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Vininspo! podcast

Ed Merrison

Booking Overview

An interview-led wine podcast focused on winemaking, viticulture, regional identity, and the relationship between wine, place, and people; recent episodes feature winemakers, winery founders, and established wine-industry figures. Suitable pitches include award-winning winemakers, vineyard owners, wine judges, and regional wine experts with distinctive technical, cultural, or sustainability perspectives. Booking difficulty is medium: the show is specialized and accessible to credible industry professionals, but its recent guests generally have substantial experience, recognized achievements, or a notable regional story.

Metrics

Episodes: 61

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 578 subscribers

Instagram: 3.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

welcome@vininspo.wine

edmerrison@substack.com

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Host

Ed Merrison - Wine writer and podcast host focused on winemaking, viticulture, wine regions, and the cultural and environmental dimensions of wine.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Experienced winemakers, vignerons, winery founders, wine judges, and regional wine specialists with recognized industry expertise, notable awards, or a distinctive connection to a significant wine region.
Required Achievements:  
Major wine-show awards, Winemaker of the Year recognition, Leadership of established wineries, Founding influential wine businesses or workshops, Deep expertise in a distinctive wine region or grape variety

Recent Guest Discussions

Simon Osicka - Heathcote Wine, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Riesling, Regional History, And Vineyard Terroir.

David Bicknell - Yarra Valley Chardonnay, Pinot Noir And Cabernet Sauvignon, Site-specific Wines, Wine-show Culture, And Winemaking Leadership.

Kelby James Russell - Finger Lakes Wine, Riesling, Cool-climate Viticulture, International Winemaking Exchange, And Emerging Wine Regions.

Eugene Qiao - Piedmont Wine, Nebbiolo, Indigenous Grape Varieties, Climate Change, Cuisine, And Cross-cultural Perspectives On Wine.

Liam McElhinney - Tasmanian Terroir, Regional Climate Variation, Show-wine Success, Winemaking Leadership, And Diverse Grape Sources.

Recent Topics

Wine, Winemaking, Viticulture, Terroir, Wine Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Vininspo! podcast
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Strictly classified

September 26, 2026

This is intended as a video. Watch it on my Vininspo! Substack: https://edmerrison.substack.com/Follow me on Instagram: @vininspo.wineAfter 550-plus Austrian wines over four days, my first impulse was to share some highlights with you. And there were many. It was fun, too. I mean, there were 300-odd of us from 30 countries, and we all liked wine. But then I had that feeling that I’d been somewhere special—we all had. There was another point to make. The ÖTW Single Vineyard Summit is all about...

Vininspo! Episode 49: Simon Osicka

August 20, 2026

I didn’t realise how off-the-beaten path the Osicka family vineyard was until I took the beaten path out of Heathcote and went off it for a considerable time before rolling into this vine-strewn refuge in the bush. The whole thing lulled me into profound contemplation: the sacred vault-like feel of the cellar, the lilting cadence of Simon’s voice, the subtle sustained notes of these wines. A bobbing procession of kangaroos conjured from the scrub woke me from my reverie on the dirt track back...

Vininspo! Episode 48: David Bicknell, Bicknell F.C.

August 09, 2026

David Bicknell’s unceremonious axing from Oakridge came as something of a bombshell. The Yarra Valley estate’s owner, Endeavour Group, had announced a couple of months previously that it was selling up. But it seemed improbable that the man who’d led it for a quarter of a century and put it on the map as a trophy magnet for site-specific, cool-climate wines would be tipped out.Given his reputation for forthright opinions and headline-grabbing wines, Dave has hitherto remained a somewhat priva...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Vininspo! podcast?

Vininspo! podcast is hosted by Ed Merrison. Its publicly listed emails are welcome@vininspo.wine and edmerrison@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Vininspo! podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Vininspo! podcast: welcome@vininspo.wine and edmerrison@substack.com.

How many listeners does Vininspo! podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Vininspo! podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Vininspo! podcast?

Vininspo! podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Experienced winemakers, vignerons, winery founders, wine judges, and regional wine specialists with recognized industry expertise, notable awards, or a distinctive connection to a significant wine region. Common among recent guests: Major wine-show awards; Winemaker of the Year recognition; Leadership of established wineries. Recent guests include Simon Osicka, David Bicknell, and Kelby James Russell.

How hard is it to get booked on Vininspo! podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Vininspo! podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Wine, Winemaking, Viticulture, Terroir, and Wine Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

welcome@vininspo.wine

edmerrison@substack.com

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