Sommelier Tries 20 Red Wines Under $15 | World of Wine | Bon Appétit

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  • Sommelier André Hueston Mack has made a career tasting the finest of wines, but that doesn't mean he can't enjoy a bottle on the cheaper end of the spectrum. In fact, we asked him to enjoy twenty bottles of red wine under $15 and let us know his honest thoughts on them. Not all of these wines are winners (and that's part of the fun of it), but a few are and are well worth it.
    Follow André on Instagram / andrehmack
    Check out the wines below:
    Villa Medoro, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo: fave.co/3qFjXxd
    Donna Laura ""Ali"" Toscana: fave.co/3pBcZrM
    Franco Serra Barbera d'Asti: fave.co/2M67DHf
    Yellow Tail Cabernet Sauvignon: fave.co/3bqgcVW
    Bodegas Mas Que Vinos ""Ercavio"" Tempranillo
    Tempranillo, Altos d'Oliva: fave.co/3sf7tNj
    Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva: fave.co/3aAp7oP
    Beringer Wine Cabernet Sauvignon: fave.co/2NekmZf
    Backstory 'California', Cabernet Sauvignon: fave.co/3dAb7NL
    Chop Shop Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles: fave.co/2NeVuk4
    Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon: fave.co/3k6uTkR
    Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Merlot: fave.co/3pCV5Vo
    19 Crimes Cali Red Snoop Dog: fave.co/3uaigu1
    Adelante, Malbec, Mendoza: fave.co/3boTqxB
    Colonia Las Liebres [Altos Las Hormigas] Bonarda: fave.co/2ZA72ka
    Les Garrigues, Côtes du Rhône: fave.co/3bnHKex
    Domaine Madone, Beaujolais-Villages ""Perreon"": fave.co/3k1JxKo
    Famille Bieler, Cotes du Rhone 'Return and Reuse'
    Domaine Skouras Red Blend, 'Zoe': fave.co/3duMNwE
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  • @bonappetit
    @bonappetit  2 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Looking for the corkscrew André uses? www.winestuff.com/products/le-sable-waiters-corkscrew

    • @andylouie6217
      @andylouie6217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Does using a $120 corkscrew make a wine taste better?

    • @jeffneiman4635
      @jeffneiman4635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      O N E H U N D R E D A N D T W E N T Y D O L L A R S! HAHAHAHAHAHAH!

    • @opheriaux
      @opheriaux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      well, it's not the corkscrew he's using in the video, so it's a pretty clearly unnecessary product

    • @eSongification
      @eSongification 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What wine glass was Andre using in this video?

    • @hilohahoma1547
      @hilohahoma1547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dam I'm good I was gonna say it prob has MP13 in it never really cared for Yellowtail myself, less savvy mates get it and I have to try hard not to snob slam 'em. Cheers

  • @AstroKasper
    @AstroKasper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5277

    "you're an expert in your own taste, i'm just an expert in wine" this is how sommeliers should be. love this guy.

    • @TheDancerMacabre
      @TheDancerMacabre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      Most sommeliers I have had the pleasure of meeting are just like this guy.
      They know taste is different for everyone and small factors we don't consider can affect taste, like just a few degrees.
      And everytime I ask, the usually say the best one is the one you enjoy. They enjoy going into the nuance but that's just talking shop/hobby.
      Car people love talking about cars, engines, history. Cinephiles will go on and on about why their own personal favorite is that one. And Sommeliers talk about wine the same way.

    • @spencer1980
      @spencer1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I will hear no wine commentary not delivered in emoji

    • @itsmederek1
      @itsmederek1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They are like that...

    • @christosververakis3861
      @christosververakis3861 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i was thinking the exact same thing!

    • @drdre4397
      @drdre4397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheDancerMacabre I have always thought what you just wrote, but you put it to words beautifully. It is exactly that.

  • @paulaacero4839
    @paulaacero4839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3472

    So can we get him to do a mini-series? White, sparkling, celeb, etc

    • @kirdot2011
      @kirdot2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      we? no. They - yes! Will they though? Probably not.

    • @maxspechter4321
      @maxspechter4321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It did say 'red wines', so here's to hoping next time there will be other types of it!

    • @andygump6018
      @andygump6018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He speaks so well!

    • @JMoWilder
      @JMoWilder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      would love to see him do boxed wines!

    • @ilovecheesesteaks8969
      @ilovecheesesteaks8969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I really enjoyed this video, would love to see a mini series, it would be great to spend more time in each country and other types of wine.

  • @rmyancey
    @rmyancey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +532

    This is the guy who gets someone into a new hobby. Not pretentious... genuine... just wants to enjoy and have fun. Love the people like this in any hobby.

