Fine Vines and Wine

Tony Allen - Duxton Vineyards & Rewild Wine

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 involved in the process, plus we hear what’s in store for the future and that there may even be a new varietal joining the already broad range very soon. So sit back, pour yourself a large glass of your favourite beverage, and join me for this weeks delightful journey through the world of Australian wine. Wines Mentioned in this Episode (all available to purchase from Dan Murphys & select BWS stores): Sustainably Made Prosecco - $9.99 Fiano - $9.99 Sustainably Made Chardonnay - $9.99 Sustainably Made Shiraz - $9.99

Clare Valley - Mitchell Taylor - Taylors Wines

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 experience the journey of a wine from the vine to someone enjoying it in a restaurant.   We discuss how the wine industry and the wines produced are almost determined by trends and what’s in fashion for that season, the complexity of the industry and what goes on behind a successful brand with the challenges that may arise plus the steps taken to maintain a 5* winery rating from James Halliday himself.  We also delve into the depths and learn all about their new initiative, Sea BnB, which is an amazing concept that Mitchell Taylor is extremely passionate about, Taylors’ stance on sustainability and their aim of making the winery better for each generation to come, and how Taylors Wines and other winemakers in Australia are working together to share the rich Australian wine history with the global market through Australian First Families of Wine.  So grab yourself a big glass of Shiraz (it is National Shiraz day after all), sit back and relax with this week’s episode. All Wines Mentioned In This Week's Episode Will Be Listed On My Instagram @finevinesandwine.    Links: https://www.taylorswines.com.au https://www.instagram.com/taylorswines/ Https://www.instagram.com/finevinesandwine https://www.seabnb.com.au https://sustainablewinegrowing.com.au https://www.australiasfirstfamiliesofwine.com.au https://www.wineaustralia.com https://www.agw.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Mornington Peninsula - Naomi & Nick - Tipsy Aunt Flo

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 talk about what’s in store for the future of wine, especially when it comes to making wine more accessible for everyone, sustainability approaches and helping consumers drink less but better.  We also discuss their goals for the future when it comes to Tipsy Aunt Flo and this power couple, and their brand, is definitely one to watch.   Head to the @finevinesandwine instagram page for all of the wines discussed on today’s episode.   Links: https://www.tipsyauntflo.com.au https://www.thecovaproject.com https://www.tipsyauntflo.com.au/bleeders https://www.instagram.com/tipsyauntflo/ https://www.instagram.com/thecovaproject/ https://www.instagram.com/finevinesandwine/ See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Organic & Biodynamic - Michelle Gadd - Organic Wine Australia

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 drinking and making wines plus the consumer trends that they’re seeing through their website. We hear what’s in store for Organic Wines Australia this year with them stocking everything that the organic wine consumer wants and needs, a different selection of wine packs and a potential wine subscription service too.  So grab a wine, get comfy and listen to learn all about the organic wine space.  As always, all wines mentioned in this week’s episode will be listed on the @finevinesandwine instagram page.  Links for this episode: https://www.organicwine.com.au https://www.instagram.com/organicwineaustralia/ https://www.instagram.com/finevinesandwine/ See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Orange - Daniel Shaw - Philip Shaw Wines

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 the end for an amazing experience that Daniel has offered to my listeners, you don’t want to miss it.   As always, head over to my instagram page (www.instagram.com/finevinesandwine) for a list of all wines mentioned in today’s episode.  Links:https://www.philipshaw.com.au https://www.instagram.com/philipshawwines/  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.