Excellent video. I watch both yours and John's (and Konstantin Baum). I have been interested in wine since my early 20s - more than 45 years ago. I don't come from a wine-drinking family: working class men from the north of England drank beer. Jancis Robinson's first book, 'Wine,' got me into the subject - I think she was still at Oxford when it was published. I ran my own wine tasting club for many years and so I know my own palate pretty well; mainly old world but with some exceptions. I am still open to new experiences, though. I have a total collection of about 700 bottles, half in the merchant's cellars and half at home, mostly in a large temperature controlled cabinet. There are some gaps I would like to address, such as Chianti Classico and vintage Champagne, but I have most other bases covered. A couple of other things, if I may. I too enjoy fairly young Ch9duP but my '12s are drinking beautifully too right now - just a different experience. Concerning the future, '20 was my last year for laying down reds - but haven't we been blessed, particularly in Europe, for the last dozen years or so? Luckily, I have plenty of fruit forward Bordeaux '14s to enjoy (cellar defenders) while awaiting the 15, 16s, 18s 19s and 20s. We will be having some wine-loving friends over to stay soon, so I have picked a '13 Cote Rotie as one of the wines - the first from a half-case: I will keep the '10s back for a year or two. Sorry about the length of this comment. Keep up the good work, you are doing a grand job.

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

No need to be sorry, thank you so so much for sharing your story. Very interesting points here, esp that 20 is the last day for laying down reds. I’m sure you have some great stuff and can remember the days when almost anyone could afford some of these iconic wines. Which producer of Cote Rotie?? I’m jealous as I don’t drink those wines nearly as often as I would like. I do like some aged CDP but I get disappointed with aged ones a lot. That being said I had a gorgeous one from the 60s a year ago. Stay tuned, you may or may not be seeing an appearance by Konstantin 😎 Also, I’m very happy to know your story now. Thanks for watching

@stevenholt4936

Жыл бұрын

@@drmatthewhorkey Thanks. The Cote Rotie I have chosen (it was a mixed half dozen) is Le Gallet Blanc (definitely red, despite its name) by Francois Villard - not a producer I am familiar with: do you know them? We will drink it on Tuesday, along with some fizz and a modest glass of Crusted Port. We will need to go easy because a couple of us have a pretty long trek in the Lakeland fells planned for the next day: an early start and a dozen miles or so on the Langdale peaks. '20 is the last realistic year for laying down decent reds: whites are a different matter. Mind you, my mum is still with us and living in her own home at 99, so perhaps I am being premature!

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

I do know him but not the wines so well. I LOOOVE crusted Port and have a Tawny va Madeira video coming up soon. Yes maybe you’ll have to extend the collecting window a bit hahahah have fun

Great video! I only collect wine for my own consumption. Mostly because I know a lot of those bottles I will not be able to afford in future, so it’s an investment in myself 😅 Cheers 🥂

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, we share the same philosophy! So you’re gonna drink through the two cases of Cristal right???

Well done! For California, I find that SQN, Dominus and Ridge Monte Bello appreciate. But it is true many Napa wines do not. Cheers! 👍🍷

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Yes you are spot on… I was just throwin an insider secret out so people can get some mature Napa cabs!

@sanjaypatelmd4669

Жыл бұрын

Yes love Dominus and Ridge but never had SQN

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Super ripe and rich… Monte Bello is one of the greatest reds in the world IMO

@numanuma20

Жыл бұрын

My parents love Napa Cabernet Sauvignon ever since they visited there years ago with some friends at a Vineyard to Vintner event. They’ve been wine club members of Sequoia Groove, Hall, and Ilsley since.

@BigBobDookie

Жыл бұрын

2019 Monte Bello is on my to-do list.

Check out the video we did on Attorney Somm’s channel: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKF3yqSLfcrZctY.html

Hey Matt I’ve just been checking out your channel and I love your vibe! 0:53 I was having lunch at Avignonesi the same time you were filming in the restaurant a few years ago. Fast forward and my friend Kathleen met you while stranded on the to CMB last month. The world of wine geeks is small! Cheers and thanks for the great work you do! -Marilee Bramhall / Founder Iola Wines

@drmatthewhorkey

18 күн бұрын

It is a small world!! Good to hear from you again

Love those 101 vids Dr.! Keep 'em coming!

