @thewineshowaustralia

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Xavier Bizot - Daosa, Adelaide Hills & Terre a Terre, Wrattonbully , SA 28:53

2M ago28:53

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Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat with Xavier Bizot about the new releases from Terre a Terre - Wrattonbully including a delicious Fume Blanc and the sparkling wines from Daosa - Piccadilly Valley. @terreaterrewines @daosa_sparkling @thewineshowaustralia

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Tyson Stelzer - Taste Champagne 25:58

2M ago25:58

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Tyson Stelzer joins Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood and tells us about the Taste Champagne event this Tuesday in Melbourne, after a sell out Sydney event there are thankfully a few tickets left but they will fill quickly so if you can get tickets act now. @thewineshowaustralia @tastechampevent

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Michael Edwards - Bakkheia Wines (Geographe) 26:41

2M ago26:41

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Michael Edwards is the man behind Bakkheia Wines, such a fascinating career change from being a Navy Clearance Diver and working all over the world the 'green change' called and he established a winery in the Geographe region north of Margaret River in WA, with Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash. @thewineshowaustralia @bakkheia_wine…

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Keeda Zilm - Vickery Wines 23:52

2M ago23:52

23:52

Keeda is a favourite of the show and joined Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood to chat about the Vickery brand that pays homage to the 'father of Riesling' the late John Vickery. 10 years on Keeda is justifiably proud of the brand she has worked on since inception and with John himself for years before that. @thewineshowaustralia @vickeryriesling…

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Sierra Reed - Reed Wines (Surf Coast-Geelong) 26:53

2M ago26:53

26:53

Sam Isherwood and Simon Nash chat with Sierra Reed about Reed Wines and her journey in wine. A really interesting story well told. @thewineshowaustralia @reedwines

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Michael Corbett - Vanguardist Wines (Barossa) 36:21

2M ago36:21

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Simon Nash and Jill Upton catch up with Michael Corbett again, he has been shortlisted for Winemaker of the Year by the Halliday team. Such an interesting story and wine journey. @thewineshowaustralia @vanguardistwines

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Kym Teusner - Teusner Wines (Barossa) 29:30

2M ago29:30

29:30

Jill Upton and Simon Nash are joined by Kym Teusner, hear the story of a brand we all know. @thewineshowaustralia @teusnerwines

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Mel Brauer - North x North East Festival 14:59

2M ago14:59

14:59

Mel Brauer, the Prosecco Queen has once again pulled together a great sounding event, this time wines from Central to Northern Victoria at the Melb Watch House at the Old Melb Gaol. @thewineshowaustralia @nxnevic

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Therese Fenwick - Heritage Wines (Granite Belt) 19:35

2M ago19:35

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Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Therese about this surprising Granite Belt winery, 2.5hrs from Brisbane and a region you must try to get to.

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Owen Latta - Latta Vino & Eastern Peak (Central Victoria) 25:10

3M ago25:10

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2025 Young Gun of the Year, Owen Latta joins Sam Isherwood to talk about his life long love of wine and the beautiful inspiration from his parents on being curious. @easternpeake @lattavino @thewineshowaustralia

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Kate McIntyre MW - Moorooduc Estate (Mornington Peninsula) 21:54

3M ago21:54

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Kate talks all things from small vineyards, her love of writing, wines from a global perspective, a return to the winery, and what keeps her mind and body fit for vintage. Sam Isherwood loved this chat with Kate. @moorooducestate @thewineshowaustralia

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Anna Flowerday - Te Whare Ra (Marlborough) 23:16

3M ago23:16

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Wow, what a powerhouse is Anna Flowerday! The Real Review - NZ Vignerons of the Year for 2025 and we can see why. The risk to take on the ownership of a vineyard in 2003 in Marlborough with not a Sauvignon Blanc vine in sight. This 6th generation winemaker is inspiring and Sam Isherwood wants to speak with her again. @tewharerawinesnz@thewineshowau…

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Jonny Cook & Kyle Egle - Saltfleet (McLaren Vale) 15:05

3M ago15:05

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Johnny Cook & Kyle Egle source small batches of grapes from across McLaren Vale and turn them into outstanding wines. They must be great as they have received a nomination for the Dark Horse of the Year from the Halliday Wine Companion. Sam Isherwood enjoys a chat with these great mates. @saltfleetwines @thewineshowaustralia…

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Jaimee-Lee & Kailee Ledson - Ledson Vineyards (McLaren Vale) 16:50

3M ago16:50

16:50

Simon Nash & Jill Upton chat with sisters Jaimee-Lee and Kailee about their new range of wines, they are 4th generation winegrowers and now they are starting to build a brand and a range of wines. @thewineshowaustralia @ledsonvineyards

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Jeremy Schmolzer - Vignerons Schmolzer & Brown (Beechworth) 31:25

3M ago31:25

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Jeremy joins Simon Nash and Jill Upton to update us on what has been happening with the brand and off the back of Tessa being shortlisted for Winemaker of the Year. @thewineshowaustralia @vsandbwines

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Richard Hemming MW - 67 Pall Mall 33:22

3M ago33:22

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Richard Hemming chats with Jill Upton and Simon Nash about the new wine clubs opening next year in Australia and the book he has just published that looks at the wine and food pairing with Asian cuisine. Great chat. @thewineshowaustralia @67pallmallsg https://www.67pallmall.com/team-members/wine-the-food-of-asia/…

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Matt Wenk - Smidge Wines (McLaren Vale) 20:41

3M ago20:41

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Matt Wenk from Smidge Wines chats with Jill Upton and Simon Nash about the new cellar door due to open by Spring 2025 and the interesting range of wines they produce. @thewineshowaustralia @smidgewines

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Heidi Guyett - Coonawarra 6:20

3M ago6:20

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Heidi Guyett joins Simon Nash to chat about the exciting month of July in Coonawarra with Cellar Dwellers creating the opportunity to try some back vintages at the cellar doors all month. @thewineshowaustralia @coonawarra_wine

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Ed Carr - The House of Arras 31:48

3M ago31:48

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Ed Carr catches up with Jill Upton and Simon Nash about the Sparkling brand he created back in 1988. The first vintage was in 1995 which means the rest of the year will be celebrating 30 years. @thewineshowaustralia @houseofarras

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Melanie Chester - Giant Steps (Yarra Valley) 9:14

3M ago9:14

9:14

Melanie Chester leads the winemaking team at Giant Steps and she speaks with Simon Nash about a new range of wine called Circle of Fifths. @thewineshowaustralia @giantstepswine

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Ben Cane - Dukes Vineyard (Great Southern) 18:38

3M ago18:38

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Ben Cane was on the show a month ago and there was much more of the story to tell so he returns to chat with Jill Upton and Simon Nash. @theiwneshowaustralia @dukesvineyard