I visited a vineyard in Ronda, Spain, once, and got the best advice ever. "Sure, there is bad wine, sure there is good wine, - but the best wines are the ones you enjoy in the right setting, with good company. Mediocre wine can become amazing in the perfect atmosphere" :) I kind of agree, if you remove the extreme outliers.
@alexandrehenri-bhargava2741
2 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure any wine would taste amazing in Ronda! Such a beautiful place
@TheMrTbo
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexandrehenri-bhargava2741 That's very true :)
@mallison9251
2 жыл бұрын
🇪🇸
@marianmarkovic5881
2 жыл бұрын
in Moravia thay have 4 categories,... Great, good, can be cooked, export to Prague......
@oz_jones
Жыл бұрын
@@marianmarkovic5881 cheeky
@CoreyJay
2 жыл бұрын
I have so much respect for the way he emphasizes that no "rule" is more important than personal preference
@numanuma20
2 жыл бұрын
That is so true.
@k04s4
2 жыл бұрын
Andre is awesome! Can't get enough of his content. He's turned me into a wine nerd.
@ElleAlexandria
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!! Love all of his episodes
@katiesolitrin1290
2 жыл бұрын
Like single handedly!! Actually so helpful!!
@janmay3901
2 жыл бұрын
I see Andre and i click...And I don't even drink wine
@davidgreco5028
2 жыл бұрын
me too
@chriskalambihis3827
2 жыл бұрын
i hot dog food truck
@RelentlessRod011
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t even drink wine but Andre is so passionate about the subject that I can’t help but want to watch his videos!!!
@bentleyv1233
Жыл бұрын
Same! I’ll have a beer once in a while but I never drink wine, this guy makes wine sound delightful though 😂
@Mariposa_46
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you - not so much about wine because I love a good glass of wine - but I follow a tech guy and I often have no clue what he's referring to but he's so interesting I just listen and occasionally I even understand him. Andre is a great presenter and fun to watch!
@shavake
Жыл бұрын
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@bentleyv1233
Жыл бұрын
@@shavake o
@erubielalanis6658
Жыл бұрын
Same, I kinda hate wine but I like his videos.
@christophergrizzelle4602
2 жыл бұрын
I could listen to this guy explain grapes to me for hours.
@elektrik_exekutioner6822
Жыл бұрын
Right, but he has no idea about grapes.
@ggabor1683
Жыл бұрын
@@elektrik_exekutioner6822 How did you manage to come to this conclusion? He certainly knows a lot about grapes since wine is fermented grape juice.
@elektrik_exekutioner6822
Жыл бұрын
@@ggabor1683 He has never been in a vineyard. He may know how to taste wine but he certainly doesn't know a whole lot about growing or processing grapes.
@ggabor1683
Жыл бұрын
@@elektrik_exekutioner6822 As a somm myself I can assure you that he has visited vineyards and studied viticulture as well as vinification. He doesn't just taste wine but has a great understanding of how wine is made (including the vineyard itself). What you describe is a misconception about somms.
@elektrik_exekutioner6822
Жыл бұрын
@@ggabor1683 As a winemaker myself I can assure you that a 2-week tasting course to become a sOmM isn't nearly enough to teach you anything about cultivating grapes or winemaking at all. Neither of you have ever done either and you certainly have not studied any of these fields.
@FoardenotFord
2 жыл бұрын
Love all of Andre’s videos. A wealth of knowledge and a complete lack of pretense. Please keep them coming!
@silentanarchy86
2 жыл бұрын
As a BIPOC person working in the wine industry, it can feel a little lonely sometimes. Seeing Andre get this spotlight is super encouraging and I always love his content. His unfussy, unpretentious attitude to wine is exactly what we need as this new era of wine drinkers comes to maturation. Bravo sir!
@NVH-hi7wp
2 жыл бұрын
Bipoc?
@romulus_
2 жыл бұрын
@@NVH-hi7wp "minority" or "person of color" to most people.
@iLoveUbeicecream
2 жыл бұрын
it means specifically, Black and/or Indigenous person of color
@iLoveUbeicecream
2 жыл бұрын
@@romulus_ POC is person of color BIPOC means Black and/or Indigenous person of color, BIPOC is a term meant to show solidarity between the two groups.
@romulus_
2 жыл бұрын
@@iLoveUbeicecream i'm black, i don't need a tutorial.
