The Grampians Wine Podcast

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22 Grampians and Pyrenees Wineries will be heading to the Ballarat Mining Exchange on July 28 & 29 - find out more here!

Introducing the Grampians Grape Escape Podcast! Every May, we welcome thousands of visitors to the Grampians Region as they head to the annual Wine, food and Music festival - Grampians Grape Escape. Festival Director Vanessa Briody is joined by Dan Ahchow from Seppelt Wines as they walk you through what to expect... what to pack... and what to do at Grampians Grape Escape To secure your tickets - please click here

Episode 2! The Grampians Grape Escape Podcast! Every May, we welcome thousands of visitors to the Grampians Region as they head to the annual Wine, food and Music festival - Grampians Grape Escape. Festival Director Vanessa Briody is joined by Dan Ahchow from Seppelt Wines as they walk you through what to expect... what to pack... and what to do at Grampians Grape Escape To secure your tickets - please click here

Introducing the Grampians Grape Escape Podcast! Every May, we welcome thousands of visitors to the Grampians Region as they head to the annual Wine, food and Music festival - Grampians Grape Escape. Festival Director Vanessa Briody is joined by Dan Ahchow from Seppelt Wines as they walk you through what to expect... what to pack... and what to do at Grampians Grape Escape To secure your tickets - please click here

Simon Clayfield proudly grows his fruit and makes his wines from his Moyston property in the Grampians. In every conversation had with Simon you will learn something new, he has amazing wine knowledge and loves to share with others. To buy Simon's Wines, please visit https://clayfieldwines.com/

In this episode, Bruce Ahchow, custodian of Seppelt Wines in Great Western joins us to chat about the history of Seppelt Wines as he walks you through a few of their current releases. The Great Western estate, which is where the Australian Sparkling Wine industry started in the 1800s is home to the longest underground cellars in the Southern Hemisphere, the Seppelt Drives. Bruce will also guide you through a few of the Seppelt Wines currently released and available for tasting at the Great Western Cellar Door - Seppelt Great Western Riesling, Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz, the Limited Release Arrawatta Shiraz and the Original Sparkling Shiraz. To purchase the wines online, please visit here.

This week, we have the Armstong wine producers, Andrew & Katrina Toomey joining us as they walk you through 4 of their current released wines. Located just a few minutes from Great Western, they produce a fantastic variety of wines including Shiraz, Cabernet, Riesling, Tempranillo, Viognier, Chardonnay & a sweet summer Rosé. The Miners Ridge Wines tasted "Merino Block" Riesling - Miners Ridge Riesling - Rosé - Shiraz To buy online - head here

Co-founder of SubRosa Wine, Nancy Panter joins us this week to share the wines she makes with partner Adam Louder. A boutique winery, SubRosa produces around 400 cases each vintage. They have produced Viognier, Rosé, Nebbiolo, Cabernet Mourvedre and Adam's passion, cool climate Shiraz. Wines Tasted: Viognier, Nebbiolo & Shiraz To order yours or to find out more about SubRosa Wines - please visit their website.

Pomonal Estate owner, Pep Atchison, joins us this week to talk us through a selection of her wine. The easy-drinking wines they produce pair perfectly with food. Located in Pomonal, at the base of the Grampians, Pep's wines and food can be experienced on your next visit to the Grampians region. Wines tasted: 2021 Riesling - 2021 Single Vineyard Rose and a 2018 Shiraz. To find out more - visit https://pomonalestate.com.au/

Mountainside Wines Shane & Jane Goninon join us this week to have a chat about their wines from Mountainside Wines. Located at the base of Mount Cole, they are a micro-winery, with 10 acres of hand-tended vines. They have a minimalist approach to their wines, they love to see how the fruit presents itself in the wines they produce. They chat with you over their three wines. Viognier - Nebbiolo - Shiraz - to order your own Mountainside Wines - please follow this link https://mountainsidewines.com.au/

