Great tasting Bob! You know your stuff! Blind tastings are so difficult with all the wines now available world-wide.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

2 ай бұрын

Norm, thanks for the good word. That video is one of my very early videos. 🍷

You should pull the bottles out when you've guessed them all. Now you're ruling em out one by one :P

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Next time, I’ll try it as suggested. Thanks for the comment.

I really love your deductive reasoning. I am not in the wine industry, but I think blind tasting really helps consumers hone in on characteristics they like or don't like in wines. It helps develop a taste memory that is much more focused. Thanks for putting the content out there; for many people that don't get regular exposure to wine professionals, this stuff is gold.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Zachary, your comment is much appreciated. And I agree with you, blind tasting helps one to focus on what is in the glass with no bias. I’m glad to read that you find value in it.

The Aussie one had the screw threads too….😁. I love doing blind tasting and watching pros like you go through the process. Cool video.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. The blind tasting process has been revised. From now on, the wines will be poured for me to eliminate any clues from the bottle type.

@carlcadregari7768

Жыл бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine still, that level of knowledge is impressive. 👍

I really like blind tasting because you go thru your logic on taste. It’s really impressive.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

6 ай бұрын

That was a tough one!

I truly enjoy and appreciate your blind tasting. I enjoy the deductive logic and learning more about wine.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear that, many more blind tasting videos are in the the works. It’s been requested by many.

Great video. I’ve been tasting blind much more regularly. For me it’s been a great tool to remove bias to see whether I truly prefer a more expensive wine over a less expensive one, and I let that influence my future purchasing. In some cases the exults have been surprising, and it’s allowed me to back off some pricey, allocated wines.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. We can all be influenced by the power of suggestion. When you see the label, region, etc, it can cloud judgement. And, I rather enjoy blind tasting.

@gogreenmsu03

Жыл бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine I agree! It is a lot of fun! I have no formal wine training, but I still find it to be very enjoyable, even if I get more wrong than I get right.

Thank you Bob, this is a great video! Keep doing these kind of blind tastings

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. Yes, I’ll be doing plenty more blind tastings.

Love hearing all your thoughts while analyzing the wines, super educational!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I’m glad you found value in the video!

Great video, really enjoy learning from your videos. Thank you.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated. The good word means a lot!

Loved how you worked through everything and the honesty about the bottle when you grabbed it. Earned a sub!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the good word and the sub! That was one of my very early videos. I’m planning another like it soon. Cheers. 🍷

Impressive as always. Very well done and appreciate how you walk through each step and the descriptors you are using.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good word. Much appreciated.

Another wine channel. Great. 👍

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the words of encouragement!

I found this channel a few days ago and am making my way through all your videos. I work for a wine and spirits distributor, and this level of personable knowledge is outstanding. This channel is going to be huge very, very soon. Thank you, sir!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found me. My channel has been around for just over two months. Help spread the word! Thanks.

I just recently stumbled upon your channel! Awesome content Bob! I also like blind tastings...I try to always cover the bottle when I bring to parties or tastings with fellow wine enthusiasts. There are always those (hate to say it) snobs...that look down (or up) on certain wines based on just the label, price, where it's from (Oh...yeah I drink mostly 'French' etc)...so covering the bottles definitely help taking away those judgments while tasting! And yes we wait until we finish all before we open the cover!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. I’m glad you found my channel. Just started posting in early December. Blind tastings are fun. It’s always interesting to hide the identity of the wines, levels the field.

Very interesting, blind tastings are awesome, no bias at all, just the glass speaking its truth. Cheers!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Yes, 100%. It’s a good exercise, sometimes quite humbling.

It seems like you preferred the J. Daniel to the the barolo. Please do a video on comparing old wines and new wines. Why do people collect and cellar wines for years if the wine does not drink as well? If you are aging to drink, how does one find out when to drink? What are the qualities of an older wine that are "superior" to a younger wine? Enjoyed the video. Thanks!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. By coincidence, I’m planning a video similar to your request. It’ll likely be about one month away.

Bob I really appreciate you putting your knowledge out there for everybody! Have you considered hiring an editor for your videos? I think it could really help make the content more snappy and engaging.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking time to comment. I have thought about it. The channel is very new and I’m the first to admit there is much to learn. I’m the old dog learning a new trick! That said, I want to tighten up the editing. I’ve not considered an editor, but perhaps I should.

