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Vknow Geek Wine PodcastLionel’s New WinelistThis week I break down all the changes to the Lionel’s Taupo winelist
2025-10-0720 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastNew Zealand International Wine Show 2025My Review and analysis of the the NZIWS 2025 with my trophy predictions
2025-09-3017 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastNational Wine Awards 2025You all love this one’s my analysis of the 2025 National wine awards of Aotearoa. We analysis and even predict the category winners for this years awards.
2025-09-2319 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastSustainable/ Organic/ Bio-dynamic?What is the difference between these categories? I simplify and break this down so you know the difference is and can make a more informed decision about your next wine purchase.Wine of the week 17:30
2025-09-1522 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastHow to recognise a good wine listWe have been talking about the top 100 Sommelier list for 2025, but how do we know if the wine list is a good? How do we know if the restaurant has a sommelier? And why is this important? Firstly I believe this is important because if a restaurant cares about the drinks they will undoubtedly care about the food, so the establishment must be good. Here are the things to look out for in my opinion.
2025-09-0921 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastWhat’s REALLY in this wine?The technical issues from last continued this week to the point where the recording software I was using I have got rid of. I need to apologise for the sound quality for the audio version as I had to record it while I was recording the separate video.What really in this wine there are a lot of falsehoods going around about is added to wines. I go through things that are used in winemaking and what is not.23:27- finish Wine of the week
2025-09-0227 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastWhat makes a quality wine?Had some VERY annoying technical issues with this which required more editing than I have ever done. So I hope you enjoy this as it was an effort to get it to you. This week is all about the quality factors, myths and misconceptions out there which you should try to look out for and which are of little importance. All collimating in a massive surprise with the Week of the week!0:00- 13:59 quality influences pre and during production (before technical issues)14:10-28:46 quality...
2025-08-2634 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastWhat DOES ‘Reserve’ mean on a label?What does it mean on a wine label? After tasting a ‘Reserve’ wine that I have trusted in the past admittedly from a poor vintage and was underwhelmed. This compelled me to dive into these reserve wines.26:08- Wine of the week
2025-08-1931 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastExploring Viva Magazine’s top 50 wineries 2025 (NZ)My take/ review on the NZ heralds Viva magazine top 50 Kiwi wineries for 2025. I congratulate all 50 and give my two cents on them.0:00- 3:26 Intro3:26- 6:36 Prophets Rock (overall top producer)6:36- 17:00 other category winners17:00- 23:20 overview of the rest and summation 23.3- finish Wine of the week
2025-08-1233 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastWhat ARE these reviewers (myself included) talking about?An old friend sent me a clip of people taking the piss out of wine analysis. Firstly it made me laugh then it got me thinking why do they talk they talk like this and what are they saying or they don’t really smell that they are making it up. Then I realised I talk like this and I say these then thanks @nancy_tschetner_artist for sending me this clip (below) and giving me a great topic to dive into.https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJJi4foNBi5/?igsh=MXEzM29wanNweHpwZQ==
2025-08-0529 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastThis Wine is too Cold!Temperature of your wine makes such a difference to your drinking experience. We as Kiwis drink our whites too cold! Inspiration for this episode came because I tried two Chardonnay at their correct temperature then later tried them straight out of the fridge and it was a big mistake a mistake too many of us make.Timestamps 0:00- 3:35 overview of how temperature affects wine3:35- 11:19 the two wines that were the catalyst for this episode 11:19-14:44 drinking wines at there optimum 14:44- 17:45 tips on getting your...
2025-07-2027 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastWhat is a Merlot?The answer might be straightforward for most but there will be some that are unaware that the word in this case Merlot is actually the nav of the grape variety used in the wine. It is also the wines grape varietal name and it is most commonly used for blending with other grapes. In the episode we explore grape varieties, varietals and blended wines and before you think it blends don’t always mean the leftovers!Don’t forgot you can watch this on my YouTube channel @vknowgeekDo...
2025-07-2028 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastFood and Wine are MEANT to be together!I haven’t done one of these in a while this is food and wine pairings based on whether it’s just you and your partner, a couple of close friends and family that you want to impress with something left of centre or the go “all out” dinner party. I have included some specific wines too for you to check out.Don’t forgot you can watch this on my YouTube channel @vknowgeekTimestamps 0:00- 8:09 Ground rules8:09- 14:24 fish and seafood14:24- 22:05 white meat...
2025-07-1544 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastThis wine… Hurts.Some wines do hurt us. These are the wines the hurt me as well as stories of how some other wines hurt others. If you get hurt by wine this is for you.Don’t forgot you can watch this on my YouTube channel @vknowgeekTimestamps 0:00- 7:15 Acid reflux7:15- 16:35 One glass hangover 16:35- 20:35 Gout wine20:35- 22:23 Quercetin and histamines 22:23- 25:58 Conclusions26:12-Finish wine of the week what’s coming up
2025-07-0830 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastWine Shows are they REALLY fair?Firstly congratulations to all the winners at the Aotearoa Organic Wine Awards 2025. However we want to debate the fairness and whether or not there can be a true representation given the climatic conditions the North Island in particular have endured over the last few years.Always let me know if you agree or disagree with what I have to say.Don’t forgot you can watch this on my YouTube channel @vknowgeekTimestamps 0:00- 4:05 intro4:05-7:10 organic wine awards stats...
