How the wines of France made it to Martinborough and beyond | 2022 – Ep.6

September 1, 2022

Florent Souche - Head Sommelier and F&B Operations Manager at QT Wellington

This episode was recorded as part of Visa Wellington On a Plate’s 2022 Food Story Speaker Series and presented by Te Papa.

You heard it on the grapevine: How the wines of France made it to Martinborough and beyond

For this episode, we’re taking you on a journey which began in the vineyards of the Rhône Valley, Lyon, which is known among food lovers as the centre of gastronomy. Florent Souche, Head Sommelier and F&B Operations Manager at QT Wellington, shares not only how a one year holiday turned into a lifetime, but how the most famous grape varietals of France took root in New Zealand.

This podcast was hosted by Teresa Cowie of Connect Content.

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