I love your videos. It is difficult to select wines without having tasted, so if you buy by label, this will ever be a try and error. Wine fairs can help you to find your favourite wine variety or region. And don't listen to others, concentrate on your taste. I discovered a year ago, that I am a big fan of the Merlot variety. I had for a long time bad associations with this variety so I avoided it, but finally it is now my favourite variety.
Here in France you mostly never see any information about variety, because the most important is the terroir. A name refer to a region and a specific location where the minerals of the soil will give the taste of the blend, more than the type itself.
Madeline, love your videos! Informative and fun. And your book is awesome! I use it as a reference every day. The graphics convey a lot of information very quickly and effectively. Keep them coming!
I see a glimmer in your eye of a possible future Wine Folly clothing line, with a tagline like "It's not just what you drink but what you're wearing when you drink it." ❤️
"Burgundy" American accent? :D I am from the Netherlands, in our liquor store we say Bourgogne like the French say it. American: BurgunDY sounds like a map in a Battlefield game, it sounds fun. I love your content Madeline!
@@winefolly Guilty you are! The Dutch took over your pronunciation of Bourbon whisky, it just sounds catchy does it not? The French must be sad that we are not using the original French pronunciation. They appreciate you being a great wine lover Madeline, mentioned by a french student at my university tonight :> I love your content!
The word ‘Contrôlée" [controlled] (and its equivalents in other European languages) is being phased out in favour of the word "Protegée" (protected) [and equivalents]. This change is relatively recent, and AOC will still be used, but you may already have come across AOP on labels. On this level, the rules are unchanged. For lower classifications there are some rule changes alongside name changes.
Well, it's interesting. I looked into this on a deep level at some point recently (like about a month ago). And on the French agricultural website, and on all their official docs, it looks like they're in no way getting rid of Contrôlée anytime soon. Just for all other agri-foods goods. I was disappointed when I found that out, because it makes it harder and more confusing for consumers with different nomenclature. I'm totally on board with AOP / PDO / PGI because they unify.
Mam can u pls make a video regarding- what climate/soil require for a particular grape to grow, how climate/soil affects the wine, how grapes can be more taniin and acidic when grown in a particular type of climate and soil, like why cab. sab. from Bordeaux is different from Napa Valley what factors r responsible for the same and so on cz it is difficult to answer this type of questions and act as a hurdle to understand the concept of a particular region or area. Really looking for a video for the same from ur side. And I hope u understand what I am trying to convey to u. By the way u r great as always. The way u express and teach is really miraculous. Keep going. Love from India 🇮🇳 🙏❤️🍹🍸
Love your channel. My husband and i take a local wine class at our neighborhood bookstore (this year on zoom due to coved), and our prof. Uses some of wine folly’s maps and charts. Very helpful. Would also be helpful if in addition to am. Pronunciation you could use French , Italian pronunciation too. (Just to give us an idea of how it sounds ) thanks
I really miss doing the wine samples at my grocery store I work at but because of the coronavirus we can’t do any food and wine sampling it really sucks. I’m back to cashiering again. But I still recommend wines to the customers. I really like the educated guess Cabernet Sauvignon it’s really good have you ever tried it?
Hey this is a weird question but for some reason i want to know the label of the red wine that Renaldo and Alexi said at the end of the Snl dress rehearsal. I couldn’t hear the label correctly because they were doing the accent but if you know the label let me know
I know I could look this up, but like to ask here (a trusted source for me), what is a "Super Tuscan?" Is it made up? Is it an Appellation? Should I try it?
Super Tuscans usually use a made-up name. In fact, that wine I mention in the video, Sassacaia, is an example of a Super Tuscan. So what's a Super Tuscan? 👇 Super Tuscans. "a wine that "supersedes" Italian wine law. This was the name wine writers and Italian producers used to describe Tuscan wines that include non-Italian grapes grapes (they're usually French grape blended wines that include Cab, Merlot, etc). Since these wines didn't use official regional grapes, they were declassified from Italy's DOC classification system to lowly Vino di Tavola (table wine). In was in 1992 that they created a designation "Toscana IGT" that would allow the wine to *at least* be regionally labeled. I'm pretty sure the first super Tuscan was Tignanello by Antinori… although, I'm sure someone is going to come out of the woodwork and call me out on that! ;) There are many "super Tuscans" now, and in fact, there are "super Lazios" and "super Umbrias" too!