2025-07-0129 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastSTOP! Buying buying based on brand alone!Stop buying those big brands, step outside your comfort zone and don’t get sucked into all the hype. Don’t buy into consumerism. Live a little try wine from smaller more artisanal producers. When you get led down a garden path or two you can end up with the wrong info this was sent to me after posting*The correct info on Villa Marias ownership you can find on the Indevin website.Indevin is 100% kiwi still. owned by the Tomlison group, Duncan McFarlane and some kiwi share holders.
2025-06-2432 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastJalapeño and Sauvignon BlancIf you haven’t seen this fad on socials check it out then you can check out my thoughts on this whole thing there are plenty to check out. Don’t forgot you can watch this on my YouTube channel @vknowgeekTimestamps 0:00- 16:28 My stance on this17:26- Finish wine of the week what’s coming up
2025-06-1725 minVknow Geek Wine Podcast(Re)introducing Me.As this is my first foray onto YouTube I thought it best to reintroduce myself. The more confident self with much better volume quality.Timestamps 0:00- 14:05 Introducing me14:05- Finish wine of the week what’s coming up
2025-06-1022 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 76: Why do some people some people prefer drinking European wine?I am sure you have come across people the are this way inclined a lot of the time it’s based around myths and misconceptions we break this down.Timestamps 0:00- 5:05 Intro 6:03- 27:04 the pros, cons, myths and misconceptions 28:01- Finish wine of the week what’s coming uphttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQhttps://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.zhttps://www.instagram.com...
2025-06-0337 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 75: Wine Dictionary time; TypicityWhy to wine people use this and what does it mean? We break this down and we also let you know how to use “Typicity” to enhance your ability to make better wine choices. Timestamps 0:00- 12:15 Intro and wine of the week13.12- 34:00 breaking down “Typicity”34:00- Finish what’s coming uphttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQhttps://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.zhttps://ww...
2025-05-2736 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 74: How the PALATE completes the wine pictureThis week we go through all things to do with the palate and tasting wine from registering all parts your palate the wine interacts with and how your palate interacts with wine.Timestamps 0:00- 1:42 Intro2:39- 11:50 the FOUR (five) parts of the palate11:50- 15:55 feeling how the wine moves through the palate15:55- 18:10 glycerols/ fruit sugar18:10- 19:35 the importance of acidity19:35- 22:25 the role of tannin and how it changes with age22:25- 25:43 tasting for faults/ off characters and whether...
2025-05-2035 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 73: New Zealand’s best of the best for 2025Congratulations to those wineries that made the Real Reviews top 50 from 2025. I give my thoughts on the list and then my thoughts on the direction I would like see in NZ wine industry go in particular with these wine producers a great soap box rant let me know if you agree.Timestamps 0:00-2:58 Intro3:56- 15:00 Top 1015:00- 21:00 favourites from outside the top 1021:00- 29:37 my thoughts on the direction for these wines30:35- Finish Wine of the Week what’s coming up...
2025-05-1336 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 72: Roses are Red, Rosés are Pink always smell your wine even if it’s stink.Why should we smell wine, what age benefits of smell wines what external influences can influence what we smell. All this and a couple of stories thrown in for good measure.Timestamps 0:00-3:22 Intro4:20-11:50 Why we smell11:50- 15:20 things that influence what we smell15:20-25:28 what we can tell about a wine when we smell it first 25:28-27:04 summation 28:02- Finish Wine of the Week what’s coming uphttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si...
2025-05-0635 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 71: Is Marlborough Pinot Noir any good?Over the last few months I have tried a fair few Marlborough Pinot Noir most of them have been excellent. In this episode I extol the virtues of Marlborough Pinot Noir and why should at least try it I think it will surprise you.Timestamps 0:00-2:31 Intro3:29-25:38 the virtues of Marlborough Pinot Noir26:36- finish Wine of the Week what’s coming uphttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQht...
2025-04-2935 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 70: Why is colour so important?Ever wanted to know how to describe the colour of wine? If you are starting to analyse your wine the colour / appearance can give you so much information to support and enhance what you smell and taste. Understanding colour is the first step in wine analysis.Timestamps 0:00-2:29 Intro3:27-28.58 all things colour and appearance 29.56- finish Wine of the Week what’s coming uphttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ...
2025-04-2236 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 69: Touriga Nacional; not just PortI walk you through all things Touriga Nacional from table wine to Port.Timestamps 0:00-2:28 Intro3:26-11:57 the ins and outs of Touriga11:57-16.29 fortified Touriga17.26-finish Wine of the Week what’s coming uphttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQhttps://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.zhttps://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D...
2025-04-1519 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 68: Is this wine full bodied?How do you know if a wine is light in body or full-bodied, we go through this and it may surprise you as to how you measure this.Timestamps 0:00-2:37 Intro3:25-23:53 the “main body”25:51-finish Wine of the Week what’s coming uphttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQhttps://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.zhttps://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2...
2025-04-0933 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 67: Pinotage: from the beginning (of my wine journey) it was there…I walk you through all things Pinotage a quirky little wine that has a special place with me.Timestamps 0:00-2:23 Intro3:20-9:51 my relationship with Pinotage9:51-20:44 all things Pinotage 21:42-finish Wine of the Week what’s coming uphttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQhttps://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.zhttps://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg...
2025-04-0130 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 66: What makes a smooth wine?Everything that goes into what makes a smooth wine from production and post production with everything in between.Timestamps 0:00-2:07 Intro3:04-21:38 What can be done during production to make a smooth wine21:38-36:30 Post production factors to choosing a smooth wine37:28-finish Wine of the Week what’s coming uphttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQhttps://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z...
