One of America’s Best Sommeliers Blind Taste Tests Merlots Under $15
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- Merlot, when it’s at its best, is a wine that’s not too dry and not too fruity. It’s round, smooth, and not too overpowering-a good selection will be supple and somewhat earthy with notes of plum. Watch Patrick nobly blind taste six different merlots you can find for less than $15: Coppola, Charles Smith Velvet Devil, Rodney Strong, Castle Rock, Bogle and Casa Lapostolle. (Spoiler alert: some wines fare better than others).
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Just because wine is cheap, does not mean it's bad. The Velvet Devil is a staple in my house for drinking and cooking.
Couldn't agree more.
undo.kat You don't drink wine because you like it, you drink it because you're trying to impress someone.
ILikeTheThingsIDo i like tavernello too, to get drunk. 1.25€/liter, it kinda somehow has a similar taste to real wine. than you have freschello, which is an imitation of tavernello, which costs 54 cents/liter. than you have wine from "privata", which normally costs 1 euro/liter and is actually real wine!
Guys, stop making fun of undo.kat, I don't believe they're playing with a full deck.
ILikeTheThingsIDo is my favorite wine hands down. I don’t drink expensive wine but this is a wine everyone will love upon drinking
GREAT! Have been waiting a long time for this series. Looking forward for the next one soon!
Love The Velvet Devil. Thanks for the recommendation.
I wish you guys would do 100 more of these with Patrick! Super entertaining!
Hello! Patrick was such a joy to watch! I have tons of fun and informative wine videos on my channel to help you to taste (and smell) like the best of 'em. Check out my 21 Days to Wine series. Episode 1 of the series is an 'Introduction to Wine Tasting'-- Would love to know what you think!
yeah, when he seems to know these are cheap wines, it already affects his perception of them.
I agree i dont think "blind" taste teste was the correct title
There’s been so many studies to show this is true. But I think they do it so that the dude doesn’t look like a fool thinking a 9$ wine costs 500$ or something and discrediting him. Lol
He has judged blind two Coppola wines and said they both smelled like burnt rubber and tasted highly acidic. Two wines by the same maker and his description was similar. Probably knows what he’s talking about.
This wasn't about testing his ability to tell what's a cheap or expensive wine, he's just giving his opinion on cheap wines
J.A. M.F I see what you’re saying but as the dude said just knowing they are cheap wines affects his perception of them so it’s not like it’s 100% accurate.
Linkin Park are really branching out!!
That joke didn't age well...
Ross Beattie he stopped branching out
Lmao 😂
Not anymore
Very helpful. I live in Paso Robles CA, so I need to look like I know what I'm doing!
2:17 next time the waiter asks me which wine I’d like I’ll just say “bring me your lengthiest red please”
I dont even drink wine, but am finding myself addicted to watching this guys blind tests !
"i'm beginning to fear for my life." Look forward to trying that Devil wine from Washington! Thanks!
Enjoyed your critique, appears to straight forward and honest. Keep up th e good work.
Hi Ray! I have tons of fun and informative wine videos on my channel to help you to taste (and smell) like the best of 'em. Check out my 21 Days to Wine series. Episode 1 of the series is an 'Introduction to Wine Tasting'-- I'd love to know what you think!
would be better if you had expensive wines mixed in so he doesnt know theyre all cheap
yeah flawed test
The price of the wine usually does not respond with the quality.
yeah which is why Sommeliers are bullshit along with everything they stand for.
why are they bulshit?
as in expensive wine is bad or that cheap wine can be good?
whats a reall good wine regardless of the price? that wont break bank though.
You just know if was told they were all $200 bottles he would be waxing lyrical about the complexity and balance of these finely crafted glasses of deliciousness
Love the Charles Smith props. The most bonkers dude in Washington State wines.
Love watching this guy. Would be cool if they threw in an upscale bottle with the others though.
Hell yes on The Velvet Devil!
A great watch ! Not a Merlot fan normally and in the U.K. possibly only the Velvet Devil and maybe Casa Lapostolle available . Wish there was a U.K. version of these videos available-Cheers !
Good Merlot is challenging to craft.
