The Wine Show Australia

Simon Nash and Jill Upton

Simon Nash and Jill Upton interview wine industry personalities and uncover their stories & amazing tales. Podcasts are taken from the fortnightly radio program on 96.5 InnerFM(Melb, Australia 9am-11am). Simon has been immersed in wine as both a passion and interest for the past 30 years and that journey has taken him around Australia and overseas. Simon founded WineHound which launched in 2013 as a touring guide for other wine lovers. Jill Upton is a wine reviewer and brand manager of Cellar One, her experience and passion come through in her interviews and guest lineup.

  • 22 minutes 13 seconds
    Carissa Major - Claymore Wines (Clare Valley)

    Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat to Carissa about Claymore’s stunning wines, the fun of playing with emerging varietals and the beauty that is Clare Valley.
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    @claymorewines

    28 March 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 50 seconds
    Jason Brown - Moppity Vineyards (Hilltops, NSW)

    Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat to Jason about growing up in the world of fine wine, why he chose to set up in the Hilltops region and the importance of terroir.
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    @moppitywines

    28 March 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 13 seconds
    Jimmy Smith - Gartelmann Wines (Hunter Valley)

    Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat to Jimmy about the beauties of the Hunter Valley, the fabulous experience at their cellar door and what food’s best pair with Verdelho.
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    @gartelmannwines

    28 March 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 30 minutes 53 seconds
    Aaron Drummond - Stonier Wines (Mornington Peninsula)

    Jill Upton gets Aaron back on the show to talk about the iconic Stonier brand, the sub regions of Mornington Peninsula and the importance of farming over marketing in today’s wine industry.
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    @stonierwines

    21 March 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 36 seconds
    Stephen Cook - Eisenstone Wines (Barossa)

    Jill Upton chats to Stephen about his big year ahead, celebrating a new cellar door, his 10th vintage and the release of his 2023 wines.
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    @eisenstonewines

    21 March 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 24 minutes 58 seconds
    Kasia Sobiesiak - The Wine Adviser (Sydney, NSW)

    Jill Upton chats to Kasia about Polish wine, the influential people who have helped shape her career, and the art of curating a wine list.
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    @kasiasobiesiak

    21 March 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 47 seconds
    Steve Leszczynski - QWine Reviews

    Jill Upton gets Steve back on the show to talk about his favourite wines from 2025, his love of Italian varietals and where they are growing best in Australia. Granite Belt gets a nod!
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    @qwinereviews

    21 March 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 8 seconds
    Pat Nourse - Melb Food & Wine Festival

    Pat joins Simon Nash to give us the heads up about some of the fantastic events lined up during the 10 days of the MFWF starting on 20th March.

    @thewineshowaustralia @melbfoodandwine

    7 March 2026, 10:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 25 seconds
    Mike Emmett - Barrique Wine Store (Healesville)

    Simon Nash chats with Mike Emmett about the wine institution he has created in the main street of Healesville. This is a must visit and you will find the wine community sharing a glass every night.

    @thewineshowaustralia @barriquewinestore

    7 March 2026, 10:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 42 seconds
    Matt Fowles - Fowles Wine

    Matt talks with Simon Nash about the devastating fires in January that wiped out his 300acre vineyard and burnt down his family home.

    The discussion about the Micro Bats and thoughts on new thinking for the vineyard are fascinating.

    @thewineshowaustralia @fowles_wine

    7 March 2026, 10:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 4 seconds
    Jo Nash - Tahbilk

    Jo Nash is the Chief Winemaker at Tahbilk and she chats with Simon Nash about vintage and some of the history of this famous wine brand and estate.

    @thewineshowaustralia @tahbilkwines

    7 March 2026, 10:00 pm
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