@betterinsodapop
Жыл бұрын
Andre is the best ambassador for wine. He is genuinely excited, open-minded, and lnclusive. Seeing Andre speak about wine makes me want to drink wine and have fun. He shows you that however you do it and whatever you buy, its fine if you enjoy it and have fun with it. For sure, always happy to see more Andre Hueston Mack content!
@callmeacab
Жыл бұрын
This is SUCH a good video. I'm all about drinking wine without intimidation. Its ok not to know everything. And all the rules are just guidelines. Would love to have Andre on our show sometime.
@theemclane4037
2 жыл бұрын
Andre needs his own dedicated channel.
@thomasp2516
2 жыл бұрын
It’s called getting Pitch Meeting’d!
@matthoward598
2 жыл бұрын
Thought it would have happened a while ago by now....Has he been featured on other's videos yet??
@jcfartson7288
Жыл бұрын
Andre needs his own wine selling website where he describes wines with emojis
@bboo88
2 жыл бұрын
I don't even like the taste of wine, or just alcohol in general, but I always watch his videos. He's so interesting to watch and his knowledge is so vast
@KeiFlox
6 ай бұрын
Same! I only drink once or twice a year and have never even had wine. But I love Andre's videos, he's such a wonderful teacher and not at all snobbish about wine.
@marcbrisebois8690
2 жыл бұрын
Anytime I see Andre, I watch it right away.
@JoshNeilTHE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for addressing the sulfite thing. Drives me up the wall. I’m a winemaker by profession and the number of Somm’s and crunchy blogger moms I talk to who want to talk to me about how evil sulfites are blows my mind.
@Schindlabua
2 жыл бұрын
I don't really like wine right, but a while ago I had a bottle of Gewürztraminer with no added sulfites and it tasted like friggin mango juice, not like wine at all. Is that a thing? I could have that any day of the week, it tasted so much better than any other wine I had so far. I bought a few other bottles of Gewürztraminer and they tasted bad, which must mean that I just really don't like the sulfur? Right?
@JoshNeilTHE
2 жыл бұрын
So, this can get complicated, let's simplify it. Every wine has a typicité (fancy French term for) typicalness. The same grape in 5 distinct growing regions will taste different, but there will be similarities. Gewürztraminer will usually taste of things like: lychee, grapefruit, a little spicy (think ginger) and some floral (could be roses, in my own region of PA it is usually honeysuckle). This list isn't exhaustive and it also isn't gospel. You had a wine that tastes like mango juice and there is any number of reasons that could be the case. I would say that isn't a typical flavor for gewürz, but it doesn't make it wrong. You may have just liked that bottle and not other typical bottles. Climate, fermentation, yeast, age, oak, etc, all play into what make a wine tastes the way it does. Sulfur (sulfites, what they are actually referring to is Potassium Metabisulfite) is something totally different. First of all, sensory perception doesn't start until like 55ppm, which is WAY overdosed. US limits I believe are like, 65-70ppm, which again, is so far overkill it's absurd. 25-30ppm for reds is usually good and up to 35-40ppm for whites is usually adequate. Should you have a wine that has perceivable levels of sulfites in it you will feel serious nasal irritation. Sort of higher nasal irritation and it could even make your eyes water a bit. All of this is to say, sulfites being in a wine is a red herring on your "I liked this but not that" quest. You may have just found a wine you really liked, in which case go buy more and enjoy it. I hoped that helped. I'll check back if you have any other follow up questions. I really dig talking about this stuff.
@JoshNeilTHE
2 жыл бұрын
Correction to legal limit: 350ppm. Which is laughable.
@Schindlabua
2 жыл бұрын
@@JoshNeilTHE Interesting, thanks for answering! We had like 6 bottles that night so I might have gotten my tasting notes mixed up. :P If the sulfite levels are below the perception threshold then that can't really be it, makes sense. I looked it up, and the Rennersistas Gewürz 2021 does have added sulfites too so there's that. In my mind it lacked a very "winey" tasting note that I find in most other wines and it was super fruity... Maybe it's a particularly young wine then? Who knows. You're right, I should probably buy another bottle for science, and maybe ask my wine dealer to recommend me something similar.
@JoshNeilTHE
2 жыл бұрын
@@Schindlabua Young wines have a tendency to be fruity. You could also try warm climate wines. California, Australia, etc. I would be interested if you could nail down what that winey characteristic was. Ultimately, there is a wine out there for everyone, but everyone may not like every wine, and that's fine. Drink what you like and don't let people look down on you for it.
@boyankrivoshiev679
2 жыл бұрын
Such a great guy. He puts up the things very well and understandable. And most importantly, he is not taking himself too seriously. He is the reason I'm a subscriber to this channel.