    • @wendybinnj
      @wendybinnj ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i never in 40 years of shopping bought something based on a sommelier recommendation . . . until last month after watching this.

    • @Bhethar
      @Bhethar 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This guy should teach

    • @Dracobyte
      @Dracobyte 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah!!

  • @MikeyA15
    @MikeyA15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4492

    I could listen to his dude talk about wines for hours. Can he start a podcast just sampling wines and talk for an hour?

    • @camerongunn7906
      @camerongunn7906 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      I second this motion.

    • @Don.of.
      @Don.of. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      I triple it. He shouldn't be tongue tied with BA. He should be solo.

    • @kharri62boop30
      @kharri62boop30 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I quadruple it, this is the best comment lol

    • @arambehbodi8819
      @arambehbodi8819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I agree !

    • @danlebich
      @danlebich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I wanndruple it!

  • @geeerwin
    @geeerwin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2852

    I really like this because this guy doesn't sound elitist and pretentious like other wine conoisseurs are.

    • @andygump6018
      @andygump6018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      He speaks so well!

    • @bubbledoubletrouble
      @bubbledoubletrouble 3 ปีที่แล้ว +171

      Because he knows his audience. Guarantee you he can sound elitist and pretentious if he needs to. Other people don’t know how to switch off.

    • @andygump6018
      @andygump6018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@bubbledoubletrouble I mean he really speaks well!

    • @centpushups
      @centpushups 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Patrick Cappiello is a pretty cool sommelier should check him out.

    • @jeremyyoung7187
      @jeremyyoung7187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I get what u mean but at 0:20 just throws money around

  • @baileebarrilleaux8844
    @baileebarrilleaux8844 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    This is such an authentic, non-snobby, educational wine tasting, which is super refreshing!

  • @AnnmusPnda
    @AnnmusPnda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    “I have to say that I haven’t had this wine in, let’s say…. 35 years,” - says the man who looks 35.

    • @cptjeff1
      @cptjeff1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Black don't crack!

  • @evangoldenbaum3163
    @evangoldenbaum3163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    Villamedoro - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (2018) 👍👍
    Donna Laura - Ali Toscana (2018) 🤠⚡🍓
    Franco Serra - Barbera d'Asti (2018) 🤩
    [yellow tail] - Cabernet Sauvignon (2019) 😐
    Point Ormond - Cabernet Sauvignon (2017) 😎
    Bodegas Mas Que Vinos - Ercavio (2015) 🛋
    Altos d'Olivia - Tempranillo (2018)
    Campo Viejo - Rioja Reserva (2015) ⚖
    Beringer Main & Vine - Cabernet Sauvignon
    Backstory - California Cabernet Sauvignon (2018)
    Chop Shop - California Cabernet Sauvignon (2018) 🔪
    Josh Cellars - Cabernet Sauvignon (2018)
    Francis Ford Coppola Winery - California Merlot (2017) 🐱🐟
    19 Crimes - Snoop Dogg Cali Red (2019) 🧁
    Adelante - Mendoza Malbec (2019) 🍄🚬💪
    Colonia Las Liebres - Bonarda Clasica (2019) 🤩
    Les Garrigues - Southern Rhone Red (2019) 🍓🌿👍
    Jean Bererd - Domaine de la Madone Le Perreon (2019) 👍👍
    Famille Bieler - 'Return and Reuse' (2019) ⚾✏🔥
    Comaine Skouras - Zoe (2019) 🌿😮👌

    • @2k5325i
      @2k5325i ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Why isn’t this the top comment?

    • @BeastHunter2121
      @BeastHunter2121 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you sooooo much 🥰( screen shot 💥)

    • @luiszamudio182
      @luiszamudio182 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you!

    • @mimimm2lo
      @mimimm2lo ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

    • @ashm7925
      @ashm7925 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The real hero in the comments. Ty 🙏

  • @Ash_Wen-li
    @Ash_Wen-li 3 ปีที่แล้ว +759

    "At the end of the day you're an expert in your own taste. I'm just an expert in wine"

    • @jhayned
      @jhayned 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      humbleflex tbh

  • @cheaptricked3148
    @cheaptricked3148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1554

    "Wine tasting notes are bullsh*t"
    Instantly sold on this guy.

    • @carlbowles1808
      @carlbowles1808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I agree with you. Perception is reality, wine makers use it to charge more for less.

    • @TheBrassGeologist
      @TheBrassGeologist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      One of my favorite things is to read the tasting notes on wine at liquor stores. I love it when they put nonsense like "tar and swamp moss -- musty effervescence transports you to a wizard's library." I'm sitting here thinking... "I don't think you believe any of that, but it's hilarious."

