Melanie Chester - Giant Steps (Yarra Valley)

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

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

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

Simon Nash and Jill Upton reconnect with Stephen Wong MW. The discussion turns to wines from Hungary which is very compelling listening.@thewineshowaustralia @ibrokethebeat

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

Stephen Cook and Simon Nash chat about the recent ranking in the Real review awards, 3 years of top 20 is a great consistent result and talks to the stunning wine from this Shiraz only range heroing sites and growers.Stephen is a regular contributor and always has some great yarns.@thewineshowaustralia @eisenstonewines

Simon Nash is joined by Nicolas who has built an impressive reputation with his own venture, Maison Les Alexandrins, which he co-founded with the Perrin Family after the family estate was sold. Over the years, he has quietly redefined elegance and expression across appellations such as Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas, and Saint-Joseph. @thewineshowaustralia @lesalexandrins

Ben Cane and partner Sarah bought Dukes Vineyard from Duke Ranson and they are putting their stamp on the place respectfully.Simon Nash and Jill Upton chat with Ben.@thewineshowaustralia @dukesvineyard

Milly Hoffman chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the program she oversees at Nuri High giving students exposure to the wine industry from Year 10. This is the only school with a winery.A student study tour is planned to Grapevine Texas, the sister city of Barossa Valley.@thewineshowaustralia @studytournhs

Gareth Belton was named the Rising Star in the Real Review awards this year.The journey for Gareth and partner Rainbo from Marine Biologists diving together to now running a successful wine business is a fun one. Simon Nash and Jill Upton.@thewineshowaustralia @gentlefolkwine