Many aren't very good some are terrible. Merlot done right is a jewel. Thanks dude.👍👍
I actually bought some Velvet Devil...and was not dissapointed! Good cred man!
I'll have to try that Velvet Devil and Casa! I've also had a lot of luck with Chilean wines... Argentina too! Malbecs are my favorite so far. :)
I like Malbec and bonarda they are great wines.
"Like a condom on a plum" I'm gonna use that descriptor
actually a great description for the taste of low-end reds
🤣🤣🤣
A little hint into what he does on weekends
Tasting rubber tyre is one of the sulphur compounds; mercaptan. An indication of poor winemaking. Sulphur compounds dull or smother the fruit in a wine and when not removed in good time, complex into mercaptans. This is what happens when you leave a wine and don't check it in the barrel. Sulphur flavours should be removed with copper sulphate or inline copper equipment, much like the use of copper in old pot stills.
I wouldn't go as far as saying something like that about a wine because wine is a beautiful thing but there are some wine out there that you really just can't enjoy sometimes
Why can’t I stop watching this guy taste wines
The Velvet Devil is the greatest! ❤
A condom on a plum...…....maybe the most classic description ever! I busted a gut on that one. Thanks!
Disclaimer: I’ve represented 4 out of 6 of these wines in my career in wine sales. He’s actually quite accurate when it comes to these wines. The Velvet Devil and Casa Lapostolle are pretty good value wines while the rest are actually made at mega industrial wineries except Bogle. He did pronounce Bogle wrong, but whatever. I was quite happy to hear that he wasn’t a total pretentious prick. I have sold wine to far less talented somms who would never submit to a blind taste test like this. After being told it is $15 wine, these people would’ve just gagged on all the wines
Good call Kyle, he botched the pronunciation of Bogle big time. I particularly like their Merlot, but they produce a Petite Sirah that's very good, and a staple in my wine rotation...cheers my friend!
I've taken interest in wine for about 3 years now , honestly im happy he liked the Velvet Devil so much because its one of my favorite Cheap options of wine, easy to drink, easy to open, great flavor for the price
I bought a bottle of Velvet Devil based on Patrick Capiello’s recommendation. I enjoyed it!
Wowwww!!!!!
Delicious world...one day I will start this practice
Hi Lara! Patrick was so insightful in his analysis. I also have tons of fun and informative wine videos on my channel to help you to taste (and smell) like the best of 'em. Check out my 21 Days to Wine series. Episode 1 of the series is an 'Introduction to Wine Tasting'-- I'd love to know what you think!
I just started my TH-cam channel about wine 2 years ago and I really like the fact that you keep things so real and so simple when you talk about wine and even better there's no second motive behind it because you're not promoting any specific wine which in some cases I understand when people do promote a wonder they like it's fine but you seem to be very honest about your opinions and I like that about you
wow.. cool! I'm new to this world of wine, but love Merlot! :D
I appreciate that the reviewer is being honest. I gotta like a young guy; who wears a Bowie T-Shirt.
Finally a guy i can listen to talking about wine, gotta visit your restaurant.
I don't care how well this guy described the experience and how many awards he has won, I am NOT DRINKING F**KIN MERLOT!
Hahaha love the Sideways reference
No one cares what u going to do or not going to do wtf
I guess that was kind of a sideways reference 😂😂
Had a Diamond Collection Black Label 1910-Type Coppola Claret last year. It was quite good. Well-balanced and smooth. Obviously not every vintage is going to turn out as well.
love all of his tasting and pairing , very impersonated, and suit the professional and as well as the general population, plz make more, thanks
Wines from Chile are saviours for budget at least here where I live in North Europe. You can find excellent red wines for about 10-15€. Sometimes even 8€ ones surprise.
I agree Chilean wines are very good at affordable price.
Nice subtle Sideways reference...
Here's a guy helping consumers make more informed choices, yet people go bitchin' about it.
Fucking wine, man. I just drink grape juice with vodka. Fuck the system.
