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Sophie Guénon, MS's avatar

What a brilliant philosophical conversation! I loved it!

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Ed Merrison's avatar

That kind of setting sounds perfect.

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Sophie Guénon, MS's avatar

In Bordeaux, there was an annual event called Les Epicuriales. I absolutely loved it . For 10 days, the main plaza next to the opera was transformed into a little village with restaurants and wine bars. You could just go there with friends and family for a nice long evening (in June, the sun sets at 10pm!) with music. Just enjoying with moderation (or not, for others)! Some part of your interview reminded me of it.

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Ed Merrison's avatar

Thank you, Sophie—glad you found something of value in it!

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Jingles's avatar

Wow!! This was one of best interviews I’ve heard in a very long time. How invigorating to hear ancient ideas in the context of today’s information age and also wine - enjoyed in its moderation, its elegance and all the trials and tribulations of production. Just brilliant!

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Ed Merrison's avatar

What an awesome comment, @Jingles—really glad you enjoyed the piece.

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Tim Shand's avatar

What an excellent way to spend an hour, which covered the full breadth of life, death, the classics and (most importantly) how it all relates to wine!

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Ed Merrison's avatar

Thanks for the comment, Tim. Your wisdom was duly credited by Professor Grayling; I hope others reading this will get to taste your interpretation of Margaret River. And, of course, I hope to entice you into the podcast.

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