The Wined Up

How One Family Took Us Around the World in 4 Wines

13 Jun 2026

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Send us Fan MailWhat if you could travel from England to France, Tasmania and Bordeaux without ever leaving your chair?In this episode of The Wined Up...

Australia’s Best Chardonnay? The Blind Tasting Shocked Us

30 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailWhat actually happens when you blind taste some of Australia’s most hyped Chardonnays… against each other?In this episode of The W...

He Turned His Garage into a Winery (And Learned Fast) With James Follent

16 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with amateur winemaker James Follent to unpack what really happens when curiosity...

What Does 500 Years of Wine History Taste Like? With Roman Aujoulat from Chateau La Nerthe

02 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Roman Aujoulat from Château La Nerthe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. One of the R...

Is Self-Care an Ingredient in Making Wine? With Dan Eggleton from Ben Murray Wines

18 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Dan Eggleton from Ben Murray Wines in the Barossa to talk about something th...

Inside the Story of IHANA with Valtteri Bottas & Corrina Wright

04 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailThis week on The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Valtteri Bottas — Formula 1 driver, wine lover, gin maker, coffee roaster, off-r...

Why Australia should be curious about Swiss Wines?

21 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailTaste the Mountains!!! In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Dan Sangermani from Invidia Wines and Ned Goodwin Ma...

Aldi Blackstone Wine: Hidden Gems or Just Cheap Bottles?

07 Mar 2026

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Send a textMost of us love wine… but let’s be honest — not all of us can open $80 bottles every week. So today on The Wined Up Podcast, we ask ...

A $1000 Wine With a Golden Gaytime?! Merrick Watts Tries Château d’Yquem 😅🍦

21 Feb 2026

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Send a textWhat’s the one wine you’d taste if you were on your deathbed? Merrick Watts got asked that exact question… and it kicked off a proper...

Merrick Watts on Comedy, Discipline & Wine 🍷 | The untold side of Merrick Watts

14 Feb 2026

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Send a textPublic speaking is humanity’s biggest fear — so why does Merrick Watts love stand-up comedy?In this episode of The Wined Up, we sit dow...

What Wine Goes With Frangos Portuguese Chicken?

07 Feb 2026

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Send us a textWhat wine actually works with Frangos Portuguese chicken? Today we put it to the test. Frangos is one of Sydney’s most loved Portugues...

Exploring Pizzini Wines: Beyond Prosecco

31 Jan 2026

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Send us a textWhen most people hear Pizzini Wines, they think Prosecco, and honestly, so did I. But this episode completely flipped that idea on its h...

Demystifying Wine Auctions with Dan Packham

24 Jan 2026

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Send us a textEver looked at a wine auction and thought, this feels intimidating, where do I even start? In this episode of the WinedUp Podcast, we si...

Legend of Peter Lehmann: Secrets of Barossa Winemaking with Brett Schutz

17 Jan 2026

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Send us a textJoin us as we step behind the scenes at Peter Lehmann Wines with Senior Winemaker Brett Schutz. In this exclusive episode, Brett shares ...

Discovering French Wines Made Easy with Vintrepid

10 Jan 2026

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Send us a textHey wine lovers! 🍷 Join us, Jason and Trent, on this episode of The Wined Up Podcast as we dive into the often intimidating world of ...

Blind Tasting Valli Pinot Noir | Valli Wines from Otago New Zealand

03 Jan 2026

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Send us a textWelcome back to The Wined Up. In this episode, we’re diving unapologetically unfiltered into one of New Zealand’s most exciting wine...

The Wined Up Wrap-Up 2025: Our Best & Worst Wine Moments, Trends, and Awards!

27 Dec 2025

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Send us a textHey Wine Lovers! 🍷Welcome to our wrap-up of 2025! In this special episode, we're reflecting on our incredible wine journey throu...

Christmas Pudding Wine Pairing Challenge + Best Wine Gifts

20 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn this festive episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we take on one of the hardest food and wine challenges of all time: what actually pairs...