"And if anybody orders Merlot I'm outta there. I am NOT DRINKING ANY FUCKING MERLOT"
This video prompted me to buy the Velvet Devil merlot. I haven't had any other merlot since. I have tried other Charles Smith wines too. They're all pretty good
True story
i like this guy he doesnt give off that pretentious feel other sommeliers have, listing off flavors like "kinda tastes like dads eyebrows...mmm yes definitely dads eyebrows and since it has a taste of aftershave i could tell its dads sunday eyebrows..all in all a 9 out 10"
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Everyone is different I have a very demanding palate great Copolla Merlots 2003 & 2006 great years. Casa Lapostolle 1996 & 2006 excellent A wine 90 points.
Those glasses are huge for tasting!
“Rodney not so Strong” 🤣
I hate to disagree but Rodney Strong actually has some decent wines but you got to go and buy their upper shelf wines and they are very bordeaux-style wine so you have to invest a little more money before you get there best wines and just a note for everyone to hear I think he's trying one of the $15 bottles so yeah that's going to be the greatest quality but very decent for the price though
I've never been a big fan of straight merlot, but it's one of my favorite blend grapes
Thank goodness he liked my favs 😆
Good stuff.
Whats the song at 5:06? I heard this song so long ago as a kid and have been searching for it everywhere!
Casa la Postalle is one of my favs!
Hi Monica! Patrick was so fun to watch! if you're interested in learning even more, check out my 21 Days to Wine TH-cam series! Episode 1 begins with an Intro to Wine Tasting. Let me know what you think!
Chilean wine under 25 dollars is pure magic, theres passion there
this is crazy.. too bad hes blind :/
xD
lil salad bro that comment back still has me dying to this day
Merlot. The Toyota Camry of wine, Does everything reasonably well but nothing exceptional.
Coppola Merlot is one of my favorites.
I really like Coppola’s wines lol
The godfather 3 of wines ROFL...hey! that last scream from Pacino made the entire movie worthy!
Love it that his 2 favorite wines are screw capped, awesome.
Thank you
“I ain’t drinkin’ any ^*$€£|>_# Merlot!”
I've bought 5 bottles of velvet devil cause of this dood
Mitchell Santo amen
and how do you like them
Same! And never touching castl rock and Bogle again
It's a great value
The chilean one tho, ive tried it, for the price is heaven
Me anytime I consume any alcohol: 3:12
fucking love this guy
"Lika a condom on a plum". I like these analogies.
They should do these by region - a lot of us pay attention to this as much as if not more than varietal when buying wines.
He destroyed one of my favorite wines.
Silver lining: I now have 2 new recommendations.
which one ? I have enjoyed some Rodney Strong wines (but I have never tried the Merlot).
Go Washington!!!
14 hands merlot out of Washington in good
This guy is tasting wines that are still twice the price of anything I'd drink in the UK!
COPPOLA AGAIN !! the sofia effect !!
What’s the best sweet tasting red wines? I’m new to wine
Liberty Creek🍷
Like many have said here: should have thrown in a wine or two that was considered on the "higher end" strictly based on price. He knew all the wines being tasted were sold for less than $15 meaning he could review them all as such.
Thank you.
And for example Francis Coppola and Rodney Strong are solid wines that I would not classify as cheap as it relates to the average wine drinker.
The vast percentage of wine is bought for $10 or less so if you're in the $15 range you're buying more expensive wine than the vast majority of wine drinkers.
Many of those are going to be fine wines to drink.
Most of us can't afford to regularly drink $50 bottles and up
$15 is like twice what I am willing to pay for wine.
That made me spit out my natty light!
Then you are not a wine drinker, you just want something to relax you and get buzzed.
For sure
Coppola and Lapostole have always been my go to Merlot.
Santa Ema Merlot (Chile) is also a great one.
Washintgon State has some of the best tasting Merlots, way better than California. Chile, France, Argentina, and Australia all have nice Merlots as well.
This wine taste likes a cigar hotboxed honda, hints of asbestos, and maybe some skatole.
Man, i am really impressed how you present this shit with name Merlot. I hate it. But real respect that you so patiently describe this wine in your video.
Wish they would try cheap wines that are mass marketed, that could possibly be found in Europe. Not going to find a Washington state wine at the Swedish Systembolget.
