Ben Murray Wines with Dan Eggleton

In this episode we interview Dan Eggleton the winemaker and co-owner of Ben Murray Wines in Barossa Valley, South Australia. This was a fantastic conversation about the joy wine brings to both consumers and winemakers, the importance of supporting Australia’s independent and boutique wineries, and Dan’s wine journey including a few tips of the trade that he has picked up.

In this episode we get to taste some fantastic wines from Ben Murray Wines including: 2023 Riesling from Eden Valley as well as their reds from Barossa value - 2023 Grenache, 2021 Shiraz, 2021 Anima Reserve Grenache, and their 2020 Old Vine Reserve Shiraz.

Dan is a passionate winemaker that loves his art and his industry. He also sounds a lot like Russell Crowe if you listen closely! Thanks Dan for sharing your story and taking us through some fantastic wines. Check out Ben Murray Wines at https://benmurraywines.com, https://www.facebook.com/benmurraywinemaker/, https://www.instagram.com/benmurraywines/?hl=en

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Chapters:

0:00 Preview
0:34 Introduction
2:09 Most memorable wine?
3:45 Favourite grape varietal
4:51 Wine you still want to try
7:45 Unique food and wine pairing?
8:38 Advice for those on their wine journey
9:45 What triggered your wine journey?
17:31 Who is Ben Murray?
21:39 How can a small producer work in the large Barossa?
23:41 What is the Ben Murray ethos?
26:13 What makes a great winemaker?
27:30 How is the Australian palate evolving?
29:12 How a boutique winery can reach consumers?
31:07 How to convince beer drinkers to drink wine?
34:07 How Ben Murray has evolved
34:37 How to try Ben Murray wines?
35:51 2023 Riesling, Ben Murray Wines, Eden Valley, SA
41:06 2021 Grenache, Ben Murray Wines, Barossa Valley, SA
41:39 What does ‘old vine’ give to wine?
43:40 Barossa sub-regions
47:41 2021 Shiraz, Ben Murray Wines, Barossa Valley, SA
52:35 2021 Anima Reserve Grenache, Ben Murray Wines, Barossa Valley, SA
59:04 2020 Old Vine Reserve Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Ben Murray Wines, SA
1:03:11 What’s in the future for Ben Murray Wines
1:07:51 The Wined Up Conclusion

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