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Yamas!

Thanks for great content, Matthew! My passion for wine started around 15 years ago with a bottle of CdP - and after that I've been on quite the exploratory journey; and I just made a full loop back around to where it all started. A couple of year ago I left Sweden and moved to France with my family (the best decision of my life) and built my first celler here a little over a year ago. Coming from a country with a pretty limiting monopoly to the heart of Languedoc where you pretty much stumble over vines wherever you go was indeed a huge change of scenery. Suddenly there was so much wine accessible everywhere and even if I dimensioned my celler to hold around 800-1000 bottles I have already collected over 500 bottles 😅 - around 75% French; mostly Bordeaux, Champagne, Rhone, Burgundy and Provence (due to me being an avid Clos Cibonne fan). I mainly buy stuff that I intend to drink with friends and family - and with three kids born during the 10's I have started to stock up on "their" vintages (mainly Champagne, Bordeaux, Sauternes and Port) with the intention to share these bottle with the kids when they come of age. But I do try to have quite the diversity as well both when it comes to grapes and styles as I love food (and to cook) so I really cherish to be able to grab a nice bottle of wine that will work with whatever I'm cooking at the moment. Like today when I grabbed a 2018 Domaine Santa Duc Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Saintes Vierges that went beautifully with a plate of pasta with Swedish meatballs and cream peppercorn sauce. Keep up the good work! And if you ever pass by the Corbieres region - don't be a stranger!

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh wow. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful story. CdP really turned me on to French wine too, before that I was all Italy all the time. That sounds like an impressive cellar and you have great taste. I was recently in Corbieres and made a video about it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lohpr6x6hqe_qLw.html You can also see a CdP video here that you might like: kzread.info/dash/bejne/foyEvMqfZKfQYKg.html

@hhallengren

Жыл бұрын

​@@drmatthewhorkey I've watched them both already 😁 And as I said, If you ever back here in the region let me know and I will hook you up with some great local producers and treat you to some nice home cooked food!

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Nicceee thanks so much. I love the Languedoc, there’s a lot more diversity there than people realize.

@hhallengren

Жыл бұрын

@@drmatthewhorkey Yeah, it really is! So much has happened here in the past 15 years and the generational shift is still happening. One get the impression that due to the region mainly did low quality bulk wine previously there’s not so much of an herretage that limits the creativity of young and upcoming producers. And there’s a lot of vineyards here that are converting to biodynamic and organic practices as well. One thing that I have experienced here though is that most of the quality reds drinks well upon release - but the quality whites tends to be pretty harsh and needs at least a year or two of cellaring before being approachable; some even more than that. I used to not like the style of whites they produce here but now I realise that I have just drunk a lot of them to young - and with some age they tend to be really delicious!

Great show and solid advice👍

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Great Video. I really enjoyed it. I like watching both you and John. You two both have completely different styles of videos. I really enjoy all your blind tastings. And I enjoy John's history lessons.

@drmatthewhorkey

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

I buy for my own consumption. I have held a few wines from as far back as the 2007 vintage. I found the AttorneySomm channel around the time frame you mentioned. Not surprising as it seems we frequent the same channels. He really has provided a lot of practical buying information. Nice video, as always. Keep up the great work!

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot… Tough two weeks for our Spartans 😭

@gogreenmsu03

Жыл бұрын

That’s the truth. Hope they can turn it around.

@AttorneySomm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoy the videos. 👍🍷

Hello, I have recently found your YT channel and I must say I really enjoy your content. You seem very thorough and entertaining. I appreciate that. I hope you have a good day.

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Wowwww thanks so much. There’s a lot of good stuff coming up so I hope you enjoy

Great video!!

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

thanks :)

Very good to hear your opinion from other views. Happy to learning. Thanks

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by. I had a lot of fun doing this video.

This is actually so good you nailed it. And nice thumbnail

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for acknowledging the thumbnail, it made my day!! Creating thumbnails creates a lot of time and an enormous amount of energy and research…

@hollyraban

Жыл бұрын

@@drmatthewhorkey keep up the good work!

