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Uncorking Depth: A deep dive into storytelling with Qali
In this episode of The Wine and Uncorked Chronicles Podcast, we’re joined by Qali, the creator of The Qonnect, a podcast dedicated to sparking meaningful conversations and connecting communities across diverse boundaries. Together, we explore their journey into podcasting, the stories that have defined their mission, and the impact they hope to create through authentic dialogue.
Whether you’re already a fan of The Qonnect or discovering it for the first time, this conversation is sure to inspire you to think about how we build bridges through storytelling and conversation. Don’t miss it!
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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

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 episode
37. 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
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34. Uncorking being MIA: Catch up episode and a Sacredly Unhinged Orange Wine Review
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33. Uncorking Georgian Wines part 2: Our Oceans, Aliens and blind ranking cuisines.
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