    • @bigbaby9189
      @bigbaby9189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      And then continues to say it tastes like a big leather couch🤣

    • @flinchy952
      @flinchy952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@TheBrassGeologist as a whisky drinker, tar and swamp is totally normal to me 😂

    • @TheBrassGeologist
      @TheBrassGeologist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@flinchy952 I agree. I accidentally pulled some reasonable notes out, lol

  • @twbones99
    @twbones99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    Dude actually makes me think there are wines out there I can enjoy, I'd love to see him show off some accessible wines or wines that are good for people who haven't built a taste for it yet

    • @joebowles06
      @joebowles06 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Use some of his tips, like looking for the region, vineyard, importer, ect on the bottle. Like he says, the more specific the label is can usually be a sign of quality. I know very little about wine, but I've been able to follow some of his tips and have had decent success. I've also found that old world wines (european imports) are some of the best values out there.
      I'd say it's less about knowing and choosing whats good and more about discovering new things you like. What I love about this guy is he makes it so approachable for everyone, which is the way wine should be.

    • @breezemansker3366
      @breezemansker3366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like Arbor Mist, they are all around 4-10 dollars and taste great

    • @seth2921
      @seth2921 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@breezemansker3366 the notes of blue, red, and purple really bring out the flavor.

    • @mlayton1904
      @mlayton1904 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He just did.

    • @andyalexisvasquez4082
      @andyalexisvasquez4082 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jammy red roo or Stella rosa red

  • @MC2BITZ
    @MC2BITZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As someone who has some training I love how professional yet fun, informative without being pretentious you are. I love the slightly brached off topics and expanding to teach something new. Cabernet being a Noble French grape, the fact about Stelvins and how they are being used more. I will also be buying the Colona Las Libres as I've been curious.
    Thoroughly enjoyed your video.

  • @stugats28
    @stugats28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1117

    Me smelling wine: “oooo this one smells like wine....oh wow, this one REALLY smells like wine” 👃 🍷

    • @joelweisburger1821
      @joelweisburger1821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      been taking a wines class for over a month and everything still smells and tastes like grapes lmao

    • @stugats28
      @stugats28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@joelweisburger1821 😂

    • @kaitlinh7449
      @kaitlinh7449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joelweisburger1821 lmao! Wait but I want to take a class too!

    • @Reznov_-hi5ky
      @Reznov_-hi5ky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LMFAOOOOO 😂😂😂😂

    • @numanuma20
      @numanuma20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@joelweisburger1821 That is perfectly normal to not be able to detect aromas and flavors of wine in the beginning of your journey. Not everyone can pick it up as quickly as others. Your main goal when doing tastings is have objective observations about the wines you are tasting. Let’s imagine you bought a bottle of California Chardonnay for under $15 dollar. You decide that you are going to do a tasting on that Chardonnay you just. Get a glass and open the bottle. Write down the name tne producer and vintage, look at the color of the wine, how intense the color is and what color it is(use a white piece of paper). Next, I uses the sniff swirl sniff method. Hold the glass up to your and sniff the wine. Observe the aromas you get that you have smelled before. Do not write down gooseberry as an aroma if you have never smelled a gooseberry before (I haven’t smelled one). The, swirl the wine in the glass and take another sniff. Swirling allows for the oxygen to get in and “open” up the wine’s aroma to become more pronounced. While sniffing ask your self how intense the aromas are that you can pick out (somewhat noticeable to intense first sniff). Do not feel weird if you have to swirl more than once to pickup the aromas, I do that all the time. Now, swish the wine in your mouth: Notice how see the wine tastes (dry, medium, or sweet like a port or sauternes), how acidic is it (think of eating a lemon and much saliva is increasing in your mouth) and the body of the wine (how heavy the wine in your mouth). Now, try to figure what flavors you are getting while swishing the wine in your mouth. Remember, only think of flavors you have tasted before. With most California Chardonnay, the typical aromas and flavor are creamy flavors such as butter, cream, cheese, tropical fruit (pineapple, banana etc.) green fruits (Granny Smith apple) and citrus (lemon, lime, grapefruit etc.). Side note: I have tasted a Chablis (French Chardonnay that can be found for a little over $15) that had a finish of plain Greek yogurt that anyone who has never done a wine tasting could pickup. Back to what I was saying; Observe the finish. Count how long the flavors you tasted last and write down if the finish was short medium or long. After you are down with all of this ask yourself these important questions: What is the overall quality of the bottle of wine? Does it represent a California Chardonnay?

  • @JurgenFjurgen
    @JurgenFjurgen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +820

    I like the fact that he brings this vast body of knowledge to the table of totally accessible, exceedingly affordable & arguably disparageable wines... & there’s no pretension or condescension, etc. He’s got real enthusiasm about wine & honest, evocative comments about the notes he’s tasting. I want to drink wine with this dude. I want to watch him do more vids like these. Send him on wine tours & film it all. Make a series.