In this week's episode of the Grampians Wine Podcast, we have Hamish Thomson and Jacob Parton from Best’s Wines joining us. Hamish is a fifth generation of Thomson’s to be involved in Australian Wine production and Jacob is the assistant winemaker at the Great Western winery. Wines tasted 2021 Concongella Blanc - https://www.bestswines.com/product/2021-concongella-blanc 2021 Young Vine Pinot Meunier - sorry - sold out 2019 Bin 0 Shiraz - https://www.bestswines.com/product/2019-bin-no-0-shiraz

Grampians Estate Tom Guthrie from Grampians Estate joins us in this episode to share some of his stories and wines. The Guthrie family have been primary producers in Australia since his Great Grandfathers arrival to Australia in 1847, with the Great Western and Mafeking vineyards, winery and Great Western cellar door being more recent ventures for the Guthrie family. With a focus on quality, Grampians Estate boutique wines have quite a collection of awards and trophies for their wines. Tune in to Tom as he walks you through some of the current releases. Wines tasted Grampians Estate - Woolclasser GST https://grampiansestate.com.au/product/woolclassers-gst/ Grampians Estate Streeton Reserve Shiraz https://grampiansestate.com.au/product/2017-streeton-reserve-shiraz/ Grampians Estate Sparkling Rutherford Shiraz https://grampiansestate.com.au/product/rutherford-sparkling-shiraz-2/

ATR Wines - Michelle Walker Located just a short drive from Great Western, you will find Michelle, the cellar door manager of ATR Wines. Join Michelle in this episode of the Grampians Wine Podcast as she walks you through a couple of the current releases from the very unique ATR Wines. Wines tasted 2021 Hard Hill Road Writers Block Riesling 2020 Hard Hill Road - The Field

In this week's episode, Chris Spence joins us to share a few of his wines from his vineyard. Norton Estate. Norton Estates vineyard can be found between three mountain ranges, the Grampians, Mount Arapiles, and the Black Ranges. The location of Norton Estate makes it a perfect climate for grape growing. Tune in and let Chris share his vineyard and wine stories. Wines tasted - Click on the link to get your own 2016 Norton Estate Arapiles Run Shiraz https://nortonestate.com.au/product/2016-arapiles-run-shiraz-bottle/ 2014 Norton Estate Wendy’s Block Shiraz https://nortonestate.com.au/product/wendys-block-shiraz-2014/ 2021 Norton Estate Sauvignon Blanc https://nortonestate.com.au/product/2021-sauvignon-blanc-bottle/

Black & Ginger Wines Hadyn Black, of “Black & Ginger Wines” joins us in this week's episode to walk us through a couple of his new releases. Established in 2015, the relatively new label is breaking away from the traditional varieties grown in the Grampians region to produce an eclectic collection of wines that change from vintage to vintage, depending on what fruit Hadyn can get his hands on. The Black and Ginger wines have already proven to be a favourite amongst the next generation of wine drinkers. Wines tasted - click on the link to get your own New variety to the collection - “The Gypsy” - 2022 Vermentino https://www.blackandginger.com.au/shop/2022-the-gypsy-vermentino 2022 Grenache Nouveau from Great Western https://www.blackandginger.com.au/shop/2022-grenache-nouveau

Mount Langi Ghiran Adam Louder, the chief winemaker of Mount Langi Ghiran, a premium wine producer in the Grampians region, joins us in the first episode of Season two of the Grampians Wine podcast. Adam brought in with him 3 wines to talk to you about. A freshly bottled 2022 Cliff Edge Riesling, the 2019 Talus Shiraz & the 2019 Talus Cabernet Sauvignon. To order your wine - please visit langi.com.au

The Grampians Wine Podcast is back for the second season. It has been a big year for the Grampians Wine region, with new episodes released every Friday, the Grampians winemakers, cellar door managers, and owners will share some of their newest releases and share a little more about the Grampians wine they produce.

Andrew Toomey, the owner and viticulturist of the Miners Ridge Vineyard from Armstrong, located between Ararat and Great Western. The majority of Miners Ridge is planted down to Shiraz with a handful of other varieties also growing. Miners Ridge also has accommodation and sees many visitors staying on the vineyard whilst visiting the silo art trail. Miners Ridge has some big plans ahead, with an increase of production with the increase of popularity of his label. Subscribe to the Grampians Wine Podcast now, so you never miss an episode https://grampianswine.com.au/podcast/