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 stats7:10-13.52 my thoughts on organic certification vs organic practices 13.52- 16:13 the impact of growing conditions on resulting wine16:13- 21:35 conclusion 21:51- 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=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3Dhttps://www.tiktok.com/@azia_music?_t=8hVsHcwRrj5&_r=1
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STOP! 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.If you would like some suggestions on producers to try message me the types of wine you like and I can give you some producers to check out.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- 6:40 What is this all about6:40- 8:44 comparing Pyramid Valley and Craggy Range8:44- 14:38 bulk production vs boutique 14:38- 17:42 restaurants role in this17:42- 18:14 the Easthope story 18:14- 21:00 Kiwi whites/reds Vs international whites/reds21:00- 24:52 5 biggest wine producers in NZ 24:52- 25:19 conclusion 25:19- Finish wine of the week what’s coming up
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Jalapeño and Sauvignon Blanc
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 @vknowgeekTimestamps 0:00- 16:28 My stance on this17:26- Finish wine of the week what’s coming up
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(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
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Episode 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/azia_studio.z?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3Dhttps://www.tiktok.com/@azia_music?_t=8hVsHcwRrj5&_r=1
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