Best Abrigo Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 517: Wines That Are Worth The Splurge 52:18

2d ago52:18

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Tax Day in the US has come and gone. Many of us are getting a refund, so if you have a little extra change, here are some great wines to consider. A few on the list are... Burgundy in red and white: Pinot and Chard Pomerol in Bordeaux Syrah from The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater in Walla Walla Washington Old Vine Zinfandel from Sonoma, Napa, a…

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Arranged marriage, personal choice: An Indian groom's perspective- with Smit Banker (India) 58:49

6d ago58:49

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Hi Everyone, Please welcome with me Smit Banker from India. Smit was born and raised in India and decided to move abroad to continue his studies. He came to New Zealand in 2018 and stayed here ever since. In this episode we will talk about a very sensitive topic: Arranged marriage! Disclaimer: There are still a lot of forced arranged marriages out …

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Ep 516: "Celebrity" Wines Explained 1:00:56

9d ago1:00:56

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This week friend, listener, Patron, and wine diva @wineshenanigans and the wine game show @winepardy Monica G. joins to talk with me about wines made by celebrities, aka Celebrity Wines. We run through what they are, how many of them are made and then we discuss specifics. We wrap with our analysis of whether or not we would recommend buying these …

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Ep 515: The Origin Story of Oak Barrels 42:52

16d ago42:52

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Inspired by a question from friend and Patron Amy Payton, this week I cover the history of oak barrels. I go from animal skins in Mesopatamia to modern day barrels, talking about how winemakers decided that oak was the best vessel for wine. I answer her follow up questions too -- How are barrels obtained by winemakers? What happens to them after th…

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Hearing the strong voices of immigrants through writing- with Adrienne Jansen (New Zealand) 59:09

20d ago59:09

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Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Adrienne Jansen from New Zealand. Adrienne is a creative writing teacher, tutor, editor and writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. She also has been a writer for the famous Te Papa museum in Wellington for over 10 years. A big part of her work was teaching English to non-native English speaker and she worked …

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Ep 514: The Grape Miniseries -- Fiano 41:28

22d ago41:28

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This week I explore one of my favorite grapes of all time, Fiano! The grape makes some of the most exquisite wines you could imagine -- whites with layered complexity, age-ability, and unadulterated deliciousness. I discuss all aspects of the grape: The historical overview of the grape and how Mastroberardino saved it from obscurity (Check out my p…

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Ep 513: The Divine Dolcetto of Diano d’Alba with Giulio Abrigo of Abrigo Giovanni 56:59

1M ago56:59

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I welcome to the show my friend Giulio Abrigo of Abrigo Giovanni Azienda Agricola, who focuses on the exquisite Dolcetto in Diano d'Alba in the Barolo zone of Piemonte. Abrigo Giovanni is a small family operation, operating on just 13 ha or 32 acres mainly in Diano d’Alba -- the site of the winery and the family home. Dolcetto Diano d’Alba is one o…

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Mixing beats and cultures: A conversation with a Norwegian-Filipino rapper- with Denial RC (Norway) 58:28

1M ago58:28

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Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Daniel Gerardo Ytterdahl (Denial RC) from Norway. Daniel grew up in Norway as a son of a Filipina mother and a Norwegian father. He spent most of his childhood and teenage years in Norway before he made the move to the Philippines in 2012. Still living in the Philippines, he is now making a name for himself as De…

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Ep 512: Volcanic Wines 52:03

1M ago52:03

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In recent years, there has been a lot of buzz around “volcanic wines.” The term makes it sound as if these are wines that are spawned from a volcano, but in reality these are wines that many people believe have special qualities because they grow on volcanic soils. In this show, I define the types of volcanoes before discussing the ecosystems they …

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CFPB 1071 and the future of small business lending: What, when, and where to start 22:34

1M ago22:34

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Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act requires financial institutions to collect and report data on small business lending to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The details of the CFPB 1071 rule are laid out in an extensive 888-page document, so it's no surprise that many financial institutions …

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Ep 511: The Greats-- Semillon of the Hunter Valley, Australia 39:15

1M ago39:15

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The Hunter Valley is the OG -- the first place where Australian grape growing took place. For 200 years there has been continuous winegrowing and winemaking among the rolling hills and green valleys, which are peppered with iconic wineries, many of which have been around for more than 100 years. Although other types of wines are made, the Hunter ha…

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Special Announcement: MC Ice departs and Where to get past episodes of WfNP 3:19

