On the sixth episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I'm joined by Raj Ray from the sustainable Silos Estate on the Shoalhaven Coast. We chat about everything to do with sustainability and running a successful sustainable business, moving from the city to the countryside and growing grapes in a maritime climate. Plus this episode has arrived just in time for the long weekend, so grab a glass of something delicious and take a listen! This is another episode jam packed full of interesting answers. Wines Mentioned on this episode (all available to purchase from @silosestate) Wiley's Creek Sparkling Shiraz - $30, Wiley's Creek Semillon Chardonnay - $22, Silos Estate 'Duck's Nuts' Shiraz 2010 - $60 and Silos Estate Cats Meow Rosé V2 2020 - $30.

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On this episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I'm doing things a little differently and interviewing Indeya Passfield, Digital Marketing Specialist at Fourth Wave Wine. She answers my questions on behalf of the winemaker of Plus & Minus Wines plus we discuss the massive space that is non-alcoholic wine and where it's heading. We also talk about the future of the the wine industry when it comes to sustainable, biodynamic and organic wines plus we have our first vegan food and wine pairing suggestions for all of the veggie lovers out there! This episode is packed full of information, facts and everything you need to know about delving into the world of non-alcoholic wine. 

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On episode four of Fine Vines and Wine I’m joined by not one, but two guests; Justin Moran (co-founder) and Stephen Tierney (winemaker) for The Hidden Sea Wine - a wine brand making a difference. We discuss their newest wins - going up against Kylie Minogue and Sarah Jessica Parker’s wines and winning the People’s Wine Choice Awards and smashing a major goal in their first 7 months. We also talk about the Limestone Coast where their wines are made, what it’s like to run a successful business and some new and exciting drops that are in the works. This episode is jam-packed, so grab yourself a big glass of wine and get listening. 

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On episode three of Fine Vines and Wine, I'm joined by Peter Dillon; chief and flying winemaker for Handpicked Wines. We discuss the purpose behind the 'eggs' when it comes to winemaking, having to put trust in friends during Covid and the concept behind their cellar door in the Sydney, and soon to be Melbourne, CBD. With award winning wines, an organic certification on the way in Mornington Peninsula and Tasmania, and a focus on sustainability, this episode is not to be missed.

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In the second episode of Fine Vines and Wine, I’m joined by Aussie wine personality Joe Holyman, owner of Stoney Rise in beautiful Tasmania. He gives me some great alternate wine recommendations for Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, we discuss why you should be visiting Tasmania as soon as boarders open and the concept behind Stoney Rise and their newly opened cellar door/bar/bottle o. Having previously tried his wines on Between The Wines with guest and friend of Joe, Mike Bennie, it was great to have him as my second guest - this episode is one not to be missed! 

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In the first episode of Fine Vines and Wine we get to know Emma Norbiato, chief winemaker at the amazing Calabria Family Wines in both Riverina and The Barossa. We hear how she worked in Italy at 21, won the Australian Women in Wine Award and gets to experiment and try new things when it comes to the wine making process. She believes that a bottle is made better by who you drink it with and the memory that is created. 

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