You both hit the nail on the head with the time horizon concept. Starting this adventure at seventy means I have no interest in investing in wines that will peak when I may not be around. Besides, from my limited experience with aged wines, it seems just as much of a crap shoot as exploring young wines. I had a scrumptious Etna Rosso yesterday, 2019 vintage, better than any Sicilian wine I've had before. Thrill of the chase! Good video, by the way. I subscribe to both of your channels and find them both educational, but you do generate more excitement, Matthew. Cheers!

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by and thanks for sharing your experience. Honestly, I like drinking younger wines more often these days because I’m often disappointed with mature bottles - there are magical exceptions of course. Attorney Somm will be more exciting on camera as he puts more and more videos out. He’s a great guy.

@thomasschellberg8213

Жыл бұрын

Another reason to buy earlier maturing wines is that they are lighter and go with lighter meals. Entry level wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhone (both white and red), Beaujolais, Muscadet, NZ Sauv Blanc, Rieslings from the US, Europe or Australia, lighter wines from Tuscany or Southern Italy are just a few of many examples. You don't want a big bruiser every night (young or old)

Drinking from the gold today, I see. I’m always so scared washing mine!!! I thought the same things about that channel at first, but he gave me exactly the info I was looking for so I was hooked

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

He definitely researches and gets right to the point, that's why I think people love it. I am always scared of washing mine as well. They are so light that someone accidentally through a box of two pieces in the garbage at my place 😭

Magnums, in my cellar of nearly 300 bottles I have approximately 12 magnums, Champagne & Pinot, magnums are just a different beast. They age so well. Love your videos!

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Magnums are awesome!!!

@narrowistheway77

11 ай бұрын

I actually think Magnums age worse. They take longer to age the same amount as a standard bottle. So if you want to store for a really long time, then go magnum, but if you want a wine that has 10 years worth of aging in a magnum you only need about 7 years in a standard bottle for the exact same aging. So I guess it depends how crowded you prefer your cellar and how soon you prefer to drink your wine… another downside with magnums is they only make sense if you’re having 4+ people drinking together. For just a husband and wife drinking occasion like normal, a normal bottle just makes more sense

Hey Doc! I love old wines ! My best experiences by far are Barolo, Hermitage, and even some white from northern Italy ! One to consider is Quicelda Creek, from Washignton state , that is unbelievable value with age ! Cheers !

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Ahhh the classic QC, it’s not such a value anymore… Nice call on aged Barolo and Hermitage, although I don’t drink nearly as much of the later as I’d like

I started drinking wine in the 90s with Barolo and Amarone and i was blown away. Once i tried a bottle of Phelan Segur 96 in which i found aromes no other wine ever had before. Since this time i am collecting wine only for myself- i like it beeing a wine lover!!! I like your videos so much ❤

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh nice! That’s the way to go IMO. Collect for yourself and enjoy what you like!

John is an awesome guy…he is very knowledgeable and nice…

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

GREAT guy and super passionate about wine

@AttorneySomm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend! Cheers!

BTW, John is absolutely nailing it on Instagram, Matthew 🙂

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Yes I commend is work on Instagram, I had a fairly large Instagram account until last month IG decided to disable it for no reason and I still haven’t been able to get it back.

you add so much fun and flair to drinking wine! love your commentary! somme is like an encyclopedia ....almost the opposite of you but interesting as well

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

ahhh thanks!

so true,i did same mistakes with my celler

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Space or buying things you didn’t like?

I think if you're collecting for investment purposes, its probably in your best interest to partner with a group like Cult Wines, or something similar. A partner can probably get you allocation in top wines better than you could individually and they also take care of storage. There's a fee of course, but I find its worth every penny. If you realize you want to drink one of your wines you can always just have the bottle shipped to you.

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh that’s a hot tip! Thanks a lot

10 thumbs up!

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

You're making it very hard for us. Sunday evening, tired of the weekend, and now i have to decide if I watch your video with John in it first, or watch John's with you in it 😂. Just kidding. Great concept of doing videos together. And interesting to get your view on John's recommendations. In my cellar I have about 120 bottles. No real expensive bottles, max 50€. But a good mix between bottles to age, some cheaper every day wines and a lot of things in between. On the 3, 6 or 12 bottles at a time: I'm usually going for 2 or 3. There's way to much unknown stuff to explore, so why would I drink the same one 6 times. Okay, one exception perhaps, on trips to wineries I make an exception and go for cases of 6.