    • @carlbowles1808
      @carlbowles1808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree, this guy is good.

    • @johnwilliams3745
      @johnwilliams3745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      This comment sounds like a sommelier describing a fine wine! 😂

    • @kingkobra_1945
      @kingkobra_1945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      you had to pull out the dictionary for what, it’s youtube ☠️

    • @maboe2000
      @maboe2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jesus christ, type like a human being. You do not need a dictionary to type out a youtube comment you pretentious wanker.

    • @er2206
      @er2206 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙁

  • @brihoward6953
    @brihoward6953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    absolutely love the way he talks about wine. easy to understand, relatable and educational without being over-bearing,

  • @jazzx2709
    @jazzx2709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There is nothing that I don't like about this video! It's brilliant in every way! The pacing... the editing... the clear and yet personal information flow.... Man-This guy NAILED it!

  • @Urbeflurb93
    @Urbeflurb93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1845

    "I haven't had this wine in about 35 years."
    Apparently this man has aged like a fine wine, because I wouldn't give him a day over 35.

    • @eamonnoski
      @eamonnoski 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      He's 48! Looking good considering how much hooch he's had.

    • @buzwell
      @buzwell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      So he drank it at 13?!

    • @SFledz
      @SFledz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

      @@buzwell You mean you didn't?

    • @theob3515
      @theob3515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nah he is 40, he just got started early

    • @Don.of.
      @Don.of. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Wait...u didn't drink when you were 5 yrs old?

  • @binder38us
    @binder38us 3 ปีที่แล้ว +835

    I don't know a GD thing about wine . But I stayed for the entire 20 minutes of this video and was entertained and informed. Mr. Mack did not talk down to me and encouraged me to try wine even though I know nothing about wine. Please more with him. Maybe about wine types.

    • @reisshep
      @reisshep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I wholeheartedly agree. I hate when sommeliers or other experts talk down on people, like we're some lesser beings compared to them. Be honest!

    • @einarmadillo3626
      @einarmadillo3626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I even dislike wine a lot, but this still was a very enjoyable watch. Food/Drink TH-cam never fails to deliver, it's the same with videos about fine dining restaurants, I will never ever go to such a place and wouldn't eat 90% of the dishes but the insights are cool

    • @katy8605
      @katy8605 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, this is the first time someone's made me interested in sampling wine. Now I actually feel like hunting a few of these down and trying them to see what he means.

    • @shawtyduwop5691
      @shawtyduwop5691 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here

    • @omarperez-jw9oh
      @omarperez-jw9oh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same im just glad he rated them with emoji’s so i can understand

  • @kimberlya9785
    @kimberlya9785 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Pls bring him back again. To perhaps try white wines? Or dessert wines, etc. would be fun to watch.

    • @kocoahollis9771
      @kocoahollis9771 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I just looked on their page and under playlist he has 17 videos…. One being white wine. 😆 I’m excited to watch.

  • @Devvnn
    @Devvnn ปีที่แล้ว +57

    André needs his own series! Love how approachable he is and knowledgeable 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @mleaist
    @mleaist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +883

    Andre is clearly a skilled sommelier, but also a fabulous teacher. I love how approachable these videos are. Strikes me that a tasting meal hosted by Andre would be fabulous.

    • @agnesetimekpo2337
      @agnesetimekpo2337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Does he have his own TH-cam?

    • @mleaist
      @mleaist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes...search his name

    • @luckycharm5589
      @luckycharm5589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s sounds like an evening I would heartily look forward to.

    • @bastymanguy
      @bastymanguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya but he would never be hired as a sommelier in Europe for obvious reasons, America is different. Not at fancy restaurants anyway

    • @NickS-zv7py
      @NickS-zv7py ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m just catching up…you used my words thank you

  • @Nichole_R
    @Nichole_R 3 ปีที่แล้ว +414

    This is like the nicest human I've ever seen talk about wine.

  • @ralphjulius333
    @ralphjulius333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how this comes across as just matter of fact sharing his expertise on wine without the typical pretentious airs! I started enjoying wine a couple years ago and love that I can learn in an entertaining and informative way .. following him right away!

  • @koshobai
    @koshobai ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was as entertaining as it was informative. Thanks to everyone who put this together, and to André as well!

  • @JunkCCCP
    @JunkCCCP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +393

    "ah yes this one smells like boysenberry, LEAD, PENCIL SHAVINGS, oh and some currant too" I love how matter of fact this dude is.

    • @TheDancerMacabre
      @TheDancerMacabre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Romans used to add lead to wine to sweeten it.
      So there is a precedent, I'm just wondering how he knows what it taste like.