@anonymousname8833
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love André. He's the perfect curator for the layman (me hehe) in to the world of wine. Down to earth, extremely knowledgeable, and humble.
@AKalininskaya
2 жыл бұрын
I did a research paper on wine and it's fascinating how perception of a wine can change its taste. There are some wines that have won awards in some competitions and were rejected as undrinkable in others, same batch, same wine. Human psychology plays a huge part in this.
@DirtyHairyIII
Жыл бұрын
If it's public, can you share a link? I really enjoy reading such papers.
@AKalininskaya
Жыл бұрын
@@DirtyHairyIII Unfortunately just saved to my computer.
@TyronTention
Жыл бұрын
@@AKalininskaya Would you be willing to share?
@itsgonnabeanaurfromme
Жыл бұрын
@@AKalininskaya so it's not published? What study did you do?
@joeylazio5989
2 жыл бұрын
This man is such a blessing to the wine community and abroad! Keep fighting the good fight Andre!
@MarcoGalliani-tf7qh
7 ай бұрын
Andre is my favorite! Need more of his reviews and insight.
@Tibo27SP1
2 жыл бұрын
I'm working in the wine production industry and every answers here are spot on and so well explained. Awesome video !
@joshuawatson1604
2 жыл бұрын
Andre is so cool! Love watching the content he is apart of. Does he have a personal cellar we might be able to get a glimpse into?
@kristenrosales2919
2 жыл бұрын
As a first level sommelier I really enjoy watching him explain wine terminology in simple concise language.
@eclecticexplorer7828
2 жыл бұрын
A.H. Mack: "There are no stupid questions." Also A.H. Mack: "So we don't get drunk -- DUH!"
@pepi678
2 жыл бұрын
can't say enough good things about the addition of andre to the channel keep this stuff coming, I'd love to see him review brandy, cognac, Armagnac especially would be very interesting to see his thoughts on them as a sommelier
@GraceHeyward
2 жыл бұрын
I'm with a wine direct sale company. I teach others about pairing wine with food and I share Andre's videos because he explains things much better than I do. Thanks Andre! You are awesome!
@jamesrogers260
2 жыл бұрын
Always learn many things watching Andre's vids. Thanks!
@TrebleWing
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad this man has so many videos on this channel. I love hearing him speak
@davidh9823
2 жыл бұрын
Andre always provides great information, one of the best series on KZitem.
@icreatedanaccountforthis1852
Жыл бұрын
I hold my wine glass with a pair of tweezers.
@griviljava
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate what you have to say Andre! Thank you!
@AnneQuiet
2 жыл бұрын
This is such an informative video! I love your personality.
@creatrixcorvusarts876
2 жыл бұрын
The whole thing about the labels…..I’m attracted to bottles with beautiful art and/or odd names….one of my favorite labels is Freakshow….i adore their Zinfandel and Pinot noir, and their art showing an old style circus just makes me happy!
@lydiataylor7677
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for answering the headache question! I finally found one that I don’t have a reaction to. I’d like to find more. Now I’m better informed to do so.
@jansenart0
2 жыл бұрын
Rarely-used wine tone and note terms: khaki, lobster, violins, photography, nepotism, bass line, tow trucks, tinsel, road flares, garbage, stencils, cormorant, hockey pucks.
@nathanvalles5186
2 жыл бұрын
I was told that the way wine is made can have a large affect on the production of histamine in the wines which is why higher end wines give less headaches. Impeller pumps during fermentation create the most histamine, diaphragm pumps create less, and punch down creates less than pump over since no pumping is used.
@michaeloporto5202
2 жыл бұрын
Andre does such a great job of breaking the barrier of a pretentious industry.
@kenstravels981
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate Andre’s insight and approachability. Unfortunately not all somms are as approachable.
@ianrickey208
2 жыл бұрын
Post covid and the breakup of the amazing chef's giving us cooking lessons, Andre is my main reason for subscribing to Bon Appetit's KZitem channel.
@KaraHendricks
7 ай бұрын
I love the way you express how it feels to you, how people should express their own feelings and opinion of wine. in general its all how you as a person feels about it. Well done my friend, Cheers
@carsonhorne7302
2 жыл бұрын
I cant put into words how useful and practical these videos are.
