The Wined Up

The Wined Up

Drink More , Try More, Learn More - Two mates tasting, learning, and sharing their experiences with wine from an unapologetically unprofessional perspective.

  1. 3d ago

    Is Ashton Hills Making Australia's Best Pinot Noir?

    Send us Fan Mail A three hectare Brussels sprout farm on a hill in the Adelaide Hills doesn't sound like the start of one of Australia's most respected Pinot Noir stories. But that's exactly where Ashton Hills began.   In this episode of **The Wined Up Podcast**, Trent sits down with Liam Van Pelt, the winemaker now carrying on the legacy Stephen George built over more than 40 years in the Piccadilly Valley. Liam's own path to Ashton Hills was anything but planned. A Glenelg kid with no wine background, he worked his way through hospitality, wine school, a vintage in Italy, Jeff Grosset's cellar in the Clare Valley, Chapel Hill in McLaren Vale, and a wild stint with Andrew Thomas in the Hunter Valley, before a casual vintage role and a bit of serendipity landed him alongside Stephen. What followed was a letter from Stephen to the CEO of Wirra Wirra that Liam still describes as one of the most emotional moments of his career, handing him a role, and a legacy, that didn't exist yet.   The conversation moves through the story of how Ashton Hills got its name, why Stephen trialled 27 different clones of Pinot Noir on one tiny patch of dirt over four decades, and what it's like to inherit that kind of obsession. Liam and Trent taste through the range together, from the 2025 Piccadilly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir through to the two single vineyard wines, Woods Hill and Bow House, sourced two kilometres apart and showing almost nothing in common, right up to the flagship 2025 Estate Pinot Noir grown on Stephen's original site.   Along the way, Liam talks candidly about the pressure of protecting someone else's life's work, the balance between honouring Stephen's philosophy and finding his own voice, the backing that's let Ashton Hills invest in better fruit and new vineyards for the future, and where he sees the winery heading over the next decade.   It's a conversation about legacy, trust, patience, and what it really takes to keep a 40 year old vision alive without losing it.   If you love Pinot Noir, cool climate wine, or stories about people stepping into someone else's shoes, this one's worth your time.   👉 Subscribe to @thewinedup and tell us below:   What's your favourite Ashton Hills wine? Drop it in the comments 👇   Go check out https://www.ashtonhills.com.au/   🎙️ Clip from The Wined Up Podcast 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @the.wined.up 🌐 Visit https://www.thewinedup.com.au   📩 info@thewinedup.com.au   We Drink. We Try. We Learn. We connect. Drink Responsibly. 🍷   ## YouTube Chapters   00:00 Intro 0:55 The Wined Up Ice Breaker Questions 5:15 Wine of the Day: The 2025 Chardonnay 6:26 From a Glenelg Kid to Chasing Vintage 8:32 The Letter That Changed Everything 14:35 Carrying Steven's Piccadilly Pinot Forward 20:11 A Brussels Sprout Farm Called Ashton Hills 27:33 Woods Hill vs Bow House 31:50 What Makes the Piccadilly Valley Different 44:00 The Flagship: 2025 Estate Pinot Noir 47:18 Gamay, Lighter Styles and a New Generation 51:13 Rapid Fire: This or That 52:08 What's Next for Ashton Hills 54:16 Closing Thoughts     LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up).  Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au.    Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

    Is Ashton Hills Making Australia's Best Pinot Noir?

