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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
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!
@@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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
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 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.
@@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.
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
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 🥂
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I’m pretty sure any wine would taste amazing in Ronda! Such a beautiful place
@@alexandrehenri-bhargava2741 That's very true :)
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in Moravia thay have 4 categories,... Great, good, can be cooked, export to Prague......
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I have so much respect for the way he emphasizes that no "rule" is more important than personal preference
That is so true.
Andre is awesome! Can't get enough of his content. He's turned me into a wine nerd.
Totally agree!! Love all of his episodes
Like single handedly!! Actually so helpful!!
I see Andre and i click...And I don't even drink wine
me too
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Love all of Andre’s videos. A wealth of knowledge and a complete lack of pretense. Please keep them coming!
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!
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!!!
Same! I’ll have a beer once in a while but I never drink wine, this guy makes wine sound delightful though 😂
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!
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Same, I kinda hate wine but I like his videos.
Anytime I see Andre, I watch it right away.
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.
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.
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
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.
Andre needs his own dedicated channel.
It’s called getting Pitch Meeting’d!
Thought it would have happened a while ago by now....Has he been featured on other's videos yet??
Andre needs his own wine selling website where he describes wines with emojis
I believe its mutually beneficial because he doesn’t need to hire an editor, a film team, ect..
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.
This man is such a blessing to the wine community and abroad! Keep fighting the good fight Andre!
I could listen to this guy explain grapes to me for hours.
Right, but he has no idea about grapes.
@@elektrik_exekutioner6822 How did you manage to come to this conclusion? He certainly knows a lot about grapes since wine is fermented grape juice.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
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!
Bipoc?
@@NVH-hi7wp "minority" or "person of color" to most people.
it means specifically, Black and/or Indigenous person of color
@@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.
@@iLoveUbeicecream i'm black, i don't need a tutorial.
I'm working in the wine production industry and every answers here are spot on and so well explained. Awesome video !
I'm so glad this man has so many videos on this channel. I love hearing him speak
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.
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!
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?
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.
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?
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.
Correction to legal limit: 350ppm. Which is laughable.
@@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.
@@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.
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
I cant put into words how useful and practical these videos are.
Andre always provides great information, one of the best series on TH-cam.
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
Very well articulated. He could explain anything to me and I would listen
I really appreciate what you have to say Andre! Thank you!
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
I appreciate Andre’s insight and approachability. Unfortunately not all somms are as approachable.
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.
If it's public, can you share a link? I really enjoy reading such papers.
@@DirtyHairyIII Unfortunately just saved to my computer.
@@StasiaRetorts Would you be willing to share?
@@StasiaRetorts so it's not published? What study did you do?
Andre does such a great job of breaking the barrier of a pretentious industry.
He is one of the best hosts. Chill, informative and approachable 😎👏
Always learn many things watching Andre's vids. Thanks!
You. Are. Awesome!! Thank you for being so down to earth. I will share all your videos!!
As a first level sommelier I really enjoy watching him explain wine terminology in simple concise language.
Andre is my favorite wine knowledge source.
This is such an informative video! I love your personality.
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.
Andre is the absolute best please keep this show going!!!
This person soothes my soul. Is it even possible a wine video? I feel so seen lol this person is really informative 😭
I consume no alcohol at all in my life, but I find this channel to be so fascinating! Thanks Andre'
I need 7 videos a week of this wholesome content!
Andre is the chillest, most enjoyable Som around
Mack is back!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!
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 TH-cam channel.
Love this guy, he's so down to earth.
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!
Andre is the best. Makes wine fun and easy to enjoy.
I've learned so much about wine on this station...thank you for simplifying.
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?
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.
My boy! Cutting throught the B.S. and just talking sense. So refreshing, (and unfortunately rare) - I treasure these videos.
I really enjoy Andre’s content! I’m a wine lover and he’s taught me so much about shopping for wine!
André is the man. Best part of BA these days.
What's ba?
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen someone I wished was my friend so much as Andre. I’m squishing hard
Rarely-used wine tone and note terms: khaki, lobster, violins, photography, nepotism, bass line, tow trucks, tinsel, road flares, garbage, stencils, cormorant, hockey pucks.
I like this channel, I like the host and his style - down to earth, informed, unpretentious. Love it.
Really enjoy this guy. I'm more thoughtful with my wine selection now, for sure.
Obsessed !!!!!! With all Andre Mack content
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.
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 🥂
Very nice guy. Thank you. I learned a lot.
what a joy it is to listen to Andre - thank you so much !
I love the Amaro Nonino in the background - the BEST in the world!
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.
Outstanding, uncomplicated explanation! Love it!
I'm in the business Andre and you attacked these questions humbly and honestly. Well done :)
Would love to see Andre review some really cheap wine like Aldi's Winking Owl or Trader Joe's Two Buck Chuck.
he made a video where he tried wines under 15 bucks, but under 10 is a whole other ballgame.
Check the wineking channel, they reviewed those already!
MORE ANDRÉ PLEASE!!! 🎉❤
wow.....Great video....ur the best, thank u for ur honesty!!....
A good wine is one you enjoy.
Andre is my favorite! Need more of his reviews and insight.
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. 👍✌️😃
Andre has blessed us again with his presence
Yes sulfates are a product of fermentation to a small degree but they also added by some increasing the total amount in the wine.
I'm only subscribed because of Andre Huseton Mack, Brad Leone and Chris Morocco.
Andre is the best part of bon apetit right now
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".
Andre is the best and my fave… I love his content and I’m addicted!!!
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.
Really good refresher course. Many thanks.
Andre your answers are very simple!
super informative -thanks a bunch
I always enjoy your informative, interesting and personal takes on wine. Thanks for inspiring wine drinkers of all types.
A.H. Mack: "There are no stupid questions."
Also A.H. Mack: "So we don't get drunk -- DUH!"
I like your delivery. It is clear and enjoyable.
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.
always a pleasure. thank you🙏🏻
I love Andre soooo much.
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.
Great video! Thank you so much.
Andre's videos are the best!
You are so much fun to watch!!! Like going to school and actually having a Great time 🍷🍾🥂
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.
Your explanation of corkage fess was spot-on. Just be cool.
This guy is fire. Great advice!
Lots of great questions and great straight Forward Answers Brother 😎✌️❤️
Great information! Thanks
Thanks so much for your videos. I really enjoy them. Excellent information.
This is how you enjoy your wine. Enjoy it your way