Andre needs his own travel show with industry interviews, keep the celeb thing going, show us great wine destinations, and maybe regular reviews with recommendations at various price points. He is very informative, entertaining, and comes across as a dude who really loves wine and his enthusiasm is one of the best parts of his brand.
@@cowsmuggler1646 it's not a sham, there are a seemingly unknowable number of wines, no one has ever tried them all and hypothetically even if they could have, it's impossible to keep them all straight. Even when you get into the tens of thousands of wines, there is always going to be something you haven't had before and a new wine to experience. Even over the course of 5yrs in the industry having tried literally thousands of different wines myself, I know I've only scratched the surface.
As a French guy evolving in wines since I was born basically, this series is pure gold, seeing a passionate and honest sommelier who has such knowledge and who is such comfortable and convincing about his job is extremely useful for all people who want to step-up their experience on the topic. And I'm extremely surprised by his speed to detect flavors, he has a great nose for sure.
@@eastonjanecek9802 actually he can. His intonation is a little different but we both understood exactly what he meant so you’re criticising for no good reason. Just say you dislike and discredit him because he’s black. It’s easier if you just own your prejudice instead of hiding behind one tiny critique. If it was a white host slightly mispronouncing ‘terroirs’ you wouldn’t feel the need to comment publicly. As Eterno said, nobody needs (or wants) you here.
@@bossman674 Speaking of, you don't call a Black person eloquent it implies that for some reason we shouldn't be. He's a professional sommelier, eloquence is part of the job it shouldn't be shocking.
7:35 South Africa has been making wine since the mid 17th century and has some of the most magnificent wine regions in the world: Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Paarl, etc. are just stunning places to visit for wine lovers - some of our wine farms are older than the most celebrated in Europe. I would love to see more South African wines featured on the channel!
I absolutely adore Andre! In some ways I wish he had a regularly scheduled video, but then I realize how much my day is made by a surprise Andre Mack video. 🥂
I love this guy. Very nice to have peak expertise delivered in the way he does. Actually draws people in to be curious and more knowledgable in seemingly pompous topics such as wine tasting, when it's all about fun and amazing discoveries. I hope these vids keep going!
Andre is by far my favorite on your channel! His knowledge of wine and how he breaks it down is refreshing, easy to understand, and relatable. And yes, my Nanny had this butterscotch candies too!!
Yes, I always love an André video! I appreciate that he talks about wine like a normal person. His explanations are always super accessible, and he doesn’t rub his expertise in your face. He would be a great teacher!
Down to earth, knowledgeable, charming, entertaining and educational, just the sort of person you want to have a couple of glasses with. I say this everytime but someone has to pick him up for his own show.
Give this series his name already. He is not just a Sommelier, he is Andre, he is a sommelier, but he is much morge than that. Great series, really enjoy watching it
Love the content as a sparkling wine aficionado! Particularly appreciate muting the sound of Andre’s typical tasting/rinsing in his mouth that I have seen and had to listen to in other videos lol
Andre makes wine so approachable, and his explanation of wine terms is stellar. I also loved his answer to the question about Pet Nats being "polarizing." Nicely done sir!!
A wine you would never expect to have petrol notes is the Trader Joe’s Blanc de Blanc. For $7, it’s fantastic and really interesting to try mixing with juices that aren’t orange or just having it by itself! There’s elderflower, citrus, apple, petrol, and fresh leather notes there, so refreshing!
I have to say thanks to people like André I really do find wine interesting. So much so if I ever establish a Mt. Rushmore of Sommeliers André would be on it.
Our favorite bubbles by far is Billicart Salmon Rosé. After doing comparisons with Cristal, and Dom and other champagnes that are super expensive and spoken of so highly, when it comes to an outstanding glass of bubbles each and every time, I'll spend my money on the Billicart Salmon Rose when I can afford it. :-) Loved the video. Thanks again for always posting such great videos.
I commented on someone else’s comment already- but no matter how much you know about wine-you can always learn more by watching Andre! Bon Appetit got this one right.
I love Andre's approach -- that wine is for everybody, but that the lore and technicalities are interesting in themselves. He has a very sensitive palate, huge knowledge, but also a sense of proportion and humour, and absolutely zero snobbery. And this video, like a truly great Champagne, has a wonderful finish.
They used to have a solid team of regular chefs making content for them. Some of them protested and essentially quit because they weren't being paid the same as their white coworkers. They were being asked for their expertise and helping out with content for various, and not being compensated for it, and that was only one of the issues they spoke out about. This channel didn't upload anything at all for about 6 months after. Some of the chefs chose to stay, others left. So naturally people wonder if the company has changed at all. It was pretty sad.
@@punxie89 Its almost as if people are paid for what they are hired for. If someone is hired for an article and not for video content, they'd be paid different.
I adore Andre. Watching these videos has taught me a lot in a very laid back way. Nothing snobby about it…wine should be more straight forward and videos like this prove that it can be.
Thanks for this video, now I can be a smartass at the parties and go "oh, this wine was made in cold regions, because It doesn't have much alcohol, hence, it was harvested early"🍷🍷🍷
Don't worry Andre, I got your back on the butterscotch candy lol. Love your videos! As someone who has recently taken an interest in wine and finds in a bit overwhelming, your videos are incredibly helpful!! Keep rocking!!