Ultimate Guide to Wine Storage with Alex Clerch of LeCavist

13 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode we sit down with Alex Clerch from LeCavist to unpack the real rules of wine storage and why so many collectors get it wr...

Testing Coravin Timeless and Sparkling with Greg Lambrecht

06 Dec 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Greg Lambrecht, the founder and inventor of Coravin, to explore something many...

Making Great Wines Affordable with Winemaker Douglas Neal

29 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Wined Up, we sit down with Douglas Neal, a winemaker with decades of experience across Australia, Burgundy, Borde...

Stuart Knox: From Sommelier to Sydney's Iconic Fix Wine Bar + Restaurant Owner

22 Nov 2025

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Send us a textWelcome to Fix Wine Bar + Restaurant in Sydney! We’re sitting down with the man behind one of Australia’s most iconic wine destinati...

Inside Campbells Wines: 155 Years with Jane Campbell

15 Nov 2025

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Send us a textJoin us as we sit down with Jane Campbell, Managing Director of Campbells Wines, for a deep dive into 155 years of family winemaking in ...

Banh Mi & $200 Wine Pairing Challenge with DAN HONG🥖🍷

08 Nov 2025

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Send us a textToday we’re pairing the iconic Vietnamese banh mi with three very different wines in a blind wine pairing challenge with legendary che...

Roman Roots & 120 Year Old Vines - Curtis Family Vineyard

01 Nov 2025

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Send us a textToday, we’re diving into history you can taste—wines crafted from 120-year-old vines with roots stretching back to Roman times. Welc...

Mount Majura Vineyard with Jeremy Nascimben

25 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIn partnership with NSW Wine, we are putting a spotlight on NSW Wineries to celebrate NSW Wine Month coming up this November 2025.Join u...

Champagne with John Noble: Myths, the Region & Blanc de Blanc

18 Oct 2025

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Send us a textWelcome to the WinedUp Podcast! In this episode, Trent and Jason sit down with John Noble, the Director of the Champagne Bureau Australi...

Oliver’s Taranga Wines with Corrina Wright🍷

11 Oct 2025

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Send us a textWelcome back to The Wined Up! In this episode, we sit down with Corrina Wright, sixth-generation winemaker of Oliver’s Taranga Wines i...

Canobolas Wines with Jonathon Mattick

04 Oct 2025

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Send us a text🍷 Orange, NSW might just be Australia’s most underrated wine region — but winemaker Jonathan Mattick from Canobolas Wines is putt...

Prophet’s Rock with Paul Pujol

27 Sep 2025

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Send us a textFrom Alsace to Central Otago, Paul Pujol’s journey has shaped some of the world’s most elegant cool-climate wines. 🍇 At Prophet’...

Celebrating Aussie Merlot: Blind Tasting

20 Sep 2025

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Send us a textThank you to the team from Laithwaites for sponsoring this episode. Go check them out at https://www.laithwaites.com.au/ to discover mor...

Rippon with Nick Mills

13 Sep 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, we travel to Rippon Vineyard in Wanaka, New Zealand, and sit down with Nick Mills, Rippon’s General Manager and Winem...

Can you get great wines at value?

06 Sep 2025

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Send us a textThis week we ask the question of whether you can get great wines at great value? We get it, times are tough and wine is a luxury product...

Altitude, Family, & Minimalism (De Salis Wines)

30 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, Trent and Jason sit down to taste three incredible bottles from De Salis Wines, a boutique, family-run winery from Oran...

Take a Closer Look at Bourgogne with Francois Labet

23 Aug 2025

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Send us a textFrancois Labet, owner of Chateau de la Tour and Domaine Pierre Labet, who is also the President of the Bourgogne Wine Board, highlights ...

Felton Road with Blair Walter

16 Aug 2025

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Send us a textThe week, we sit down with Blair Walter, the acclaimed winemaker behind Felton Road, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated producers of...

Is Northern Rhône Syrah worth the HYPE?