  2. Jul 11

    Is This Portugal’s Most Exciting New Winery? | ODE Wines

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when Australian investors, a respected Portuguese winemaker, and a forgotten vineyard come together just 45 minutes from Lisbon?   In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we head to Portugal’s emerging Tejo wine region to discover ODE Wines. A winery that’s quickly gaining attention after being named one of Portugal’s best new wine projects.   But this story goes beyond what’s in the bottle.   We explore how ODE transformed semi-abandoned vineyards into a destination built around wine, food, farming, nature and hospitality. Along the way, Trent tastes through three very different wines that reveal a fascinating side of Portugal many wine lovers may have overlooked.   From a rich and textured Arinto that completely changes expectations of Portuguese white wine, to a beautifully expressive Touriga Nacional that captures the spirit of Portugal, and finally a happy-accident blend called Quarteto that might just be the perfect steak wine, this episode is all about curiosity, discovery and finding exciting wines from unexpected places.   We also dive into: ·       Why the Tejo region is becoming one of Portugal’s most talked-about wine areas ·       The Australian connection behind ODE Wines ·       Minimal intervention winemaking and what it actually means ·       Portuguese grape varieties worth seeking out ·       Food pairings for Arinto, Touriga Nacional and Quarteto ·       Why Portugal continues to be one of the most exciting wine countries in the world   If you love Portuguese wine, wine travel, hidden wine regions, or simply discovering great stories through a glass of wine, this episode is for you.   Because sometimes the most exciting wine journeys start with a little curiosity.   Chapters 00:00 – Is ODE Portugal’s Most Exciting Winery Right Now?  00:20 – How a Portuguese Chicken Pairing Sparked This Journey  01:00 – The Story Behind ODE Wines  01:45 – More Than a Winery: Farming, Food & Wine Tourism  02:30 – The Australian Connection to ODE  03:10 – Minimal Intervention, Maximum Attention  03:50 – Why Portugal’s Tejo Region Is Rising Fast  04:40 – First Taste: The Arinto That Changed Expectations  06:20 – Discovering Portugal’s Signature Red: Touriga Nacional  08:45 – A Happy Accident Called Quarteto  10:30 – The Portuguese Steak Wine?  11:05 – Final Verdict: Is ODE One to Watch?   👉 Subscribe to @thewinedup and tell us below:   Have you discovered Ode wines, Tejo region or Portuguese wines yet? Drop it in the comments 👇   Get out and visit Portugal and Ode Winery at https://odewinery.com/ and also grab your Ode wines at https://www.globalgrapevine.com.au/product-category/vineyard/ode/    🎙️ Clip from The Wined Up Podcast  📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @the.wined.up  🌐 Visit https://www.thewinedup.com.au 📩 info@thewinedup.com.au   #Arinto #touriganacional #quarteto #PortugueseWine #odewinery #tejoregion #TheWinedUpPodcast #wedrinkwelearnweconnect   We Drink. We Try. We Learn. We Connect. Drink Responsibly. 🍷 Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up).  Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au.    Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

    Is This Portugal’s Most Exciting New Winery? | ODE Wines

  3. Jun 27

    How does Lee Ho Fook interpret modern Chinese cuisine?

    Send us Fan Mail What makes a modern Chinese restaurant truly great? And what wine should you be drinking with it?  In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, Trent sits down with Victor Liong, the chef behind Lee Ho Fook, for a conversation that spans food, wine, family, culture and the realities of building one of Australia's most respected restaurants.  Victor shares stories from growing up between Brunei, Malaysia and Sydney, visiting his grandfather's kopitiam, walking away from a business degree to pursue cooking, and the journey that led to Lee Ho Fook becoming a fixture of Australian dining.  They also dive into opening Lee Ho Fook Sydney, balancing fatherhood with business ownership, handling criticism, overcoming imposter syndrome and why great restaurants focus on refining ideas rather than constantly chasing trends.  For wine lovers, Victor discusses the wines that shaped his palate, why Lee Ho Fook champions Australian producers, and his favourite Chinese food pairings.  It's a conversation about hospitality, identity, creativity and the philosophy of serving guests above all else.  If you love wine, food, restaurants, hospitality, entrepreneurship or Australian gastronomy, you'll enjoy this one.  Chapters  00:00:00 Intro  00:00:55 Icebreakers  00:09:50 Victor's Background Story  00:18:47 Culinary Influences  00:21:10 Li Ho Fook Story & Philosophy  00:24:43 Defining Modern Chinese Cuisine  00:33:00 Wine Journey  00:46:57 Wine of the Day - Gronju Chardonnay  00:52:06 Wine at Li Ho Fook  00:57:13 Wine Pairings with Chinese Food  01:01:28 Rapid Fire Questions  01:08:33 Proudest Moments & Future  01:12:58 Closing    👉 Subscribe to @thewinedup and tell us below:   What’s your favourite dish at Lee Ho Fook? Drop it in the comments 👇   Go check out https://www.leehofook.com.au/   🎙️ Clip from The Wined Up Podcast  📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @the.wined.up  🌐 Visit https://www.thewinedup.com.au  📩 info@thewinedup.com.au   #leehoFook #victorliong #granjoux #drinkaustralian #TheWinedUpPodcast #wedrinkwelearnweconnect  We Drink. We Try. We Learn. We Connect. Drink Responsibly. 🍷  LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up).  Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au.    Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

    How does Lee Ho Fook interpret modern Chinese cuisine?

