Vknow Geek Wine Podcast

Celebrating this day with reviews on two great Pinot Noirs I tried. Chapters 0:00-5:18 Lime Rock White Knuckle Hill Pinot Noir 2013 6:17-10:00 Nanny Goat Vineyards Super Nanny Pinot Noir 2021 10:00-finish Wrap up

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 Intro 2:47-3:41 Bondshawhoneyco.nz 3:41-14.15 Port 14:15-19:40 Sherry 20:37-24:40 Madeira 24:40-33:30 Other styles 33:30-finish Wrap up https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ https:...

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 Intro 3:20-4:15 Bondshawhoneyco.nz 4:15-8:00 The 1st stage of...

Chapters 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 https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z...

What's happening at Taupos newest restaurant- Lionels’s Chapters 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 https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D https://www.tiktok.c...

The serving temperature of wine and the effects of not getting this right. Chapters 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 wra...

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. Chapters 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...

Wine faults what are these faults and what do they look like we break these down in this episode. Chapters 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 https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZY...

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. Chapters 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...

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. Chapters 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...

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 https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D https://www.t...

This 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 https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2Nj...

Chapters 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 https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D https://www.tiktok.com/@azia_music?_t=8hVsHcwRrj5&_r=1

I thought for International Chardonnay Day and would share 5 Chardonnays I have tried recently that turned my head enjoy.

Have 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...

Planning 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 https://open.spotify.com/artist/03oIsOUE0eEQ9HZZYg2tOV?si=V6QWpuhVS3CqU9RaNhxwzQ https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic....

With 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 Caulif...

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 https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/...

While 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 https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D https://www.tiktok.com/@azia_music?_t=8hVsHcwRrj...

Planning 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 https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=N...

Wine 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 https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D. Timestamps 0:00-2:10...

An 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...

A 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...

The 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 https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D https://www.tiktok.com/@azia_music?_t=8hVsHcwRrj5&_r=1 Timestamps 0:00-2:38...

I 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 https://www.facebook.com/aziamusic.studio.z https://www.instagram.com/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D https://www.tiktok.com/@azia_music?_t=8hVsHcwRrj5&_r=1. Time stamps 0:00-3:20 intro, 3:20-5:40 Chardonnay, 5:40-8:...