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering what you cellar and price point looks like since you drink so widely. Hahaha there some more collabs coming, some of which you won’t have to choose which video to watch first. Enjoy the Sun evening

@NickDeWachter

Жыл бұрын

@@drmatthewhorkey thx! That's indeed why I try to do. Get as much variation as possible, within a reasonable budget. I rather drink 3 different bottles to see the difference, or to explore new grape varieties, than 1 expensive bottle. Best way to learn imo. But that's my strategy. At this point. Cause it evolves. And that's to a certain extent triggered by KZread videos 😉

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Hahahahha

@NickDeWachter

Жыл бұрын

@@drmatthewhorkey now you've got me thinking... What are the rules I apply when buying wine? (Never really thought about this explicitly 🤔) - 1 or 2 bottles at a time instead of 6. Explore and differentiate. - watch out with promotions. They are Robbe handled with care.There's a reason why they want to get rid of it. Think about what might be that reason - supermarkets: not a big fan, especially not the cheaper/bulk offer. Except if they have a separate (online) offer with higher quality (and price) wines. - instead of supermarkets just go to a wine shop. Having a chat with the owner is usually very interesting. - go beyond the usual stuff. Countries and regions, you'd be surprised where they make wine. - keep a list of what you have, how long you can age it. It helps to make sure you don't overage bottles, and helps to make sure you don't buy too much. The cellar may be big enough, but if you can't drink it all... - and a last one I do from time to time: cellar leftovers ( not sure how to exactly translate "kelderresten") in (smaller) shops. Last couple of bottles, cause they switched to the next year. Ready to drink and usually with a discount. Just the things I just thought about. Who knows it might help someone 🙂

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

These are STELLAR tips and things I live by as well. I bet this helps a lot of people. I like the concept of shop leftovers, I always look at the those bins to find gems

I do both

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

😎

I collect mostly for personal consumption. I usually stick to 6 bottles or less. I buy a wide range of wines. Usually, what I like to drink, which changes like the wind.😆

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Hahahahha same here!!

Love your pronunciation of Rioja, its sounds like its moved from Spain to Hawaii.....if you want to make a bit of cash...buy Bordeaux En Primeur guided by Robert Parker and Neal Martin....98pts or above that isnt from the big famous wineries, very few examples but the Chateau Canon 2020 was one such wine, got a 98-100pt from RP (Lisa Perrotti) and 96-98pts from Neal Martin, under £100 a bottle at the time, already £130 and sure to go higher on first tasting from bottle if these scores hold up or go higher.

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Hahahha yes yes I need to work on my Castellano. That is a good tip to many although when I buy wine, most of the time, it is to enjoy.

I buy to drink, not to age. I just try to keep some variety to cover any need.

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

My philosophy too hehehhe.

Good video. takes character to admit that sometimes, one is the asshole oneself. kudos!

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, hey we're not always perfect!!

1)Stocking up on top vintages also helps me to manage my storage space like cherry picking. 2012 champagne is excellent but 2008 is the one I really backed up the car because it's once in a lifetime vintage. 2013, and 2017 Tokajis I went nuts for because they're excellent to legendary vintage. 2)Taste Taste taste ( responsibly) is extremely crucial to determine not only which style, but also what vintage. 2009 Sauternes I loaded up as much as I can because because I had a few bottles from different producers before and I really liked it ( scooped up some snow and stuck a 2009 Coutet in there and holy it's memorable). Tasting with family and friends also can assist and determining whether to load up or not. Opened a 2013, and 2017 Tokaji to taste and man I ended up being their mule plus voluntold. 3) 2nd wine from Blue chips producers as cellar defenders are often abit too pricey for me so I just grab a few lesser known producers that have a moderate aging potential while not emptying out my bank account. Champagne prices has gone up abit out of my budget range for defender so I'm working on trying out Cremant, and other sparkles so I don't overspend. 4) diversify I totally agree but finding hidden gems or under appreciate wines are also fun. 2018 Chile and 2019 Argentina are fun to try out. They're still available yet doesn't break the bank. I personally go for the Dom Maximiano especially the 2018 ( Had the 2017 and noticed it needs more time to work out it's profile so it needs another 10 years). It is also used for blind tasting competition with the blue chips plus a few others ( 2006 Berlin tasting)

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

These are some VERY good tips. I especially like tip 3 and also did a blint tasting video on Bordeaux under $30 a few weeks ago. I am a big fan of some Limoux sparklers too. Glad we share a love of Tokaji!

