By Halliday Wine Companion
While many of us enjoy wine, we don’t necessarily feel confident talking about it. It can often feel intimidating and a little highbrow.
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The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.
Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 17: Rowly Milhinch, Scion, Rutherglen
Rutherglen is one of Australia's oldest wine regions.
Grapevines came to the region in the 1850s during the gold rush and Rutherglen, as many of you will already know, became Australia's unchallenged capital of fortified wines.
The future of regions like Rutherglen rely heavily on either new blood moving in or subsequent generations, from existing wine families, continuing to carry those legacies into the future.
Rowland Milhinch, known as Rowly about town, is a descendant of George Francis Morris - one of Australia's pioneering vignerons of the mid 19th century.
Formerly a graphic designer - Rowly applied his creative mind to the art of wine making and is now, arguably, one of the most progressive and playful wine makers in the region.
To chat about the importance of new age thinking...in regions steeped heavily in tradition....please welcome Rowly.
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Looking for a little more wine inspiration?
For more information on Australian wines and wineries, including tasting notes, head over to winecompanion.com.au.
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Hardie Grant acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 16: Nick Brown, All Saints, Rutherglen
Today I am in Rutherglen in Victoria’s Northeast and I am joined by a descendant of wine royalty.
Nick Brown from All Saints Estate.
If the last name hasn’t given it away, Nick has lived and breathed wine his whole life, spending his childhood running about the cellars of his family winery Brown Brothers in Milawa.
And while he initially started off pursuing a career in geological engineering, he thankfully found his way back into wine.
Now, today’s area of focus is Muscat. And Muscat of Rutherglen is an Australian treasure.
Knowledge that has been passed down through generations, with a history spanning over 100 years of family winemaking.
Muscat is rich, complex, intense and pairs exceptionally well with savoury dishes, through to full flavoured cheeses and desserts.
Please welcome, Nick.
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All Saints Estate Museum Rutherglen Muscat Non Vintage
Looking for a little more wine inspiration?
For more information on Australian wines and wineries, including tasting notes, head over to winecompanion.com.au.
Interested in becoming a Halliday Wine Companion member? Click here.
Hardie Grant acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Support the show: https://www.winecompanion.com.au/
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Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 15: Daniel Tokar, Tokar Estate, Yarra Valley
Today we are talking all things Tempranillo!
There’s no denying it’s the signature wine grape of Spain, and a very very old one at that…dating back to 1100 BC.
There are about 500 clones of Tempranillo in Spain alone, and it is not only one of the world’s most planted grape varieties, it’s one of the most expanded varieties globally. Meaning it’s on the increase.
Daniel Tokar, from Tokar Estate in Victoria’s Yarra Valley has been surrounded by this variety since his parents established the winery in 1995.
A chef by trade, Daniel provides an interesting perspective on this very old and much loved variety. Please welcome, Dan.
Any thoughts or suggestions for upcoming episodes? Please email us at [email protected] and don't forget to follow Halliday Wine Companion over on instagram here.
Want to know what wine we were drinking?
Tokar Estate Amphora Special Release Yarra Valley Tempranillo 2019
Looking for a little more wine inspiration?
For more information on Australian wines and wineries, including tasting notes, head over to winecompanion.com.au.
Interested in becoming a Halliday Wine Companion member? Click here.
Hardie Grant acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Support the show: https://www.winecompanion.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 14: Dylan McMahon, Seville Estate, Yarra Valley.
Join me as I sit down with Dylan McMahon from Seville Estate in Victoria's Yarra Valley to reflect on the last two years. From his greatest learnings, to the moments that shaped Seville Estate as a business. Dylan candidly discusses what life was like running a business during one of the most difficult periods in history, the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Seville Estate was established in 1972 and has a diverse offering from accommodation, to events, an on-site restaurant, and of course, a cellar door where you can try all of their beautiful wines.
Dylan McMahon is the grandson of Peter and Margaret, the founders of Seville, and he is now the chief winemaker here at the estate.
So who better to chat with on the highs and lows of 2020/21, please welcome Dylan.
Want to know what wine we were drinking?
Seville Estate Yarra Valley Shiraz 2019
Any thoughts or suggestions for upcoming episodes? Please email us at [email protected] and don't forget to follow Halliday Wine Companion over on instagram here.
Looking for a little more wine inspiration?
For more information on Australian wines and wineries, including tasting notes, head over to winecompanion.com.au.
Interested in becoming a Halliday Wine Companion member? Click here.
Hardie Grant acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Support the show: https://www.winecompanion.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 13: Ben Ranken, Wilimee Wines, Macedon Ranges.
Today’s topic is of huge interest to me.
Underwater wine. I’m fascinated by it.
It’s a process whereby wine is aged or preserved under water.
And there are some high-profile cases.
Now, back in 2010 it was reported divers found bottles of champagne…some 230 years old…at the bottom of the Baltic. It's reported the champagne found was from house Veuve Cliquot…and interestingly they have since buried 300 bottles and 50 magnums in the Baltic sea in an ageing experiment to commemorate this very discovery.
But they aren’t the only ones doing it. Wineries across the world….from Spain, to France, Italy, Greece and Chile are trying their hand at this new way of thinking.