2M ago3:19

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This is a quick special announcement show with two news items: 1. After many years of being on the show, MC Ice has left the building! This was not his main business and he has chosen to focus on his work and other pursuits! We thank him for his contributions. Going forward, educational shows will be with Elizabeth only, with occasional guest appea…

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The full-time traveler- with Richard Woolford (UK) 1:08:12

2M ago1:08:12

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Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Richard Woolford from the UK. Rich started his journey in 2015 where he travelled to most Asian countries before he visited New Zealand and Australia. He went back home for a visit (and a longer stay during covid) and continued his full-time travels until the end of 2023. And where he went after leaving New Zeala…

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Ep 510: Virginia’s Iconic Barboursville Vineyards with Winemaker & GM Luca Paschina 1:04:21

2M ago1:04:21

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I welcome to the show, again, and this time for a much longer and more thorough conversation, Luca Paschina, the head winemaker and GM of Barboursville, the historic property in the Monticello AVA of Virginia. Luca was on the show in 2016, originally on episode 162. Barboursville has a long history, which starts around the same time as its current …

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Revisiting the Wine and Health Debacle -- Re-release of Ep 274: Christopher Snowdon 54:43

2M ago54:43

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As a follow up to Felicity Carter's show last week, in which we mentioned referenced the work of Christopher Snowdon often, I am re-releasing Episode 274 to give another perspective. This was originally released April 29, 2019. We raised all sorts of red flags in this show and Christopher has been consistent on his blog about how moderate drinking …

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Stress test success: Navigating the 2024 scenarios for community financial institutions 30:10

2M ago30:10

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The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve Board have released the hypothetical scenarios for their annual Dodd-Frank stress tests, which help ensure that large banks can lend to households and businesses even in a severe recession. How do the scenarios impact community financial institutions, and how can you use stress testing to your institution's benefi…

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Family reunion: Excitement over sadness- with Doreen Ignacio-Abrigo (Philippines) 52:29

2M ago52:29

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Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Doreen Ignacio-Abrigo from the Philippines. Doreen moved to New Zealand as a teenager after her dad spent three years in this country due to work. The whole family moved over and joined him in 2009. Now, Doreen has settled down and has started her own little family with having her little boy Joseph. She also star…

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Ep 509: Felicity Carter Exposes the Jaw-dropping Truth of Who is Guiding Global Wine & Health Policy 51:59

2M ago51:59

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My guest, Felicity Carter, is probably the most brilliant journalist in wine, and certainly one of the only ones doing vital investigative work in the field of wine, health, and the neo prohibitionist movement. From 2008 to 2021, she was editor-in-chief of Meininger’s Wine Business International, a global, English-language magazine, one of Germany’…

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Ep 508: Armenian Wine - Ancient Grapes, Modern Innovation, True Excellence with Aimee Keushguerian of Zulal & Keush 41:52

2M ago41:52

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In this show we explore the world of Armenian wine, which has roots in the ancient world and may be the oldest winemaking region in Europe. To tell us about these wines, the terroir, and the regions, I welcome Keush Managing Director & Zulal Founder, Aimee Keushguerian. Aimee educates us on Armenian wine and tells us about the projects she and her …

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Turning the tables: getting to know your host- with Johanna Marks (Germany) 1:13:02

3M ago1:13:02

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Hi everyone, I thought it would be great to start this year with a proper introduction of myself by sharing my journey of moving overseas and living abroad. My awesome friend James helped me to make this episode special with his skill of being a photographer and vlogger. Please check him out!!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoTRF3253ujqVMQqjVqgt…

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Ep 507: Innovative Pairing with Plant-based Food with the founders of Wineand2Veg.com 53:52

3M ago53:52

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By Elizabeth Schneider

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Ep 506: The Wines of the Côtes de Bordeaux -- The Secret Best Value Wines of the Region 55:17

3M ago55:17

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By Elizabeth Schneider

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Unveiling human trafficking: Perspectives, realities, and strategies 40:16

3M ago40:16

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Human trafficking – a form of modern slavery – is one of the fastest-growing criminal activities in the world, exploiting over 45 million people and generating an estimated $150 billion in profits each year. While global in reach, human trafficking also affects individuals, communities, and economies across the United States. Join Brad Jeffery, fou…

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Ep 505: Alternatives to a Favorite -- Grenache (Garnacha) 37:50

