Winederlust - Exploring Aussie Wine Regions

Winederlust is hosting its inaugural tour in the Canberra Wine District. 

I moved to Canberra several years and love this city, and I am looking forward to showing it off in August 2026. 

One of the best things is that there is a flourishing wine district right on its doorstep! 

Listen in to some of the people we'll be meeting and highlights we'll be experiencing on tour - we'll be meeting winemakers (of course!), visiting a truffle farm with lunch by a French chef, a gin and liqueur tasting with an artistic twist, handmade chocolates and a lake cruise. 

Even if you don't make the tour, I hope this inspires you to visit our Nation's capital. 

For more information on the tour, booking form, terms and conditions, head over to  www.winederlust.au

This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy of Winederlust

Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through Music Bed

Logo artwork is by Odeth Casanova

Podcast cover photo by Fran Marshall

Winederlust would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land in this podcast, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people.  

Feel free to get in touch at [email protected]

Episode 50 - Bonus - Wine in Japan

Japan is a great country known for so many wonderful things - but wine is maybe not something we associate with Japan. Join me in exploring wine in Japan and some great experiences I enjoyed there, including the Nagano Wine Train! 

For information on all the episodes go to www.winederlust.au

This podcast has been written, edited, produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy-Evans of Winederlust.

Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed trough musicbed.com.au

Logo by Odeth Casanova

Feel free to get in touch with me at [email protected]

(Season 9 Episode 6)

In Season 9 we are detouring from Australia and heading to France. 

You can get to the Loire Valley in about an hour from Paris... but it is big, some 800km long! It is famous for the gorgeous fairytale-looking chateaux but there is also a huge diversity of wines - but probably most known for the Chenin Blanc from Vouvray and Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre.  

My guest, Cathy Henton AKA Loire Wine Lady on Instagram has lived in the region for over 20 years and she shares so much knowledge about the wines and the fabulous foods. She has some amazing travel tips and if you are in the area, you can spend a day learning more over a lunch with paired wines. For more information, go to: https://www.letastingroom.com/about/ 

For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to www.winederlust.au

This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy of Winederlust.

Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through Music Bed.

Logo artwork is by Odeth Casanova

Winederlust would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of Ngunnawal country where Jeanene lives and makes this podcast. 

(Season 9 Episode 5)

In Season 9 we are detouring from Australia and heading to France. 

The Languedoc-Roussillon region is along the coastline in the south of France.

My guests, Neil and Amanda live in Alet-Les-Bains in Limoux region, in between Toulouse and Montpellier near Carcassonne. They have a cottage for rent at www.ourfrenchholiday.com (and Instagram @ourfrenchholiday).

Neil and Amanda share stories of life in the village and how Dom Perignon lived here as a monk and founded the technique to make sparkling before moving to Champagne. The region is known for its sparkling wine - Blanquett de Limoux, reds from Maury and Boutenac Corbieres, and unusual varieties (including white wine, Bouboulenc). 

For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to www.winederlust.au

This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy of Winederlust.

Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through Music Bed.

Logo artwork is by Odeth Casanova

Winederlust would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of Ngunnawal country where Jeanene lives and makes this podcast. 

Episode 46 - Visiting Champagne with Susan Le Roux AKA The Champagne Goddess

(Season 9 Episode 4)

In Season 9 we are detouring from Australia and heading to France. 

The Champagne region is famous for Champagne! 

Sparkling wine is made all over the world but there are lots of strict rules and traditions around Champagne and Susan discusses these with us.

Susan also shares the history of the extraordinary women that really made and marketed the biggest brands in Champagne, plus lots of fun things to see and do while you're there... and if you can't make it to France, she offers some great events and experiences in Sydney. 

For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to www.winederlust.au

This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy of Winederlust.

Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through Music Bed.

Logo artwork is by Odeth Casanova

Winederlust would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land which is discussed in this episode, but also Ngunnawal country where Jeanene lives and makes this podcast. 

Feel free to get in touch at [email protected]

Episode 45 - Visiting Alsace & Lorraine with Chef Christophe 

(Season 9 Episode 3)

In Season 9 we are detouring from Australia and heading to France. 

Alsace is famous for its Riesling and Munster cheese and Lorraine is famous for its quiche. Both regions have gorgeous fairytale looking villages and lots of war history. 

Chef Christophe and his wife Josephine host tours to Alsace and Lorraine, among many other places. 

He shares the highlights including:

* a tour of the wine library at the Wine Guild of Alsace with prominent member, Dr David Ling

* a tasting at Domaine Jean Becker, one of the seven oldest families in the Alsatian vineyards

* visits to the Le jacquard Francais linen factory and Commonwealth War Cemetery

 He also touches on the tours they run in Australia to Yarra Valley and Riverina/Griffith, their truffle experiences and online cooking classes. 

For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to www.winederlust.au

This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy of Winederlust.

Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through Music Bed.

Logo artwork is by Odeth Casanova

Winederlust would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land which is discussed in this episode, but also Ngunnawal country where Jeanene lives and makes this podcast. 

Feel free to get in touch at [email protected]

Episode 44 - Tips on Visiting Bordeaux, France with Laura Jallier of Van du Vin

(Season 9 Episode 2)

In Season 9 we are detouring from Australia and heading to France. 

Bordeaux is famous for its red wine blends, primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon (right bank dominant) and Merlot (left bank dominant).

Laura Jallier now owns tour company Van du Vin, visiting the Canberra Wine District. 

Laura has a French husband and lived in Bordeaux for 5 years and she tells us about the wines, and shares lots where to visit tips including:

* the Pessac wine region, and their Cabonnieux wines. Pape Clement is a beautiful cellar door, close to the city (20 mins drive of Bus #4).

* how to get the keys to the 12th Century Monolithic church in the charming (and famous) town of St Emillion.

* See the history of wine (plus a great family friendly spot) at Cite du Vin and a great bar to try local wine in town is Le Bar a Vin. 

Plus a lot more! 

For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to www.winederlust.au

This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy of Winederlust.

Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through Music Bed.

Logo artwork is by Odeth Casanova

Winederlust would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land which is discussed in this episode, but also Ngunnawal country where Jeanene lives and makes this podcast. 

Feel free to get in touch at [email protected]

Episode 43 (Series 9 Episode 1)

Series 9 is all about visiting France.

I am kicking it off with a short one on my top 5 tips on planning your trip to France. 

1. Visit the place of your favourite French food or wine

2. Spend the night instead of doing just the day trip

3. Head into the countryside

4. Check out the fashion

5. Add a cycle or walking tour into your itinerary. 

Plus a few ideas how to celebrate Bastille Day in Australia. 

For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to www.winederlust.au 

This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy of Winederlust.

Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through Music Bed.

Logo artwork is by Odeth Casanova

Winederlust would like to acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people, the traditional owners of the land where Winederlust is based and this podcast is made.  

Feel free to get in touch at [email protected]

Bonjour Winederlusters

Season 9 is dropping from 14 July... yes it is Bastille Day and this season is all about visiting France!

If you have ever wanted some insider travel information on visiting wine regions of France and other fun things to see and do while you're there, you have come to the right place! 

See you from 14 July 2025!