2025-03-2548 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 65: The wine that gives back! A Podcasthon Special with Mark Unwin.For Podcasthon our special guest is Mark Unwin Chair of Socially Good Enterprises the organisation that looks after Borough Wines. Borough wines is a wine brand designed to give all profits to the Graeme Dingle Foundation. We discuss all things Borough wines and the Graeme Dingle Foundation and even a couple stories from Mark.To purchase Borough Wines:Borough Winesboroughwine.co.nzhttps://boroughwine.co.nzTo donate to Graeme Dingle Foundation:Graeme Dingle Foundation: HomeGraeme Dingle Foundationhttps://dinglefoundation.org.nz...
2025-03-1845 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 64: A wee dive into Nautilus wines.A couple of weeks ago I caught up with Adam Balasolou head of sales and marketing for Nautilus Estate. We tasted through a few of their wines and this is my thoughts.If you enjoy this episode let me know and I will do more like this. Enjoy.Timestamps 0:00-4:34 Intro5:30-16:00 the whites16:00- finish Wine of the week and upcoming weeks teaser.https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ...
2025-03-1126 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 63: How do they make it taste like that?An episode all about flavours and aromas what compounds give you what flavours and how they get in the wine.Timestamps 0:00-2:05 Preamble 3:03-5:53 Aromas intro 5:53-9:10 Esters and Thiols9:10-11:18 Pyrazines and the term Aromatics11:18-13:10 Terpenes and Rotundone13:10-16:50 Sulfur Compounds, V.A. and Brett16:50-20:23 Geosmin, Lactones and Ketones20:23-23:52 wrap up24:50-finish Wine of the week and upcoming weeks teaser.https://open.spotify.com...
2025-03-0433 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 62: Gruner Veltliner the little GrooverHave ever seen Gruner Veltliner on the shelf or on wine list but didn’t buy it, or maybe you have never heard of it before. After listening to this it may change your mind. This episode is short and sweet and to the point as it felt like I recorded it in a sauna it was so hot and humid.Also check out the Breadcrumb Mojito Podcast on YouTube and Spotify I make an appearance.Chapters 0:00-1:44 Intro2:42-13:16 things Gruner14:14-finish Wi...
2025-02-2520 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 61: Components of Wine Tannins/ PhenolicsWhat are tannins/phenolics? How do they work? Where are they found? What’s the difference between tannins and phenolics? How do they affect the wine? What do we eat with tannin?Also check out the Breadcrumb Mojito Podcast on YouTube and Spotify I make an appearance.Chapters 0:00-2.12 Intro3:10-27:50 all things tannin/phenolics28:43- finish Wine of the Week and teaser for next weekhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si...
2025-02-1835 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 60: Cabernet Franc, the Forgotten CabernetAll things Cabernet Franc from a Kiwi point of view and a absolute belted of a Wine of the Week!Also check out the Breadcrumb Mojito Podcast on YouTube and Spotify I make an appearance.Chapters 0:00-2.24 Intro3:22-8:15 Origins and other International regions8:15-10:00 Where in N.Z10:00-12:00 Cellaring and Service12:00-15:45 Food pairing15:45-18:47 Summation 28:48- finish Wine of the Week https://open.spotify...
2025-02-1124 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 59: Components of Wine: SugarWine and all things sugar we cover all aspects of sugar in wine with a few stories thrown in for good measure and a “ soap box rant”. There is also two wines of the week. Enjoy.Also check out the Breadcrumb Mojito Podcast on YouTube and Spotify I make an appearance.Chapters 0:00-2.26 Intro3:24-8:00 Sugar at growing and harvest time8:00-11:14 Glycerols11:14-16:29 Acohol and chapitalistion16:29-23:50 Residual Sugar23:50-27:51 Secondary Fermentation28:48- finish WINE...
2025-02-0439 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 58: Semillon: Under appreciatedSemillon one of the most under appreciated grape varieties in New Zealand where Sauvignon Blanc is so revered yet elsewhere it has top billing and Sauvignon Blanc is Semillon’s little brother. I hope in some small way I can help get Semillon some much needed respect.Also check out the Breadcrumb Mojito Podcast on YouTube and Spotify I make an appearance.Chapters 0:00-3:15 Intro4:14-8:14 Where Semillon comes from8:14-9:40 other international regions where it’s found9:40-14:40 Nz producers and...
2025-01-2831 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 57: Components of Wine: AcidWe are geeking out big time here with a deep dive into acid the types of acids, why acid is important a few story’s and more.Chapters 0:00-2:51 Intro3:41-9:25 Acidity in the growing season9:30-12:40 Tartaric acid12:40-15:40 High acid white wines15:40-16:38 Malic acid16:38-18:09 Lactic acid18:09-20:20 Manipulating wines to affect acid20:20-22:30 Low acid white wines22:30-27:30 Citric acid and acid balance stories27:30-29:10 Potassium and it’s effect
2025-01-2144 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 56: Riesling, the Wine of the Caesars… So they say.Riesling, riesling and more riesling. Breaking down one of my favourite grape varieties! I hope this helps you fall in love with RieslingChapters 0:00-3:31 Intro4:28-8:30 Origin and the first introduction to Kiwi drinkers8:30-13:35 Where it grows in NZ13:35-15:14 Where it grows internationally 15:14-20:20 Styles of Riesling20:20-22:50 Flavour profiles22:50-27:20 Cuisine27:20-30:25 Serving temperature and cellaring 31:23-finish Wine of the Week and prelude to next week
2025-01-1441 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 55: What did you drink over Christmas and New Year?Some of you are just getting back into the swing of things at work some still have another few days others just starting. Because of this I’m having a little fun sharing what I drank over this time and would love to hear what you had! Let me know.Chapters 0:00-2:25 Intro3:23-12:50 Christmas 12:50-21:10 NYE Wine prelude (my stance on decanting)22:07-finish NYE wine (wine of the week) sneak peak of next weekhttps://open.spotify.co...