Laughing at soda drinkers in the comments ! How does it feel to still act like a child in your adulthood ?
I bring a 2 liter of Pepsi to the party and I'm the hit of the night, because that's what people really want, not this spoiled vinegary fruit abomination.
Merlot is the perfect wine to drink while eating pizza. The flavors of a meat lovers pizza and a 5 fluid ounce glass of merlot compliment eat other well
David Perry only 5 ounces?
Do that in italy (or france). 10 euros and you get a pretty decent a+ merlot
chilean wine > european
@@strelok5661 You wish.
@@ryuuseiboi950 europoorean wine is meh
@@strelok5661 No, me is an adequate description for the best chilean wine. out there My backyard grows better grapes than the entirity of South America.
I like to emphasize something because I do like your presentations but I like to add that Rodney strong does make some really good wines with an excellent bordeaux-style but you do have to go upper Shelf for those great wines and spend a lease $50 and up, I think what you are tasting here is one of the lower Shelf cabs so yeah you're not going to get a lot all of that but still very decent for the price between $13 and $18
Sorry to hear about the Coppola Merlot. Looks like I'll stay with the Claret, which I really like.
The Coppola Merlot is fine, imo. This guy's hypercritical because he knows the price of the wine beforehand and he's used to drinking expensive bottles
Damn everyone is hating so hard in the comments, but this guy does this shit for a living, so he probably knows more about the flavors and aromas, and the terms used to describe them maybe?
What does it means "knows more about the flavors and aromas"? You don't need to KNOW about flavors and aromas - you just drink fucking wine. And like or or not
try Zuccardi malbec......let me know what you think
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When are you trying some South African wines? I would actually like to know what you think of South African wine
Im from Washington and the guy's right, I swear ive seen that castle rock shit EVERYWHERE.
Will you give him thunderbird please?
Wohoo, of course Chile has good wine
Song name at 5:11?
I wish I watched this video before buying the Coppola Merlot. I will look for the Velvet Devil and Casa Lapostelle merlots.
The Coppola merlot isn’t nearly as good as the Velvet Devil. But it tastes better after exposure to air. Decanting it will help.
bought some velvet d! luvit
It really is great stuff at a great value.
Where did you buy it from? I haven't found it yet. I see the others quite a bit in grocery stores.
Trader Joe's = $10 & Whole Foods = $16
You can also get it at BevMo. They carry a lot of Charles Smith wine.
Wow quite a price difference. I guess it's TJ's for wine, WF for the salad bar.
how does one become a vodka taster, I feel as though I have the pallet for such a thing.
Typically you would start by bartending in a restaurant dealing in fine cuisine and training your palette. Here you can make relationships with the different reps that come through that will sell you their product. Once you've established a good relationship with a few reps and a reputation as someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about vodka it just becomes about reaching out and letting them know that you are looking for work in any new distilleries that may be adding onto their portfolio. They are incentivised to put you in contact with any new distilleries in their portfolio obviously because as someone who has trained their pallette in many styles of vodka and is knowledgeable in it's production, you are a valuable asset for product development. They put you in the tasting room, bing bang boom.
Love USA and US wine
What’s this guys name? I like the way he did this and want to watch more from him
What's that song in the back though? Like I like videos but that song is catchy
WA state wines are where it's at
What's with the playboy bunny at the top right?
Cuanto sae Lapostolle
"Bogle. Theres a joke in there someplace."
Peggy Hill rises from the depths...
How does Malbec compare to merlot?
Yeah specially if we're going to talk about a Winery and how bad it is you definitely want to try some of the upper shelf wines but I see what you're trying to do here, you're trying to go with Value vs. Taste, which is what I usually compare in some of my videos pretty much the same thing in my videos as well and in some cases it's almost impossible not to say anything bad about a bottle of wine but I think it only has happened to me once before just for the record I live in Sonoma County where Rodney Strong Winery is, it's about 15 minutes away from my house and I got to tell you they have some phenomenal Bordeaux Blends and they do focus on making the wines bordeaux-style so they do have some great upper shelf not really my style but great quality I made a video about it is very very short but I do talk about their wines on couple of my videos.