09 Aug 2025

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Send us a textUnlock the savory secrets of Northern Rhône Syrah! 🍷 In this episode, Jason and Trent dive deep into the rich, complex world of this...

Battle of the Bubbles: Champagne vs. UK vs. Australian

02 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Wined Up, Jason and Trent dive into an exciting blind tasting challenge: comparing a UK sparkling wine, an Austra...

Take a Closer Look at Chablis with Jean-Francois Bordet

26 Jul 2025

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Send us a textJean-Francois Bordet, owner of Domaine Seguinot-Bordet in Maligny and President of the Chablis Commission of the Bourgogne Wine Board in...

Yarra Yering with Sarah Crowe

19 Jul 2025

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Send us a textThis week, we have a chat with Sarah Crowe, the acclaimed Winemaker and General Manager at Yarra Yering, one of Australia's most hi...

Is St Henri Australia’s most trustworthy red wine?

12 Jul 2025

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Send us a textThis episode we ask the question of whether the Penfolds St Henri is Australia’s most trustworthy wine. It feels, at least for us syno...

Mount Edward Wines: Innovation & Unfiltered Wine Wisdom

05 Jul 2025

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Send us a textStep into the bold and innovative world of Mount Edward Wines in Central Otago with co-owner and winemaker Duncan Forsyth. In this episo...

Make It Iconic. Choose France with Guillaume Brahimi and Franck Moreau

28 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIn partnership with the #MakeItIconic campaign by @‌gouvernementfr, we were fortunate to interview 2 French Australian icons in Guilla...

Soumah with Brett Butcher

21 Jun 2025

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Send us a textThis episode we sit down to have an inspiring and insightful chat with Brett Butcher the founder and director of Soumah wines in the Yar...

Howard Park Wines with Nic Bowen

14 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode we chat to Nic Bowen, Chief Winemaker at Howard Park Wines. Nic gave us great insight into the Great Southern and Margar...

Take a Closer Look at Bourgogne with Andrea Pritzker MW

07 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode we have a chat with Australia’s Bourgogne wine ambassador (Andrea Pritzker MW) to learn bit more about her wine journe...

The Wined Up Turns 2

31 May 2025

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Send us a textThis episode we celebrate a huge milestone, being our 2 year anniversary! It sure has been a whirlwind journey of blood, sweat, tears, a...

Amisfield with Sam Davies

24 May 2025

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Send us a textAmisfield is a well-known winery in the Pisa Mountain Ranges of Central Otago, New Zealand. It is run by an 'A-Team 'of passio...

Butter Boy Cookies Wine Pairings!

17 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode we dive tackle the challenge of pairing wines with Butter Boy cookies that is all the rage. There are chunky, indulgent,...

Riedel Wine Glass Experience with Mark Baulderstone

10 May 2025

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Send us a textMark Baulderstone (Managing Director at RIEDEL Australia and New Zealand) demonstrates why your choice of wine glass impacts your wine t...

Bargain Red Wines Under $25

02 May 2025

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Send us a textWe are on the hunt for some bargain red wines under $25. Fortunately Annandale Cellars came to the rescue and sponsored 2 red wines that...

Uncovering the Beauty of Bloom

26 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode we finally cracked open a bottle we've been saving for years – the 2015 Bloom Chardonnay from Brash Higgins! This...

Wine Pairing with Pad Thai

19 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode we try to pair wines with what is supposedly Australia’s national dish the Pad Thai! We delve into the history and wha...

Cabernet Franc: The Underrated Parent

12 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode we dive into Cabernet Franc and explain why it’s considered ‘The Underrated Parent’.  We were fortunate to try 2 ...

Rhone White Wine: What Makes Them Special?

05 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode we explore the region of Northern Rhone and try a Rhone White Wine to find out ‘what makes them special’. Jancis Rob...

40 YEAR OLD Lindeman’s - Still Ok?

29 Mar 2025

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Send us a text40 YEAR OLD Lindeman’s - Still Ok?In this episode we embark on a fascinating journey through time with two bottles of Linderman's...

