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Taste the Mountains!!!

In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Dan Sangermani from Invidia Wines and Ned Goodwin Master of Wine to explore a world …most people don’t even realise exists… Swiss wine.

When you think Switzerland, you think chocolate, watches, skiing…
Not wine. This is because they only export 1 – 2% of their wine with the rest being kept to themselves! We can now discover the often hidden secret world of Swiss wines

Join us via the liquid postcard, and visit Switzerland vicariously through the glass with us at The Wined Up.
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:34 Should we be envious of Swiss wines?
01:10 Why no one thinks about Swiss wine
02:00 Meet the guests (and the mission)
02:45 Icebreaker — most memorable wine moment
03:40 The last glass you had
04:10 Who would you share a bottle with?
05:10 The wine tied to regret and family
06:30 Unexpected food and wine pairings
07:20 Biggest lesson from wine
08:10 If your life was a vintage…
09:00 The trip that changed everything
10:30 A once-in-a-lifetime bottle
12:00 When wine and health collide
13:30 The reality of drinking professionally
15:30 Where the Swiss wine journey began
17:00 The wine that sparked everything
18:30 From curiosity to importing Swiss wine

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Why Australia should be curious about Swiss Wines?

Taste the Mountains!!! In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit …

Aldi Blackstone Wine: Hidden Gems or Just Cheap Bottles?

Most of us love wine… but let’s be honest — not all of us can open $80 …

Most of us love wine… but let’s be honest — not all of us can open $80 bottles every week.

So today on The Wined Up Podcast, we ask a question …that’s probably crossed every wine drinker’s mind while walking past the supermarket aisle:
Is Aldi wine actually good value… or is it just cheap wine?
After seeing the hype online (and struggling to even find bottles because they kept selling out), Trent dives into Aldi’s Blackstone Paddock range — a lineup designed to deliver regional Australian styles without the usual price tag.

This isn’t a technical wine review.
It’s a real-world test: what happens when wine passion meets cost-of-living reality?

From a Margaret River Chardonnay to a Tasmanian Pinot Noir and a Barossa Shiraz, the goal is simple — figure out whether these wines genuinely punch above their weight and where they actually fit into everyday life.

Because sometimes the best wine isn’t the most expensive one… it’s the one that makes Tuesday night feel like Friday.

🍷 Key Moments
• The real definition of “value wine” (not just cheap wine)
• Why rising costs are changing how we buy wine
• The Aldi hype — and why bottles were selling out everywhere
• Margaret River Chardonnay first impressions + perfect food match
• The surprise standout: Tasmanian Pinot Noir
• Barossa Shiraz rethinking what supermarket Shiraz can be
• Honest pricing test: what these wines feel like they should cost
• Real-life wine awards: weeknight, dinner party & best value winner
• Blind-pour test — would friends guess the price?

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Aldi wine — value or just cheap?
00:05 The Wined Up intro + why this episode exists
00:45 Cost of living & redefining wine value
01:20 What the Blackstone range actually is
02:30 Margaret River Chardonnay tasting
04:30 Food pairing thinking in real time
05:00 Tasmanian Pinot Noir surprise
06:30 Why this Pinot overdelivers
07:00 Barossa Shiraz tasting
08:10 BBQ wine vs dinner party wine
09:00 Real-life wine awards
09:45 Final verdict: Aldi value test

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A $1000 Wine With a Golden Gaytime?! Merrick Watts Tries Château d’Yquem 😅🍦

What’s the one wine you’d taste if you were on your deathbed? Merrick …

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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Merrick Watts on Comedy, Discipline & Wine 🍷 | The untold side of Merrick Watts

Public speaking is humanity’s biggest fear — so why does Merrick Watts …

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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ATTRIBUTION

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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