The Wine Animal Show

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 sunset views and old vines to Shiraz, Cabernet, and Nero d’Avola, this is a deep dive into boutique Barossa wine culture done differently.

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 the philosophy behind one of Australia’s most respected wine labels, this episode explores terroir, tasting, vintage evolution, and what makes Tolpuddle wines so unforgettable.

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.

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 conversation explores why some wines transcend trends and only get better with time.

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 things start to unravel.

Watch as confident calls shift, assumptions get challenged, and subtle flavor cues lead both tasters down completely different paths. It’s a raw, honest look at how even seasoned wine lovers can be surprised, second-guess themselves, and still enjoy the process.