# halliday wine (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover halliday wine. Page: Feed: --- ## [The world underestimates Australian wine. Eddie McDougall wants to change that.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/The-world-underestimates-Australian-wine--Eddie-McDougall-wants-to-change-that-e3ngdvc) _2026-08-04 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ A single glass of Alsatian pinot blanc changed the direction of Eddie McDougall's life. In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast , host Anna Webster sits down with winemaker, entrepreneur, TV personality and founder of The Flying Winemaker , Eddie McDougall. Eddie shares how his upbringing between Hong Kong and Australia, his father's extraordinary entrepreneurial journey, and an… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319148/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973904-44100-2-b51308cbe0c1b482.mp3) ## [Inside Henschke: Gwyn Olsen reveals what it takes to make Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Inside-Henschke-Gwyn-Olsen-reveals-what-it-takes-to-make-Hill-of-Grace-and-Mount-Edelstone-e3ngdvg) _2026-06-16 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, Anna Webster sits down with Gwyn Olsen, senior winemaker at Henschke, one of Australia's most iconic family-owned wineries. Gwyn's path into wine was anything but predictable. Born in Cairns and raised in Indonesia, she went on to study biochemistry before discovering winemaking through postgraduate oenology at the University of Adelaide.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319152/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973910-44100-2-875d1af606fc6d7d.mp3) ## [Winery of the Year’s secret to world-class Hunter Valley wine | Stuart Hordern of Brokenwood](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Winery-of-the-Years-secret-to-world-class-Hunter-Valley-wine--Stuart-Hordern-of-Brokenwood-e3ngduk) _2026-06-02 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ What makes a truly iconic Australian wine? In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, Anna Webster sits down with Brokenwood Chief Winemaker Stuart Hordern to explore the history, philosophy and future of one of Australia's most celebrated wineries. From growing up on a small Hunter Valley vineyard to becoming only the second chief winemaker in Brokenwood's history, Stuart shares the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319124/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973884-44100-2-21237dfbd21be097.mp3) ## [The ambitious winery hidden 35 minutes from Melbourne CBD](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/The-ambitious-winery-hidden-35-minutes-from-Melbourne-CBD-e3ngdv6) _2026-05-19 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ What happens when a former linguistics student leaves the Hunter Valley to help build one of Victoria's most ambitious wine estates from the ground up? In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, Anna Webster sits down with Alex Beckett, Director of Wine at Marnong Estate, to unpack the philosophy, ambition, and evolution behind one of Victoria's most talked-about wine destinations.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319142/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973894-44100-2-1ba72b7c7d3bd56c.mp3) ## [Why Australian wine must change now | Louisa Rose of Yalumba](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Why-Australian-wine-must-change-now--Louisa-Rose-of-Yalumba-e3nge01) _2026-05-05 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, host Anna Webster sits down with legendary Australian winemaker Louisa Rose from Yalumba. From growing up in Melbourne to becoming one of the most respected voices in Australian wine, Louisa shares her remarkable journey through decades of winemaking, sustainability leadership and innovation. They explore Yalumba's pioneering work with… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319169/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973893-44100-2-cb1935b1687e1aa0.mp3) ## [The King of Chardonnay: Tony Bish on reinvention, innovation and obsession](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/The-King-of-Chardonnay-Tony-Bish-on-reinvention--innovation-and-obsession-e3ngdvh) _2026-04-21 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ What does it take to become known as the "King of Chardonnay" ? In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast , we sit down with New Zealand winemaking legend Tony Bish to unpack a career that broke every rule. From dropping out of law school to pioneering chardonnay in Hawke's Bay, Tony shares the raw, unfiltered story behind building a globally respected wine label. We go deep on: Why… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319153/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973909-44100-2-fb1d214f15720c18.mp3) ## [Bushfire recovery & rebuilding with Matt Fowles of Fowles Wine](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Bushfire-recovery--rebuilding-with-Matt-Fowles-of-Fowles-Wine-e3ngdus) _2026-04-07 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ Matt Fowles of Fowles Wine in Victoria's Strathbogie Ranges describes surviving a catastrophic bushfire that burned through his 1400 acre property in under 45 minutes on January 8th 2026, destroying his family home, 1200 (of 1260) sheep, and severely damaging both vineyards - while the winery and cellar door survived. In the aftermath, he prioritised family stability and practical problem-solving… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319132/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973886-44100-2-14c89cda55d369ff.mp3) ## [How