Fine Vines and Wine

On this week’s episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I’m joined by Mitchell Taylor, managing director and third generation winemaker at Taylors Wines.

This episode is jampacked with interesting wine chats, important inititives, and bottles you’ll want to add straight to your collection. We talk about how Mitchell started working in the wine industry from a very young age, the story of how he found himself working back at the fam...

On this week’s episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I chat with Naomi and Nick, the partner duo behind Tipsy Aunt Flo, the wine brand changing the way we talk and think about period poverty.

We learn all about the ideas that sparked the business, Mark getting his head around period talk and educating his mates on the subject, and the amazing charity, The Cova Project, that they work with. We also talk about their two main initi...

On this week’s episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I’m joined by Michelle Gadd, founder of the online retailer Organic Wines Australia. 

We discuss how Michelle came to be in the wine industry and what sparked her wine journey and passion, as well as what goes into running a successful online wine store and what also makes a great organic wine.

We delve deep into what a biodynamic wine actually is and the process behind making...

On this week’s episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I’m joined by Daniel Shaw, head winemaker at Philip Shaw Wines. We talk about how Daniel has been working in the wine industry from a young age, his time as a winemaker in America, and different wine making techniques around the world as well as Daniel’s own personal wine making style and approach.

 
We also discuss what goes into having a successful cellar door, the perfect fo...

On episode eleven of Fine Vines and Wine, I’m joined by Paul Taylor, the founder of A Glass Of - a business where we, as the consumer, are connected with great wine makers that we might not have heard of before, allowing us to try a glass and a bit of their wine. All of the wines are also picked by different sommeliers around Australia, starting off with Gabby Webster; head sommelier at Bondi Icebergs Dining Room.

 
We disc...

Disclaimer: This episode had a few technical difficulties - I’m pretty sure my microphone disconnected itself half way through and there is a little delay here and there, but it’s so jam-packed full of wine chats that you’ll hardly notice it.

On the tenth episode (how are we at 10 already?!) of Fine Vines and Wine, I’m joined by Gabriella; part time sommelier in Sydney and the face and brains behind the instagram account @thewi...

On this episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I'm joined by Belinda Austin, head of marketing at 6ft6 and Austins Wines. I learn the interesting backstory behind where the name for 6ft6 Wine came from, we discuss the differences between @6ft6wine and @austinswines, the best ways for a successful wine brand to stay connected with the public and the ins and outs of making a vegan wine; it's crazy how a small change can open up a wine brand...

On the eight episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I'm joined by Ricky Young, wine buyer, BWS Insider and category manager at BWS. We delve into the behind the scenes at BWS and the process behind what wines are selected to be sold in store, the beauty of McLaren Vale and why you should visit, and are told to keep our eyes peeled for some new and exciting releases. We also discuss the unconventional food and wine pairing of KFC fried chi...

On the seventh episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I'm joined by freelance writer Cassandra Charlick whose work includes Halliday Wine Companion, Delicious.com.au, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Escape Magazine, Urban List, Time Out London and Your Margaret River Region magazine to name a few! We discuss changes in the media world, dive into the world of natural wine, discuss different experiences for your next Margaret River Region trip and ...

On the sixth episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I'm joined by Raj Ray from the sustainable Silos Estate on the Shoalhaven Coast. We chat about everything to do with sustainability and running a successful sustainable business, moving from the city to the countryside and growing grapes in a maritime climate. Plus this episode has arrived just in time for the long weekend, so grab a glass of something delicious and take a listen! This i...

On this episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I'm doing things a little differently and interviewing Indeya Passfield, Digital Marketing Specialist at Fourth Wave Wine. She answers my questions on behalf of the winemaker of Plus & Minus Wines plus we discuss the massive space that is non-alcoholic wine and where it's heading. We also talk about the future of the the wine industry when it comes to sustainable, biodynamic and organic w...

On episode four of Fine Vines and Wine I’m joined by not one, but two guests; Justin Moran (co-founder) and Stephen Tierney (winemaker) for The Hidden Sea Wine - a wine brand making a difference. We discuss their newest wins - going up against Kylie Minogue and Sarah Jessica Parker’s wines and winning the People’s Wine Choice Awards and smashing a major goal in their first 7 months. We also talk about the Limestone Coast where...

On episode three of Fine Vines and Wine, I'm joined by Peter Dillon; chief and flying winemaker for Handpicked Wines. We discuss the purpose behind the 'eggs' when it comes to winemaking, having to put trust in friends during Covid and the concept behind their cellar door in the Sydney, and soon to be Melbourne, CBD. With award winning wines, an organic certification on the way in Mornington Peninsula and Tasmania, and a focus on s...

In the second episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I’m joined by Aussie wine personality Joe Holyman, owner of Stoney Rise in beautiful Tasmania. He gives me some great alternate wine recommendations for Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, we discuss why you should be visiting Tasmania as soon as boarders open and the concept behind Stoney Rise and their newly opened cellar door/bar/bottle o. Having previously tried...

In the first episode of Fine Vines and Wine we get to know Emma Norbiato, chief winemaker at the amazing Calabria Family Wines in both Riverina and The Barossa. We hear how she worked in Italy at 21, won the Australian Women in Wine Award and gets to experiment and try new things when it comes to the wine making process. She believes that a bottle is made better by who you drink it with and the memory that is created.&nbs...