"were not wine snobs, just nerds" i absolutely love that.

@amen_ra6926

2 жыл бұрын

Unlike Frasier and Niles with their wine club and running for Cork Master 🤣😂😂

@braxave

2 жыл бұрын

I love this way of thinking. Why be called a snob when you're just passionate?

@richardfuller3566

2 жыл бұрын

@@braxave Social construct. Just like when people think "elevating" their palet to enjoy red wines is an achievement. You are born with a preference, dry or sweet. I tell people on a daily basis that they should never be ashamed of liking a sweet wine. After all, the most prestigious wines for hundreds of years were sweet wines.

@snapjackal

2 жыл бұрын

It's always a perception thing. I think knowledge and appreciation at a high level can only resonate with people who have a similar passion for whatever. Whether you are a car guy, guitar player, wine connoisseur... It doesn't matter. That passion can be interpreted as snobbery by people who just don't get it. At the end of the day, all of us have a thing that we love and pursue, and that's pretty cool.

@steveb796

2 жыл бұрын

Wine nerd is good. Beer nerd is obnoxious.

Give André his own show, this is top notch content.

@expertmusicmedia2140

2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean in addition to this show, which is already his own show?

@Fightosaurus

2 жыл бұрын

@@expertmusicmedia2140 Yes, like a dedicated weekly show like Rie

@gavinbarnes6310

2 жыл бұрын

Is this not what that is

@per_petual1453

2 жыл бұрын

this is his own show. it's called "world of wine"

@Quiteinfamous

2 жыл бұрын

Give my man the big Netflix bucks!!!

He was really bummed about that 94. That’s a true nerd right there.

@TheWorldisaLIE2

2 жыл бұрын

i just started to get into wine and i was super bummed i didn't get to see him try it, real shame it was corked.

@bobbyhempel1513

2 жыл бұрын

The color of that 94 was absolutely gorgeous.

@HonJazzz

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbyhempel1513 Yeah! That’s the one I was looking forward to the most.

@bodyofhope

2 жыл бұрын

@@HonJazzz It's a perfect YT Short idea- finally tasting the '94. It's excellent exposure for your series, since ppl find new channels through browsing YT Shorts content all the time.

@HonJazzz

2 жыл бұрын

@@bodyofhope Yeah, good idea 👍🏻

I like the fact he really did come around like a nerd rather than a snob, very personable, loved the video!

@gaving9463

Жыл бұрын

What’s wrong with being a snob? What does that even mean?

@bigfootisreal6150

Жыл бұрын

@@gaving9463 generally its a term for being pretentious and douchey, it was a compliment dudes really fun to watch, go find something else dumb to be mad about lmfao

@dannuman6510

Жыл бұрын

@@gaving9463 a snob is obnoxious and condescending when explaining anything

@gaving9463

Жыл бұрын

@@dannuman6510 ya I don’t know why wine people have that connotation around them. It’s annoying

@SapeHallward

Жыл бұрын

@@gaving9463 pretentious

I could listen to Andre for hours, he needs his own series or show where he travels around the world and visits wineries!

@Marvin4521

2 жыл бұрын

Look up a show called Three Sheets

@everybodylovesducksauce7158

2 жыл бұрын

I love him too!!!

@TheSizNation

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@mcbone5746

2 жыл бұрын

I’d be first in line to subscribe

@tonygallo1104

2 жыл бұрын

Yea Andre’

André: look at the color and hue difference Me: *pretending to see what he's talking about*

@christianflores4395

2 жыл бұрын

Dont worry, some people don't have the eye for color, I don't

@jonmatle

2 жыл бұрын

“Ah, yes. Brickish indeed!”

@mph6563

2 жыл бұрын

I can easily see the brick color of aged wine in real life, but it was hard to see in the video. I think the light and/or color grading of the production made it less obvious.

@jacob2338

2 жыл бұрын

It literally looked like the same thing lmfaooo😭😭😭

@hippiemuslim

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacob2338 Nah, they didn't, the aged one had an orange tint, like brandy.

Andre seems like a kind of "down to earth" kind of guy, rather than a "wine snob." He tells you to drink what you like. I like him.

@mlgepicbanana69

Жыл бұрын

Drink him!

@tannernatebryce6259

Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen a wine snob in my entire life instead of a cartoon once and Frankly you probably haven't also seen one, why do wine lovers have connotation with them?

