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• 2026 Growing Season Review 17.02.2026 16Min.

  Welcome to the 2026 Growing Season Review. In this episode, hosted by Colin Hinze, members come together to share their experiences from the season — the successes, the challenges, and everything in between. We talk about what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons that can help you plan for the year ahead. Whether you’re looking for practical tips or just want to hear real stories from the vineyard, this discussion is packed with insights straight from the people on the ground.
• Building Expertise and Career Pathways in Wine with WSET Education 22.10.2025 13Min.

  This episode explores how WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) training delivered in partnership with ASVO can enhance knowledge, skills, and career opportunities in the wine industry. We discuss the course structure, key learning outcomes, and why formal wine education is a valuable investment for early-career professionals, while also providing targeted professional development for cellar door staff. Plus, we share a special offer for ASVO and Rootling members and highlight our face-to-face sessions in Orange in November 2025.
• Towards more accurate detection and monitoring of grey mould 15.05.2024 8Min.

  This podcast focuses on the latest developments around detection and monitoring of grey mould. Detection of grey mould of grapes is problematic as the fungus is often hidden from sight within the interior of the grape bunch. Professor Chris Steel discusses the limitations of visual assessment for grey mould and shares results on alternative methods which provide better detection and quantification of the fungus.
• Control of scale and mealy bugs 27.11.2023 29Min.

  This podcast discusses the widespread and increasing problem of scale and mealy bugs in vineyards. Guests Dr Linda Thomson from the Pest & Environmental Adaptation Research Group at the University of Melbourne and viticulturist, and Jenny Venus from brad case contracting share information on why these insects are a concern to winegrape growers, and discuss how to spot the problem early, and effective control measures.
• Accessing long term climate information with My Climate View 08.08.2023 11Min.

  In this episode, Ian Thomas from the Bureau of Meteorology explains “My Climate View” - an online service which allows vineyard managers to see long term projections of relevant key indices for anywhere in Australia. ‘My Climate View’ is a collaboration between the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology, as part of the Climate Services for Agriculture program funded by the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund. This ASVO podcast is funded with support from Wine Australia. 
• Becoming carbon neutral 14.06.2023 16Min.

  Hear the story of Ross Hill Wines' journey to become the first carbon neutral winery verified by the Australian Government.   This ASVO podcast is part of a series funded by Wine Australia
• Mitigation of smoke affected grapes 01.05.2023 26Min.

  This episode continues our previous chat on understanding smoke taint.  This episode's focus is on best practices for mitigating the effects of smoke taint.  Our guests, Professor Kerry Wilkinson, Dr Julie Culbert and winemaker Alex Cassegrain. This episode is a collaboration between The University of Adelaide, Waite Research Institute and ASVO.  
• Managing bushfire events and the impact of smoke on grapes and wine 01.05.2023 18Min.

  This episode of Grower, Maker, Researcher discusses the decisions wine growers need to make after smoke exposure of a vineyard. The guests in this episode are Professor Kerry Wilkinson, Dr Julie Culbert and winemaker Alex Cassegrain, and explores tried and tested options to reduce the risk of smoke tainted wine.  This podcast is a collaboration between The University of Adelaide, Waite Research Institute and ASVO.  
• Early warning of smoke taint risk 11.04.2023 17Min.

  North-East Victoria is one of the most bushfire-prone wine regions in Australia. It is now home to the world’s first smoke sensor network which is dedicated to monitoring smoke taint risk in vineyards. The network builds on over 10 years of research by Ian Porter of La Trobe University, which links smoke measurements to smoke taint risk for grapes and wine. Dean Cleave-Smith, of the King Valley, says it is a game-changer for the industry.
• Managing vineyards damaged by fire 11.04.2023 14Min.

  How should you manage a vineyard that has been directly damaged by fire, and what is the best way to return the vines to productivity? Colin Hinze of Pinion Advisory and Richard Hamilton of Hamilton Viticulture
• Post harvest vineyard care - Tasmania 09.09.2022 9Min.

  Cool climate post-harvest care
• Post harvest vineyard care - Orange 09.09.2022 10Min.

  Cool climate - organic post harvest vineyard care
• Post harvest vineyard care - Hunter 09.09.2022 10Min.

  Hunter-based Liz Riley generally experiences the earliest harvests in the country, so the key challenge is to manage growth, pests and even weeds up to 12 weeks before the vines go dormant. The objective is to ensure leaves stay in good condition generating carbohydrates for the following season without applying nutrition to the vineyards because of the growth issues.
• Post harvest vineyard care - Riverland/Sunraysia 09.09.2022 10Min.

  Post Harvest care - warm climate regions
• Managing grape maturity variability 30.05.2022 22Min.

  This podcast gives both a viticulturist and researcher’s experience with managing grape maturity variability and management systems that have potential to modulate grape maturity variability at the time of harvest, as well as the effects on red wine flavour and aroma profiles. PhD student, Claire Armstrong from The University of Adelaide, viticulturist, Pete Balnaves from Balnaves of Coonawarra, and Dr David Jeffery, Associate Professor in Wine Science, The University of Adelaide.
• What will my region’s climate look like in the future? 10.12.2021 27Min.

  The Australia’s Wine Future: A Climate Atlas helps to answer the question – what will my region’s climate look like in the future? This is essential knowledge for making good management decisions, based on decadal changes, and supporting strategic decisions over the longer term, both within and between regions. 
• Vineyard irrigation efficiency 11.10.2021 24Min.

  This podcast looks at irrigation efficiency and explains the importance of system maintenance and how using data from weather stations, soil moisture probes or plant sensors can reduce water use by 40–75 per cent without affecting yield or quality. Kristy Bartrop, Viticulture Technical Manager at Casella Family Brands and Dr Vinay Pagay, Senior Lecturer in Viticulture at the University of Adelaide
• Yield Assessment 11.10.2021 23Min.

  This podcasts look at wine grape yield assessment