In this episode we try to pair wines with what is supposedly Australia’s national dish the Pad Thai! We delve into the history and what is a pad thai and how does it bring on the thai-foon of flavours. Jason picked a 2023 Rieslingfreak Riesling...

In this episode we dive into Cabernet Franc and explain why it’s considered ‘The Underrated Parent’.  We were fortunate to try 2 Cabernet Franc’s, one from Geelong and the other from Loire.  They were a 2024 Yayoi Wines Cabernet Franc...

In this episode we explore the region of Northern Rhone and try a Rhone White Wine to find out ‘what makes them special’. Jancis Robinson recommended to try wines from Jean Louis Chave in Saint-Joseph and having tried it we can understand why! ...

40 YEAR OLD Lindeman’s - Still Ok?In this episode we embark on a fascinating journey through time with two bottles of Linderman's St George Coonawarra wine. We're comparing a vintage 1985 bottle with a fresh 2021 one. The 1985 wine has a...

In this episode we try the much-lauded food and wine pairing of a Grape Sweat wine and a Tamago Sando aka Japanese egg sandwich. This simple yet elegant snack consists of a creamy egg salad filling, made with the renowned Kewpie mayonnaise, nes...

Tony Park (Wine Consultant and Educator) takes shares a Masterclass on English Wines.  We touch on sparkling wines but focus specifically on English Still Wines.  Tony shared some wines for us to try which were The Uncommon Wine of En...

In this episode we interview Raquel Jones, co-owner and winemaker, at Weathercraft in Beechworth.  Raquel shares her story as she takes us through a fantastic flight of Weathercraft wines.  We try a 2023 Weathercraft Albarino, 2022 We...

In this episode we try to pair wines with a Cambodian Chicken Curry.  We try a 2022 Skillogalee Gewurztraminer, Clare Valley, SA and a 2023 Moorooduc Estate Pinot Gris on Skins, Mornington Peninsula, VIC.  Jason also de-bunks the myth...

Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview 4th generation winemaker Katherine Brown from the iconic Brown Brothers ( @BrownBrothersWine...

Join us this week as we make our first journey into one of the most iconic wine regions in the world—Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This time, we explore the region via the juicy 2011 Clos du Pape.We uncover why the terroir makes the wines so spec...

Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview Barry Morey, owner and winemaker of Sorrenberg.  Barry shares his story and takes us through an amazing flight of Sorrenberg wines.  We were fortunate t...

In this episode The Wined Up taste Chinese Natural Wines to see if they are any good. Trent and Jason try a 2022 Xiao Pu Tangarine Chardonnay, Ningxia, China, Xiao Pu The Gathering NV.6, Field Blend, Ningxia, China, and a 2022 Xiao Pu Song Song...

In this episode, we explore some wine ideas to celebrate Australia Day!!! Trent delves into the increasing global trend of wine in a can by cracking open Scarborough Wine Co’s Vermentino, Chardonnay, Tempranillo Joven, and Pinot Rose wine in a ...

Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview owner and winemaker Keppell Smith from Savaterre. Kep explains his winemaking philosophy, why he chose Beechworth, and takes us through a special flight of Savate...

In this weeks episode we try Merlot and try to answer the question ‘where is the love for Merlot'?  This week we try a 2020 Hickinbotham The Revivalist Merlot, Clarendon, McLaren Vale (sponsored by M.S Cellars) and a 2020 Sinano Wine Merlo...

Join us this week as we make our first journey into Burgundy reds. We hear so much about it all the time with the likes of Domaine De La Romanee-Conti (DRC) or Domaine Leroy, but what is all the hype about? We try and pick at one of the patches...

In this episode we reflect on the past 12 months of 2024. While we reflect we enjoy a beautiful champagne - Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne, Boll & Cie. We ask ourselves the infamous Wined Up icebreaker questions, talk about our highli...

In this episode we celebrate the festive season, and particularly Christmas. Last year, we did pairings with ham and chicken, this year the challenge was to pair with a panettone. Do you know what a Panettone is? This was a first for Jason, and...

In this episode we tackle another question that has been posed for centuries. What wine pairs with a Vietnamese national dish “pho”? Jase chooses a 2023 Riesling, Frankland Estate, Great Southern, WA (sponsored by Carlingford Cellar Door

In this episode we find try to find the perfect wine for Summer 2025. Trent tries a 2024 Fi Fi Fiano, S.C. Pannell, McLaren Vale, SA (sponsored by Carlingford Cellar Door). Jason tries a 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Crayeres, Terre a Terre, Wrattonbul...

Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview winemaker Sam Rumpit from Saddler’s Creek Wines.  We were fortunate to visit the cellar door and winery and it is a fantastic space that brings friends, food...

In this episode we take a Masterclass from Marc Malouf on assessing the qualities of wine. He takes us through a live review on assessing the wine from its sight, smell, and taste. We try to see how Marc compares 2 x wines as a blind tasting. B...

Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview the 2025 Halliday Winemaker of the Year Liz Silkman! Liz shares her story and takes us through a flight of Silkman wines including the 2023 Blackberry Semillon, 2...

In this episode we explore Vins de Loire or previously known as Loire Valley wines. This is off the back of Jason and Trent attending the Loire masterclass at the 2024 Sydney Good Food & Wine Show 2024. This was quite an eye-opening tasting...

In this episode we find try to answer the question ‘how sexy is Savagnin’? The Wined Up Podcast try a Solero Method Wild Savagnin No. 2, Soumah, Yarra Valley, VIC ($88 @ Soumah cellar door) and a 2018 Frederic Lambert Cotes Du Jura Savagnin, Ju...