Vknow Geek Wine Podcast

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...

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 @vknowgeek Timestamps 0:00- 8:09 Ground...

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 @vknowgeek Timestamps 0:00- 7:15 Acid reflux 7:15- 16:35 One glass hangover 16:35- 20:35 Gout wine 20:35- 22:23 Quercetin and histamines 22:23- 25:58 Conclusions 26:12-Finish wine of the week wh...

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...

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%...

If 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 @vknowgeek Timestamps 0:00- 16:28 My stance on this 17:26- Finish wine of the week what’s coming up

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 me 14:05- Finish wine of the week what’s coming up

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 up https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z h...

Why 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 week 13.12- 34:00 breaking down “Typicity” 34:00- Finish what’s coming up https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ https://www.facebook.com/aziam...

This 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 Intro 2:39- 11:50 the FOUR (five) parts of the palate 11:50- 15:55 feeling how the wine moves through the palate 15:55- 18:10 glycerols/ fruit sugar 18:10- 19:35 the importance of acidity 19:35- 22:25...

Congratulations 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 Intro 3:56- 15:00 Top 10 15:00- 21:00 favourites from outside the top 10 21:00- 29:37 my thoughts on th...

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 Intro 4:20-11:50 Why we smell 11:50- 15:20 things that influence what we smell 15:20-25:28 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 c...

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 Intro 3:29-25:38 the virtues of Marlborough Pinot Noir 26:36- finish Wine of the Week what’s coming up https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZ...

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 Intro 3:27-28.58 all things colour and appearance 29.56- finish Wine of the Week what’s coming up https://open.spotify....

I walk you through all things Touriga Nacional from table wine to Port. Timestamps 0:00-2:28 Intro 3:26-11:57 the ins and outs of Touriga 11:57-16.29 fortified Touriga 17.26-finish Wine of the Week what’s coming up https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Y...

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 Intro 3:25-23:53 the “main body” 25:51-finish Wine of the Week what’s coming up https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igsh...

I walk you through all things Pinotage a quirky little wine that has a special place with me. Timestamps 0:00-2:23 Intro 3:20-9:51 my relationship with Pinotage 9:51-20:44 all things Pinotage 21:42-finish Wine of the Week what’s coming up https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/azia_studi...

Everything that goes into what makes a smooth wine from production and post production with everything in between. Timestamps 0:00-2:07 Intro 3:04-21:38 What can be done during production to make a smooth wine 21:38-36:30 Post production factors to choosing a smooth wine 37:28-finish Wine of the Week what’s coming up https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ...

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://boroug...

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 Intro 5:30-16:00 the whites 16:00- finish Wine of the week and upcoming weeks teaser. https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2...

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 Thiols 9:10-11:18 Pyrazines and the term Aromatics 11:18-13:10 Terpenes and Rotundone 13:10-16:50 Sulfur Compounds, V.A. and Brett 16:50-20:23 Geosmin, Lactones and Ketones 20:23-23:52 wrap up 24:50-finish Wine of the...

Have 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 Int...

What 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 Intro 3:10-27:50 all things tannin/phenolics 28:43- finish Wine of the Week and teaser for next week https://open...

All 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 Intro 3:22-8:15 Origins and other International regions 8:15-10:00 Where in N.Z 10:00-12:00 Cellaring and Service 12:00-15:45 Food pairing 15:45-18:47 Summation 28:48- finish Wine of the Week ht...

Wine 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 Intro 3:24-8:00 Sugar at growing and harvest time 8:00-11:14 Glycerols 11:14-16:29 Acohol and chapitalistion 16:2...