We’re taking you on a journey which began in the vineyards of the Rhône Valley, Lyon, which is known among food lovers as the centre of gastronomy. Florent Souche, Head Sommelier and F&B Operations Manager at QT Wellington, shares not only how a one year holiday turned into a lifetime, but how the most famous grape varietals of France took root in New Zealand.

We’re taking you on a journey which began in the vineyards of the Rhône Valley, Lyon, which is known among food lovers as the centre of gastronomy. Florent Souche, Head Sommelier and F&amp;B Operations Manager at QT Wellington, shares not only how a one year holiday turned into a lifetime, but how the most famous grape varietals of France took root in New Zealand.

Episode 6 – How the wines of France made it to Martinborough and beyond

Go on a journey of Wellington’s diverse culinary scene as we savour and celebrate the food stories of Wellington. Recorded as part of Visa Wellington On a Plate’s Food Story Speaker Series and presented by Te Papa, find out about how some of our favourite foods made it across the ocean, and into Aotearoa’s food history.

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Episode 6 – How the wines of France made it to Martinborough and beyond

Episode 6 – How the wines of France made it to Martinborough and beyond