@Lobow20 long sentences making short, "Super Tuscans" are the "best", most expensive and well known and wines in the toscana like: Tignanello, Masseto, Sassicia, Ornellaia, Solaia
@@DustinTanski yes and no! If you have the chance to try one, go for it. Some days ago, I had the chance to try a bottle of a 2012 Solaia. I was so disappointed and glad, that I haven't spend any cent for that "premium wine". The color was light red and brown, the smell was good (dark berries, chocolate, smoky but the taste....it taste like nothing. No fruit varieties, no noticeable tannins, no complexity no taste of the barrel or anything. That's just my opinion and experience. Try what you can, maybe you will find a better one but I think it's not worth the price.
I'm getting into champagne at the moment. Those modern labels of the growers seem to be pretty fancy and tell you nothing about the wine. For example: "L’Apôtre", "L’Aphrodisiaque", "Arpège", "Efflorescence", "Anthocyanes", "Empreinte ", etc. I like it, though.
Natural wines are definitely the odd bird in wine right now because they often doesn't follow any of the conventions. I think the labeling methodology tries to speak to the uniqueness in that way by showing original art. And, for the unwary consumer expecting a passion-fruity Sauvignon Blanc, it can be strikingly off-putting! I think in this way, natural wines are the punk or metal of the wine world.
@@winesandtunes3495 No, many are single grape bottles from tiny producers. Many though are shunning the codes of wine, particularly the French. Patrick Bouju just has "wine of France" on his labels, it's to break away from the rigidity of French wine. But it means you need to do your research.
@@winefolly Yeah, I think all the rappers saying "JUICE" all the time somewhat distracts from the actual wines themselves and gives the impression everything is fruit juice and sweets.
I am actually surprised that the top 100 grapes only make up 70% of all planted grapes. I don't think I can even name 30 grape varieties and I am only familiar with 10 or so.
I don't like when people just make up a name. I want to know what is actually in the bottle. It drives me bonkers and won't even buy one anymore (unless I get to taste it first) if it only has a made up name and says Red or White because I've done that and found that it might even say on the bottle semi-dry or even dry and it tastes super sweet or visa-versa. So frustrating because it's a waste of my hard earned money to have to throw out something that tastes awful.
I have one simple rule in buying wine......do NOT buy a wine that has a cartoon character on the label! Classic marketing ploy to sell that bottle because it looks cute and cool. The wine inside will most likely be awful!
I've found that DonnaFugata from Southern Italy have the most interesting 'cartoon-like' labels, but have the most exquisite expressions of Italian whites.
Understanding Wines I’m always interested in trying new wines. If you’re up for it you should try some Midwestern hybrids.....Traminette, LaCrescent, Frontenac Gris, Brianna and Vignoles! Only grapes that will grow here!
Super Tuscan meaning is.....i thought i was sangiovese until DNA testing came about and i was another grape.....crap.....i better look fancy and become super tuscan
We love that you have our Fontanella Family Winery Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon. Hope you Enjoyed. Cheers!
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I love your videos. It is difficult to select wines without having tasted, so if you buy by label, this will ever be a try and error. Wine fairs can help you to find your favourite wine variety or region. And don't listen to others, concentrate on your taste. I discovered a year ago, that I am a big fan of the Merlot variety. I had for a long time bad associations with this variety so I avoided it, but finally it is now my favourite variety.
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I am so glad I found this channel. I love your videos. I love the content. I love your voice.
Here in France you mostly never see any information about variety, because the most important is the terroir.
A name refer to a region and a specific location where the minerals of the soil will give the taste of the blend, more than the type itself.
Love to see a video on you reviewing a wine list at a restaurant in terms of breaking down the label/description
Madeline, love your videos! Informative and fun. And your book is awesome! I use it as a reference every day. The graphics convey a lot of information very quickly and effectively. Keep them coming!
I see a glimmer in your eye of a possible future Wine Folly clothing line, with a tagline like "It's not just what you drink but what you're wearing when you drink it." ❤️
great tips for beginner!
Thank you!
