The Wine Animal Show

The Wine Animal Show

Brenden Robnik

Episodes 36
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
45%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Welcome to the Wine Animal Podcast, where wine, stories, and good company collide. Hosted by Brenden the Wine Animal, each episode uncorks the people and passions behind the bottles; from legendary winemakers to local legends. Expect honest chats, wild stories, and plenty of laughs. If you love wine and the characters who make it, pour yourself a glass and join the jungle.

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Recent Episodes

S1E36 36. 70 Years Later: Is Wynns Still Australia's Benchmark Cabernet?

Jun 11, 2026 28m

For over 70 years, Wynns Coonawarra Estate has helped define Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. In this episode, we explore the history, legacy, and enduring appeal of one of the country's most iconic…

S1E35 35. Why These One-Litre Wines Are Genius?

May 21, 2026 9m

Wine Animal visits McGill Wines in the heart of the Barossa Valley to explore a unique passion project built around estate-grown wines, one-litre bottles, and unforgettable vineyard stays. From…

S1E33 34. How Tolpuddle Became Tasmania's Wine Icon

May 14, 2026 33m

Master of Wine David LeMire joins Wine Animal for a deep dive into Tolpuddle Vineyard, Tasmania’s iconic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir producer. From the challenge of earning the Master of Wine title to…

S1E33 33. Erin Larkin: Chardonnay, Truth & Wine Journey

Apr 09, 2026 46m

From bottle shops to global wine authority, Erin Larkin joins The Wine Animal for a deep dive into Australian Chardonnay, wine criticism, and what truly defines great wine.

S1E32 32. Leeuwin Art Series: The Chardonnay That Endures

Apr 01, 2026 11m

Brenno and Erin Larkin unpack one of Australia’s most iconic wines, Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay.From the exceptional 2023 vintage to the discipline behind its timeless style, this…

S1E31 31. Blind Wine Tasting Gone Completely Sideways

Mar 19, 2026 14m

A blind wine tasting between friends quickly turns into a battle of instinct, ego, and experience. With no labels and no hints, every guess relies purely on what’s in the glass, and that’s where…

S1E30 30. Bacon, Eggs & Real Talk in the Barossa

Mar 12, 2026 34m

Brenno sits down with Dan Eggleton of Ben Murray Wines for a conversation that goes far deeper than wine.After tragedy in the Barossa community, Dan started a simple monthly breakfast, bacon, eggs…

S1E29 29. Mount Edelstone: 113 Years in the Making

Mar 05, 2026 6m

Mount Edelstone, raw, uncut, and standing among 113-year-old vines.In this episode, we step into one of Australia’s most historic single-vineyard Shiraz sites. From deep red-brown soils and mass…

S1E28 28. Why Meursault Has No Grand Cru (Yet Still Beats Them): Soil, Slope, Style

Feb 26, 2026 1h 3m

Meursault is one of Burgundy’s most revered names, yet it holds no Grand Cru vineyards. So the question is… does it even need them?In this episode, we sit down with Alex Rougeot, whose family history…

S1E27 27. This is Hill of Grace, told at the source.

Feb 19, 2026 16m

Standing among 150-year-old Shiraz vines in Eden Valley, Stephen Henschke shares the story of migration, faith, farming, and family that shaped one of Australia’s most iconic wines. We explore…

S1E26 26. This week, we dive into Noble One — Australia’s most iconic sweet wine.

Feb 12, 2026 10m

From Sauternes inspiration to the science of botrytis, we unpack how humidity, timing and noble rot create remarkable concentration and freshness. With more than 182 trophies to its name, this isn’t…

S1E25 25. Why Great Wine Starts With Saying No | A Winemaker’s Unfiltered Truth

Feb 05, 2026 1h 2m

From a quiet Adelaide Hills winery to more than sixty years of lived experience, this episode explores the philosophy behind Riposte and a winemaker who has seen every side of the craft. It’s a story…

S1E24 24. Inside the Henschke Legacy

Jan 29, 2026 1h 14m

From Prussian roots to Eden Valley icon, this episode dives deep into the Henschke family story: a legacy shaped by six generations, relentless attention to detail, and an unwavering belief that…

S1E23 23. Is Margaret River actually better than Burgundy

Jan 15, 2026 48m

In this episode, I sit down with Gords from 1683 Wines, a genuinely global winemaker whose journey runs from France to New York, Japan, Australia, Burgundy and finally Margaret River.We talk about:*…

S1E22 22. Why Gamay Might Be the Future of the Yarra Valley

Jan 08, 2026 31m

Back at De Bortoli in the heart of the Yarra Valley, I sit down with Jai and Kate to talk vineyards, vintages, and where Australian wine is heading next.From old-vine Chardonnay planted in the 1970s…

S1E21 21. Wild Wild West, Bruce Dukes the Cowboy who we love.!

Dec 13, 2025 23m

Step into the studio with me as I sit down with the legendary Bruce Dukes of Domaine Naturaliste, a guy whose story literally starts in backyard compost heaps and somehow leads all the way to the…

S1E20 20. The Wine Police.! A man’s journey from the force to the juice!

Nov 20, 2025 29m

Join me in the stunning Victorian High Country for an unfiltered, warm, and genuinely hilarious conversation with winemaker and mentor Kepple Smith of Savaterre.On the first day of spring, with a…

S1E19 19. Sparkling Shockers! Can WA Win the Champagne Crown?

Nov 20, 2025 32m

Join us at the Wine Animal YouTube channel for an in-depth exploration of Western Australian sparkling wines! We’re joined by two legends of the WA wine scene, JJ and Ray Jordan, to taste and discuss…

S1E18 18. Why These 2022 Burgundies Are So Hyped 👀

Nov 20, 2025 7m

Four wines. Same producer. Same vintage.Two estate-grown, two négociant and the differences are wild.From lifted, blue-fruited, old-world-meets-new-world charm…to earthy, spicy, more structured…

S1E17 17. Can a chef make wine.? From the kitchen to the vineyard with Adam Foster!

Nov 20, 2025 27m

Join me in Heathcote as I sit down with winemaker Adam Foster, the man behind Syrahmi, to open the very first vintage he ever made, the unreleased current vintage, and everything in between.We dive…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Wine Animal Show have?

The Wine Animal Show has published 36 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Hobbies, Leisure.

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The Wine Animal Show is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 25m.

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