The Cellar Door Podcast
Join lawyer/wine explorer, Tom Massey, in the Cellar Door to hear the stories of the people and wineries in the wonderful world of wine. Tom is joined by winery owners, wine makers and other wine personalities to hear and share their stories, the stories of the wineries and the stories of the wines. It's a podcast about where it all came from and where it's all going.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 182
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Innovating Australia’s Digital Wine Playground: The Story of Different Drop with Tom Hollings
In or around 2013 three Aussie mates conspired to create the ultimate digital wine playground in a bid to make it easier for everyday Aussies to access great Australian wines. Today the…
The fabulous story behind the 2023 Junction Road Pinot Noir
Get ready for an inspiring tale that’s guaranteed to warm your heart! It’s a story about passion, community, and a group of remarkable students at Upper Yarra Secondary College who are …
The J Curve Controversy: Dave Parker Defends Wine
According to the World Health Organization, “any level of alcohol consumption is associated with preventable net harms due to multiple health conditions such as injuries, alcohol use di…
Its not just about the bottle - Joe Fattorini on wine, consumer engagement and the anti-alcohol lobby
This episode features none other than Joe Fattorini, a true force in the world of wine. Many of you know him as the co-presenter of The Wine Show, where he takes viewers on a journey th…
Balancing Art and Integrity in Wine Writing with Tom Kline
Tom Kline writes about wine. He has written for publications including Decanter Magazine, Wine Spectator, Halliday Magazine, Winepilot, and the much-loved Gourmet Traveler Wine of happy…
Anthony Hamilton Russell, Hemel-en-Aarde and South Africa's Wine Renaissance
I’ve been searching for the ideal introduction to the South African wine industry for the Cellar Door Podcast. When a friend recently on holiday in South Africa messaged me and asked me…
Wild Duck Creek is crafting Cult Wines from Heathcote's Untamed Terroir
In 1974 David Anderson embarked on a project in Victoria’s Heathcote region to plant vines and craft wine. His son Liam Anderson describes that David was more or less taking a shot in t…
Legacy in a Glass: The Hardy Family's Six Generations of Australian Winemaking
Few Australian wine families can match the storied pedigree of the Hardy family, whose legacy began when Thomas Hardy founded Thomas Hardy & Sons in 1853. Thomas later purchased the Upp…
Old, rare and collectable wine - with Neli Naumovski of Olivers Wine
Neli Naumovski is the recently appointed national sales director at Oliver's Wines. Neli brings lengthy experience in the fine wine sector, and secondary markets and has teamed up with …
Dieter Cronje of Presquile set out for Santa Barbara to make world class wine and has not looked back
Presqu’ile (‘press-keel’) is a family-owned winery in the Santa Maria Valley dedicated to crafting exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Roughly translating in French to “Peni…
Farewell and adieu, to three Aussie icons - Catching up with Jeremy Oliver
On this episode, I had the pleasure of catching up with Jeremy Oliver to get his insights on the latest developments in the Australian wine industry. We dive into Treasury Wine Estates’…
Jacinta Jenkins of Balnaves: Balancing Tradition and Identity with Innovation
The Balnaves family first arrived in South Australia’s Coonawarra District in 1855. It's worth taking the time to research the story of William Wilson (available on the Balnaves website…
The Journey of Legend Wine Imports and championing Aus wine across the USA
In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Legend Wine Imports, a venture spearheaded by two American sommeliers, Jonathan Ross and Jane Lopes. Their path to success took …
Ken Brown tells the story of pinot noir in Santa Barbara Wine County
This episode was an extremely special way to close out what was a truly magical time in Santa Barbara Wine County – spending over an hour with two legends of the Santa Barbara, and wide…
Dan Coward tells the story of Alkina Wines, Pedro Parra and the Polygon Project
I heard along the grape vine that there was a very special project unfolding at Alkina Wine Estate in the heart of the Barossa. Some contacts had told me that Pedro Parra, known to some…
Scott Lefler worked across Australia and fell in love with Australian wine
Scott Lefler is the wine director at Ledger Restaurant and Bar in Salem, Massachusetts on America’s east coast. I contacted Scott when I learned that a pivotal moment in his wine journe…
Moshe Weizman, WINEing and the mission to revolutionise wine retail
We appear to be in a golden age of technological innovation. Different industries respond to this in different ways, with some industries completely revolutionising and others taking a …
Jesper Kjaersgaard is passionate about premium wine producers with wine to sell and a story to match
Jesper Kjaersgaard is the Director and operator of FLEUR & VIOLA a business with the mission of connecting wineries, distributors, retailers and customers to the best wines that Austral…
Chuck Hayward tells the tale of Australian wine in the USA
My investigations tell me that most people in the Australian wine industry know of or have dealt directly with Chuck Hayward. Chuck is a Californian who has made a career from promoting…
Jane Campbell tells the story of a historic Rutherglen wine family
Jane Campbell is the General Manager of the family owned and run Campbell’s winery which is crafting world class wines in Victoria’s Rutherglen wine region. The Campbell’s story now spa…