I like the way you explain the wine 🍷 history and everything around it .
Now I’m getting addicted to your knowledge.
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"Burgundy" American accent? :D
I am from the Netherlands, in our liquor store we say Bourgogne like the French say it. American: BurgunDY sounds like a map in a Battlefield game, it sounds fun. I love your content Madeline!
Argh! We Americans are the pirates of the word pronunciation world. I'm a bit ruthless, I admit. ;)
@@winefolly Guilty you are! The Dutch took over your pronunciation of Bourbon whisky, it just sounds catchy does it not? The French must be sad that we are not using the original French pronunciation. They appreciate you being a great wine lover Madeline, mentioned by a french student at my university tonight :> I love your content!
The word ‘Contrôlée" [controlled] (and its equivalents in other European languages) is being phased out in favour of the word "Protegée" (protected) [and equivalents]. This change is relatively recent, and AOC will still be used, but you may already have come across AOP on labels. On this level, the rules are unchanged. For lower classifications there are some rule changes alongside name changes.
Well, it's interesting. I looked into this on a deep level at some point recently (like about a month ago). And on the French agricultural website, and on all their official docs, it looks like they're in no way getting rid of Contrôlée anytime soon. Just for all other agri-foods goods. I was disappointed when I found that out, because it makes it harder and more confusing for consumers with different nomenclature. I'm totally on board with AOP / PDO / PGI because they unify.
Mam can u pls make a video regarding- what climate/soil require for a particular grape to grow, how climate/soil affects the wine, how grapes can be more taniin and acidic when grown in a particular type of climate and soil, like why cab. sab. from Bordeaux is different from Napa Valley what factors r responsible for the same and so on cz it is difficult to answer this type of questions and act as a hurdle to understand the concept of a particular region or area. Really looking for a video for the same from ur side. And I hope u understand what I am trying to convey to u. By the way u r great as always. The way u express and teach is really miraculous. Keep going. Love from India 🇮🇳 🙏❤️🍹🍸
Great recommendation :)
Hello I am a 11 year old but I love learning about wine
Thank you for the great tips. Wine label can be overwhelming, P.S. love the book
I love your videos, please make more!
THANK YOU! We will!
I’m loving your book
Wine Folly is always good.
Love your channel. My husband and i take a local wine class at our neighborhood bookstore (this year on zoom due to coved), and our prof. Uses some of wine folly’s maps and charts. Very helpful. Would also be helpful if in addition to am. Pronunciation you could use French , Italian pronunciation too. (Just to give us an idea of how it sounds ) thanks
Valuable video as usual ..actually can i know the name of the book that you use during this video when explaining regions of wines...Thank you 🍷 ❤️
Where can I buy wine folly book, I really need one
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Hey can anyone tell me the name of the intro/background song?
Fun video, Madeline. When you have some spare time, perhaps you could make a three-hour video called "How to Read a German Wine Label."
HAhahahahahahah. OMG so true.
I really miss doing the wine samples at my grocery store I work at but because of the coronavirus we can’t do any food and wine sampling it really sucks. I’m back to cashiering again. But I still recommend wines to the customers. I really like the educated guess Cabernet Sauvignon it’s really good have you ever tried it?
www.napawineproject.com/roots-run-deep-winery/ - if you like it, you should know more about then!
Hey this is a weird question but for some reason i want to know the label of the red wine that Renaldo and Alexi said at the end of the Snl dress rehearsal. I couldn’t hear the label correctly because they were doing the accent but if you know the label let me know
I know I could look this up, but like to ask here (a trusted source for me), what is a "Super Tuscan?" Is it made up? Is it an Appellation? Should I try it?
Super Tuscans usually use a made-up name. In fact, that wine I mention in the video, Sassacaia, is an example of a Super Tuscan. So what's a Super Tuscan? 👇
Super Tuscans. "a wine that "supersedes" Italian wine law. This was the name wine writers and Italian producers used to describe Tuscan wines that include non-Italian grapes grapes (they're usually French grape blended wines that include Cab, Merlot, etc). Since these wines didn't use official regional grapes, they were declassified from Italy's DOC classification system to lowly Vino di Tavola (table wine). In was in 1992 that they created a designation "Toscana IGT" that would allow the wine to *at least* be regionally labeled. I'm pretty sure the first super Tuscan was Tignanello by Antinori… although, I'm sure someone is going to come out of the woodwork and call me out on that! ;)
There are many "super Tuscans" now, and in fact, there are "super Lazios" and "super Umbrias" too!
