In this episode we catch up with Cheryl Durzy about all  USA distribution and particularly the latest developments in self-service distribution through LibDip. Essential listening for anyone distributing in the USA.

This week, Darren and Simon chat to Jason Bowyer - Buying Director of Wine for Aldi Liquor in Australia.  In this interesting episode,  Jason will explain the thought that goes into creating a successful wine category within one of Australia's fastest growing grocery retailers.

In this episode, we find out why David Lowe from Orange (in New South Wales) was having a bit of a rant about "the big wine con". Thanks David for being willing to back up the article with an Aussie Wine Chat. The article we are talking about in this episode can be found here.

Where we get into which is the best generation (its not ours), great content and telling stories electronically. Internet polymath, Polly Hammond talks about 5 Forests and taking it global, we all get into differences between generations and then why we don't like generalising about generations. It all comes back to being engaging in modern ways. Brilliant work Polly. 2 out of 3 people on this podcast swear more than is polite.

Where we get into what is fine wine and what consumers are looking for in fine wine. Most importantly we get into what the European fine wine world means for Aussie wine, because its all about us. A fascinating and sometimes disturbing conversation with the erudite and very cool Pauline Vicard. make sure you sign up the ARENI Global newsletter.Born and raised into a winemaking family in Burgundy, Pauline has been working in the wine sector for the last 15 years both in Europe and Internationally. She is the Co-founder and Executive Director of ARENI Global – a global research and action institute for the future of fine wine.

Simon and Darren get the low-down on the low and zero alcohol beverage categories from expert Ellie Vince, the Brown Family Wine Group’s Chief Marketing Executive. Simon, Darren and Ellie discuss the growing non-alcoholic drinks scene in Australia, tackling the stigma of bringing low and no alcohol drinks to a party, product innovation and everything in between. 

Simon and Darren are joined by UK-based Wine Writer, Matthew Jukes. Matthew publishes a number of comprehensive annual wine reports and also happens to be an Honorary Australian of the Year in the UK. Tune in to hear Matthew’s take on Aussie wines in the UK, the impact of COVID and consumer interest in the environmental performance of producers.

Stuart McCloskey, founder and director of The Vinorium, makes another guest appearance on Aussie Wine Chat. After talking about the UK tax regime, price increases and Brexit, Stuart shares the story of the time he asked The Vinorium clients ‘what do you want?’ as part of a huge Q&A on wine preferences and buying habits. The answer may (or may not) surprise you! Find out more about The Vinorium in E27. 

There are brilliant women in wine doing brilliant things. On International Women’s Day, it’s our pleasure to bring you this episode with Amber LeBeau – a woman of remarkable talent. She’s the Manager of VirtualWineEvents.com, Wine Writer behind SpitBucket.net and Co-Founder of Elevage Wine Coaching – an online support network for wine students. In this episode, Amber discusses the trends in wine trade events, capturing the excitement of Millennials and the beginnings of Elevage Wine Coaching. For a little bit more about Amber’s story, and the biggest influence in her wine career, check out her post Jancis Robinson — The Beyoncé of Wine.

Lawrence Francis is the Programme Director and Podcast Host of Interpreting Wine. He's also the king of helping wine brands market themselves online with clarity, confidence and consistency. Darren and Simon have a good chinwag with Lawrence about his journey and approach to marketing!Discover your Marketing Impact Scorecard here.