@rocketpocket99
2 жыл бұрын
Very well articulated. He could explain anything to me and I would listen
@justinlazaro8733
Жыл бұрын
One thing I want to add about the comment about 'corkage fees' at restaurants. In the US, wine and liquor usually make up a large sum of the profit margin for restaurants and restaurants (especially dine-in type of establishments) are not profitable simply on food alone. If you choose to bring a wine where wine and alcohol is served (remember liquor licenses is usually an additional overhead), that potential revenue is completely gone and is not sustainable for the restaurant, hence corkage fees are introduced to make up for the potential lost revenue of wine and liquor.
@mitchchartrand
Жыл бұрын
I scrolled way too far to see someone finally say the truth. Because restaurants are businesses. Nothing more. Nothing less.
@pony816
2 жыл бұрын
This clip is awesome! No one should be the judge of how you drink your wine. The professionals could offer suggestions and help you to enjoy the wine, but not trying to be pretentious.
@baronnucleus401
2 жыл бұрын
I consume no alcohol at all in my life, but I find this channel to be so fascinating! Thanks Andre'
@werdwerdus
9 ай бұрын
really nice to hear him reiterate that there's no correct way to enjoy wine, at the end it's your preferences and you can do whatever you enjoy
@telathomason57
2 жыл бұрын
You. Are. Awesome!! Thank you for being so down to earth. I will share all your videos!!
@christine4269
Жыл бұрын
This person soothes my soul. Is it even possible a wine video? I feel so seen lol this person is really informative 😭
@design.build.style.
2 жыл бұрын
He is one of the best hosts. Chill, informative and approachable 😎👏
@Jaw656
2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see Andre review some really cheap wine like Aldi's Winking Owl or Trader Joe's Two Buck Chuck.
@romulus_
2 жыл бұрын
he made a video where he tried wines under 15 bucks, but under 10 is a whole other ballgame.
@johnd0e25
2 жыл бұрын
Check the wineking channel, they reviewed those already!
@azilbean
2 жыл бұрын
Mack is back!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!
@instantbeansoup
6 ай бұрын
**gets the corks** **eats it** Thank you.
@wishingonthemoon1
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen someone I wished was my friend so much as Andre. I’m squishing hard
@1312mb
2 ай бұрын
Hey, I just want to tell you, I like the way how you are doing this. I enjoy watching and listen to you and learning something new about wine. 👍✌️😃
@pkssssss
Жыл бұрын
"there are no dumb questions" 2 min later "So you don't get drunk! Duuh" 😂 Nice video 👏
@pyridonfaltis9761
Жыл бұрын
I think he means that there are no dumb questions to present to a sommelier that is currently serving you.
@sydney7411
2 жыл бұрын
Andre is the absolute best please keep this show going!!!
@megbonita
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice guy. Thank you. I learned a lot.
@johnr8252
Жыл бұрын
Your explanation of corkage fess was spot-on. Just be cool.
@Deathstroke2666
Жыл бұрын
There’s no dumb questions… THIS IS THE ANSWWR DUHHHHH 😂😂😂 all jokes aside great video
@kaylagordon6776
2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy Andre’s content! I’m a wine lover and he’s taught me so much about shopping for wine!
@jtaco4101
2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy this guy. I'm more thoughtful with my wine selection now, for sure.
@OkieDokieSmokie
11 ай бұрын
“They can’t have you walking around the restaurant floor drunk” Meanwhile bartenders exist 😅
@jinjowatts
Жыл бұрын
I love your philosophy. If you like it, it's good. Outside influences are great and all, but your own unique preference as an individual is what matters most.
@28ebdh3udnav
Жыл бұрын
This is how you enjoy your wine. Enjoy it your way
@sonicfactory-co-uk
2 жыл бұрын
Love this guy, he's so down to earth.
@brou971
2 жыл бұрын
I need 7 videos a week of this wholesome content!
@spitt2un
2 жыл бұрын
Mate, as always, great video. Power to the people is about right! What’s good to u is good to you! Don’t let anyone tell u otherwise. This is what I advocate.
@iceskaterjenn
2 жыл бұрын
Obsessed !!!!!! With all Andre Mack content
@thatguyp4411
4 ай бұрын
“Why is there a corkage fee?” One reason is the restaurant margin. If you compare the bottle price of anything on the menu with its retail price, it is really clear why they would not want you to bring your own wine.
@TheSlowMusicMovement
2 жыл бұрын
My boy! Cutting throught the B.S. and just talking sense. So refreshing, (and unfortunately rare) - I treasure these videos.
@JimmyGuyer
2 жыл бұрын
I love the Amaro Nonino in the background - the BEST in the world!
