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What’s the one wine you’d taste if you were on your deathbed? Merrick Watts got asked that exact question… and it kicked off a proper “we have to do this” …moment on the pod.

In this episode of The Wined Up, Merrick returns (yep — first guest back!) and we crack into Château d’Yquem (half-bottle, because… reality), talk why sweet wines get underrated, and then do the most Aussie pairing experiment imaginable: d’Yquem + a Golden Gaytime. We also get into Merrick’s Roman-inspired hydration drink Posca, why it exists, and why everyone should be drinking it!

We also dive into wine stories and memorable moments including:
● “Deathbed wine” question + why d’Yquem was Merrick’s pick
● First smell, first sip: apricot, orange blossom, honey + that razor acidity
● The real talk: is it worth the hype (and the price)?
● Noble rot explained in normal-person language
● The Golden Gaytime pairing test (and the honest verdict)
● Why some wines are best by themselves at the end of the night
● Posca Hydrate: ancient Roman origins, modern hangover use
● The “I invented it” bar story (and no one believing him)
● Favourite Posca flavours + when Merrick drinks each one
● Rapid-fire Aussie ice cream “this or that” (Bubble O’Bill truth bomb)
● Merrick’s final message: try a wine you’ve dismissed (except… Sauvignon Blanc 😅)

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✅ Chapters
00:00 Deathbed wine question: “one wine before you die”
00:00:17 Merrick intro + the $1000 d’Yquem plan
00:01:13 Why Merrick’s been chasing Château d’Yquem
00:02:56 Fast facts: Sauternes, noble rot, why it’s so famous
00:04:07 First reactions: aroma → taste (apricot + orange blossom)
00:06:44 Enter Posca: “a drink better than this” segway
00:07:11 What Posca is + Roman soldiers, vinegar, salt + water
00:09:32 Hangovers, hydration, and the Hadrian story
00:11:05 How Merrick built Posca (30–40 bad versions → fizzy = unlock)
00:12:37 Real-world use: 1am two cans after a few wines
00:13:08 People mixing Posca with vodka + “I invented it” moment
00:15:02 Best Posca flavours + why acid balance matters
00:16:31 Vinegar benefits, prebiotics + electrolytes
00:18:30 Favourite flavours + post-training routine
00:19:50 Golden Gaytime time 🍦
00:22:00 Does Gaytime + d’Yquem actually work? (verdict)
00:23:32 Ice cream this-or-that rapid fire
00:25:30 Final message + Sauvignon Blanc stray 😂
00:26:55 Where to find Merrick + Idiot’s Guide to Wine Vol. 3 + Posca
Check out Merrick at https://grapesofmirth.com.au/ and also check out the Posca Hypertonic drink at https://poscahydrate.com/
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Masterclass – Wine Faults with Marc Malouf

In this episode we take a Masterclass from Marc Malouf on wine faults. …

In this episode we take a Masterclass from Marc Malouf on wine faults. He explains the different wine faults and taints including TCA, Oxidation, Volatile Acidity (VA), Brettanomyces, Mousiness, …Cooked Wine, and Reductive Wine. He also answers The Wined Up’s icebreaker questions, shares his views on Vivino versus wine critics versus winemakers, the importance of blind tasting, and so much more.

Marc has such a passion for wine and for people. His attention to detail and ability to pick out the different nuances of a wine are amazing. This skill and talent is what has drawn him respect from the wine industry as well as his genuine love for the industry. Thanks Marc for sharing your story and sharing this masterclass.

Check out Marc Malouf’s wine reviews at https://www.instagram.com/wineworthwritingabout/

Also browse the great selection of top quality wines Marc Malouf sells at https://iheartwine.com.au (@iheartwineaustralia5958)

Subscribe to @TheWinedUp and comment below on any wine fault stories you’d like to share.

