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Under the Sea | Ep 11
Ageing wine underwater might sound like a novelty, but the idea of cellaring wine beneath the surface has deep historical and scientific roots. From shipwreck discoveries to modern experiments off the ocean floor,...
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In Defence of the Coupe | Ep 10
The coupe has been called outdated, impractical, and even “wrong.” But is it? In this episode, we defend one of Champagne’s most iconic glasses and explore why the coupe still deserves a place at the table. From...
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Tried and True: Why Massal Selection Is Making a Comeback | Ep 9
Clonal selection revolutionised modern viticulture — but it also came with unintended consequences. In this episode, we explore massal selection: what it is, how it differs from clonal planting, and why more producers...
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Wine & Sulfites: Separating Fact from Fiction | Ep 8
Sulfites are one of wine’s most controversial topics — and one of its most misunderstood. 

In this episode, we explore what sulfites actually do in wine, where common myths come from, and why understanding producer...
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Wine in the Bible
Wine shows up everywhere in the Bible — from weddings and feasts to warnings and covenants. But what did it actually represent?
In this episode of The VINVERITY Show, we take a curious look at how and why wine is...
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A Pinotage Story | Ep 7
A forgotten garden experiment and a leisurely bike ride helped create South Africa’s indigenous grape, Pinotage, just over 100 years ago. Enjoy this short and true wine story.
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Is Vintage Variation Real? | Ep 6
Vintage variation is one of the most talked-about — and most misunderstood — ideas in wine. We see the year printed on the label, we hear about “great” and “terrible” vintages, and we’re often told that wine changes...
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The Truth About Wine Pairing | Ep 5
Are wine pairing rules helpful — or are they holding you back?Â
In this episode of The VINVERITY Show, we explore the origins of modern wine pairing, why personal taste matters more than rigid rules, and how to pair...
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The Ghosts of Champagne
Behind the sparkle of Champagne lies a dramatic history of pressure, risk, invention — and a few literal explosions.
Step inside the origin story of the world’s most famous bubbles and the people who shaped it.
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Wine Quality | Ep 4
What actually defines “quality” in wine — price, prestige, region, scores… or something else entirely?
This episode breaks down what truly influences wine quality and why your own taste matters more than any label or...
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Wine & Health | Ep 3
Wine has long walked the line between medicine and indulgence — praised, criticised, and endlessly debated.
This episode explores what history, science, and common sense actually say about wine and health.
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Smoke Taint | Ep 2
Wildfires don’t just affect vineyards — they can fundamentally change how wine tastes.
This episode unpacks what smoke taint is, how it forms, how winemakers detect it, and what it means for wine lovers navigating...
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