Wine Pairing with Japanese Egg Sandwich

22 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode we try the much-lauded food and wine pairing of a Grape Sweat wine and a Tamago Sando aka Japanese egg sandwich. This si...

English Wines Masterclass with Tony Park

15 Mar 2025

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Send us a textTony Park (Wine Consultant and Educator) takes shares a Masterclass on English Wines.  We touch on sparkling wines but focus specifical...

Weathercraft with Raquel Jones

08 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode we interview Raquel Jones, co-owner and winemaker, at Weathercraft in Beechworth.  Raquel shares her story as she takes...

Wine Pairing with Cambodian Chicken Curry

01 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode we try to pair wines with a Cambodian Chicken Curry.  We try a 2022 Skillogalee Gewurztraminer, Clare Valley, SA and a ...

Brown Brothers with Katherine Brown

22 Feb 2025

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Send us a textWatch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview 4th generation winemaker Katherine Brown from the icon...

Can you say 'Chateauneuf du pape'?

15 Feb 2025

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Send us a textJoin us this week as we make our first journey into one of the most iconic wine regions in the world—Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This time, ...

Sorrenberg with Barry Morey feat. Julia Morey

08 Feb 2025

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Send us a textWatch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview Barry Morey, owner and winemaker of Sorrenberg.  Barr...

Are Chinese NATURAL wines any good?

01 Feb 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode The Wined Up taste Chinese Natural Wines to see if they are any good. Trent and Jason try a 2022 Xiao Pu Tangarine Chard...

Wines for Australia Day 2025

25 Jan 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, we explore some wine ideas to celebrate Australia Day!!! Trent delves into the increasing global trend of wine in a can...

Savaterre with Keppell Smith

18 Jan 2025

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Send us a textWatch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview owner and winemaker Keppell Smith from Savaterre. Kep ...

Where is the love for Merlot?

11 Jan 2025

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Send us a textIn this weeks episode we try Merlot and try to answer the question ‘where is the love for Merlot'?  This week we try a 2020 Hick...

Popping our BURGUNDY cherry

04 Jan 2025

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Send us a textJoin us this week as we make our first journey into Burgundy reds. We hear so much about it all the time with the likes of Domaine De La...

Wine for New Years Eve 2025

28 Dec 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we reflect on the past 12 months of 2024. While we reflect we enjoy a beautiful champagne - Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs C...

Wines for Christmas 2024 (Panettone Pairing)

21 Dec 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we celebrate the festive season, and particularly Christmas. Last year, we did pairings with ham and chicken, this year ...

Wine Pairing with Pho (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

14 Dec 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we tackle another question that has been posed for centuries. What wine pairs with a Vietnamese national dish “pho”?...

Wines for Summer 2025

07 Dec 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we find try to find the perfect wine for Summer 2025. Trent tries a 2024 Fi Fi Fiano, S.C. Pannell, McLaren Vale, SA (sp...

Saddler's Creek Wines with Sam Rumpit

30 Nov 2024

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Send us a textWatch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview winemaker Sam Rumpit from Saddler’s Creek Wines.  W...

Masterclass - Assessing Wine with Marc Malouf

23 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we take a Masterclass from Marc Malouf on assessing the qualities of wine. He takes us through a live review on assessin...

2025 Halliday Winemaker of the Year - Liz Silkman

16 Nov 2024

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Send us a textWatch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview the 2025 Halliday Winemaker of the Year Liz Silkman! L...

In Love with Loire

09 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we explore Vins de Loire or previously known as Loire Valley wines. This is off the back of Jason and Trent attending th...

How Sexy is Savagnin?

02 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we find try to answer the question ‘how sexy is Savagnin’? The Wined Up Podcast try a Solero Method Wild Savagnin No...

Japanese Wine 101

26 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we provide a Japanese Wine 101 overview. We go over the history of wine in Japan, discuss the major wine regions of Yama...