    • @jovegajo
      @jovegajo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pencil Shavings is a pretty normal descriptor.

    • @jeremyseto2616
      @jeremyseto2616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@jovegajo exactly. Some wines are aged in wood barrels. What do pencil shavings smell like? WOOD

    • @sebaba001
      @sebaba001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      they are all wines, these words are way to describe how one feels different to the next, it doesn't taste LITERALLY like lead, same thing with coffee, coffee is coffee but it can have blueberry, mango, tobaco, etc notes

  • @vivianmehnert691
    @vivianmehnert691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +719

    As a sommelier myself, I respect how unpretentious this man is. It's great when somms can help educate people with opening them up to new varietals or regions that a guest may otherwise be too hesitant to try, but it's a real bummer when a sommelier instead uses that opportunity as a means to boast how much they know. Not everyone wants to know about the soil type in Chablis- most people just want something tasty to throw back with their food.

    • @DireAxis
      @DireAxis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He does a good job of leaving things open ended, sharing some more complex concepts but doing well to explain and describes some of the core grape varietals well too. Speaks very well and has good camera presence to boot.

    • @jakeacosta43
      @jakeacosta43 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I just wanna point out, as someone who works in fine dining and has been around plenty of somms.
      The way he’s tasting and sloshing the wine is very pretentious and unnecessary 😂

    • @azca.
      @azca. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're looking gorgeous

    • @DanBrown96
      @DanBrown96 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@jakeacosta43 Umm, there absolutely is a reason for 'sloshing the wine'. So surprise surprise, 'being around' somms doesn't substitute actually knowing about wine. Who would have figured?

    • @KA-gy3lz
      @KA-gy3lz ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@jakeacosta43 bro what? There’s no way you’ve been around “plenty of somms” lmao 😂

  • @jamesrogers260
    @jamesrogers260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Andre, thank you for helping make wine itself, selecting it, serving it and, most importantly, enjoying it much less intimidating and much more accessible. The back of the label selecting aspect, particularly regarding the importer, is really useful when facing overwhelming choices in a wine shop or grocery store. Plus, your inviting approach to the topics of the videos is appreciated. Cheers, Jim

    • @King-Bane
      @King-Bane 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where in the video does he talk about that? I really want to go back and watch that part. But I've watched it a few times and I think I must be missing it.

  • @suginami123
    @suginami123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A top quality presentation. Smooth eloquent delivery without hesitations or repeats. I hope I can find a lot more presenations like this. Thank you

  • @PirateBug59
    @PirateBug59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +527

    "I haven't had this wine in.... 35 years?"
    ...but sir, you look 35?

    • @shawnyboy332
      @shawnyboy332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yellow Tail was developed in 2000 and launched in 2001. That was 20 years ago.

    • @alexnolasco1339
      @alexnolasco1339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's the wine

    • @RedShoes29
      @RedShoes29 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      All that alcohol pickled his body like how all the gin pickled Her Majesty.

    • @ryanward6866
      @ryanward6866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That's the joke.

    • @agentbiteme19
      @agentbiteme19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He started out of the womb

  • @AskMiko
    @AskMiko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    BA please feature him more often! He's great and we need wine / food pairings too! Even if it is an on-screen caption that tells us which wine goes with what the chef is cooking!

  • @magnolialoves
    @magnolialoves ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could watch this all day. André is amazing at making wine knowledge accessible and simple.

  • @csayban
    @csayban 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love these videos with Andre! Please, please, please keep them coming! 🍷

  • @GeneralFFA
    @GeneralFFA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    This guy has brass balls to do a red wine tasting with a plain white shirt. Respect.

    • @sarahuezo1706
      @sarahuezo1706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jajajaja I love the comments awesome!!!

    • @vault1021
      @vault1021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought the same thing, either he went through countless white shirts while filming or he is just that much of an expert. And I’m assuming the latter after watching this video.

    • @parabellum5503
      @parabellum5503 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He drinks and sells wine as a profession. I'm sure he can out how not to spill it on himself

    • @VikCalo
      @VikCalo ปีที่แล้ว

      Dam I did 3 tours but this guy gets the brass balls. I’m going to bed 🛏️. JK - I get it 👍.

  • @rebeccacombs3385
    @rebeccacombs3385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    I need an episode where is sits down with a wine newbie (like myself ☺️) and tastes with them. Teaching the newbie about the different wines. Love him!

    • @jairnunez26
      @jairnunez26 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Then you should really check the video called "Wine Expert Teaches Wine Idiot about French Wine | Wine School"... It's not Andre on the video but it is the concept that you are saying here... I love that video! 😄

  • @TheObladeeoblada
    @TheObladeeoblada ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As an Australian I'm sorry about Yellowtail.
    We don't drink it. We just send it overseas

    • @melody3741
      @melody3741 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why is it so popular?