Melbourne’s best wine bars are built | Lyndon Kubis (Toorak Cellars, Milton Wine Shop, The Alps, Clover)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/How-Melbournes-best-wine-bars-are-built--Lyndon-Kubis-Toorak-Cellars--Milton-Wine-Shop--The-Alps--Clover-e3ngdud) _2026-03-24 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ What actually makes a wine bar successful? In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, we sit down with Lyndon Kubis , the force behind some of Melbourne's most loved venues including Toorak Cellars, Milton Wine Shop, The Alps and Clover. From starting at 18 years old with zero plan… to building a portfolio of iconic neighbourhood wine bars, Lyndon breaks down what really drives… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319117/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973878-44100-2-d696644eb0c4354f.mp3) ## [Gentle Folk’s Gareth Belton on seaweed, science, and sauvignon blanc](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Gentle-Folks-Gareth-Belton-on-seaweed--science--and-sauvignon-blanc-e3ngdvd) _2026-03-10 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ Gareth Belton from Gentle Folk joins the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast to talk about his unlikely path from marine botany and seaweed fieldwork to farming some of the Adelaide Hills' most compelling sites. We dig into how Gareth's scientific mindset influences decisions in the vineyard and winery, why site (aspect, altitude, soil) matters so much in the Adelaide Hills, and how Gentle Folk's… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319149/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973900-44100-2-693254e676ac88ba.mp3) ## [From flute to ferment: Medhurst’s Rohan Smith on changing careers, making rosé, and the art of picking.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/From-flute-to-ferment-Medhursts-Rohan-Smith-on-changing-careers--making-ros--and-the-art-of-picking-e3ngdvb) _2026-02-24 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast , host Anna Webster sits down with Rohan Smith , Chief Winemaker at Medhurst in the Yarra Valley , to talk about his unconventional path into wine, what it really takes to "speed-run" a winemaking career, and why the single most important decision in the winery happens before the grapes even arrive: picking . Rohan shares how a classical music… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319147/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973907-44100-2-97eae44fb10eb2ce.mp3) ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HGJw34vFSOhL) _2026-02-24 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Jasper Hill’s Emily McNally: Family, place and 50 years of Heathcote wine](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Jasper-Hills-Emily-McNally-Family--place-and-50-years-of-Heathcote-wine-e3ngdui) _2026-02-10 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ Emily McNally has spent the past two decades furthering the legacy of her parents, Ron and Elva Laughton, who bought a young vineyard in the late 1970s in Heathcote and established the iconic Jasper Hill. In this episode, host Anna Webster asks Emily why her parents chose Heathcote, how the region earned its identity (and her family's role in it), what "organic and dry grown" actually means on the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319122/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973876-44100-2-a23b5b6bf4f894a2.mp3) ## [Wines with swagger: The Michael Hill-Smith Story](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Wines-with-swagger-The-Michael-Hill-Smith-Story-e3ngdve) _2025-11-25 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, host Anna Webster sits down with Michael Hill-Smith AM MW, one of the most influential figures in Australian wine. As Australia's first Master of Wine and co-founder of Shaw + Smith, Tolpuddle Vineyard and MMAD, Michael shares stories from his childhood at Yalumba, his early connection to food and wine, and the pivotal moments that shaped his… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319150/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973911-44100-2-73103ac145d3f0b9.mp3) ## [Wine with altitude: Tessa Brown from Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Wine-with-altitude-Tessa-Brown-from-Vignerons-Schmlzer--Brown-e3ngdv0) _2025-11-04 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, winemaker Tessa Brown shares her remarkable journey from growing up on a sugarcane farm in Queensland to establishing boutique winery Vignerons Schm lzer & Brown in Beechworth . Tessa opens up about the challenges and triumphs of winemaking , the importance of careful site selection , and her philosophy of capturing purity of fruit in their… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319136/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973892-44100-2-88ff02bbaed4b71a.mp3) ## [Unlocking the secrets of terroir with Pedro Parra, aka Dr Terroir](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Unlocking-the-secrets-of-terroir-with-Pedro-Parra--aka-Dr-Terroir-e3ngdvi) _2025-10-21 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast , we sit down with Pedro Parra , one of the world's most respected terroir consultants , to explore the deep and fascinating relationship between land and wine. Pedro shares his remarkable journey from studying music to becoming a global expert on terroir , helping winemakers across continents - including Alkina Wine Estate in the Barossa -… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319154/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973902-44100-2-44ee49f543e7d910.mp3) ## [Matt Preston meets his match | The ultimate food and wine pairings](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Matt-Preston-meets-his-match--The-ultimate-food-and-wine-pairings-e3ngdv5) _2025-10-06 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast we sit down with food critic, author, former MasterChef Australia judge, and wine enthusiast Matt Preston to share his distinctive perspective on the world of wine. From the art of tasting and the magic of food pairings to the crucial role of sommeliers, Matt delves into what makes wine such a captivating experience. He opens up about his… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319141/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973897-44100-2-ecc451a6739ce656.mp3) ## ["Wine should be judged by style, not variety." | Mike Bennie is a Podcast Natural](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Wine-should-be-judged-by-style--not-variety---Mike-Bennie-is-a-Podcast-Natural-e3ngdv3) _2025-09-23 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion podcast, Halliday taster, drinks writer and liquor merchant Mike Bennie shares his path into the wine industry, his passion for natural wines, and how Australia's wine scene has evolved. He reflects on founding Sydney's groundbreaking Rootstock Festival, the challenge of defining natural wine, and judging Halliday's inaugural 'wildcard' category. Mike… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319139/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973896-44100-2-4be5b49189d859d6.mp3) ## [2026 Halliday Wine of the Year | Giles Cooke of Thistledown Wines](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/2026-Halliday-Wine-of-the-Year--Giles-Cooke-of-Thistledown-Wines-e3ngdv1) _2025-09-09 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, Giles Cooke MW, co-founder of Thistledown Wines , shares his journey in the wine industry and the philosophy behind his winemaking. He reflects on winning Wine of the Year, the history of the Smart Vineyard in McLaren Vale, and the techniques used to craft wines that are expressive of site. Host Anna Webster and Giles explore the challenges… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319137/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973901-44100-2-0237236a3859d64f.mp3) ## [2026 Halliday Winemaker of the Year: Virginia Willcock, Vasse Felix](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/2026-Halliday-Winemaker-of-the-Year-Virginia-Willcock--Vasse-Felix-e3ngdv4) _2025-08-26 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, recorded the morning after the 2026 Halliday Awards, Anna Webster sits down with Vasse Felix's chief winemaker Virginia Willcock over a strong coffee to discuss her latest accolade, Winemaker of the Year. Virginia reflects on her remarkable career in the wine industry, shares the stories behind iconic wines such as Tom Cullity and Heytesbury… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319140/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973891-44100-2-f60a6d293e693081.mp3) ## [Going, going, Grange: Cracking the code of fine-wine auctions with LANGTONS’ Michael Anderson](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Going--going--Grange-Cracking-the-code-of-fine-wine-auctions-with-LANGTONS-Michael-Anderson-e3ngdv8) _2025-08-12 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ Step onto the auction floor with Michael Anderson, Head of Auctions at LANGTONS, and discover how rare bottles move from cellar to gavel. We unpack the do's and don'ts of bidding, reveal the labels that keep climbing in value, and hear Michael's personal journey from hospitality to helming Australia's biggest fine-wine marketplace. Whether you buy to drink, invest, or simply daydream, this chat… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319144/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973899-44100-2-c388f02fcb6263f2.mp3) ## [Philip Rich reveals what it’s really like to be a wine critic, and why Burgundy has his heart | Halliday Tasting Team](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Philip-Rich-reveals-what-its-really-like-to-be-a-wine-critic--and-why-Burgundy-has-his-heart--Halliday-Tasting-Team-e3ngduh) _2025-07-29 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast , respected wine critic and educator Philip Rich reflects on his decades-long journey through the Australian and global wine landscape. Drawing on his early days in wine retail, including co-founding Prince Wine Store, Philip shares insights into the evolution of wine knowledge and the challenges of modern wine sourcing. He unpacks what makes… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319121/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973883-44100-2-7e6966d191569c52.mp3) ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bFbnDBWEEm9h) _2025-07-29 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Winery of the Year drops its brand new range | Melanie Chester of Giant Steps](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Winery-of-the-Year-drops-its-brand-new-range--Melanie-Chester-of-Giant-Steps-e3ngdue) _2025-07-15 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In the first episode of the new and improved Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, Halliday editor and host Anna Webster speaks with Melanie Chester, head winemaker at Giant Steps in the Yarra Valley. We celebrate Giant Steps being named the 2025 Winery of the Year, discuss the importance of terroir, and the inspiration behind the new Circle of Fifths range. Mel also shares insights into wine judging,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319118/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973880-44100-2-bd424eaa0020a671.mp3)