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Vininspo! podcast

Ed Merrison
Riesling
Australia
Wine
Wine Industry
Margaret River
Yarra Valley
Spain
Melbourne
New Zealand
Heathcote
Pinot Noir
Wine Education
Piedmont
Chablis
Willamette Valley
Terroir
Synapius
Pinot Gris
Swan Valley
Mornington Peninsula

A podcast in plain English about connection through wine—linking nature, time, place and people—to unlock its meditative, restorative, inclusive and expansive potential and brighten the experience of anyone with the vaguest interest. edmerrison.substack.com

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I didn’t realise how off-the-beaten path the Osicka family vineyard was until I took the beaten path out of Heathcote and went off it for a considerable time before rolling into this vine-strewn refuge in the bush. The whole thing lulled me into prof... more

David Bicknell’s unceremonious axing from Oakridge came as something of a bombshell. The Yarra Valley estate’s owner, Endeavour Group, had announced a couple of months previously that it was selling up. But it seemed improbable that the man who’d led... more

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Kelby James Russell had the air of the whizzkid about him when I first met him, and that’s clearly what he was. It was Melbourne, 2015. Riesling Downunder, a now-defunct triennial trade event, had rolled into town. With it came winemakers from Clare,... more

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For a long time, I’ve been intrigued by Eugene Qiao’s brain—one I’ve picked on several occasions, not least for a reality check and a unique perspective on Italian and Australian wine culture. A Chinese student destined, seemingly inevitably, for med... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Osicka
Third-generation vigneron at Paul Osicka Wines
Paul Osicka Wines (Heathcote)
Episode: Vininspo! Episode 49: Simon Osicka
David Bicknell
Winemaker, founder of Bicknell FC
Bicknell FC
Episode: Vininspo! Episode 48: David Bicknell, Bicknell F.C.
Kelby James Russell
Co-owner and wineroner at Apollo's Praise
Apollo's Praise
Episode: Vininspo! Episode 47: Kelby James Russell, Apollo’s Praise
Eugene Qiao
Guest, Asian Pacific area manager and winemaker at GD Vajra
GD Vajra
Episode: [Vininspo! Alt. Format] Eugene Qiao, G.D. Vajra
Liam McElhinney
Chief winemaker and general manager at Tasmanian Vintners
Tasmanian Vintners
Episode: Vininspo! Episode 46: Liam McElhinney, Tasmanian Vintners
Sophie Christmann
Manager at Christmann Estate, Neustadt/Gimmeldingen area
Christmann Estate
Episode: [Vininspo! Alt. Format] Haardt-to-Haardt with Sophie Christmann
Andreas Wickhoff
Master of Wine and General Manager of Weingut Bründlmayer
Weingut Bründlmayer
Episode: Vininspo! Episode 45: Andreas Wickhoff MW, Bründlmayer
Lorraine Leheny
Owner and vigneron at Bilancia, Hawke's Bay
Bilancia
Episode: Vininspo! Podcast Episode 44: Lorraine Leheny, Bilancia
Kate McIntyre MW
Master of Wine, Director of Wine Business at Moorooduc Estate
Moorooduc Estate
Episode: Vininspo! Podcast Episode 43: Kate McIntyre MW, Moorooduc Estate

Host

Ed Marison
Host of the show, guiding conversations and introducing guests

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • A great listen

    I love these interviews. Ed’s questions are great and each guest is so relaxed with their answers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nancy Panter
    Australia10 months ago
  • Listen & be inspired!

    So informative, so engaging. Keep it up Ed! These conversations balance bright personalities, nerdy technical information and an infectiously sincere love for wine!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erin Ehrenfelser
    Australiaa year ago

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Engaging host with insightful questions and relaxed guest conversations.
Conversations balance technical wine knowledge with personal stories, making complex topics accessible.
Content consistently highlights place, provenance, and collaboration in wine.

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Vininspo! Episode 49: Simon Osicka
Q: What was your first memory of Heathcote and how did it shape your return after traveling?
Heathcote felt distant at first, but returning home revealed how the region's character and the vineyard's legacy connected with his own journey, prompting a renewed commitment to understanding Heathcote within a wider global context.
Vininspo! Episode 48: David Bicknell, Bicknell F.C.
Q: How did the Oakridge opportunity come about and what was the early culture like?
The Oakridge opportunity came after a difficult departure from De Bortoli; the early years were brutal, with long hours and a steep learning curve, but the culture focused on persistence, mentorship, and shaping a team that could elevate the wine quality despite a challenging start.
Vininspo! Episode 46: Liam McElhinney, Tasmanian Vintners
Q: How did your experiences in Marlborough and Hawke's Bay influence your approach when you moved to Tasmania?
The exposure to diverse terroirs and the close mentorship culture in New Zealand instilled a disciplined, hands-on approach; bringing that mindset to Tasmania involved applying the learnings about teamwork, distribution, and communicating a compelling story that resonates with critics and consumers alike.
Vininspo! Episode 46: Liam McElhinney, Tasmanian Vintners
Q: What were the key influences that shaped your early decisions in winemaking and leadership?
Mentors like Brent Marris and John Hancock gave tangible opportunities and taught me to see both the technical and commercial sides of the business; they helped me grow from a hands-on winemaker to a leader who could build teams and scale a brand while staying connected to the craft.
[Vininspo! Alt. Format] Eugene Qiao, G.D. Vajra
Q: What is your take on Nebbiolo's versatility beyond Piemonte and its potential abroad?
Nebbiolo is highly versatile, able to express itself in many styles—from sparkling to rosé to different Barolo expressions—and can thrive outside Piemonte when grown with site-specific care and understanding of local terroir.

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