@Lobow20 long sentences making short, "Super Tuscans" are the "best", most expensive and well known and wines in the toscana like:
Tignanello, Masseto, Sassicia, Ornellaia, Solaia
Is there a good, bang for the buck, readily available one I should try?
@@DustinTanski yes and no! If you have the chance to try one, go for it. Some days ago, I had the chance to try a bottle of a 2012 Solaia. I was so disappointed and glad, that I haven't spend any cent for that "premium wine".
The color was light red and brown, the smell was good (dark berries, chocolate, smoky but the taste....it taste like nothing. No fruit varieties, no noticeable tannins, no complexity no taste of the barrel or anything.
That's just my opinion and experience. Try what you can, maybe you will find a better one but I think it's not worth the price.
I'm getting into champagne at the moment. Those modern labels of the growers seem to be pretty fancy and tell you nothing about the wine.
For example: "L’Apôtre", "L’Aphrodisiaque", "Arpège", "Efflorescence", "Anthocyanes", "Empreinte
", etc.
I like it, though.
Can someone help me actually I am hotel management student tomorrow I have practical exam of this so any tips that how to read wine label
I've been getting into Natural Wines over the last couple of years and often their labels have next to nothing apart from a daft picture.
Are they just some sort of blends?
Natural wines are definitely the odd bird in wine right now because they often doesn't follow any of the conventions. I think the labeling methodology tries to speak to the uniqueness in that way by showing original art. And, for the unwary consumer expecting a passion-fruity Sauvignon Blanc, it can be strikingly off-putting! I think in this way, natural wines are the punk or metal of the wine world.
@@winesandtunes3495 No, many are single grape bottles from tiny producers.
Many though are shunning the codes of wine, particularly the French. Patrick Bouju just has "wine of France" on his labels, it's to break away from the rigidity of French wine.
But it means you need to do your research.
@@winefolly Yeah, I think all the rappers saying "JUICE" all the time somewhat distracts from the actual wines themselves and gives the impression everything is fruit juice and sweets.
@@winefolly Agreed definitely the wild west of labeling!
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0:33 Madeline, most of it must be _in you_ already as content level and body language reveal 🙃
heh, funny that you think that.
1:57 Noooo
Your final exam will be to decode a German wine label! 😄
I am actually surprised that the top 100 grapes only make up 70% of all planted grapes. I don't think I can even name 30 grape varieties and I am only familiar with 10 or so.
Lets pop some more bottles this life!
I don't like when people just make up a name. I want to know what is actually in the bottle. It drives me bonkers and won't even buy one anymore (unless I get to taste it first) if it only has a made up name and says Red or White because I've done that and found that it might even say on the bottle semi-dry or even dry and it tastes super sweet or visa-versa. So frustrating because it's a waste of my hard earned money to have to throw out something that tastes awful.
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I have one simple rule in buying wine......do NOT buy a wine that has a cartoon character on the label! Classic marketing ploy to sell that bottle because it looks cute and cool. The wine inside will most likely be awful!
I've found that DonnaFugata from Southern Italy have the most interesting 'cartoon-like' labels, but have the most exquisite expressions of Italian whites.
Understanding Wines what varieties are the whites made from?
@@kevingeeting4011 They have some unique varieties like Catarratto, Zibibbo and Grillo. You should really give it a try if you get a chance! 😃
Understanding Wines I’m always interested in trying new wines. If you’re up for it you should try some Midwestern hybrids.....Traminette, LaCrescent, Frontenac Gris, Brianna and Vignoles! Only grapes that will grow here!
Super Tuscan meaning is.....i thought i was sangiovese until DNA testing came about and i was another grape.....crap.....i better look fancy and become super tuscan
Hahahaha!
Great, and all that, but "being American" is no excuse for terrible pronunciation. ;-)
Is she a little tipsy?
Horrible explanation
I can read a wine label. I mean I don't understand what I'm reading but I can read it.
😂 I feel like this is true for so many other wine-situations