@daro9582

6 ай бұрын

I think most sommeliers are just certified nerds, the snobs are random people who think they’re professionals and try to compensate for the fact they’re not by pretending to be better/ one upping others

I don't drink wine, but I found this very enjoyable and interesting. Can definitely tell he's very passionate about his wines. The sadness in his voice after finding out the '94 wine was spoiled was definitely palpable.

@yunggoosbumps215

Жыл бұрын

I wasn't a wine drinker either, but after trying many different wines I developed a love for it. I'd suggest trying a variety of different cheap wines before saying you're not a wine drinker. Even cheap wines of different varieties can provide interesting flavors and experiences.

@TheSuperRatt

Жыл бұрын

@@yunggoosbumps215 I lack the stomach for the pretentious aspect of it.

@jdrummerdd

Жыл бұрын

bruh PAIN

@yunggoosbumps215

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSuperRatt You don't have to be pretentious to enjoy something buddy, I don't enjoy that aspect either but you don't have to see it.

@rmg480

Жыл бұрын

I don't earn that much, just enough to get by, and it took me a while to get into wine, because there is cheap wine, and there is CHEAP wine. Even at the same price ranges you can find some disgusting artificial grape flavored juice with some alcohol in it, and other wines that actually taste like wine, even if it ain't anything elegant. Took me a while to find not only the brands, but the types of wine of specific brands I like, and It really became something I really enjoy to drink. My favorites are malbec, merlot, cabernet sauvingon, and petite syrah guy if anyone's wondering!

You could hear the devastation in his voice after finding out the '94 bottle is cork tainted.

@evalynn1863

2 жыл бұрын

Right? I felt so bad! I was almost hoping they could get another bottle for him to try

@d.yitzgoldstein3515

2 жыл бұрын

I love the teacher in him where he encourages everyone at the very end to smell it and learn what it means for a wine to be corked.

@augustusmarks7882

2 жыл бұрын

I once opened four BV George de la Tour 1994's in a row all were tainted

@hippiemuslim

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I know how it tastes as well.

@Teekles

2 жыл бұрын

Andrew Waterhouse, professor of wine chemistry at University of California, Davis, says you can remove cork taint by pouring the wine into a bowl with a sheet of polyethylene plastic wrap. The 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (responsible for cork taint) will stick to the plastic. The process is effective within a few minutes!

You know he's a pro when he's doing a five red wine taste test wearing a white shirt!

@mydogeatspuke

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, because everyone else will always spill their food or drink down their clothing like some kind of toddler 🙄

@BlazRa

2 жыл бұрын

@@mydogeatspuke it's literally alcohol and alcohol makes people sloppy and clumsy so yeah

@mydogeatspuke

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlazRa well it certainly isn't figuratively alcohol, is it? And 4 sips is not enough to get so sloppy that you spill on yourself. Don't be so absurd.

@danj.p5657

2 жыл бұрын

You’ve completely missed the joke, gg

@mydogeatspuke

2 жыл бұрын

@@danj.p5657 there is no joke to miss....

His reaction to the '78 is priceless. It hit him like a ton of bricks and was almost overcome with emotion. Would love to see much much more of this content!

Best part is how happy and excited he gets. I demand retribution for 1994 though, he was so bummed it was corked. We need a best vintage year series.

I learned about wines getting "corked" the hard way. Back in the early 1990's, I was gifted two bottles of very nice Barolo (Pia Cesare I think). When we finally decided to drink them 20 years later the first one we opened was awful. Definitely corked and smelled like moldy shoes. The second one, however, was perfect and one of the best bottles of wine we've ever had.

@TomD67

2 жыл бұрын

It's interesting that the 1994, which was "corked," was the bottle with the wax top, and also the bottle whose cork broke when being removed. It also shows up (at 1:54) as the least expensive of the older wines. I wonder if that means that it's known to have multiple corked bottles. Andre said it was the greatest vintage of his lifetime for Napa wines (how disappointing he didn't get to taste it!), so it's surprising it should be less expensive than the other older wines. Anyone know why that is?

@itchy-de

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomD67 Of course it's a person thing. When you have a look at vintage charts you notice that all of the vintages in this video are exceptional. Maybe this specific wine is known for bad corks in 1994 and therefore you need to buy 2 bottles to get one that isn't corked?

@hottuna2006

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomD67 I don't think that corked 94 is indicative of its pricing; just bad luck. Although 94 was a very nice growing year in Napa Valley, 2007 was even better. Interestingly, 1985's season wasn't nearly as good as 94 or 07 but its wines are still youthful and evolving and can be aged longer. The 94 on the other hand is an early maturing wine and ready to drink now, if not passed its peak. All of these aspects along with scarcity will factor in to its pricing.

