S E1: The Ancient Roots of New Zealand's Canterbury Wine Region

In this episode we explore Canterbury, New Zealand through ancient geological history, a rich fossil record, and North Canterbury's modern wine industry. We'll explore the city of Christchurch, and discover its resilience through several crises. We'll visit a few wineries in Waipara, and we'll talk to some movers-and-shakers in the wine industry.

Research for this episode came together over 11 years of research and two visits to the South Island.

You’ll hear conversations with:

Tim Ogle - Cellar Door Wine Bar Owner

Fergus Winters - The Bone Line

Other supporting research sources include:

A 2017 University of Otago Masters Thesis by Georgia Kerby about the Redcliffs Archeological History

Newspaper articles and advertisements from the Ashburton Guardian and Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser

Artifacts and Exhibit Information at the Nelson Provincial Museum

Peter Ballance’s New Zealand geology guide, illustrated by Louise Cotterall

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Theme Song “If You Get It, You Get It” by Ben Sanner

Episode written, voiced, and produced by Erin Scala

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