2025-01-0735 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 54 Part B: Top Wines of 2024 (the Reds and review of all others)We announce our eighteen red wine finalists and the top 6 and overall top red, Sparkling and sweet/ fortified wines then recap top white and rosē. Enjoy!Chapters 0:00-2:00 Intro2:53-14:00 12 reds that didn’t quite make the top 614:57-32.10 top 624:48-top Sparkling, top Sweet and Fortified and I recap the top rosē, white and red.https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQhttps://www.facebook.com/azia...
2024-12-3143 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 54 Part A: Top Wines of 2024 (the Whites)Chapters We announce our eighteen white wine finalists and then the top 6 including our overall top white wine tasted in 2024. Enjoy!0:00-2:22 Intro3:19-24:51 All 18 finalists24:48-finish top Six announcement, the top White and the Wine of the Week followed by the teaser for part bhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQhttps://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.zhttps://www.instagram...
2024-12-2434 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 53: Rosē!My top 6 rosēs of 2024 a few I have talked about before with a couple of surprises. Enjoy!Chapters 0:00-4:52 Intro and Rosē basics5:50-18:40 Rank 6 through to 2 of 202418:40-22:35 top Rosē (wine of the week)23:33-finish next episode teaserhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQhttps://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.zhttps://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ...
2024-12-1725 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 52: New Zealand’s Best Vineyards 2024This week i review New Zealand’s best vineyards of 2024 as found on worldsbestvineyards.com where they have compiled a list of the top 100 vineyards in the world.Chapters 0:00-2:58 Intro2:58-17:48 the vineyards from highest to lowest rank18:45-finish wine of the week and next episode teaserhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQhttps://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.zhttps://www.instagram.com/az...
2024-12-1027 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 51: What to drink on Christmas Day?To wrap our Christmas series we have my recommendations for Christmas Day whether love to hunt for value, you like a little adventure or a touch of decadence there is something for you. From bubbles to pre meal nibbles, the main event and then afterwards each selection covers the WHOLE day for you and your loved ones.Chapters 0:00-2:22 Intro3:20-10:00 Wine of the week and the value selection 10:00-17:10 A selection for the adventurous 17:10-finish the premium selection and next episode teaser
2024-12-0329 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 50: Wines as Christmas GiftsThis week it’s all about Christmas and gifts of Wine here are all my tips, advice and recommendations to ensure you get the best wine presents at any budget you can this Christmas.Chapters 0:00-2:48 Intro3:46-16:20 Sparkling Wines16:20-20:20 Rosē20:20-27:45 Whites27:45-31:46 Reds31:46-35:54 Sweet and Fortified 35:54-finish Last Drop Wines Wine of the Week and next episode teaserhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaN...
2024-11-2644 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 49: Wine TastingsTrying something new this week given that a had two great tastings with different companies even a wee chat about an All Black legend! I thought I would reflect on these tastings here on the podcast and of course the wines!Chapters 0:00-2:40 Intro3:37-11:31 Two Rivers Intro, Rose and D.C. chat11:31-20:55 Two Rivers Whites20:56-24:56 Two Rivers Wine of the Week (Pinot Noir)25:56-27:47 Last Drop Wines Intro27:47-33:40 Black Estate Skypunch Pinot Gris and Churton Sauvignon Blanc
2024-11-1944 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 48: National Wine Awards of Aotearoa 2024A review and dissection of the trophy and gold medal winners from this years National Wine Awards of Aotearoa. I have my say on all the recipients.Chapters 0:00-2:43 Intro3:41-19:30 Sparkling and White wine19:30-28:30 Sweet, Rose and Red wine28:30-32:22 Other Awards and overall review33:20-finish Wine of the Week and next episode teaserhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQhttps://www.facebook.com...
2024-11-1241 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 47: Chelsea Millar- An Exciting Whirlwind Journey of a New Wine Company.Our interview with Chelsea Millar of @thegraduates_wines. As far as I am aware the Graduates Wine is is the new wine company. It was a great chat with Chelsea and great insight to taking the plunge and doing it! If you have ever wondered what setting up a wine company could look like check this out. Even if you aren't it is entertaining all the same.Chapters 0:00-2:25 Intro3:20-8:20 Start of Chelseas wine journey 8:20-12:00 the Vineyard12:00-17:50 producing the wine17:50-20:00...
2024-11-0540 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 46: New Zealand International Wine Show 2024This week is the second of our Wine Show review episodes. I go through the award winners for the New Zealand International Wine Show 2024 and give my thoughts and with winners.Chapters 0:00-2:54 Intro3:54-7:00 Champion wine of Show/ Legend, Winemaker & Company awards7:00-9:25 Champion Pinot Gris/ Sauvignon Blanc/ Riesling/ Gewurztraminer9:25-12:25 Champion Chardonnay/ Other White/ NZ Sparkling/ Champagne12:25-15:16 Champion Sweet Wine/ Commercial White/ Rosé/ Pinot Noir15:16-17:42 Merlot/ Cabernet/ Syrah/ Shiraz17:42-20:20 International Reds/ Bordeaux Style/ Commercial Red/ F...