  4. Jun 13

    How One Family Took Us Around the World in 4 Wines

    Send us Fan Mail What if you could travel from England to France, Tasmania and Bordeaux without ever leaving your chair? In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we're not exploring a single wine region. Instead, we're following the story of one family that has spent more than 50 years searching the world for great wine and has delivered over a billion bottles along the way.  The journey starts with a young Tony Laithwaite working a harvest in Saint-Émilion. Surrounded by talented growers making incredible wines that rarely left France, he had a simple idea: load a van, take the wines directly to customers, and share discoveries that most people would never find on their own. Decades later, that idea became one of the world's largest family-owned wine merchants.   To understand the philosophy behind Laithwaites, we taste our way through four very different wines. ·       A sparkling wine from Windsor Great Park that showcases why English sparkling is becoming one of the most exciting categories in the wine world. ·       A classic Provence rosé that delivers everything you want from southern France, freshness, minerality and effortless drinkability. ·       A beautifully elegant Tasmanian Pinot Noir from Joseph Chromy that highlights why Tasmania continues to punch well above its weight. ·       A mysterious Pauillac Bordeaux sourced from a secret First Growth parcel that offers a glimpse into one of wine's most prestigious regions without the eye-watering price tag.  This episode is ultimately about discovery. The people who spend their lives searching for hidden gems. The stories behind great bottles. And why wine remains one of the few things that can transport you across continents through a single glass. Chapters  00:00 How Do You Travel the World Through 4 Wines? 00:47 The Family Behind a Billion Bottles 01:13 The Bordeaux Harvest That Started Everything 02:00 The Untold Story of Barbara Laithwaite 02:30 What Actually Makes a Wine Merchant? 03:06 Four Wines. Four Regions. One Journey. 03:24 England's Royal Sparkling Wine Surprise 05:01 Why Provence Rosé Never Goes Out of Style 06:13 Tasmania's Pinot Noir Sweet Spot 07:55 The Secret First Growth Bordeaux 09:35 A Pauillac That Drinks Well Above Its Price 10:04 Why Wine Is the Ultimate Way to Travel 10:34 The Wines We'd Buy Again Tomorrow 👉 Subscribe to @thewinedup and tell us below: Do you think great wine always has to come with a big price tag? Drop it in the comments 👇 Go check out https://www.laithwaites.com.au/ to find your favourite wine OR check out the wines at the https://goodfoodshow.com.au/sydney-show/  🎙️ Clip from The Wined Up Podcast  📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @the.wined.up  🌐 Visit https://www.thewinedup.com.au 📩 info@thewinedup.com.au #laithwaites #greatwindsorpark #josefchromy #moulindepontfract #pinot #rose #paulliac #goodfoodandwine #TheWinedUpPodcast #wedrinkwelearnweconnect We Drink. We Try. We Learn. We Connect. Drink Responsibly. 🍷 Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up).  Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au.    Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

    How One Family Took Us Around the World in 4 Wines

  5. May 30

    Australia’s Best Chardonnay? The Blind Tasting Shocked Us

    Send us Fan Mail What actually happens when you blind taste some of Australia’s most hyped Chardonnays… against each other? In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, Trent is joined by the always insightful Marc Malouf for a deep dive into Australian Chardonnay. From cult favourites and benchmark producers to the styles, philosophies, and winemaking fingerprints that shape the country’s most talked-about bottles.  It’s raw, blind, occasionally chaotic, and full of genuine moments where both of us completely rethink what we thought we knew about Chardonnay. One wine gets described as “compelling”, another divides us with intense reductive character, and at one point we genuinely question whether Australian Chardonnay might now rival the world’s top chardonnays.  If you love Chardonnay, or think you hate it, this episode might genuinely surprise you. Chapters 00:00 The French Wine Twist Nobody Expected  00:14 What Is Australia’s Favourite Chardonnay?  01:55 Mark’s Most Memorable Wine Ever  03:14 Why Riesling Might Beat Chardonnay  04:30 The Biggest Lesson From a Life in Wine  06:23 A Vintage Year of Life, Highs & Lows  08:24 Fresh Sourdough Before Nine Chardonnays  09:14 Why Great Chardonnay Is So Hard to Make  10:09 Does Australian Chardonnay Have an Identity?  21:03 The Blind Tasting Starts Getting Serious  23:33 Reductive Chardonnay Explained  26:26 “How Bloody Good Is Australian Chardonnay?”  29:34 Final Round: The Most Divisive Wine Yet  30:46 The Wine Geek Chardonnay Debate  31:00 Which Chardonnay Actually Won? 👉 Subscribe to @thewinedup and tell us below: What’s your favourite Australian chardonnay? Drop it in the comments 👇 Go check out www.iheartwine.com.au to find your favourite wine.  🎙️ Clip from The Wined Up Podcast  📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @the.wined.up  🌐 Visit https://www.thewinedup.com.au 📩 info@thewinedup.com.au #australianchardonnay #chardonnay #chardy #giaconda #savaterre #leeuwin #cullen #tolpuddle #TheWinedUpPodcast #wedrinkwelearnweconnect We Drink. We Try. We Learn. We Connect. Drink Responsibly. 🍷 LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up).  Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au.    Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

