Will Rikard-Bell - Rikard Wines (Orange, NSW)

Luke and Simon Nash chat about this well known winery in Coonawarra, he is the second generation and steers Patrick with a fondness for what his parents started and an eye on innovation with some super interesting Cellar Door experiences. Would you try edible insects paired with wine? You should we are told! @thewineshowaustralia @patrickofcoonawarra

Richie Condie is one of the characters of the Heathcote region, his Cellar Door weekends are famous for music, pizzas and great wine. Simon Nash chats with Richie about the upcoming Heathcote Wine & Food Festival and what is happening at Condie Estate. @thewineshowaustralia @condieestate @heathcotewinegrowers

Marcus joins Simon Nash to discuss the High School winemaking program that just won a Trophy at the Yarra Valley Wine Show. Marcus is the teacher and he runs the VET classes at Junction Street Secondary College which sees students make the wine from vineyard to bottle and label. The TAFE course prepares students for work in the wine industry and is a fantastic initiative. @thewineshowaustralia @junctionstvineyard

Simon Nash chats with Monica about the brand she developed in response to the proliferation of craft Gins. An ex-winemaker Monica has developed a range of Aussie mixers using finger lime and lemon myrtle amongst other local ingredients and using pure Tasmanian water. Good story. @thewineshowaustralia @sodasmith_beverages

A woman who needs no introduction, Prue chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about the buzz she felt when she was admitted into the James Halliday Hall of Fame in 2023, and her love of alternate varietals from Italy and Spain. Also, why she believes Grenache should be blended and not a mono varietal. Interesting stuff! @thewineshowaustralia @henschkewines

Migrating back to Australia from NZ, Julian chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about his time at Craggy Range and handing over the reins to come back to lead the revival of Stonier Wines in Mornington Peninsula. @thewineshowaustralia @stonierwines

A man who wears many hats, Rohan chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about the importance of wine shows for the industry and making wines at the famous Medhurst winery in Yarra Valley. @thewineshowaustralia @medhurstwines @rohansmith

Applauded for his 2022 Chardonnay, Will chats to Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood about making amazing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Orange, NSW. @thewineshowaustralia @rikardwines

Erin joins Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood to chat about the upcoming Grenache and Gourmet festival and the many other great initiatives coming out of this must-visit region. Under the stewardship of Erin and her team you get a sense that this is a region going from strength to strength. @thewineshowaustralia @mclaren_vale

Sarah Kate speaks with Simon Nash and Sam Isherwood about her family brand Maude Wines in Wanaka and more broadly they chat about Central Otago. @thewineshowaustralia @maudewines