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

Send us Fan MailWhat’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 😅)Drink more, try more, learn more. Like, comment, and subscribe.✅ Chapters00:00 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 + PoscaCheck out Merrick at https://grapesofmirth.com.au/ and also check out the Posca Hypertonic drink at https://poscahydrate.com/ Subscribe to @thewinedup and comment on what would you pair with Château d’Yquem (and do you reckon the Gaytime pairing is genius or chaos?).Follow Us on Instagram (The.Wined.Up) or TikTok (@thewinedup). Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au/ or email us at [email protected].#wine #winetasting #winepodcast #thewinedup #merrickwatts #chateaudyquem #sauternes #sweetwine #winepairing #goldengaytime #mindset #storytelling #posca #hangovercure  #TheWinedUpPodcast #WineMoments #wineconversation #DrinkMoreTryMoreLearnMoreFollow Us on YouTube (@TheWinedUp), Instagram (The.Wined.Up), Tik Tok (@TheWinedUp), Spotify (The Wined Up), Amazon Music ( TheWinedUp), and Apple Podcasts (The Wined Up).  Visit our website https://www.thewinedup.com.au or email us at [email protected].   Drink More, Try More, Learn More.