Everyone who is interested in wine and how to taste NEEDS to watch this video. ZERO snobbery, just great common sense. This takes the myth out of wine and makes puts it within everyone's reach. Thank you for producing!!
"I would drink the crap out of it" There's no doubting, this woman has been reading my diary. It's easy to enjoy the passion in this piece. Thanks, Maddi (can I call you that?), very well done.
She is a hoot! Funny, down to earth, has a great sense of humor and knows her trade. All the while she is not a wine “snob” like a lot of sommeliers are. Subscribed.
Love how approachable, fun and simple Madeline frames up wine tasting (like a bad ass!) Kudos on your book too (Wine Folly - Magnum Edition)... captivating, informative and easy read for the novice to the dedicated!
This is the most effective explanation of tasting for a novice i have ever had the pleasure to see. Thank you so much. I work in a winery and trying to find simple ways to quickly explain a tasting to people is not easy.
newbie learnng to be a snob. The question i am left with after watching this video is you state that by following these steps one can assess the QUALITY of a wine. coud you perhaps define quality? IS it the balance of all these features? Seems to me that Quality is a persona; thing, much like: Did i LIKE this wine? and yet Someone else may think the wine I like is shitty. I do NOT have a French nose. I have a decidedly Polish nose. If a wine pairs well with kielbasa and pirogi then i am likely to like it (Alcohol content somewhere near vodka), I am starting my own home vineyard (4 acres) and want to learn to make quality wines that I like. I need to define quality better. Thanks for the video
I adore what you and your team have brought to the table in terms of wine education and illustrations and information that just really help connect the dots and make things real for wine lovers. I'm also in the wine business in NYC; a certified sommelier and wine educator. I look forward to the day our paths cross in this wonderful wine world. In the meantime, cheers!
Really enjoyed this - it's like watching a lesson by someone who seems like they'd be really fun to drink wine with! I have a copy of the book shown in the video and have used it more times than I can count. Cheers!
Fun video. I have a question… at 6:13 “Glick”? Where did you get that from? I haven’t heard that since I was in HS. TBH… I still do it on occasion. I just haven’t heard anyone use the term, and when I look it up I find something completely different.
New to wine, and I started watching all your videos and became addicted to learning wine. So interesting. Medaline, Such a wonderful personality. Keep up the excellent work.
"I could drink the crap out of this wine" what a fun and funny host. I LOVE your book, The Wine Folly Magnum edition which I purchased during the start of the coronavirus (best purchase!) You are wise, approachable, full of great insight, visual! Looking forward to taking one of the video courses with friends this winter. Keep these videos coming!
hello! i think im a little drubk. i'm tasting a 2015 meiomi pinot noir. i've watched a few videos on wine tasting because i don't really drink wine and maybe ive drunk a little too much but i don't understand why we describe wine. it's like dresribing the taste of a kitkat while you eatr it. mmmm kit kat. ive never commented on youtube beforw! this is my first because, of all the videos on wine tasting, i'd have to say this is the best one. lots of interesting info but you don't take the wine tasting so seriously. like you enjoyed just drinking. it was good. cheerrs
First of all, Hector, Papa Smurf didn't create Smurfette, Gargamele did. She was sent in as his evil spy with the intention of destroying the Smurf village. But the overwhelming goodness of the Smurf way of life transformed her. And as for the whole gang-bang scenario, it just couldn't happen. Smurfs are asexual. They don't even have reproductive organs under those little white pants. That's what so illogical about being a Smurf, ya know? What's the point of living if you don't have a dick?
Funny thing is, as you started to describe the wine, I said to myself, "Elk Cove." Then you focused in on the bottle and, SCORE! BTW, I work in wine, and love it. Thanks for showing people who don't know a lot about wine the specifics. It's an amazing process to taste and enjoy.
Love love LOVE your videos and website. Just ordered your book (I'm receiving it tomorrow) and I can't wait!!! You've helped me learn so much about wine and made it more accessible. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Just binge a slew of videos. Hooked. Subscribed. I recently purchased Wine Folly book recommended at a Winery and Los Olivos. Great book with infographics. Keep up the great work!
You might have a sensitive sense of smell, try pulling the glass farther away from your nose until you can start to distinguish flavors. This is actually one of the hardest processes of learning how to taste wine. Keep it up!
Drink the same wine for a period of time, like 2 weeks, so that your nose and tongue are used to it. Then try a totally different wine and see how it contrasts. Then you may begin detecting variances such as sweetness, fruitiness, oakiness, tannins, etc. I've learned the most about tasting by tasting a whole lot of wine. It takes time!