The screw cap on wine #1 would have been a big tell as to origin once you knew that it was a quality cab. The Aussies are huge on the screw cap wine. To tell the truth screw caps do have their advantages.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

I suppose so. Yes, the Aussies are big on screw caps. I’m a fan of the screw cap, particularly with wines of short to midterm cellaring.

Great video. I would like to see some comparitions of cabernet franc from california x Argentina x France

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. I’ll look at doing a some videos which compare like grape varieties from differing regions.

Wouldn’t it make more sense to reveal them all at once at the end? That way you don’t know what bottles are left after guessing each time

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

7 ай бұрын

You’re right. This is one of my very early videos. In retrospect, I would’ve done this one differently.

Love the content as usual Bob, do you recommend the Barolo? I am told it's difficult to pick between sangiovese and nebbiolo bling because there both lighter in colour and there both slightly tart?

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good word. I’ve had better Barolo from ‘96. This one was good, but it probably peaked easily five years ago. By my experience, Sangiovese will show more sour cherry notes, but at 20+ years the fruit is gone. Also, Sangiovese often shows an orange rim in the glass.

Hi Bob, you did very well, despite the Barolo. I find amazing how you can guess not only the grape but also where they come from! As someone else suggested already (and I know you wll be taking that on board) it's best to check all the wines out before revealing the bottle. Furthermore I would also add an extra level of challenge by having to decide the price at the moment of tasting, instead of waiting like you did between bottle 3 and 4. We are a very demanding followers, aren't we?! 😂

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Hi Laura, thank you for the feedback. This video was from the very early days of the channel. I recognize that it should’ve been done in a better way. Your suggestions are noted. And being demanding is not a thing! Much appreciated! 🍷

It's worth mentioning that Charles Shaw wine is more commonly known as "Two Buck Chuck." That is actually a term of endearment rather than derision, since the wines are remarkably decent given their price. Edit: Apologies- I just saw that you mention this at the very end of the video.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

No worries. 👍

Did you already knew what were the 4 possibilities?

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

I blind taste a lot of wines. It comes with being an MW and staying active with practice. Some days go well, others not so much.

The Barolo is after all a 26 year old wine, so $60 sound like a good price unless the wine is seriously over the hill. Did you enjoy the wine, or do you feel that it should have been drunk several years ago?

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes the pricing of old wines makes little sense. It was still enjoyable, but it would’ve been better perhaps five to eight years ago. I know it had been stored well, that will always help extend the life. Thank you for commenting.

3 buck Chuck. Yikes. No terroir whatsoever. I'd like to see each wine after you taste and assess.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

I’ll be doing a lot much blind tasting videos. Seems to be well liked. As for 3 Buck Chuck, if you’re in the WSET or MW program, you should taste broadly.

@Natashaz48

Жыл бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Yay! How do I apply to be your student?

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

@@Natashaz48 After you’re accepted into the program, request me as your mentor. Or you can take the assigned mentor and I can provide added support.

@Natashaz48

Жыл бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Thank you, Bob!

Was that Barolo lacking the floral / rose aromatics that you get with Nebbiolo?

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Yes, likely because of the advanced age

@coolbepis9301

Жыл бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Thanks for the answer. Unrelated but it would be super cool if you made a video or two on madeira

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

@@coolbepis9301 I’m in Portugal now, but not going to Madeira on this trip, but I can do a video, maybe late in 2023z

@coolbepis9301

Жыл бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Nice. Love your channel!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

@@coolbepis9301 Glad to hear it!

Now it’s 3-buck Chuck

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Yes, no more 2 buck Chuck. Based on comments from others, it’s 4 buck Chuck in some places.

@aboutmywine

Жыл бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine interestingly enough. I am opening a 1989 TBC tomorrow. It was a Christmas gift.

Maybe do not just rattle off your text lines?

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, I appreciate your comment. Some videos flow easier than others. I do work off an outline to help stay on point. That outline is my own, always try to mix in personal perspective as well.

Typical. Only talks about Cabernet and discards old world wines. Not much of a blind taste if you ask me. As a MW it would be a real blind taste if there was some Spanish, South African, Portuguese or German in the mix.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Жыл бұрын

This was one of my very early videos. In other videos, the person choosing the wines goes with a more diverse range. Cheers,