3M ago37:50

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By Elizabeth Schneider

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Ep 504: A Normal Wine Person Perspective on Greek Wine -- Patron Lindsey Miller Shares Her Love and Knowledge of Greece 37:54

3M ago37:54

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By Elizabeth Schneider

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Ep 503: Greek Wine -- The Updated 10,000 Foot Overview 49:39

4M ago49:39

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By Elizabeth Schneider

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New Years traditions around the world 19:27

4M ago19:27

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Hi everyone, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! I was interested in New Years traditions of other people, cultures and countries. So I asked some of YOU to tell me a little bit more about how you celebrate the new year. I sneaked in my own traditions as well but I haven't really been celebrating it in this way since I am in New Zealand. Please…

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Ep 502: Stu Smith of Smith-Madrone -- Why Napa County is Strangling Small Wineries 59:15

4M ago59:15

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By Wine for Normal People

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Ep 501: Winemaker Thomas Bianciardi of San Filippo - Award-Winning Wines of Brunello di Montalcino 56:13

4M ago56:13

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By Elizabeth Schneider

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From interior designer to organic farm manager- with Coral Remiro (Spain) 1:03:05

4M ago1:03:05

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Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Coral Remiro from Spain. Coral has left Spain to live in London for 8 years where she also met her partner. As she wanted a career change from interior design to a more environmental job, like growing vegetables, they thought Australia and New Zealand would be good places to start this journey. They spent 1 year …

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Ep 500: Listeners Ask About 500 Episodes of WFNP 1:07:53

5M ago1:07:53

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By Elizabeth Schneider

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Ep 499: The Impacts of Smoke on Wine with Professor Tom Collins of Washington State University 58:58

5M ago58:58

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By Elizabeth Schneider

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Lockdown on arrival: Studying abroad in the shadow of a pandemic- with Chandini Kumar (India) 1:01:13

5M ago1:01:13

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Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Chandini Kumar from Kerala which is in South India. Cha came to New Zealand in March 2020, just 2.5 weeks before the major lockdown due to the outbreak of Covid19. Cha did her studies in aqua culture at the NMIT (Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology) in Nelson, on the South Island of New Zealand and is now …

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Special update to Episode 327: Wine ingredient & nutrition labeling goes live in the EU (and what it means to us) 44:01

5M ago44:01

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By Elizabeth Schneider

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Ep 498: Terrific Thanksgiving Food and Wine Pairings 42:50

5M ago42:50

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Thanksgiving is a hard meal to pair wine with but we've got you covered. After a little bit of wine advice about glassware, serving temps, and my annual "Aunt Gertrude" warning, we get into the pairings for traditional (and some variations on traditional) Thanksgiving fare. We begin with suggestions for wines to welcome your guests, and then move o…

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Advice from an immigration lawyer of New Zealand- with Richard Brown (South Africa) 1:03:27

5M ago1:03:27

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Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Richard Brown from South Africa. Richard was born and raised in South Africa by British parents before they moved to New Zealand in 1998. He studied law and has a great knowledge about legal topics like immigration, property and estate. Today, we might get an insight of the life of an immigration lawyer of New Ze…

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Ep 497: The Grape Mini-Series -- Blaufränkisch (AKA, Lemberger) 52:36

5M ago52:36

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This week we cover the unsung red of Central European wine – Blaufränkisch. This Central European red grape was planted widely in throughout the Habsburg Empire, and today the biggest plantings aren’t too far from its birthplace – right on the Austria-Hungary border. Photo: Blaufränkisch. Credit: Austrian Wine Blaufränkisch translates to ‘blue wine…

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Ep 496: Sherry Refresh Part 2 - Oxidatively Aged Wines, Style Categories, Food Pairing, and Serving Ideas 45:33

6M ago45:33

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Sherry is a complex wine with lots of terroir, tradition, and winemaking possibilities. In episode 495, we go over the stats on the region, the history, the terroir, and details on winemaking, including the solera system. We then describe the biologically aged wines – Fino and Manzanilla. This show is a continuation of episode 495 but after listeni…

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From language lessons to styling sessions: Building your entrepreneurial dream-with Ana Johann (Brazil) 1:06:20

6M ago1:06:20

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Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Ana Johann from Brazil. Ana and her husband moved to New Zealand in 2017 and have now two beautiful children which were born and will be raised in Aotearoa, the "land of the long white cloud". Ana is an aspiring personal stylist who studied fashion design in Brazil and is now helping people all over the world to …