I feel like we all need to smell other descriptors quite often to have a baseline. I have no idea what cassis, anise, or "earth" actually smell like so I dont really feel comfortable calling those things out. I have a feeling most people b.s. many of the descriptors.
Can you do a video about how you quantify wine structure? A lot of times, I might say a wine has High alcohol and then someone else will say something completely different, and I'll second guess how I'm perceiving it. So a video (or even a small series) about the different sensations at each level (Low, Med-, Med., Med+, High) for each quality (tannin, alcohol, acid, etc.) would be really helpful!
@Gary Barlow I know there is a fair amount of nonsense to this but I'm enjoying getting even more out of the wine than drinking it. That's not so wrong is it?
I have watched this a few times and keep getting something new to inform my palate. Thanks for the great content! "I'd drink the crap out of it" - ultimately the most important factor.
I have this growing list of delightful informative and entertaining female vloggers. None are incredible; infact all have very high credibility! They are: Sabine Hossenfelder, physicist Twaedabae, mukbonger Wine Folly, oenologist I hope to find many more. Cheers.
Loved the video! Very entertaining . . . oh yeah, and educational! Showed it to all before a recent wine tasting event at the house. It was a hit. It is a great way to get all in the mood for the event, to learn a little, and to not take it all too seriously (not that tasting a great wine isn't serious). She would be great to hang out with for an evening.
Very informative and entertaining. Thank you ! Early in the video, you were qualitatively judging the alcohol content based on droplet size. But I didn't hear you mention the relationship: larger drops --> higher alcohol, or larger drops --> lower alcohol ?
Sort of! It's kinda more like number of droplets and vicosity. All this being said, the Gibbs-Marangoni Phenomenon is affected by temperature and humidity in a room, so it's not an exact science.
I had a bottle of Nicole Chanrion Domaine de la Voute des Crozes Cote de Brouilly 2018 that had a huge aroma of raspberry sauce that you would put on ice cream. That was the primary smell and literally the primary. No secondary, no tertiary, all I got was that raspberry sauce. I was kind of impressed that I could pick out a sense out of the wine as I normally have somewhat of struggle time picking out senses in red wine. White wine aromas and flavors are easier, jalapeño and cilantro aromas in most New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Peach, Granny Smith apple, honey from those honey stick, and a weird smell of parmesan cheese with my Dr.Heidemanns 2018 Splätese Riesling.
Great video. I've watched thousands of youtube videos and this is in my top ten. Also, now I want to go out a buy a pullover with elbow patches. Cheers!
Hey Madeline, I came across your website the other day! Really wonderful website rich with illustrations and information! I'm new to wine drinking and I'm going to invest in your book :) Thank You!
The awesome huge French nose clearly makes a difference. I learn so much from this super perky expert, I could listen to her all day and sometimes do. Opening a wine bar in Thailand I have learned so much and realize how much more there is to learn. Cheers!
Hi Madeline... Thanks for another great video. Your are so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about your subject. Thanks for sharing your joy and making wine more fun. P.S. Could you do a video that really gets into acidity in wine. Keep up the good work and Cheers!
I just came across this channel a few weeks ago and I have to say this is really good I live on the Central Coast of California i spend a lot of time in the wine regions and I've learned a lot just by watching a few of your videos! And yes I agree you seem like you would be alot of fun to go tasting with! One question.... what is your opinion of stag's leap cask 23?
first off you are adorable! second, there are thousands of wines from Oregon to consider, I know, I grew up here, you can't go a mile in any direction without stumbling into a winery... its awesome!
Everyone who is interested in wine and how to taste NEEDS to watch this video. ZERO snobbery, just great common sense. This takes the myth out of wine and makes puts it within everyone's reach.
Thank you for producing!!
This video is criminally under appreciated
She seems like she would be fun to hang out with.
I'd drink with her anytime!
This feels like sarcasm.
@@gretachin7656 no.. I really think she would be fun to hang out with
Oh yes
@toucantee haha. Not interested in dating her. Just want to see her work in person
"I would drink the crap out of it" There's no doubting, this woman has been reading my diary.
It's easy to enjoy the passion in this piece. Thanks, Maddi (can I call you that?), very well done.
The jolliest somm I’ve ever seen. I super love it.
She's so delightful! 😁💛
WOW! such a charismatic and attractive presentation! I need to watch it again ;)
I watched the video for literally one minute and I already love this woman!