    • @CaitofFate
      @CaitofFate 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I can see why 😂

  • @artxlife7236
    @artxlife7236 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    No sea monkeys 😂 glad he checked bc those babies are sneaky! Love how much educational info he packed into this and really love his attitude of find what you love bc we all have different tastes ❤

    • @thisisdeidra
      @thisisdeidra ปีที่แล้ว

      Like just threw in the weight of the bottle means nothing

  • @MonaFabuleux
    @MonaFabuleux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    Finally: a sommelier who speaks my language. "This wine is the cowboy smiley, strawberry emoji"

    • @TommiPuuska
      @TommiPuuska 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      "This has chloroform and rohypnol. Definitely a 💤🍆"

    • @allthatsheiz
      @allthatsheiz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂👏🏾

  • @lizlillie5065
    @lizlillie5065 3 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    This needs to be a series on BA!

    • @AskMiko
      @AskMiko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! I agree... finally something the new regime has gotten right! Loving all the new content; but THIS. IS.WHAT.WE.NEED!

  • @eva.j1691
    @eva.j1691 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I really appreciate how he brought up that sometimes wine can be flawed. I've drank the same wine for almost 2 years now always my go-to it's a wonderful Santa Margarita Pinot grigio and it's only happened once but right after uncorking You could tell something was wrong tasted totally off wrong and it wasn't the line that I loved. The bottle I opened after though, totally fine.
    It can just happen sometimes.

  • @babyblondiebeauty
    @babyblondiebeauty ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Y’all have GOT to do a video trying Trader Joe’s wines!!

  • @lily21207
    @lily21207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I enjoyed this video so much. I've actually watched it at least 5 times consecutively because I started taking notes. This man was so knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you so much for this!

  • @Stuie299
    @Stuie299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    We need a part 2 with white wine.

    • @YaketyYakDontTalkBack
      @YaketyYakDontTalkBack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Party 3 with rose & orange wines.

    • @numanuma20
      @numanuma20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@YaketyYakDontTalkBack Orange wines? Can you even find a bottle of orange wine under $15?

    • @beemex01
      @beemex01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@YaketyYakDontTalkBack what, for heaven's sake, is orange wine?!?

    • @MrPhilTakken
      @MrPhilTakken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Why has the wine gotta be white?

    • @redlindsaym39
      @redlindsaym39 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent idea!

  • @kryslynpackard9893
    @kryslynpackard9893 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so awesome! I'm so glad this popped up. This was so insightful and really eye opening for me.

  • @catrinajamello2103
    @catrinajamello2103 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Lovely presentation, relatable and educational 🥂

  • @scottriley7145
    @scottriley7145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    As an Aussie, so happy to see him slam Yellow Tail. Gonna go find that Port Ormond though.

    • @xyzg
      @xyzg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I saw it and immediately was hoping he'd justify my disdain for Yellowtail

    • @ozema87
      @ozema87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Saammme. Reply back if you find out where to buy plz!

    • @austing5951
      @austing5951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Oddly, 19 crimes is also an Australian winery originally. I wonder what the story is there.

    • @lisalisastraightoutta
      @lisalisastraightoutta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @MuffinsInternational
      @MuffinsInternational 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I do feel so sorry for the Americans not being able to drink our good wine 😢

  • @MrsTaraDawes
    @MrsTaraDawes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    This 100% needs to be a series, I don't really drink red wine but now I want to try a few. Would love to see him do a video on white wine though!

    • @78625amginE
      @78625amginE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Malbec is my go to. Trapiche is a great Malbec and it’s pretty cheap. Even in Utah

    • @ZARiNA851
      @ZARiNA851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yessss!!!
      Moscatos Red or White for me 🤩🤩

  • @chrisp2249
    @chrisp2249 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video. I’m amazed watching you pin point each flavour and scent.
    I’m learning myself to distinguish these undertones and I find it truly fascinating.
    Definitely has become a hobby of mine, as of late!
    Awesome investigation and I look forward to more.

  • @investedfemelle7564
    @investedfemelle7564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the history and region behind wine. Wine almost has a story written in a bottle. It means the world to me.
    Netflix had a sommelier documentary and they took it off. Amazing doc, I watched it a dozen times lol

  • @grendelz
    @grendelz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    This is one of the best things I've seen on TH-cam in quite some time.

  • @mortizmetzger
    @mortizmetzger 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was wildly informational and entertaining, thank you so much I have a huge list to get started on exploring!!

  • @lindahoover1077
    @lindahoover1077 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andre I love your videos! And I love wine. Your scoring with emojis is hilarious! Please keep these videos coming. I’m already planning on rewatching the ones I have seen so that I can take some notes and try these wines.