    Australia’s Best Chardonnay? The Blind Tasting Shocked Us

  6. May 16

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

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with amateur winemaker James Follent to unpack what really happens when curiosity turns into a full-blown garage winery obsession. What started with buying wine for Qantas points somehow turned into hand-picking grapes, experimenting with sparkling Chardonnay, making raspberry mead, joining the Sydney Amateur Winemakers Club, and producing nearly 300 bottles of wine at home. Along the way, James shares the chaos, mistakes, and happy accidents that come with learning winemaking from scratch, including dropping 23 litres of Moscato all over the kitchen floor. This conversation dives into what home winemaking actually teaches you about wine. From fermentation and faults to sulphites, ageing, oxidation, vineyard challenges, and why cleaning might secretly be the most important skill in winemaking. If you’ve ever wondered whether making wine would completely change the way you drink it… this episode is for you. Whether you're into Australian wine, home fermentation, garage winemaking, cellar culture, wine education, or just love hearing passionate people obsess over their hobby, this episode captures the messy, fascinating side of wine that most people never see. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction - Do You Really Understand Wine? 00:00:37 Meet James Fallon - Amateur Winemaker 00:01:08 Lord James & The Scottish Land Story 00:02:25 Icebreaker Questions 00:02:28 Most Memorable Wine Moment 00:04:24 Who Would You Share a Bottle With? 00:05:21 Food & Wine Pairing + Biggest Lesson 00:06:53 Bottling a Life Moment (2025) 00:08:24 James' Wine Journey Begins 00:11:23 From Drinking to Making Wine 00:12:11 Sydney Amateur Winemakers Club 00:19:25 Sparkling Chardonnay 2025 Tasting 00:22:00 Chateau Falon - Name & Story 00:24:32 How Winemaking Changed His Perspective 00:25:40 Regenerative & Biodynamic Viticulture 00:28:44 Vermentino Mudgee 2025 00:31:25 Winemaking Mistakes & Lessons 00:33:33 Garage Winemaking Setup 00:35:15 Oak, Blending & Experiments 00:38:28 Raspberry Mead Tasting & Story 00:43:10 Regenerative Farming Deep Dive 00:47:38 Merlot Cabernet Blend 00:50:30 Future Plans - Going Commercial? 00:55:57 Final Thoughts & The Joy of Winemaking 00:57:32 Where to Find James & The Club 00:58:25 Closing & Cheers 👉 Subscribe to @thewinedup and tell us below: Have you ever thought about making your own wine? Drop it in the comments 👇 Go check out James Follent and his journey with amateur wine making at https://chateaufollent.com.au/ and his insta https://www.instagram.com/j.fol/. Alternatively if you want to be pursue the journey yourself, check out the Sydney Amateur Winemakers Club https://www.sydneyawc.com/   🎙️ Clip from The Wined Up Podcast  📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @the.wined.up  🌐 Visit https://www.thewinedup.com.au 📩 info@thewinedup.com.au  We Drink. We Learn. We Connect. Drink Responsibly. 🍷 LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up).  Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au.    Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

