S4E7 - Walking with Kings: Thistledown Wines with Paddy Gilhooly
Valérie and Paddy Gilhooly of Thistledown Wines explore old vine Grenache, McLaren Vale terroir and the art of matching wine with mature cheddar.
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S4E7
Walking with Kings: Thistledown Wines with Paddy Gilhooly
Valérie chats with Paddy Gilhooly of Thistledown Wines about Grenache, winemaking and the stories behind one of McLaren Vale's most exciting wineries.
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S4E6: Sixth Generation Wines - A Conversation with Bec and Richard Hardy
Valérie Henbest chats with Bec Hardy and Richard Dolan about family legacy, McLaren Vale winemaking and a stunning pairing of Pertaringa Yeoman Shiraz with Époisses.
S4E5: The Sand Beneath the Vine - A Conversation with Master of Wine David Gleave
Valérie Henbest and Master of Wine David Gleave explore Grenache, terroir and the future of Australian wine, finishing with two outstanding cheese and wine pairings from Willunga 100.
S4E4: The Words and the Wine - Nick Ryan on Writing, Tasting and the Soul of Australian Terroir
Valérie Henbest chats with acclaimed wine writer Nick Ryan about the future of Australian wine, the art of tasting, and the magic of a perfect cheese and wine pairing.
S4E3: The Caviar Whisperer: French Farming, Fine Dining & Finding Gold in Sturgeon Eggs
Valérie Henbest sits down with caviar specialist Guy de Saint Laurent to explore the remarkable story of French farm caviar, its craft, history and the surprising pairings shaping modern gastronomy.
S4E2: Gold Medals, Masterchef & Terroir: Inside the World of Kirsten Tibballs
Valérie Henbest sits down with pastry champion Kirsten Tibballs to explore competitions, chocolate terroir, and the journey behind the world of fine chocolate.
S4E1: Building Bridges Through Cheese, Wine & Agriculture
Diplomacy meets gastronomy in this opening episode of Season 4. Valérie speaks with Vincent Hebrail from the French Embassy in Canberra about French–Australian agricultural ties, the journey of Roquefort into Australia, and the future of terroir and sustainability.
S3E7 - Heritage Meets Innovation with Mary Hamilton (Hugh Hamilton Wines)
Join Valérie Henbest as she chats with Mary Hamilton, the 6th-generation CEO of Hugh Hamilton Wines - one of Australia's oldest wine families. Mary shares the fascinating 185-year journey from her great, great, great grandfather, Richard Hamilton, who established the first vineyard in South Australia in 1837, to the modern,...
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