  • @Webgooner
    @Webgooner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    title should read.. "Sommelier provides simple , joyful, masterclass on red wines under $15". way more than i expected !

  • @MsSportychic11
    @MsSportychic11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I thoroughly enjoyed this!! Love the guy, loved the vibe, and appreciate the knowledge more than anything!

  • @briannewman532
    @briannewman532 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir explain wine better than ANYONE I have ever heard. Thanks for this video, I learned a lot.

  • @jeffcherielalonde7593
    @jeffcherielalonde7593 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We just came across your episodes and absolutely love them. Learning lots thank you 🙏

  • @formarjoram
    @formarjoram 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I wanna see a whole series like this, like "Top 20 X under $Y" ! Just really accessible and smart. Love it!

  • @lillieaubin5777
    @lillieaubin5777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this dude he's so excited and clearly incredibly knowledgeable about wine its so fun watching him

  • @2LoveChampagne
    @2LoveChampagne ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos! I Love Wine❤️❤️❤️ You communicate in such easy way! Thank you so much, keep the videos coming.

  • @annakatherinecolomb9351
    @annakatherinecolomb9351 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is one of the single best youtube vids I have ever watched
    have this man do everything

  • @kaylas717
    @kaylas717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ok, love this guy. Great video! Also, his voice is so soothing and the glass bottle sound when the wine info moves across the screen is a nice touch.

  • @sippsation4459
    @sippsation4459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    As a wine enthusiast on a budget im living for this content 🙌🏽

  • @angelaspielbusch1237
    @angelaspielbusch1237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabulous reviews and explanation! Thank you so much 😊

  • @MrGbustamante
    @MrGbustamante 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This guy is fun to watch. I like he makes it easy in a world where Soms can just make up words or use words that no normal human has ever heard of, he helps us understand, and he makes up his own words along the way. Very cool.

  • @Swagg3r3d
    @Swagg3r3d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I would watch a weekly 20-30 minute show with guy. He's great.

  • @johnhmstr
    @johnhmstr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    You all need to bring André back for many more of these. Makes talking about wine in detail relatable and fun. Great job André!

  • @christinecalloway8553
    @christinecalloway8553 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your explanations of what to look for in wine. I look forward to picking up some of the ones you mentioned and expanding my palate.

  • @Treshughes
    @Treshughes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the video. Well done. We went to Total Wine for 5 of your selections. We were only able to find Les Garrigues; but that means it was not a failed trip! Great suggestion. We found a new table wine for our French household in the US. Best to you. Looking forward to more of your videos.

  • @MzLeci
    @MzLeci 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you!!! This was awesome!!! I hope this is a series, with him in particular 😁

  • @fasteddylove-muffin6415
    @fasteddylove-muffin6415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    New subscriber, love this guy. No nonsense, informative, learned a lot about wine just with this one video. Thanks for posting.

  • @lizostermeyer8312
    @lizostermeyer8312 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    I don't understand why the title of the video can't be "Sommelier André Hueston Mack Tries 20 Red Wines Under $15." Bon Appétit has so many videos with André you'd think they'd be willing to grant him some name recognition.

    • @hereforit2347
      @hereforit2347 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello! 💯

    • @hereforit2347
      @hereforit2347 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It’s because he’s Black. ☹️

    • @hithere640
      @hithere640 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@hereforit2347 what?

    • @barryhomeowner9293
      @barryhomeowner9293 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I suppose they're trying to appeal to new clickers, that title's unwieldy and long.

    • @barryhomeowner9293
      @barryhomeowner9293 ปีที่แล้ว

      I suppose they're trying to appeal to new clickers, that title's unwieldy and long.

  • @calvindexter75
    @calvindexter75 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is absolute gold. Love listening to him talk about wines

  • @korinakaio-maddox9808
    @korinakaio-maddox9808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This needs to be made into a series! Super informative and fun watching Andre describe wines with emojis!

  • @4everu984
    @4everu984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve loved this lesson! I can listen to him for hours.

  • @spencer1980
    @spencer1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love this. For centuries wine was the drink of the masses. Blues started out being played by sharecroppers on a cigar box guitar, but no one denies why an ovation or gold lettered fender is great.
    Wine is the best drunk, there's plenty of good cheap wines, and there's plenty of bad cheap wines, but there's still usually a reason expensive wines are expensive. Your approach to connoisseurship is beautiful, and thank you for helping me pretend I'm classy when I'm getting hammered.