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Ep 495: Sherry Refresh Part 1 --History, terroir, and Biologically Aged Wines 48:30

6M ago48:30

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It's been 11 years since we discussed Sherry, so it's time to do a refreshed show. This time, Sherry is much more mainstream and we're revisiting this fascinating wine that has so much history, and has experienced a renaissance in recent times. We discuss: Where Sherry is and its defining terroir, including the terroir of the bodegas The grapes of …

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Ep 494: Wines for Fall 42:16

6M ago42:16

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After a very, very hot summer where we live, the weather has broken and we are ready for wines that can warm us up and pair with the smells of crisp fall air and falling leaves, as well as heartier food. In this show, we talk about wines for fall from around the world and why they are going on our wine shopping list this season. We break it down co…

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Sands of time: Reliving an Omani paradise-with Neena Nandigam (Oman) 51:30

6M ago51:30

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Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Neena Nandigam. Neena was born in Oman, a country in the Middle East and lived there with her family until she was 8 years old. Her parents are originally from India and made the decision to move to Oman to then make another big move to New Zealand. Neena is living in New Zealand ever since. In this episode Neena…

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Banking on cannabis: Breaking down the SAFER Banking Act 34:48

6M ago34:48

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The marijuana-related banking industry took major steps forward on September 27, 2023, when the Senate Committee passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act after weeks of negotiations and revisions to reach a bipartisan agreement. The bill would secure access for marijuana-related businesses (MRBs) to financial institutio…

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Ep 493: Marina Marcarino of Punset; Barbaresco's Most Forward-Looking Producer Returns to WFNP 1:03:55

6M ago1:03:55

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I first spoke to Marina Marcarino of Punset in 2017 and I was fascinated by her story and loved her wines. We became friends and I’ve visited her over the years and keep in touch with her for a pulse on what is happening in the vineyards and wineries of Barbaresco, where Punset is located. Marina Marcarino of Punset Wines in Barbaresco As a recap o…

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An Eye on Risk: Taking a Look at the OCC's Bank Supervision Operating Plan for 2024 16:31

7M ago16:31

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The OCC issued it's Bank Supervision Operation Plan for 2024 and we take a look on at it on the latest episode of Ahead of the Curve. This plan outlines the OCC's priorities and objectives for the coming year and provides great insights on where to focus your financial institution's time. In this episode, Abrigo Advisor Zach Englert discusses his b…

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Ep 492: Polly Hammond of 5Forests -- The Esteemed Wine Marketing Innovator Shares Trends We Should Know 55:41

7M ago55:41

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This week, my close friend, web guru, and the best digital marketer in the wine biz -- Polly Hammond of 5Forests -- discusses some fascinating topics in wine. We have a great conversation about the state of wine marketing, it's disconnection with normal people (and reasons for it), and how there is more to some trends than clickbait would have you …

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Iraq unfolded: A personal journey- with Karam Wadia (Iraq) 51:05

7M ago51:05

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Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Karam Wadia from Iraq. Karam left his country with his parents and his two older siblings in 1998 to move to Jordan. In 2004 the family then decided to move to New Zealand to hopefully mind there new home. Does the Iraq war has something to do with their decision to leave their home country? We will find out in t…

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Ep 491: The Grape Mini-Series -- The Pinot Noir Refresh 1:01:17

7M ago1:01:17

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Pinot Noir is a challenging grape. It’s hard to grow, hard to work with in the cellar, and the style varies drastically based on where it’s made, who is making it, and when it was grown (vintage). We haven’t covered Pinot in a decade, so we decided to do a reboot on the grape mini-series and add all the new information and insights I’ve gathered ov…

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Ep 490: Tasmania, Australia 36:30

7M ago36:30

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This week we cover Australia’s coolest and most southerly region, Tasmania. This island, which is 240 km/150 off the mainland has had some starts and stops in wine, but the recent past has seen it on an upward trajectory for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, sparkling made of those grapes, plus Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Syrah, and Pinot Gris, among others. …

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The man who wrote history by traveling to every single country in the world in an unbroken journey without using an airplane- with Thor Pedersen (Denmark) 1:13:13

7M ago1:13:13

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Hi everyone, I am sooooo excited to introduce a special guest in this episode. Please welcome with me Thor Pedersen from Denmark. The man who was the first in visiting every single country in the world without using an airplane. Thor was thinking about an adventure which could last him 4 years but instead ended up being nearly a decade until he wou…

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