She is a hoot! Funny, down to earth, has a great sense of humor and knows her trade. All the while she is not a wine “snob” like a lot of sommeliers are. Subscribed.
Love how approachable, fun and simple Madeline frames up wine tasting (like a bad ass!) Kudos on your book too (Wine Folly - Magnum Edition)... captivating, informative and easy read for the novice to the dedicated!
This is the most effective explanation of tasting for a novice i have ever had the pleasure to see. Thank you so much. I work in a winery and trying to find simple ways to quickly explain a tasting to people is not easy.
I would cast you in a Comedy movie. Your passion for wine is wonderful....
I’m ready!
I have your book! Didn't even know you had a TH-cam channel. Thank you for your very approachable content 🥂
Thank you!
newbie learnng to be a snob. The question i am left with after watching this video is you state that by following these steps one can assess the QUALITY of a wine. coud you perhaps define quality? IS it the balance of all these features? Seems to me that Quality is a persona; thing, much like: Did i LIKE this wine? and yet Someone else may think the wine I like is shitty. I do NOT have a French nose. I have a decidedly Polish nose. If a wine pairs well with kielbasa and pirogi then i am likely to like it (Alcohol content somewhere near vodka), I am starting my own home vineyard (4 acres) and want to learn to make quality wines that I like. I need to define quality better. Thanks for the video
Really enjoyed this. It was a fun explanation.
Love Elk Cove too!
Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy.🍷
Practical & effective tips to wine tasting !
I adore what you and your team have brought to the table in terms of wine education and illustrations and information that just really help connect the dots and make things real for wine lovers. I'm also in the wine business in NYC; a certified sommelier and wine educator. I look forward to the day our paths cross in this wonderful wine world. In the meantime, cheers!
Sunday evening, tried, cannot do anything, watching you teaching wine tasting, really calmed me and good communicator
Maybe the reason you're so stressed is because you never learned how to write a sentence. Try going back to kindergarten.
This was awesome! Madeline was clearly enjoying herself!!! So fun, I'm subscribing right now!!
Really enjoyed this - it's like watching a lesson by someone who seems like they'd be really fun to drink wine with! I have a copy of the book shown in the video and have used it more times than I can count. Cheers!
Favorite wine intro video
What an informative and fun video. She is so funny...
Would love you to lead a wine tasting event- maybe on a cruise ship🍷
i love this channel. You remind me so much of my sister. Great stuff.
awe! I like your sister already!
I mean this in the best possible way. She’s the Steve Irwin of wine
Made me laugh with the gleek situation. Great video. Great info. Ty
Glad you enjoyed! keeping it fun over here :)
your love and enthusiasm for wine is fantastic❤💯🙏🍷
Fun video. I have a question… at 6:13 “Glick”? Where did you get that from? I haven’t heard that since I was in HS. TBH… I still do it on occasion. I just haven’t heard anyone use the term, and when I look it up I find something completely different.
“Gleek”
@@winefolly Actually I think it's pronounced "Your-mom".
I loved the way you explained this. So natural.
New to wine, and I started watching all your videos and became addicted to learning wine. So interesting. Medaline, Such a wonderful personality. Keep up the excellent work.
"I could drink the crap out of this wine" what a fun and funny host. I LOVE your book, The Wine Folly Magnum edition which I purchased during the start of the coronavirus (best purchase!) You are wise, approachable, full of great insight, visual! Looking forward to taking one of the video courses with friends this winter. Keep these videos coming!
This woman is a legend!
I practice drinking wine everyday so if I ever get a chance to drink wine with Madeline, I'll fully appreciate her energy!
I'm working on getting my sommelier certification and I love watching your videos! Thanks!
I LOVE her!!!! I have been drinking wine, you know, training, and having a blast listening to this lady! She is awesome!
my new favorite video on youtube and i don’t even drink wine
I have your book and I like your right to the point practical tips!
Glad to hear it!
This is so well explained! Thank you
You’re very welcome
You have the best job ever! 😆 🍷 🥂 🍷
You are positively delightful! Tasting wine is such a magical experience and you teach by including all the magic. Superlative job! See you next time.
2014 *was* a great year in Oregon! I miss those wines already. I have 1 bottle left... but I'm saving it lol
You’re cool. Thanks!