@huntstyle

2 жыл бұрын

Good thing you got 2 bottles then!

@martinpikna7603

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to try Barolo. Keep hearing about it a bit fromall the connoseurs

I love him . He’s unpretentious.

@chauntikleer

2 жыл бұрын

As he put it, a "nerd" not a "snob!"

@rhondad9381

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. He strikes a good balance between educating those new-ish to wine and talking to the wine nerds.

@yunggoosbumps215

Жыл бұрын

He just loves wine. It's as simple as that.

Love when he gives 80 precise descriptions of flavor then says the experience is "good shit" 😂

The fact that I don't drink wine but I sat through this means a lot of his delivery 🤞

This series is the best thing to come out of “new” BA

@glenntanchiachiah

2 жыл бұрын

BonAppetit/Eater > Munchies

@jrw0707

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and it’s not even close !

@andrewehyang

2 жыл бұрын

Unkle Harold has entered the chat

@desmondyap5391

2 жыл бұрын

Its been a while since i watched BA videos since the last year's incident. IYKYK.

@caesarzave9609

2 жыл бұрын

@@desmondyap5391 what happened?

I love Andre's approach. He should have his own show. I've been a sommelier for over 20 years and his insights are spot on and very comprehensible. Great job!

@paawan3764

2 жыл бұрын

Forgive my ignorance but is that a full time job or just something you do part time?

@fulllietuvostv

2 жыл бұрын

@@paawan3764 usually it’s a full-time job, you might be working, for example, for a restaurant and not only serving the clients, but making a menu, purchasing wine etc

@amazingusername8925

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody cares that you are a som. It's not difficult. When you get a masters in oenology and viticulture, that's when you can show off.

@taurohnyt617

2 жыл бұрын

@@amazingusername8925 dude its not your live

unfortunate abt the corked wine, but i really did enjoy how he described it & how he could immediately tell what happened; that's an expert in his craft right there. love this guy, would love to see more of him!

It's always amazing when someone knows so much about a topic and is able to articulate it to the rest of us so plainly. Great video.

For the love of God give my man his own show. He’s great. He’s like walking exquisitrym.

I cannot believe he is older than 1978! He looks incredible

@lowenization

2 жыл бұрын

DILF for sure

@allenweeks9507

2 жыл бұрын

Black don't crack

@rlm2933

2 жыл бұрын

@@allenweeks9507 But they take crack

@Christopher._M

2 жыл бұрын

That's just 44 years old. He definitely looks 40 something.

@bbboss8532

2 жыл бұрын

Looks around 52

As a coffee professional, this is very entertaining and educational. Please keep doing this series!

@Stoney-Jacksman

2 жыл бұрын

'As a coffee professional, ' jesus christ..

@yunggoosbumps215

Жыл бұрын

@@Stoney-Jacksman What is your problem moron? You don't think people can have careers in coffee?

@whynot217

Жыл бұрын

Barista?

@spartanguitarist6579

Жыл бұрын

@@Stoney-Jacksman aw hey cmon man, coffee is just as ancient and iconic as wine lol

Always impressed how they can reach a point where they can taste and describe the different smells and tastes in the wine.

As a fellow sommelier i must say this was a perfect presentation. 99 points for Andre Mack in this vintage!

Me sitting here watching Sommelier videos while drinking grape kool aid: Mm, yes, quite.

I love this guy, he strikes the perfect balance of informative but relateable, you can tell he really is here to inform and not to talk down to people

Love the richness of Andre's observations and guidance! Thank you!

Andre is absolutely the best addition to he channel in a long time. That isn't to put the others down, he is just great. He is a wine guy who isn't pretentious and douchey. He really is just the "nerd" he talked about and not at all as hard to listen to about so many wine people. He really gets me interested in wine.

Heitz must be thrilled that you're showcasing them with such a phenomenal flight! What a pity about the '94 - what a heartbreaker. Thanks for walking us through this vertical tasting. There are so many good single vintage wineries in Napa - you've picked a legacy brand as far as that goes! Nicely done.

@rlkinnard

2 жыл бұрын

1994 was probably a bit too young.

This guy is just amazing. Calm, clear, knowledgeable, funny, and just a great advocate for wine in general.