@visnjas.9461
2 жыл бұрын
I'm at that age that I don't care what anybody says and can enjoy red wine chilled, because that's how I like it. So happy I finally realized that ☺️
@kokomo9764
Жыл бұрын
All wine gives me a headache and massive heartburn. I completely avoid wine.
@jackiebayliss
Жыл бұрын
I'm the same.
@denniswilson9367
2 жыл бұрын
I've learned so much about wine on this station...thank you for simplifying.
@Bruhaha9
5 ай бұрын
If you chill red for 20 minutes, do you also uncork it during that time? I've heard that you want the wine to be open for 30 minutes (if not decanted) before drinking. I assume you don't leave it open in the fridge fro 20 minutes to absorb fridge smells, so is it a higher priority to chill, and you just don't leave it open at all? Or always decant?
@ForkNinjaa
2 жыл бұрын
I'm only subscribed because of Andre Huseton Mack, Brad Leone and Chris Morocco.
@yeowchongong5608
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for algorithm! Subscribed
@carlossevilla2978
Жыл бұрын
Andre is the chillest, most enjoyable Som around
@johnwilliamson9453
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding, uncomplicated explanation! Love it!
@KickyFut
Жыл бұрын
I'm not really a big fan of wine, but André taught me a lot! I especially will remember about what you can learn about the cork if presented to me, and will try to remember about the different refrigeration for each type of wine.
@rob1399
8 ай бұрын
Andre is my favorite wine knowledge source.
@NC-qc7wd
Жыл бұрын
A long time ago, I decided not to drink the exact wine, unless I liked it too much. My favorite wine is Reisling for white wine and Pinot Noir for red. I am glad, I made this decision as I have learned so much about so many wines worldwide. Now, that I live in Lisbon is a total game changer. People, enjoy your wine that's what is really important, and never drink it in a stemless glass.
@tyjutsu96
Жыл бұрын
I like this guy. He's knowledgeable about the classical "rules" of enjoying wine, but also says it doesn't matter if you don't care about that stuff. Just drink the wine and be happy.
@monamenager4802
Жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thank you! The only thing I disagree with is the glass choices. When it come to food and wine, I am a puritan; I think that wine should be drank in the appropriate glass and talking about cups, people can even use plastic wine "glasses".
@CameronPriceJ
2 жыл бұрын
I'm in the business Andre and you attacked these questions humbly and honestly. Well done :)
@januszdrabik45
2 жыл бұрын
If you don't wanna have a headache the next day there is advice - just drink one glass of water per every glass of wine. More or less, but it is all about dehydration.
@Dracolu74
Жыл бұрын
wow.....Great video....ur the best, thank u for ur honesty!!....
@michaeljames2250
Жыл бұрын
Great information! Thanks
@dominicchasse370
2 жыл бұрын
I love the way you express how it feels to you, how people should express their own feelings and opinion of wine. 👏 in general its all how you as a person feels about it. Well done my friend, Cheers 🥂
@GopherM
2 жыл бұрын
I love your non-pretentious observations and great advice. I love wine, but there are also too many wine snobs out here telling me why I should or shouldn't like a wine. If I am buying a case (or more) I generally try to get one or two bottles of something I am not familiar with. I try to attend wine tastings and wine dinners every chance I get. If you don't try it, you will never know.
@UTeewb
7 ай бұрын
My understanding is if the restaurant sells that bottle by the glass, then it is generally OK to ask if they can switch it out for something else
@alieninbellingam
Жыл бұрын
Yes sulfates are a product of fermentation to a small degree but they also added by some increasing the total amount in the wine.
@calebyoungconductor
2 жыл бұрын
André is the man. Best part of BA these days.
@gorillachilla
Жыл бұрын
What's ba?
@michaeljoyce9732
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you You are wonderful.. Carmel
@APPR.
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite sommelier!
@carterqsoccer
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a simple man. I see Andre talking about wine, I press like.
@magnolialoves
Жыл бұрын
MORE ANDRÉ PLEASE!!! 🎉❤
@peterm.souzajr.2112
Жыл бұрын
I have a few cases of that 1967 wine!! the winery is still in business and i asked them about the wine and they recommended not drinking it because it is past their 90 day quality period.. funny.
@ibandribew
Жыл бұрын
Those bottles behind and above him are delicious.
@blueswan2175
Жыл бұрын
super informative -thanks a bunch
@Helliconia54
Жыл бұрын
I love your 20/20 rule .Room temperature at the moment, Here in Melbourne Australia (summer) is 35C. I've had to put ice in my reds just to make it cool enough.
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