I love the way you insert your opinion 😀
i've followed you for years, and this video is my absolute favourite! super concise and well explained thank you!
hello! i think im a little drubk. i'm tasting a 2015 meiomi pinot noir. i've watched a few videos on wine tasting because i don't really drink wine and maybe ive drunk a little too much but i don't understand why we describe wine. it's like dresribing the taste of a kitkat while you eatr it. mmmm kit kat. ive never commented on youtube beforw! this is my first because, of all the videos on wine tasting, i'd have to say this is the best one. lots of interesting info but you don't take the wine tasting so seriously. like you enjoyed just drinking. it was good. cheerrs
Hector Sarne haha! Great comment!
First of all, Hector, Papa Smurf didn't create Smurfette, Gargamele did. She was sent in as his evil spy with the intention of destroying the Smurf village. But the overwhelming goodness of the Smurf way of life transformed her. And as for the whole gang-bang scenario, it just couldn't happen. Smurfs are asexual. They don't even have reproductive organs under those little white pants. That's what so illogical about being a Smurf, ya know? What's the point of living if you don't have a dick?
I know I'm really late to this party, but we (4 of us) watched this video and had a blast with you .... Thanks!
You’re never too late. Thanks for tasting with me!
Where did you get that wine glass?
Cheers for this, just started to drink a bit more often so want to improve my knowledge on wine tasting.
Funny thing is, as you started to describe the wine, I said to myself, "Elk Cove." Then you focused in on the bottle and, SCORE! BTW, I work in wine, and love it. Thanks for showing people who don't know a lot about wine the specifics. It's an amazing process to taste and enjoy.
Sounds like this is the second bottle
Great fun..watch again before I do a tasting
Love love LOVE your videos and website. Just ordered your book (I'm receiving it tomorrow) and I can't wait!!! You've helped me learn so much about wine and made it more accessible. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Just binge a slew of videos. Hooked. Subscribed. I recently purchased Wine Folly book recommended at a Winery and Los Olivos. Great book with infographics. Keep up the great work!
When I take a whiff of my wine, I just smell wine. Never fruits, vegetables, vanilla, etc.
Sign of a true alcoholic!
@@anthonyescareno lol!
You might have a sensitive sense of smell, try pulling the glass farther away from your nose until you can start to distinguish flavors. This is actually one of the hardest processes of learning how to taste wine. Keep it up!
Drink the same wine for a period of time, like 2 weeks, so that your nose and tongue are used to it. Then try a totally different wine and see how it contrasts. Then you may begin detecting variances such as sweetness, fruitiness, oakiness, tannins, etc. I've learned the most about tasting by tasting a whole lot of wine. It takes time!
@@daveclinton4945 two weeks lol Dave goes hard on that wine hell yeah brother !
I feel like we all need to smell other descriptors quite often to have a baseline. I have no idea what cassis, anise, or "earth" actually smell like so I dont really feel comfortable calling those things out. I have a feeling most people b.s. many of the descriptors.
wow. nailed it! Exactly.
Can you do a video about how you quantify wine structure? A lot of times, I might say a wine has High alcohol and then someone else will say something completely different, and I'll second guess how I'm perceiving it. So a video (or even a small series) about the different sensations at each level (Low, Med-, Med., Med+, High) for each quality (tannin, alcohol, acid, etc.) would be really helpful!
boy are you reading my mind right now.
I like that opinion doing thing
This was very helpful!
Great lesson, great teacher. Thank you.
@Gary Barlow I know there is a fair amount of nonsense to this but I'm enjoying getting even more out of the wine than drinking it. That's not so wrong is it?
I have watched this a few times and keep getting something new to inform my palate. Thanks for the great content! "I'd drink the crap out of it" - ultimately the most important factor.
Instantly subscribed! Love your spirit into it!
Me too! She's great!
Last question you asked yourself was whether you enjoyed the wine or not?
I may be uneducated but thats the first question I ask of any wine.
I would love to watch Madeleine taste and review my small Italian wine collection she’s amazing 😂😂
Awe 🫢 geez! We appreciate it!
I have this growing list of delightful informative and entertaining female vloggers. None are incredible; infact all have very high credibility! They are:
Sabine Hossenfelder, physicist
Twaedabae, mukbonger
Wine Folly, oenologist
I hope to find many more.
Cheers.
Thanks for the recommendations!
LOL You are a trip! I need to drink with you and see if I can keep up with you.
