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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This 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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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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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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This 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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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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This 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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Skip 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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Had 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.

After 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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