I am now retired 40+ years at retail and distribution. I would have loved to call on this guy. Knows his stuff, pragmatic, professional and a damned good palate. Moreover he's a dude you'd like to sit down and have a glass of wine with. As with all of his videos - well done. Cheers 🍷

This guy is the best wine expert I have ever heard, hands down.

@thomasp2516

2 жыл бұрын

Wait until you hear about Konstantin Baum 😁 he's on KZread and his content is educational and high quality.

the fact the 94 bottle was cheaper than the 2007 bottle, while he's also claiming 94 was the best vintage ever for Napa, makes me think the seller knew something was up.

@Dominikmj

2 жыл бұрын

No - because the price not only depends on the age and the rating, but also on the rarity. It could be, that in 2007 Heitz just produced much less wine. And if it is a reasonable good vintage, it means, that it might be rarer than a great vintage. Also: maybe the 94 has been directly considered amazing - that means, the price might have been directly excessively expensive. And so on. The seller can not possibly know, that a wine has corkage. Sometimes the microorganism is introduced in the production - but for a top winery like Heitz the issue is definitely limited to the individual cork!

@abcdefghijkl5408

2 жыл бұрын

No way that 2007 napa valley is that pricey. This is a $65, not the martha's vineyard. Would expect maybe $100

@hottuna2006

2 жыл бұрын

@@abcdefghijkl5408 I was thinking the same thing. Heitz sells their regular NV CS for under $75. Not even the Martha's Vineyard would be over $300, not for that vintage anyway.

Me drinking 60c iced tea while watching this: "hmm, yes yes, certainly"

I learned so much watching this, thank you so much! And 100% agree that Andre needs his own show!

I will stop everything to watch André talk about wine. Love Heitz. Their Port is a requirement during the holidays.

I really like that you included the failing bits - first the cork and then the taste. Everybody always touts the wins, but understanding what can go wrong even for the experts calms me down!

@elends2302

2 жыл бұрын

The difference between a pro and an amateur is that the pro has failed dozens of times to get where he or she is. His "it happens" was so calm and so natural because he's telling the truth. Sometimes it happens and that's okay.

@paradise_valley

2 жыл бұрын

They could have easily just cut it or replaced it but I’m glad they kept it in, also love how this guy encouraged the crew to take a smell to the tainted one too.

"We're not snobs, we're nerds." I know NOTHING about wine, but this was super relatable. Well said!

@rdizzy1

2 жыл бұрын

Plenty of them are in fact snobs.

Andre is that best friend who geeks out about his passion and you dont know what is going on but youre happy he's happy

I watched a masterclass on wine (on Masterclass lol) but this 20 min video is 100% better: for once, I actually understand what we mean about the color, taste, acidity etc! And what a trip watching him opening these "time capsules" and getting excited about it! PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE WITH HIM OR GIVE THIS MAN A SERIES!!

This series has made me actually like and appreciate wine! Was a beer person strictly before

@pittsmaster1064

2 жыл бұрын

Yea i still am a beer person and tried to tap into the wine experience but i just didn’t know too much about it. But ill give it a second go

The sincerity and passion make this so much fun to watch!

I can listen to this man talk all day. His voice is so charismatic.

Oh man. When he said it’s corked my heart sank too. What a shame! At least 78 was still alive and well. Glad that a man who really knows his stuff got to taste these treasures!

So compelling to watch someone at the top of their game, with so much natural warmth too. Would love to see him do pairings/flights with BA recipes.

This host is amazing and knows his stuff! What a great series. Learned so much. Cheers.

Andre is the man. He loves what he does and makes it accessible rather than being an arrogant tweeb. I love people who can share their passions respectfully. I'm a fancy beer person but he makes me want to try more wines

I just want to thank this guy for the education he is giving...what a treasure! He needs his own series , btw.

I learn so much from everyone of of his videos! Also, the way my heart broke for him when he sniffed the 1994🥺😢

Love Andre, love his chill vibe towards wine. Very refreshing!

I love watching Andre Mack! We need to see him more on a consistent level.

I’ve said before and I will say again- I would watch an hour show featuring this guy. Another really enjoyable and informative video. Cheers

Honestly love seeing these videos pop up, and I love how passionate André is

André’s enthusiasm is just infectious

I have recently read an article about some archaeologists that found a crate of wine that was under a house for 300 years or so. Apparently, it tasted amazing!

I’ve seen two videos with this guy and I’d click my heels if I met him in person. What a good presenter of his passion. Wish nothing but the best for this man.

I love when Andre Mack comes through with a video. He makes me want to take my amateur aspirations seriously

. . . very informative presentation, . . . from a great presenter with personality and knowledge.