2024-10-2938 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 45: New World Wine Awards 2024This week is the first of our Wine Show review episodes. I go through and give my take on the trophy winners and touch gold medalists in each category.Chapters 0:00-6:08 Intro7:06-10:11 Aromatics and White Blends10:11-14:00 Chardonnay 14:00-17:30 Pinot Gris17:30-19:45 Pinot Noir19:45-23:20 Red Blends23:20-25:15 Rose25:15-26:50 Sauvignon Blanc26:50-29:25 Single Variety Reds29:26-35:30 Sparkling Wines35:30-36:28 Shiraz/Syrah36:28- finish Wine of the Week and...
2024-10-2246 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 44: Spice and What Wine Makes it Nice!I dive into various spice driven cuisines and my recommendations for wine with these as well as a couple of my ground rules for pairing with spice. So if you like it hot and spicy and you love wine this is a must listen. Chapters 0:00-1:51 Intro2:48- 9:50 Ground rules and South East Asia 9:50- 11:10 the Americas (USA, Jamaica, Mexico)11:40- 14:30 China15:34-24:37 India24:37- finish Wine of the Week and wrap.https://open.spotify.com/artist/03...
2024-10-1534 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 43: Jill Sherwood; Mrs Sherwood EstateA great chat will Jill, she shared all things Sherwood Estate from wine her and her husband Dayne started right through until today and even their future.Chapters 0:00-2:16 Intro3:15- 9:15 establishing Sherwood9:15- 10:47 exporting10:47-12:30 personal touch12:30- 13:55 producing in Waipara13:55- 15:26 “aha” wine moment15:26-17:14 benchmarking 17:14- 18:27 Jill’s go to wine18:27- 20:16 future of Sherwood estate21:12- finish Wine of the Week and wrap.https://open.spotif...
2024-10-0927 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp: 42 Chateau Garage X Lionel’sThis was such a great night with such great pairing’s I had to create an episode to celebrate the night. I hope you enjoy listening to this and I hope it encourages you to try these wines and with dishes that run similar lines to what we served with them.Chapters 0:00-2:15 Intro3:13-5:35 Orca Corca Bianca5:35-7:45 Lulu Rose7:45-12:14 Lyons Chardonnay 12:14-15:33 Orca Corca Rosso15:33-24:42 Cornerstone Cabernet Sauvignon 25:37-finish Wine of the Week and wrap....
2024-10-0130 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 41: Wines for Spring (want to know what to drink this spring?)Spring is here and it’s a great time to check out fun exciting wines to enjoy not only now but throughout the summer with your favourite seasonal cuisine. Here is my guide to wines to look at as the days are getting longer.Chapters 0:00-4:30 Intro5:29-12.40 White Wine12:40-15:46Rose15:46-24:25 Reds25:22-finish Wine of the Week and wrap.https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ...
2024-09-2430 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 40: Dermot McCollum from Chemical Engineer to Organic ChampionI have sat on this for a few months and what better week to release than organic wine week. Unfortunately technical difficulties mean I lost a portion of my recording. However there is still some great content and goes through Dermot and wife Andrias journey from London to The hallowed soils of Gimblett Gravels via London, Gisborne and Burgundy. We also still have the conversation around conversion to organics!Chapters 0:00-3:25 Intro4:22-8;55 What lead Dermot to study winemaking8:55-14:51 Studying in Gisborne14:51-34:13 Post study...
2024-09-1739 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 39: Why Produce Wine Organically?With organic wine week next week this is the first part of two organically focused episodes. This week we dive into provide a brief overview of organics and reasons for farming organically how the alters the finished wine and what the do or don’t do during the winemaking process. All leading up to our interview with former owner and Winemaker of Stonecroft winery in Hawkes Bay Dermot McCollum.Chapters 0:00-2:10 Intro3:08-22:56 Organics23:55-finish Wine of the Week and wrap.https://open.sp...
2024-09-0931 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 38: Sulphites; the Big Bad Wolf?The answer is sulphites are not I repeat not the big bad wolf thanks to master of wine Sophie Parker Thompsons’ (@spt.mw)dissertation my gut feel was vindicated although I didn’t know what was causing all the issues now I do. Listen to this and then either track down Sophie’s dissertation if you are into some “light reading” or you read a more digestible summation https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/tolerance-v-intoleranceChapters 0:00-7:188:15-16:41 Sulphites vs bio genic amines17:39-35:10 Other wine compounds 35:10-36:03 bon...
2024-09-0342 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 37 Part 2: Baxter Fagan and a Remarkable lifetime of Wine.The remarkable 2 part story of a lifetime of wine with Baxter Fagan those who know love him those who don’t will love after listening to this. If i took this script to film studio they would think it’s a work of fiction. Hope you enjoy because I certainly did.Chapters Part 10:00-3:48 Intro3:48-4:42 Bondshawhoneyco.nz4:42-14:05 Baxters early years14:05-finish Baxters O.E.Part 2 0:00-2:05 Intro2:05-21 Baxters time in Well...
