Halliday Wine Companion

Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 6: Belinda Hughes, Rieslingfreak, South Australia. Just like Sauvignon blanc from the Marlborough – Riesling has had its fair share of bad press, often associated with Germany’s mass exports of the 70s and 80s. Now while its often thought of as a sweet wine, Riesling can vary from bone-dry through to wines that rich, textural and sticky. It truly is a variety for all wine drinkers. Today we are joined by winemaker Belinda Hughes from

Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 5: Stuart Pym, Flowstone Wines, Margaret River. Now, while New Zealand’s Marlborough region is synonymous with sauvignon blanc - it’s actually a bit of an international juggernaut of sorts – remaining one of the fastest growing wines in the world. And while there’s been a real shift away from those distinct grassy, tropical fruit-laden wines we all think of – sauvignon blanc is enjoying a stylistic revival – with

Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 4: Barnaby Flanders, Garagiste. The turn of phrase Single Vineyard or townships wines is often thrown around in today’s wine world, and on today’s show we delve into this very notion and explore the world of site-specific wines. Join us as we chat with viticulturist and winemaker Barny Flanders, from Garagiste on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, who specialises in single vineyard, township wines that showcase the unique features of various

Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 2: Erin Larkin, Halliday tasting team. Independent wine writer, judge and Halliday wine taster Erin Larkin shares her tips on how to taste like a pro! From how to swirl, spit and describe your next glass of wine. Erin also offers up interesting insight into life as a professional taster, from how many wines she tries in a day to how she breaks tradition and orders her tastings. Any thoughts or suggestions for upcoming episodes? Please email us at

Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 3: Holly Klintworth, Bass & Flinders. Holly heads up her families distillery Bass & Flinders on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Founded in 2009 as a project, inspired by a passion for the traditional distilled fruit and grape based products of Europe, Holly and her family set out to add value to the local region by turning wine into spirit, showcasing varietals such as shiraz, pinot noir and chardonnay. Originally they set out to produce a premium

Halliday Wine Companion 'By the Glass' EP 1: Penny Vine, Cutler & Co. So perhaps you’re new to wine or wanting to learn more about it...wherever you’re at, this first episode is all about laying a strong foundation. From how to store and serve your wine at home, to chatting with the sommelier at your favourite restaurant. Sommelier Penny Vine takes it back to basics. For a bit of background, Penny runs the wine list at Melbourne institution Cutler and Co, a fabulous restaurant on