  • @grahamscheel473
    @grahamscheel473 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally love every video Mr. Mack does, absolutely the best

  • @emilygrace1960
    @emilygrace1960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This guy is so cool. And I love how positive he is. The fact that he doesn't get snobby with it too, is sooo much more enjoyable to watch and listen to. I'd give the world for him to do one of these on all the Aldi wines. (Help a poor girl out! LOL!)

  • @PatrickdRickard
    @PatrickdRickard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    He is fantastic. Give this man his own show! Does he already have a show? Am I just late to the party? Great job dude!

  • @melaniem1331
    @melaniem1331 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could listen to this guy talk about wine all day every day. Bravo bon appétit, what a great ambassador.

  • @xDebilPandax
    @xDebilPandax ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yellow Tail holds a super special place in my heart, because without it, i would never have gotten into wine

    • @bornonthefourth
      @bornonthefourth 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same! Mannnnnnnnny years ago. Gateway drug, so to speak 😄

    • @adreto2978
      @adreto2978 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me rn lol, my next bottle will be Devils Corner pinot

  • @fairdose
    @fairdose 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is great, very informative and educational without being condescending or pretentious. I’m now gonna go look for some of these wines at my local wine shop.

  • @Shikaschima
    @Shikaschima 3 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    This guy feels like he would be great to listen to at parties.

    • @Avery0420
      @Avery0420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can’t decide if I love him or hate him 😅

    • @jst5296
      @jst5296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He has a book called 99 bottles it’s amazing. He also narrated his own audiobook version of it. Go check it out on audible

    • @stickelmichael
      @stickelmichael 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And drink the mouton noir wines. They're delicious. And his brand swag is awesome.

    • @tricie1605
      @tricie1605 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right? I'd sit next to him and soak up the knowledge. 🍷

    • @mattspyro
      @mattspyro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Avery0420 huh ?? he's lovely!

  • @hendynv
    @hendynv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Sir. This was fun and interesting to watch.

  • @SuperJulioes
    @SuperJulioes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed and learned a lot while watching this video. Great personality and very relatable

  • @scottdunn3339
    @scottdunn3339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is the only wine video I have ever been able to sit through, this guy is great.

  • @Thenewguy771
    @Thenewguy771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Be sure to check out Andre’s wines if you haven’t! His O.P.P. (Other People’s Pinot) is relatively widely distributed. He makes wine, and also is a restaurateur, in addition to being an author and a sommelier! His wine is Maison Noir.

  • @ryanguilbert3425
    @ryanguilbert3425 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how he's opening up with his onset buzz coming into play with his dissertation. The true essence of the wine experience.

  • @fortitudegalaxy
    @fortitudegalaxy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I actually re-watch this video, it’s so informative and amazing!

  • @taylorbramblett4572
    @taylorbramblett4572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was an amazing mini masterclass in wine tasting! Thank you so much 🍷🍷

  • @joaoribeira
    @joaoribeira 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was a great video, André. I especially like the fact that you acknowledge everyone as his "own wine specialist", in terms of palate. I would truly recommend that you travel to Portugal (sometime when COVID lets you) and sample some of our wines. I would bet that you would hard pressed to find better price quality wines - I really don't know what portuguese wines do you get in the states. Maybe in a next video?
    All the best and keep drinking good wine!

  • @amycv1
    @amycv1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cote de Rhône wines are my absolute favorite. I was so happy to see you included several and you agree!

  • @madcitywendy
    @madcitywendy ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos!! So informative - and you are so charming in your truth-telling.

  • @gregorycreech
    @gregorycreech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    More of this guy! He blew me away; best BA video during the pandemic!

  • @jenniferjackson3340
    @jenniferjackson3340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Andre you're killin it with this! Educational,REAL , approachable,YOU! The Yellow Tail review had me rolling 😭hahaha

  • @harbinger_9152
    @harbinger_9152 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Recently just got into wine, myself. I’ve been a homebrewer of delightful ales. This was a great video for me to learn. Thank you.

  • @anarchist_parable
    @anarchist_parable ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I actually really like the emoji system because it conveys to my brain what experiences to put these wines with. Andre is just such a cool dude

  • @jghillas
    @jghillas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Glad to see Greece represented, often overlooked despite its being the oldest of the wine regions presented here. Marseille was founded by Greek colonists 2,600 years ago, bringing the first grapevines to France. The grape in this blend is Agiorgitiko (pronounced Ai-yor-YEE-tee-ko) or "Saint George" in English. One of the world's best least-known wines.

  • @myonghiso9527
    @myonghiso9527 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This was incredible and this dude is so easy to listen to and knowledgeable!

  • @celer__et__audax
    @celer__et__audax 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful approach to wine, casual but informative. Thanks!

  • @BluntSouthernBelle
    @BluntSouthernBelle 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love and appreciate this video so much. 😭 I legitimately wrote notes while crying. 😂