Australians have been raising our glasses for a long time. Our vintages have been winning international prizes since 1822 and there's currently a $2 billion worldwide thirst for our wine. Australian innovations like the goon bag and screw-cap wines have made drinking more user friendly, though, and wine has since become a creative showcase for art and culture.

This episode features co-founder of Unico Zelo, Brendan Carter; co-founder of Mt Yengo Wines, Gary Green (Gamilaraay Githabul); director, co-founder and co-owner of Munda Wines, Pauly Vandenbergh (Wirangu Kokatha); and sommelier, writer and host of Over a Glass, Shanteh Wale. A special thanks to the National Film and Sound Archive; the Tasmanian Archives; and Treasury Wine Estates.  

This episode was inspired by items from the Powerhouse Collection, such as Angove boxed wine, a champagne-toasting hat, and a Chinese bronze wine vessel.

Culinary Archive Podcast is a Powerhouse series hosted by Lee Tran Lam. Listen to season 1 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube.

Image: Alana Dimou