And today we are looking at a home-grown example here in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges.
Five years ago Ben Rankin, from Wilimee Wines, submerged 20 dozen bottles of his Pinot Noir in 5000 litre tanks. Now, this year he drained one of those vats for consumption and comparison, to the same vintage aged via traditional cellaring methods.
Want to know what wine we were drinking?
2015 Wilimee Pinot Noir
Any thoughts or suggestions for upcoming episodes? Please email us at [email protected] and don't forget to follow Halliday Wine Companion over on instagram here.
Looking for a little more wine inspiration?
For more information on Australian wines and wineries, including tasting notes, head over to winecompanion.com.au.
Interested in becoming a Halliday Wine Companion member? Click here.
Hardie Grant acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Support the show: https://www.winecompanion.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 12: Former Hawthorn footy captain Richie Vandenberg is on a mission to remove and recycle one billion single-use plastic bottles from our oceans by 2030, via his wine label The Hidden Sea.
Want to know what wine we were drinking?
2021 PINOT GRIGIO. Light, lively and crisp with fresh fruits and mouth watering pear, peach and bright acidity.
Any thoughts or suggestions for upcoming episodes? Please email us at [email protected] and don't forget to follow Halliday Wine Companion over on instagram here.
Looking for a little more wine inspiration?
For more information on Australian wines and wineries, including tasting notes, head over to winecompanion.com.au.
Interested in becoming a Halliday Wine Companion member? Click here.
Hardie Grant acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Support the show: https://www.winecompanion.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 11: Wine educator Nicole Bilson on Malolactic Fermentation
Today we sit down with wine educator Nicole Bilson to learn about the winemaking technique, malolactic fermentation.
Now, while many of you may not have heard of this technique before - most of you will have tasted the effects of it! Particularly if you're a chardonnay drinker. It's what gives some chardonnays that beautiful rich, creamy, buttery sensation on the palate.
I met Nicole while studying my WSET - she was one of our educators - and you're going to love learning from her. She is absolutely fabulous at what she does.
Any thoughts or suggestions for upcoming episodes? Please email us at [email protected] and don't forget to follow Halliday Wine Companion over on instagram here.
Looking for a little more wine inspiration?
For more information on Australian wines and wineries, including tasting notes, head over to winecompanion.com.au.
Interested in becoming a Halliday Wine Companion member? Click here.
Hardie Grant acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Support the show: https://www.winecompanion.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 10: Giles Cooke MW, Thistledown Wines, South Australia.
We catch up with Giles Cooke, winemaker and Award Winning Varietal (grenache) recipient at the 2022 Halliday Wine Companion Awards, to discuss all things grenache!
Grenache in Australia has quite a chequered past but is now gaining recognition as a standalone variety - take a deep dive with us as we learn more about this remarkable variety.
Any thoughts or suggestions for upcoming episodes? Please email us at [email protected] and don't forget to follow Halliday Wine Companion over on instagram here.
Want to know what wine we were drinking?
Thistledown Wines Sands of Time Old Vine Single Vineyard Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale Grenache 2019
Looking for a little more wine inspiration?
For more information on Australian wines and wineries, including tasting notes, head over to winecompanion.com.au.
Interested in becoming a Halliday Wine Companion member? Click here.
Hardie Grant acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Support the show: https://www.winecompanion.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 9: Kate Laurie, Deviation Road, Adelaide Hills.
We catch up with Kate Laurie, winemaker and Sparkling Wine of the Year recipient at the 2022 Halliday Wine Companion Awards, to discuss all things sparkling wine and champagne.
Raised in WA Kate actually lived in Champagne, France, for three years after graduating university, to hone her skills in traditional method sparkling. So she is the perfect person to discuss the various styles, winemaking techniques and food pairings that make this much-loved wine, so unique.
Any thoughts or suggestions for upcoming episodes? Please email us at [email protected] and don't forget to follow Halliday Wine Companion over on instagram here.
Want to know what wine we were drinking?
2014 Beltana Blanc de Blancs
Looking for a little more wine inspiration?
For more information on Australian wines and wineries, including tasting notes, head over to winecompanion.com.au.
Interested in becoming a Halliday Wine Companion member? Click here.
Hardie Grant acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Support the show: https://www.winecompanion.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 8: Sarah Crowe, Yarra Yering, Yarra Valley.
Today I am joined by Sarah Crowe, winemaker and General Manager at Yarra Yering.
Sarah was the first woman to win Winemaker of the Year at the 2017 Halliday Wine Companion Awards and this year she has taken out Wine of the Year AND Yarra Yering has been crowned Winery of the Year, making them the first producer to win more than one major category in these awards.
As well as this - two of their wines have also won in their respective varietal categories.
Any thoughts or suggestions for upcoming episodes? Please email us at [email protected] and don't forget to follow Halliday Wine Companion over on instagram here.
Want to know what wine we were drinking?
2019 DRY RED WINE NO. 1
Looking for a little more wine inspiration?
For more information on Australian wines and wineries, including tasting notes, head over to winecompanion.com.au.
Interested in becoming a Halliday Wine Companion member? Click here.
Hardie Grant acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Support the show: https://www.winecompanion.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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