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

  7. May 2

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

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Roman Aujoulat from Château La Nerthe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. One of the Rhône Valley’s most historic estates to unpack what tradition really means when you’re the next generation helping carry it forward.   Roman grew up in the Rhône surrounded by wine at the dinner table, but stepping into a role representing one of the region’s benchmark estates still came with challenge and trepidation. From that first emotional Loire Valley Chardonnay moment that pulled him into wine, to travelling the world pouring Châteauneuf-du-Pape in places like Sydney, this conversation moves between personal story and deep regional insight in the best possible way.  Along the way we explore why Châteauneuf-du-Pape allows up to 18 grape varieties, how blending gives growers freedom in a changing climate, and why Grenache still quietly shapes the identity of the region. Roman also shares the lesser-known history behind Château La Nerthe itself, including Roman amphitheatre stones hidden in the cellar walls and sealed wartime cellars rediscovered decades later.  We taste through Rhône whites, Beaujolais Gamay, Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites and mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds while talking about ageing windows, vintage expression, and what it means to evolve a historic estate without losing its soul.  ⏱️ Chapters  00:00 – “You don’t need to be a pro to enjoy wine” 00:00:18 – Ice Breaker  00:04:00 – What Châteauneuf-du-Pape pairs best with at the table  00:05:42 – First tasting: Rhône white blend from La Nerthe  00:08:02 – Growing up with wine in the Rhône Valley  00:10:00 – Getting the call to represent La Nerthe  00:10:36 – What makes Rhône… Rhône?  00:12:39 – Robert Parker and global fame for Châteauneuf-du-Pape  00:13:00 – Why Châteauneuf-du-Pape allows 13 (or 18) grapes  00:16:27 – Why vintage variation matters more than consistency here  00:17:03 – The Richard family story: wine in Paris 140 years ago  00:20:25 – Second tasting: Beaujolais Gamay surprise  00:23:59 – How Château La Nerthe survived five centuries  00:26:21 – Phylloxera, rootstocks and saving the vineyards  00:29:22 – Hidden Roman stones and sealed WWII cellar stories  00:34:54 – What goes into white Châteauneuf-du-Pape  00:36:18 – How white Rhône wines age (and when to drink them)  00:48:58 – Modern vs old-school La Nerthe winemaking styles  00:49:06 – Mature Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds and ageing windows  00:57:22 – Final reflections + visiting Château La Nerthe  👉 Subscribe to @thewinedup and tell us below:  What’s your favourite Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Drop it in the comments 👇  Go check out Chateau Le Nerthe   https://www.domainesrichard.fr/chateau-la-nerthe/en/  🎙️ Clip from The Wined Up Podcast  📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @the.wined.up  🌐 Visit https://www.thewinedup.com.au  📩 info@thewinedup.com.au  #chateaulenerthe #domainesrichard #cdp #chateauneufdupape #TheWinedUpPodcast #wedrinkwelearnweconnect  We Drink. We Learn. We Connect. Drink Responsibly. 🍷  LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up).  Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au.    Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

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

  8. Apr 18

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

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Dan Eggleton from Ben Murray Wines in the Barossa to talk about something the wine world rarely talks about. The pressure behind the label, the reality facing boutique producers right now, and why sometimes stepping back is the bravest decision you can make. Dan shares what led him to pause a vintage after nearly 30 years of making wine, how health and timing collided with a tough season, and what it felt like emotionally to draw that line. There’s honesty here about identity, resilience, and what happens when passion and practicality start pulling in different directions. Along the way we taste through new-release Mataro from Marananga, talk Barossa sub-regions, vineyard expression, and why some grapes quietly disappear into blends instead of standing on their own. There’s also stories from the early Ben Murray days, the growers who shaped the journey, and a moment involving a 1943 Madeira that reminds you why wine matters in the first place. But more than anything, this episode opens up a bigger conversation — about mental health in agriculture, in wine, and in industries where people are expected to just keep pushing through. If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind a vintage decision, this one’s worth settling in for. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Preview  00:00:49 Intro - Is self-care an ingredient in making wine?  00:02:17 The Wined Up Ice Breaker with Dan Eggleton 00:06:19 Ben Murray Wines – New Releases  00:06:48 Why Ben Murray released a straight Mataro  00:09:15 What makes Marananga different in the Barossa  00:15:09 The decision not to make a vintage  00:17:00 When stepping back is harder than making wine  00:20:00 Why boutique winemakers across Australia are reassessing  00:30:20 Ben Murray Barossa and Marananga Shiraz 00:34:11 Mental Health and Mateship Breakfasts 00:47:33 What gives hope for the future of wine culture 00:49:51 Ben Murray Anima Grenache  00:54:48 Ben Murray Reserve Shiraz 👉 Subscribe to @thewinedup and tell us on what is your favourite Ben Murray wine? Have you reached out to your mate?  Drop it in the comments 👇 Go check out the Ben Murray wines at https://www.benmurraywines.com/ and if you are interested about the Mateship Breakfast, reach out to dan@benmurraywines.com  🎙️ Clip from The Wined Up Podcast  📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @the.wined.up  🌐 Visit https://www.thewinedup.com.au 📩 info@thewinedup.com.au #benmurraywines #mentalhealth #mataro #shiraz #barossa #marananga #mateshipbreakfast #TheWinedUpPodcast #wedrinkwelearnweconnect We Drink. We Learn. We Connect. Drink Responsibly. 🍷 LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Follow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up).  Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at info@thewinedup.com.au.    Drink More, Try More, Learn More.

    Is Self-Care an Ingredient in Making Wine? With Dan Eggleton from Ben Murray Wines
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    The Wined Up
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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