2024-08-2747 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 37 Part 1: Baxter Fagan and a Remarkable lifetime of Wine.The remarkable 2 part story of a lifetime of wine with Baxter Fagan those who know love him those who don’t will love after listening to this. If i took this script to film studio they would think it’s a work of fiction. Hope you enjoy because I certainly did.Chapters Part 10:00-3:48 Intro3:48-4:42 Bondshawhoneyco.nz4:42-14:05 Baxters early years14:05-finish Baxters O.E.Part 2 0:00-2:05 Intro2:05-21 Baxters time in Well...
2024-08-2727 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 36: Mickey Eradus; Winemaker in the heart of the Awatere.We sat down with Mickey Eradus owner and wine producer of Eradus Wines a great chat even though it was a little truncated as you will found out why in the episode.
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2024-08-2045 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastBONUS Pinot Noir Day EpisodeCelebrating this day with reviews on two great Pinot Noirs I tried.Chapters0:00-5:18 Lime Rock White Knuckle Hill Pinot Noir 20136:17-10:00 Nanny Goat Vineyards Super Nanny Pinot Noir 202110:00-finish Wrap up
2024-08-1512 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 35: Just because it’s fortified doesn’t mean it’s Port!There is more to fortified wine than port. This week we give an overview of the different fortified wines with an aim to dive deeper into each in the future. Chapters 0:00-2:47 Intro2:47-3:41 Bondshawhoneyco.nz3:41-14.15 Port14:15-19:40 Sherry20:37-24:40 Madeira24:40-33:30 Other styles 33:30-finish Wrap uphttps://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQhttps://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z
2024-08-1335 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp34: Why do the Vines look like that?Ever wondered why when you look at vineyard why the vines look like they do? This week we talk trellising such an important part in the the crop yield and even the resulting wine. In this episode we break this down and as always from a very Kiwi prospective.For pictures of the trellising systems check out my socials.Chapters 0:00-3:20 Intro3:20-4:15 Bondshawhoneyco.nz4:15-8:00 The 1st stage of set up8:00-10:30 VSP10:30-12:30 Spur12:30-13:55 Close planting
2024-08-0640 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 33: Geeking EmbraChapters
0:00-4:10 Intro
4:10-5:03 Bondshawhoneyco.nz
5:03-8:39 Ham Hock
8:39-11:41 Onion
11:41-15:10 Sole
16:02-20:20 Beef Short Rib
20:20-25:30 Persimmon/ Raclette
25:30-29:30 Overall evaluation
30:26-finish Wine of the Week and wrap
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2024-07-3037 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 32: Lionel’s TaupoWhat's happening at Taupos newest restaurant- Lionels’s
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0:00-3:07 Intro
3:07-4:01 Bondshawhoneyco.nz
4:01-18:30 Winelist
19:26-32:24 Menu
33:22- finish Wine of the Week and wrap
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2024-07-2341 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 31: Serving a Wine to Golilocks- Not too hot, not to cold….The serving temperature of wine and the effects of not getting this right.
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0:00-1:58 Intro
1:58-2:50 Bondshawhoneyco.nz
2:50-6:30 Whites too cold
6:30-8:10 Whites too hot (Reds too)
8:10-10:35 Glassware and environment
10:35-11:50 Warming wine
11:50-13:10 Reds
13:10-14:40 Cellar temperature
14:40-16:58 Rates of reaction
17:46-29:28 Serving temperature
30:26-finish Wine of the Week and wrap
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2024-07-1637 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 30: Kieran Woodham - Getting wine to the people!This week we chat to Kieran Woodham National Sales Manager for Fistonich Family Vineyards. Kieran shares his wine journey and gives us an insight as a sales rep.
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0:00-2:19 Intro
2:19-3:14 Bondshawhoneyco.nz
3:14-8:44 Kieran’s start in wine
8:44-20:44 Kieran's time with Villa Maria
20:44-25:24 Three Wise Birds
26:28- 41:54 Fistonich Family Wines
41:54 54:53 Aha moment and wine memory
54:53 - finish Wine of the week and wrap
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2024-07-091h 01Vknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 29 These Something Wrong With This Wine?Wine faults what are these faults and what do they look like we break these down in this episode.
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0:00-2:15 Intro
2:15-3:07 Bondshawhoneyco.nz
3:07-9:30 “Corked wine” (Cork tainted, oxidised, old or cooked)
9:30-12.41 Reduction
13:39-16:30 “Brett”
16:30-20:00 Volatile Acidity
20:00-25:40 Light Strike
26:37- finish Wine of the week and wrap
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2024-07-0232 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 28: Three Incredible Wines… one week.As the title suggests I was blessed to try and drink three incredible wines in one week and go out to dinner for Mrs Geeks Birthday to Plateau Restaurant here in Taupo.
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0:00-2:35 Intro
2:35-3:30 Bondshawhoneyco.nz
3:30-11:10 Pernot Belicard Beaune 1er Cru “Pertuisot” 2018
11:10-16:20 Domaine Odoul Coquard Grand Cru “Clos de Vougeot” 2017
17:05-23:16 Sepp Moser Schlifwein 2006
24:22-finish Plateau Review
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2024-06-2536 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 27: Ian Isaacs Wine Judging and a Life in Wine.We sit down with Ian Isaacs former Wine show judge, ex-owner of Scenic Cellars and now Mr I Spy wines and we get into all things wine show amongst other things.