Wine Marketing with Trish Barry

19 Oct 2024

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Send us a textWatch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview Trish Barry from Mastermind Consulting to learn about ...

What wine pairs with a Doner Kebab & Halal Snack Pack (HSP)?

12 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we try to pair wines with a Doner Kebab and a Halal Snack Pack (HSP). Trent tries a 2019 Sparkling Shiraz, Bests Great W...

Masterclass - Wine Faults with Marc Malouf

04 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we take a Masterclass from Marc Malouf on wine faults. He explains the different wine faults and taints including TCA, O...

Are Etna Wines worth the hype?

28 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we find out if Etna Wines are worth the hype. The Wined Up Podcast try a white wine from Mount Etna (2022 Etna Bianco, G...

What makes Chablis special?

21 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we compare a Petit Chablis against a Chablis to try an understand what makes Chablis so special. We try a we see if Wend...

McLeish Estate with Jessica McLeish

14 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we interview Jessica McLeish from McLeish Estate.  McLeish Estate is located at 462 DeBeyers Road, Polkolbin NSW 2320 a...

Exploring Sake - Japan’s National Beverage

07 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we explore Sake, Japan’s National Beverage. The Wined Up Podcast compare a traditional sake (Suigei Junmai Ginjo Koiku...

Is Gamay Gluggable?

31 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we explore Gamay to see if it is ‘gluggable'! We compare Gamay’s from France versus Australia. We compare a 202...

What wine pairs with Meat Pie?

24 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we look to answer the timeliness question of what wine to pair with the classic Australian Four’N Twenty meat pie. Jas...

Is Wendouree worth the hype?

17 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we see if Wendouree wines are worth the hype. We try a 2017 Shiraz Malbec ($125) and a 2006 Shiraz ($240) from Wendouree...

Mercer Wines - Interview with Aaron Mercer

10 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this we interview Aaron Mercer from Mercer wines. We talk about how Aaron accidentally fell into the wine industry having thought his...

Madeira Wine from the Enchanted Isles

04 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we explore Madeira Wines from what they call are the Enchanted Isles. We compare different white wine varietals from a d...

Thomas Wines - Interview with Andrew Thomas

27 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we interview the 2023 Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year, Andrew (Thommo) Thomas. We learnt a lot from Andrew including...

Is NZ Sauvignon Blanc Still Good?

20 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we re-visit New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to see if we still enjoy it as we did 10 - 15 years ago. We compare 3 different ...

Tyrrell’s - Interview with Chris Tyrrell

13 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we catch up with Chris Tyrrell, the 5th generation winemaker of Tyrrell's Wines. We talk about the evolution of Hun...

Is Aldi Malbec Any Good?

06 Jul 2024

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Send us a textWatch/listen to our latest episode, where we interview our friends Dom and Cathy who help us determine if a $12 Aldi Malbec (2023 Pedra ...

Ben Murray Wines with Dan Eggleton

29 Jun 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we interview Dan Eggleton the winemaker and co-owner of Ben Murray Wines in Barossa Valley, South Australia. This was a ...

Wine Pairing with Vegemite

22 Jun 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we try to pair wines with an Australian classic Vegemite! We try to pair Vegemite on toast with a 2021 Rosato Chalmers, ...

Exploring Yarra Valley Wines

15 Jun 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we explore wines from Yarra Valley. We compare wines that represent the past and future of Yarra Valley with a 2021 Pino...

First Drop Wines with John Retsas

08 Jun 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we interview John Retsas, the owner and winemaker at First Drop Wines in Barossa Valley, South Australia. John has a cle...

The Wined Up Turns 1

01 Jun 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we celebrate The Wined Up Podcast reaching the 1 year milestone! We celebrate with a fantastic champagne recommended by ...

Are Celebrity Wines any good?

25 May 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode we try some celebrity wines to see if they are any good. We try a NW Prosecco Rose, Wines by Kylie, Gambellara, Italy ($...