On this week’s episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I’m joined by Tony Allen, Chief Winemaker at Duxton Vineyards and Rewild Wine. This episode is jam packed with interesting wine chats (Tony brings over 30 years of industry experience in winemaking and operations), sustainable wine brand initiatives, and how these are now shaping the wine industry.  Plus, we even live taste a couple of bottles from the affordable Rewild range. We delve deep into what it takes to create a successful sustainable wine label chatting about the bigger picture and the smaller less obvious details that are all invol ..read more

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 family business after several years in the finiancial world, and the advantages of being able to see how a business runs from, and work in, multiple different roles to exp ..read more

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 initiatives; ending period poverty and ending period shame which they are hoping to do through Tipsy Aunt Flo and how females need to speak up to get these issues heard. We ..read more

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 one plus how the moon and it’s cycles can actually effect the vines. We also talk about how 2021 is the year of consumer and wine maker experimentation when it comes d ..read more

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 food and wine pairings (get ready to start salivating), how to make the perfect Chardonnay, and Daniel’s love of lighter style reds.   Make sure you also listen to t ..read more

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 discuss the tight knit community that being apart of the wine industry offers, the journey of A Glass Of, from talks with their first sommelier to thinking of the packaging ..read more

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 @thewineabout - https://www.instagram.com/thewineabout/.   We delve really really deep into the topic of natural wines and their defects, discuss our dwindling bank acco ..read more

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 to a broader target market.  Belinda also recommends that, if you like something a little different, you head over to the @6ft6wine website (https://6ft6wine.c ..read more

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 go into detail with food and wine pairings. I ask the tough questions when it comes to what Cassandra Charlick’s favourite things to do in the Margaret River Re ..read more

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 is another episode jam packed full of interesting answers. Wines Mentioned on this episode (all available to purchase from @silosestate) Wiley's Creek Sparkling Shira ..read more