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0:00-5:00 Intro
5:00-6:00 Bondshawhoneyco.nz
6:00-11:55 Ian tastes and critiques the wine of the week
11:55-18:00 Ians story
18:00-101:30 Ian breaks down how shows work amongst other things
102:30-finish Wine of the Week and wrap
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2024-06-181h 08Vknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 26 Blending is Good!The truth around blending and why it is done. Chapters
0:00-2:09 Intro
2:09-3:03 Bondshawhoneyco.nz
3:03-13:15 Blending part 1
14:13-24:55 Blending part 2
25:53-Finish Wine of the Week and wrap
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2024-06-1134 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp:25 Winter Reds: the “Left of Centre”EditionThis week we recommend 6 wine styles to try this winter. Chapters
Intro 0:00-3:25
Bondshaw honey 3:25-4:15 bondshawhoneyco.nz
First 5 winter wines 4:15-19:50
Wine of the week (6th winter wine) and wrap up 20:55-finish
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2024-06-0428 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 24: The Basics of CellaringChapters
Intro 0:00-2:10
Bondshaw honey 2:10-3:00 bondshawhoneyco.nz
Cellaring tips 4:00-22:00
Wine of the week and wrap up 23-25-finish
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2024-05-2842 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastBONUS Chardonnay EpisodeI thought for International Chardonnay Day and would share 5 Chardonnays I have tried recently that turned my head enjoy.
2024-05-2218 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 23: Post ferment to bottlingHave you ever wondered what happens to a wine between fermentation and bottling? This episode is all about this. Chapters
Intro 0:00-3:00
Bondshaw honey 3:00-4:00
Batonage-Malo-lactic Fermentation 4:00-9:00
Micro-oxygenation 9:00-11:00
Why Clarify wines? 11:00-13:00
Fining agents 13:00-16:10
Filtration and Cold Stabilisation 17:20-19:15
Bottling and Storage 19:15-27:30
Wine of the week and wrap up 28:30-finish
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2024-05-2133 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 22: The Wine IslandPlanning a long weekend on wine on Waiheke Island? This is my recommendation of an itinerary. Chapters
Intro 0:00-2:05
Bondshaw honey 2:05-3:00 bondshawhoneyco.nz
Day 1 East side of the Island 3:00-11:45
Day 2 west side of Island 12:50-21:40
Wine of the week and wrap up 22:40-finish
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2024-05-1430 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp:21 Food and Wine the Autumn/ Winter EditionWith the cooler months here it the time where we hunker down and in enjoy some Kiwi autumn and winter fare, and I wouldn’t be Vknow if I didn’t share my recommendations with these dishes. Timestamps Intro 0:00-3:50 Bondshaw honey 3:50-4:45 bondshawhoneyco.nz
Oysters 4:45-7:20
Butter chicken 7:20-8:30
Roast Chicken 8:30-9:50
Smoked fish pie 9:50-10:40
Pumpkin 10:40-12:20
Mushroom 12:20-13:10
Cauliflower 13:10-14:30
Vege soup 14:30-16:10
Roast Lamb/Lamb Shanks 17:00-20
Beef/cottage pie and Ragu 20-21
Game meat 21-21:30
Desserts 21:30-26:50
Wine of the week and wrap up 27:50-finish
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2024-05-0733 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp:20 Wine, food and a Gisborne sunrise.Planning a long weekend of wine in Gisborne, I have created an itinerary for you here. Not only to you get to try some great wine but also take in the sights and sounds the Poverty Bay. Visit Bondshaw honey Co. Bondshawhoneyco.nz Check out A.Z.I.A. https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-04-3033 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp. 19: FermentationWhile ferments are bubbling away in wineries all over the country we take a dive into what's going on. Bondshaw Honey 🐝 bondshawhoneyco.nz. Check out A.Z.I.A https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-04-2352 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 18: Tour of Hawkes BayPlanning a long weekend in the Hawkes Bay here is an itinerary that you can follow. Note that I realised after recording that you need to book in a tasting at Raburnd/Bostock. Our sponsor bondshawhoneyco.nz. Check out A.Z.I.A. https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-04-1637 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 17: Harvest TimeWine companies have been busy harvesting their from over the last month or so this is and insight to that and the initial processing in the winery. Bondshawhoneyco.nz Check out A.Z.I.A https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-04-0936 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 16: A Chef’s Palate with Jude MessengerAn interview with Jude Messenger Chef and Owner of Hatted restaurant the Bistro. On location in his establishment we talk everything food and wine. Time stamps 0:00-11:20 Intro & Blind Wine, 12:15-25 Judes story, 26:10- 34:50 Judes List, 34:50-35:50 Citrus cured fish match, 35:50-38:30 Beef and truffle match, 38:30-41:10 my Tuna and Pinot Story, 41:10-44 wine memory, 44-45:20 knives. Part B 0:00-3:40 red wine and choc, 3:40-4 Coconut Cheesecake, 4-6:15 brulee/ ceviche flavour balance, 6:15-10:45 matching with suggestions, 10:50-13:15 roast banana cake, 13:20-17 catshit/white pepper, 18-30 my tempranillo story/ Jude aha and blind wine, 30-35:30 pairing to pref. And dumpling, 35-39 3...
