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41. Uncorked Episode: Dirt Under the Nails
33:12||Ep. 41What happens when wine isn’t a hobby… but your childhood?In this comeback episode of Wine & Uncorked Chronicles, Joey Hay returns to talk about what it actually means to grow up on a vineyard in Queenstown, New Zealand — beyond the romantic postcard version.This isn’t just about legacy. It’s about farming. Early mornings. Weather stress. Long harvest days. Cleaning tanks. Physical labour. Family dynamics. And figuring out whether you’re choosing the wine life — or it’s choosing you.Check them out Blue Heron wine shop
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39. Uncorked After Dark: Wine, Desire, and Very Bad decisions
19:48||Ep. 39Happy 2026 peeeeople!!On this episode- we talk wine, sex, desires and bunjee jumping!!38. Uncorked in Munich: Cyril Meidinger’s Global Wine Journey Part 2
44:49||Ep. 38Follow up on last weeks episode37. Uncorked in Munich: Cyril Meidinger’s Global Wine Journey
32:11||Ep. 37On this episode of Wine & Uncorked Chronicles, we sit down with Cyril Meidinger — a French-Greek wine explorer whose path winds from Alsace and Bordeaux to South Africa and now Blue Heron Wine Shop in Munich. Cyril uncorks stories from his travels, shares insights on global wine trends, and talks about what makes South African wines shine abroad. From blind tasting championships to launching his own label, this conversation is equal parts inspiring and delicious.36. Uncorked in Munich with Joey Hay: From New Zealand to the Blue Heron
01:15:18||Ep. 36Step into the cozy ambience of a Munich wine shop as we sit down with Joe Hay, a New Zealand bloke whose journey with wine has taken him across continents. In this episode of Wine & Uncorked Chronicles, Joe shares stories from his vineyard upbringing, how he found himself in Munich, and the cultural quirks of wine life in Germany vs. New Zealand. We also had a chance to drink some of the Chard Farm wines: Mata-Au Pinot Noir 2023 & Closeburn Chardonnay 2023Check out the Blue Heron WinesZieblandstraße 2 80799 MunichInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueheron_wines/https://www.blueheron.de/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf4G0Bm2GDgriVRaWlwuQ-M851FJg7RHZXjDQAcmenYpOKfaaohOZ_f7ZXC3w_aem_zkB9gXzGPf1JxrjpWns9NABook a Wine tasting: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/blueheronwineshop?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadRvMAeCCXXR-B1GePNkt7J5YVWU4hUQRMzLhBftuB_- Ws92oHqPp3v4G_OWA_aem_ORPxTax5N4L5kC98W-67EACheck out the Chard FarmWebsite: www.chardfarm.co.nzInsta: https://www.instagram.com/chardfarm/FB: https://www.facebook.com/chardfarm/35. 2018 Merlot & The Ditch of Destiny
16:29||Ep. 35One heartbreak, two glasses of Merlot, too many shots, a rainy highway… and boom — I’m in a ditch with my cousin, throwing up in unison while a raccoon judges us. Plus, a sultry Russian wine review blaming my ex for everything. Cheers.