Merrick Watts tries DURIAN and wine

Send us Fan MailThis 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 Introduction0:53 An Idiot’s Guide to Wine Volume 24:41 Drink in consideration not moderation5:04 Merrick Watt’s is a DILF5:32 What’s the aim of Grapes of Mirth?8:16 Wine is about sharing8:49 Durian and Wine Pairing9:16 What is ‘durian’ a.k.a. ‘giant spikey testicle’?13:28 2022 Sparkling Chenin Blanc, Voyager Estate, Margaret River, WA13:54 Chenin Blanc can be ‘baby spew’14:39 How Merrick Watt’s decides on food and wine pairings17:30 Durian like wine takes you on a journey18:58 Chenin Blanc and Durian20:24 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Chenin Blanc and Durian22:13 2022 Salamino Lambrusco, Pizzini, King Valley, VIC23:42 Lambrusco and Durian27:12 The Wined Up Corkscrew Rating - Lambrusco and Durian28:36 Thoughts on Lambrusco and King Valley30:18 An Idiot’s Guide to Wine Volume 2 Tour Dates31:38 Great response in Darwin32:47 Australian’s aren’t just drinking beer33:06 Drink less, drink better33:49 Any secret yet great wines/wineries?34:51 Growth of Italian varieties35:56 The Wined Up Conclusion#funny #durian #winepairing #merrickwatts #thewinedup #thewineduppodcast #podcastThe content in this episode are our own personal experiences and opinions. There are no paid ads or promotions.Follow 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.