2024-04-021h 30Vknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 15: Vive la FranceA whirlwind 35 minute fly over of France, far to short but a great start to expand on in the future. Timestamps 0:00-2:10 intro, Loire 2:10-3:50, Bordeaux 3:50-6:55, South West 6:55-10:15, Languedoc-Rousillion 10:15-13:50, Provence 13:50-14:50, Rhone Valley 15:55-19:55, Burgundy 19:55-26:05, Champagne 26:05-29:05, Alsace 29:05-30:55, Jura and Savoie 30:55-32:45, wrap 32:45-34:45, Wine of the Week 35:50-finish. Check out A.Z.I.A https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-03-2640 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp:14 and Wine in its Environment Part 4 Wind, rain, snow and frostThe final instalment of our wine in its environment series Wine, rain, snow, and frost plus wine of of the week. Check out A.Z.I.A https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-03-1929 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 13: Geeking the Supermarket, CountdownI geek Countdown this week with some very hot takes one not too miss! Tell all your friends. https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-03-1243 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp. 12 and Wine and it’s Environment Part 3: Tūrangawaewae (soil and the land)This is part three in the wine in its environment all about the soil and aspect of vineyards and how this affects the grape and the resulting wine. Check out A.Z.I.A. https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-03-0537 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 11: Geeking the Supermarket - Pak n SaveThis week as per a listener request I geek Pak n Save. 0:00-11:40 White (Sauvignon Blanc then Chardonnay followed by Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer) 12:40-14:10 Bubbles, 14:15-15:25 Rose, 15:25-21:00 Red (Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet and Tempranillo), 21:00-finish Wine of the Week. Check out A.Z.I.A. https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-02-2725 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp: 10 and Wine and it’s environment part 2: Growing Degree Days (Sunshine)This is part two in of Wine and it’s environment series. Growing Degree Days are basically a major determining factor in what. Grape varieties are grown and/ or the style of wines that are made in a particular region. So based on this factor you base your purchasing around this. 0:00-27:30 G.D.D, 27:30-finish Wine of the week. Check out A.Z.I.A https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-02-2033 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 9: Martinborough gets Geeked!Myself and Mrs Geek travelled to Martinborough this is a recap of our day. 0:00-4:00 intro, 4:00-12:20 Palliser Estate, 13:20-23.15 Cambridge Road, 24.20-33.30 Ata Rangi, 33:30-finish Wine of the week. Check out A.Z.I.A https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-02-1336 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEp 8 and Wine and it’s environment part 1: Vintage VariationThis first part in our Wine and it’s Environment series. Vintage variation is all the differences in each respective growing season and how it affects the resulting wine, this is important as it can affect whether you like the wine or not. 0:00-17:20 Vintage variation 18:20-finish Wine of the week. Check out A.Z.I.A https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-02-0726 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 7b: Pairing Food and Wine Restaurant review (Jano Bistro)On recent trip to Wellington my wife and I dined at Jano Bistro this second part to the pairing food and wine episode is a great road test for the themes discussed in part “A” no times stamps for this one as I want you to journey through my whole recap of the dining experience. Check out A.Z.I.A https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-01-3130 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 7a: Pairing Food and Wine The basicsThis is the episode so many of you have been waiting for my take on food and wine pairing basics this is a 2 part episode and the start of many more on this them. 0:00-15:00 my ground rules on pairing, 16:00-20:00 meat, 20:00-23:00 cheese, 23:00-26:30 regional fare and european alternatives 26:30-29:30 plant based and dinner party idea, 29:30 seafood and the wrap up. Check out A.Z.I.A https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-01-3136 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 6: Red, Red WineSkip through the first minute had issues with the title but the still great content. As the title suggests we are all about red grapes in NZ this week. 0:00-15:50 Pinot Noir, 16:40-22:40 Bordeaux Varieties, 23:35-27:45 Syrah, 27:45-29:55 Other reds, 29:55-finish Wine of the week. Check out A.Z.I.A https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-01-2833 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 5 White wineHad a mare with the first version of the ep had a massive headache trying to convert then upload so I think this may have been a factor in the poor quality. I have totally re-recorded this so this should be better now. To check out Azia check out previous ep show notes.
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Vknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 5: White, white and more whiteA very Kiwi-centric dive into white varieties in NZ. Which is more than just Sauvignon Blanc. 0:00-10:00 Sauvignon Blanc, 11:00-20:00 Chardonnay, 21:00-24:20 Pinot Gris, 24:20-30:20 Other Whites, 30:20-finish Wine of the week. https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-01-1633 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 4: Glass Vs GoonAfter reading an article on the 1news website winemakers could save the world, one goon bag at a time. I felt I should sure my views on the subject. 0:00-18:50 Glass vs plastics 19:40- end wine of the week. Check out Azia https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ
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2024-01-0929 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 3: Wine 101A wine foundation before moving in more in-depth topics. Also a forgotten top wine of 2023 and the wine of the week. 0:00-20:40 wine foundation. 21.40-finish wine reviews. Remember to check out A.Z.I.A. On Spotify. Aziamusic.studio.z on Facebook. Azia_studio.z on Instagram and azia_music on tik tok
2024-01-0325 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastEpisode 2: Top 5 Wines of 2023My top five wines of 2023. The wines that really captured me over the past year. This is followed by a few wines I drank over Christmas. Enjoy. 0:00-10:00 Top 5 wines. 11:00-16:12 Top 5 continued. 17:12- finish Christmas wines. Check out Azia - Spotify. Facebook Azia.studio.z. Instagram @azia_studio.z. TikTok @azia_music
2023-12-2727 minVknow Geek Wine PodcastIntroducing Me, VknowAn introduction to me, Vknow this podcast and A.Z.I.A producers on the awesome opening. 0:00-6:00 intro to podcast 7:00-12:30 the moment when I wanted to make wine my profession. 13:30 Wine of the week. Check out A.Z.I.A. Spotify- A.Z.I.A. Instagram- @azia_studio.z Facebook- aziamusic.studio.z. TikTok- @azia_music
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