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This is part 2 of 2 episodes from our very special interview with ‘Aussie Icon' Merrick Watts! In this episode we see if what wines can be paired with ‘durian’. For those that don’t know what ‘durian’ is, definitely watch the episode. We try to pair durian with 2022 Sparkling Chenin Blanc, Voyager Estate, Margaret River, WA, as well as a 2022 Salamino Lambrusco, Pizzini, King Valley, VIC. Watch / listen to the episode to hear Merrick’s reaction to both tasting durian and the wine pairing.

Make sure you watch Merrick’s latest comedy show ‘An Idiots Guide to Wine Volume 2’, which is currently touring around Australia. Also check out the other wine and comedy events that he runs as part of Grapes of Mirth (https://grapesofmirth.com.au).

Subscribe to @‌TheWinedUp and comment below on your thoughts of durian and the wine that you would pair with it.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
0:53 An Idiot’s Guide to Wine Volume 2
4:41 Drink in consideration not moderation
5:04 Merrick Watt’s is a DILF
5:32 What’s the aim of Grapes of Mirth?
8:16 Wine is about sharing
8:49 Durian and Wine Pairing
9:16 What is ‘durian’ a.k.a. ‘giant spikey testicle’?
13:28 2022 Sparkling Chenin Blanc, Voyager Estate, Margaret River, WA
13:54 Chenin Blanc can be ‘baby spew’
14:39 How Merrick Watt’s decides on food and wine pairings
17:30 Durian like wine takes you on a journey
18:58 Chenin Blanc and Durian
20:24 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Chenin Blanc and Durian
22:13 2022 Salamino Lambrusco, Pizzini, King Valley, VIC
23:42 Lambrusco and Durian
27:12 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Lambrusco and Durian
28:36 Thoughts on Lambrusco and King Valley
30:18 An Idiot’s Guide to Wine Volume 2 Tour Dates
31:38 Great response in Darwin
32:47 Australian’s aren’t just drinking beer
33:06 Drink less, drink better
33:49 Any secret yet great wines/wineries?
34:51 Growth of Italian varieties
35:56 The Wined Up Conclusion

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