@TheHistoricalMan

2 жыл бұрын

Ralfy! So cool seeing you looking at wines along with the malts.

@ralfydotcom

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHistoricalMan . . . malternatives !

@Fireslingerpirate

2 жыл бұрын

We have similar tastes yet again, malt mate.

This is fascinating to watch and I really love Sommelier's energy and passion for wine.

Love this guy. He’s able to share his wealth of wine knowledge in a super approachable way.

This gentleman is soooo incredibly conversive and clear! Get a show!

I love Andre!! So much valuable information! He deserves the world 🌍

Props to this man for going back in time and trying all these wines

I LOVE when a new video with André comes out.

Love this guy! Wish he could get a regular weekly series.

Second day watching the blog, I’m already in love with the way he speaks and how he passes his knowledge is amazing.

Andre got me to both find my local wine store, and also how to pick good wines from the normal grocery store. What a homie 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Dude knows his wines. I love this series!

It's so good to see someone so passionate about wine!

Andre, this episode is by far the best. Loved the scientific/ chemistry approach. 🥰

Love this guy. Wealth of information and sincere appreciation for his audience. He’s the friend you wish you had to help you pick wine.

I did the same thing, but, I 'tasted' the whole bottles back-to-back. Might have a problem, but, slept pretty well.

More André! I could watch videos of this guy talking about wine every day.

I absolutely loved this video, especially the use of technical terms with definitions and practical application. Cheers!

I love this so much. Just hearing someone describe wines is so enjoyable.

Everyone is a nerd, just for different interests and passions :) I loved this video, thanks for posting this! Would LOVE more of Andre 🥰 well rounded, knowledgeable, precise and articulate instructor 🧡

Andre, keep up the good work! I look forward to watching your videos when they come out. I like the way that you explain the experience. You need a series!

I know nothing about wine but I love this guy gushing and pouring his passion out explaining each wine bottle.

Love Andre, so knowledgable and charismatic

Bloody well explained by André, loved the slow and calm approach to it all.

André Mack!!! I get excited every time I see a new video. Wine can be intimidating due to the sheer volume of details. André makes it so accessible and welcoming :)

Really appreciating this!

A few years ago I was lucky enough to try a 1975 heitz cab, in 2015 I want to say. It absolutely blew me away, knocked my socks off. I’ve tried plenty of great wine, but that one was in it’s own league. I still remember it perfectly to this day.

So well explained by a great story teller. Just down to earth and relatable.

I lived in Europe in the 80s, and I still pine for the outstanding wines I drank then. And dirt cheap. Sigh…

I am so, so grateful for this wonderful content. Thanks for the great education, André and I look forward to more!

I thoroughly enjoyed watching Andre, learned a LOT, and was interested the entire time. THIS WAS A GREAT VIDEO. Thank you. Now, bring in Brad and have him taste different bottled wordors with him.

Great tasting, Andre! This is my favorite video so far.

I really wish Mack's other channels/blog/website were current - he is a DON, and one of the most listenable/likeable wine commentators out there - come on André you've got serious fans out here, take us for a ride!

A winery here in Niagara, Ontario called Flat Rock Cellars offered a wine nerd pair of bottles this year. Pinot noir is their specialty and they produced a set that was harvested on the same day from the same field, processed and fermented exactly the same except one used wild yeast from the area and one was innoculated with a yeast curated for Pinot Noir. It was a fascinating tasting experience! I also learned that I need more friends who are willing to geek out about this with me. Haha

@dockworthydame5217

2 жыл бұрын

What were your observations? That would be amazing to do!

I really appreciate you all putting a Somm on the roster! I’ve really enjoyed his series so far and I would love to see him collab with some of the chefs.

Man I really appreciate this guy's knowledge. He's def making more and more interested in wine with every video I watch.

Wine is living art. Geeking and nerding out on this video. Love Andre so much! 🍷💗

Loved every second of this.

I really love how this man speaks, so correctlyand not any snob atittude... so good

I've tried the 73 the 74 the 77 and the 78 in 2002-2004. All were from the smaller "Marthas vineyard" batch though. Some of the best wine I've ever had. (I worked at a winery) and got *really* lucky

Love this show. As someone who is just getting into wine, relaying to my friends what I heard from this show makes me sound like I've been drinking for ages 😂😂

I love watching André's wine tasting videos.

Andre is incredible. Really makes it accessible and shows good wine doesn’t have to be pretentious.