@Adrian802

Жыл бұрын

@@drmatthewhorkey I'm a Sauternes and Tokaji nut. Last month I opened a 6 puttonyos at my friend's place and boy it was brutal for 8 people to share a 500ml bottle. Prices are still acceptable so might as well stock up.

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Yes yes it’s an undervalued wine!

@Adrian802

Жыл бұрын

@@drmatthewhorkey as long as it doesn't shoot up to the stratosphere.

Since I live in a tropical City and there is not so much variety of foreign wines in Bolivia, I try to store the wines not more than a year, the only exception is a local 2016 sangiovesse that I love, has high acidity and medium to high tannins, I will try to age it for 4 or 5 years, the place were I have it is at 20°C. Now I'm on a business trip to Santiago de Chile until november, I will try to find good deals here.

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh good luck. Yes I lived in Singapore and Jakarta for nearly six years. The heat and humidity can really destroy wines unless you buy a wine fridge. I would check some expat websites, sometimes people have to move and they basically give away wine fridges…

@TroutStalker1

Жыл бұрын

@@drmatthewhorkey I've always wondered about wine fridges and if they regulate humidity as well. I live in Colorado and it is very dry (basement is only in the low 30% humidity range year round) and I wanted to go the wine fridge storage route but from what I have found none seem to do it. Do you know of any large capacity fridges that regulate optimal storage humidity? Thanks

I call collecting wine, investing in future happiness.

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

HHahahahahah that comment is a winner! 😂🤣

Hi Sir I have about 60 bottles of good wine I decided not to buy anymore for a year and just drink all of it this year as I enjoy buying I want to start next year at zero what do you think

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

If it works for you! I like a little more diversity when drinking wine though.

I'm surprised you've never heard of cellar defenders. You must be one of those guys opening up a Lafite on a Tuesday because you needed a little nightcap.

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

hahahahahha. I am not drinking the ridiculously expensive wines these days. The deeper you get into the wine world, the more you realize you can get equal quality for much less money. It's still nice to open those rare wines but the rarity and cermony of it is what makes the moment special

😅 Sometimes the hardest A-hole to spot is the one in the mirror! 😄 For me, collecting is easy....I buy what I like to drink. Simple.

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

😜when you point a finger, three are pointed back at yourself hahaha. Good call by you, I am the same

Matthew, do you need John's permission to use his video when you make a video? I was just asking coz I wanted to do the same about one of your videos on Moldova ?

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

On KZread you can use other people’s content if you’re commentating on it and not using it as your full piece of content. If you use too much of somebody’s work they do get notified and they have the option of telling KZread to take it down, I don’t think John got that notification but I told him what I was doing and not to click on that if he got a notification

@philipquick7423

Жыл бұрын

@@drmatthewhorkey thanks for the heads up....btw, John has always seemed a really cool laid back guy...your video helped me confirm how incredibly professional I thought the narration of his videos is, in terms of content. I suspect that comes down to his skill as an Attorney

Really enjoyed this episode. I've had John on my podcast, he has a ton of knowledge and agree with you he does the research. Would love to get you on our podcast, would you be interested?

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Of course, you can email me at exoticwinetravel@gmail.com

@foodwinewhiskey

Жыл бұрын

Matthew - I sent you an email.

I just drink to enjoy. Whiskey on the other hand…

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

Whiskey what??? 🤪

@skillet4068

Жыл бұрын

@@drmatthewhorkey It’s a whole new world out there.

I collect wines just to drink with my frends.

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

A GREAT reason to collect! The best IMO

I can’t help buying wines that pop up.

@drmatthewhorkey

Жыл бұрын

It’s tough to stay disciplined for sure

He’s not a bad bloke, but boring as hell.

@drmatthewhorkey

6 ай бұрын

😮