Dana Spetrini me too 😂
😅
Loved the video! Very entertaining . . . oh yeah, and educational! Showed it to all before a recent wine tasting event at the house. It was a hit. It is a great way to get all in the mood for the event, to learn a little, and to not take it all too seriously (not that tasting a great wine isn't serious). She would be great to hang out with for an evening.
Very informative and entertaining. Thank you ! Early in the video, you were qualitatively judging the alcohol content based on droplet size. But I didn't hear you mention the relationship: larger drops --> higher alcohol, or larger drops --> lower alcohol ?
Sort of! It's kinda more like number of droplets and vicosity. All this being said, the Gibbs-Marangoni Phenomenon is affected by temperature and humidity in a room, so it's not an exact science.
I really enjoyed the presentation.
Thanks for your input, Kieran. One question: why are you still a virgin at 37 years old?
I had a bottle of Nicole Chanrion Domaine de la Voute des Crozes Cote de Brouilly 2018 that had a huge aroma of raspberry sauce that you would put on ice cream. That was the primary smell and literally the primary. No secondary, no tertiary, all I got was that raspberry sauce. I was kind of impressed that I could pick out a sense out of the wine as I normally have somewhat of struggle time picking out senses in red wine. White wine aromas and flavors are easier, jalapeño and cilantro aromas in most New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Peach, Granny Smith apple, honey from those honey stick, and a weird smell of parmesan cheese with my Dr.Heidemanns 2018 Splätese Riesling.
I am CRYING FROM LAUGHTER at your cat interrupting your instructions 🤣😭
Are you Lucius love? Are you REALLY crying?
Thank you for this! You have greatly helped me prepare for a big audition. If I get the role, I’ll send you a nice bottle of wine.
Girl... I truly understand what you’re speaking... (at end of the bottle of my cab!!) I’m doin it
I so appreciate this information as there is so much to learn. Thank you
Great video. I've watched thousands of youtube videos and this is in my top ten. Also, now I want to go out a buy a pullover with elbow patches. Cheers!
Hey Madeline, I came across your website the other day! Really wonderful website rich with illustrations and information! I'm new to wine drinking and I'm going to invest in your book :) Thank You!
Thank you!!! Enjoy the adventure! -Madeline
Love that your normal and still love wine
The awesome huge French nose clearly makes a difference. I learn so much from this super perky expert, I could listen to her all day and sometimes do. Opening a wine bar in Thailand I have learned so much and realize how much more there is to learn. Cheers!
Awesome! I saw you in Somm 2 and loved your whole energy ...subbed
"I'd drink the crap out of it" lol. From your assessment, I would too.
Great video. And I've tasted the 2014 Elk Cove... very nice. Their vineyard designates are very nice too. Especially like Mt. Richmond.
Hi Madeline... Thanks for another great video. Your are so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about your subject. Thanks for sharing your joy and making wine more fun. P.S. Could you do a video that really gets into acidity in wine. Keep up the good work and Cheers!
Thanks for the suggestion!
I'm a newbie and your website and video's are fantastic help. Thank you
Love how you explained the structures of wine
Watched a couple of your videos now and I love your energy and presentation. You earned a like and subscribe from me!👍🏻🍷
Yeh I like this woman, she has a nice style
Have you had much Australia wine, that’s where I am from
Would you do a segment on the different wine areas of California ? Napa vs Sonoma. Does it make a difference? Russian River vs .....
Like her so much learn from her!
Listening before to Sommelier Robert Stuckey and thinking Madeline you ever taste with him!
I just came across this channel a few weeks ago and I have to say this is really good I live on the Central Coast of California i spend a lot of time in the wine regions and I've learned a lot just by watching a few of your videos! And yes I agree you seem like you would be alot of fun to go tasting with! One question.... what is your opinion of stag's leap cask 23?
Very educational and enjoyable. Keeps your attention. Wish I was thirty years younger would ask her out if she was not married.
You are hilarious! So much personality. This was very helpful and fun. Subscribed! Thanks
Nice explanatory video. Think she's had a glass or two before filming :-)
lovely as usual, Madeline!
The length of the legs tells you the abv level or is it the viscosity?
love that book!
Love your videos!!!
i can taste tart, alcohol but I can't differentiate the notes like blackberry strawberry...etc. How to get better when you don't like taste of alcohol
This is the non existing Oz Clarke channel I was trying to find.
I'll take that! :D
first off you are adorable! second, there are thousands of wines from Oregon to consider, I know, I grew up here, you can't go a mile in any direction without stumbling into a winery... its awesome!
No Daniel, YOU'RE adorable.
I love your videos!!