Chapters:

0:00 Preview
0:20 Introduction
0:41 Introducing Marc Malouf
1:54 Most memorable wine
3:06 Wine you still want to try
3:12 Wine you’d love to have a wine with
3:48 Last wine you had
4:44 Unique food and wine pairing
6:19 Advice for those on wine journey
7:29 Should you trust Vivino?
8:56 Where did your wine journey start?
11:10 How to learn about wineJeremy
13:15 How did you develop your palate?
15:22 What are wine faults?
17:21 Overview of wines to try
17:49 Fault 1 TCA (Cork Taint)
20:05 Fault 2 Oxidation
22:15 Fault 3 Volatile Acidity (VA)
24:30 Fault 4 Brettanomyces
25:59 Fault 5 Mousiness
26:43 Fault 6 Cooked Wine
28:23 Approach to Finding Faults
29:33 What are the symptoms of a cooked wine?
30:08 Fault 7 Reduction
30:49 The Wined Up smell and taste the wines
32:36 The Wined Up chooses the wines with faults
39:11 The hallmarks of great wine
42:13 How long do you know you still have to drink a wine
45:31 How did you choose these wines?
46:22 Is blind tasting important?
49:08 How can you tell a wine is cheap or bulk made?
50:10 The Wined Up Conclusion

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2024, Cellar Tracker, 1989 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Barolo Monprivato, Cellar Tracker, 27 September 2024, https://www.cellartracker.com/m/wines/72446

2024, Cellar Tracker, 2020 Château Pierre-Bise Savennières Roche aux Moines, Cellar Tracker, 27 September 2024, https://www.cellartracker.com/m/wines/4270692

2024, Oliver’s Wines, About Us, Olivers Wines, 27 September 2024, https://olivers-wines.com.au/about-us/

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Brown Brothers with Katherine Brown

Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where …

Watch/listen to our latest episode to be released this Sunday, where we interview 4th generation winemaker Katherine Brown from the iconic Brown Brothers (@BrownBrothersWinery). Brown Brothers is synonymous with the …Australian wine scene and it seems to be the learning ground for a lot of Australian winemakers.

Katherine shares her love for the King Valley and encourages people to share what has been one of Victoria’s best kept secrets to cater for families, food and wine lovers.

Katherine talks to her wine journey, the history and tradition of Brown Brothers, but also looking into the future and keeping abreast of trends. This is reflected in the kindergarten vineyard where they experiment, explore and innovate to keep pushing the boundaries and not settling on the status quo.

The flight we had was the following: 2022 Patricia Chardonnay, 2022 Origins Series Fiano, 2023 Tarrango, Moscato Mango Swirl.

Subscribe to @TheWinedUp and comment on your favourite wine from Brown Brothers.

Chapters:
0:00 Preview
0:29 Introduction
1:43 Most memorable wine
4:46 Last wine that you had
5:04 Wine you’d love to have a wine with
5:35 Favourite grape variety
6:04 Unique food and wine pairing
6:29 Advice for those on wine journey
7:18 When did you know this was your dream job?
9:19 How did you learn about winemaking?
11:36 The Kindergarten winery
12:49 2022 Brown Brothers Patricia Chardonnay, Tamar Valley, Tasmania
13:07 The history of Brown Brothers and the Patricia range
17:21 How has travel influenced your winemaking style
20:21 2022 Brown Brothers Origin Series Fiano, Murray Valley, VIC
23:58 Why did you get the winemaking bug
27:03 Brown Brother family creeds
28:49 2023 Brown Brothers Tarrango, VIC
35:19 Any future innovations?
36:50 Brown Brothers Moscato Mango Swirl, VIC
36:35 Sam is an encyclopedia
41:18 What makes King Valley special?
44:48 What legacy do you want to leave in Brown Brothers?
47:35 Key Messages
48:19 The Wined Up Conclusion

#brownbrothers #katherinebrown #moscato #prosecco #milawa #zeroalcohol #patriciawines #mangoswirl #tarrango #winepodcast #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcast

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You can also listen to us on Spotify (The Wined Up), Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up), and Amazon Music (The Wined Up).

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