I would love to see you tasting a whole lineup of wines you don't like, not necessarily that they're bad, but explaining what's unappealing about them for yourself
Ty sommelier for having Cristal in there, I'll never forget my friend who was a Major Domo to a household in Beverly Hills and I being naughty and raiding the pantry for a couple of bottles of Cristal omg that amazing beverage and a good skunk bud was heaven. The owner rarely imbibed and he actually didn't care if we did that because there were like 15 bottles of Cristal lol but it felt naughty anyway. Some frozen Stoli and Beluga weren't bad either on occasion. Cheers mate.
I agree with Andre, although it's the Schramsberg's Blanc de Blanc is actually one of my favourite sparkling wines outside of France, especially for the price point. I've given half and full cases as presents for weddings, anniversaries, etc... People are always surprised how good this is. Whatever they are doing there, please keep it up!
You make such a good job André, linking the wine nerds with your knowledge and the people who are interested in wine but maybe feel intimidated (or bored sometimes). It is informative, educative and enjoyable - and hopefully delicious for you. :) keep it up
Thank you sir....I'm so much smarter because of you. This year, I'm celebrating all of my friends and family by having wine tasting dinner gatherings a few times a month. The benefit of being with people that I love creating memories and belly laughing, and in some cases supporting each other through a rough time has been literally life changing. Thank for sharing your genius we are watching as subscribed followers. Last thing...sometimes you are so funny I love your humor...butterscotch candy wrappers yep my gramma definitely had them. Wishing you increased subscribers, likes and exposure to the masses.
I absolutely love the fact how you said that watching Frasier helped you form your decision to do what you do. By chance, was it the episode Whine Club? The one where Niles decides to run to be Corkmaster against his brother? LMAO Cheers buddy!
Thank you for including Schramsberg. You chose the Blanc de Noirs, but their Blanc de Blancs and Rosé are also excellent, and their higher end "J. Schram" and tête de cuvée "Schramsberg Reserve" are also outstanding. Indeed, I've tasted some of the vintage and late disgorged J. Schram against Cristal, Dom Ruinart, Cazanove Tête de cuvée, La Grande Dame Veuve Clicquot, and the sparkling garbage Armand de Brignac, and for my money I'd stick with the Schramsberg!
@@andersforsmark3670 It’s because Schramsberg is a Californian wine and the US doesn’t have strict laws governing wine labeling like France does. In Champagne, the wine would have to be 100% Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier to be called Blanc de Noir
I find protected name places super interesting, I'd love to watch a series about the different ones that exist, their unique histories, and what type of items they specialize in. I only know of a few of them, but they're all cool
I'm really enjoying this world tour with Andre! It's so interesting to learn about all of the different styles of sparkling wine, and all of the things that go into making it, through these examples. I don't want to try every one of these wines, since some of them don't sound interesting to me, and I don't even drink much wine--but even the ones I don't want to drink gave me ideas about other wines I might enjoy.
The minute that Michel Gonet hit the screen I got really excited. Grower champagnes are SO good. Another great one, Philipe Gonet makes the best blanc de blanc I have ever tasted. Champagne can have so much variation...Ob, Ay, Verzenay...give me all of the bubbles!!
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR SPARKLING! Because I always feel like a nerd when I try to describe the production process of sparkling and why I usually don't care for proseccos vs something that traditional method (cavas, some American sparkling, champagne obviously).
Andre needs his own travel show with industry interviews, keep the celeb thing going, show us great wine destinations, and maybe regular reviews with recommendations at various price points. He is very informative, entertaining, and comes across as a dude who really loves wine and his enthusiasm is one of the best parts of his brand.
Completely agree
For real; he is so funny & engaging.
FACTS!
Yeah. Overdue
Agreed!
“I like wine if it’s good, and this wine is good.” That is the best attitude I can imagine a sommelier having. Love this series!
It is a sham. He is a Somolian, he should have tried everything already. That is his job. But it doesn't seem like he has tried nothing.
@@cowsmuggler1646 somolian
@@pasteldequeijo6194 It is sommelier you creiton. I misspelled it on purpose. Somali area a people.
@@cowsmuggler1646 *cretin
@@cowsmuggler1646 it's not a sham, there are a seemingly unknowable number of wines, no one has ever tried them all and hypothetically even if they could have, it's impossible to keep them all straight. Even when you get into the tens of thousands of wines, there is always going to be something you haven't had before and a new wine to experience. Even over the course of 5yrs in the industry having tried literally thousands of different wines myself, I know I've only scratched the surface.
Gotta love Andre! He’s so lovely to listen to and takes the pomp and circumstance out of the equation, which I adore.
He's a smellier
Sorry to be a bore, but I believe the phrase you are looking for is ‘pomp and ceremony’!
@@jasperfk no it’s pomp and circumstance
As a French guy evolving in wines since I was born basically, this series is pure gold, seeing a passionate and honest sommelier who has such knowledge and who is such comfortable and convincing about his job is extremely useful for all people who want to step-up their experience on the topic. And I'm extremely surprised by his speed to detect flavors, he has a great nose for sure.
Brilliant host. Eloquent, highly knowledgable and most importantly, he’s got great energy.
He can't even pronounce terroir
@@eastonjanecek9802 nobody needs you here
@@eastonjanecek9802 actually he can. His intonation is a little different but we both understood exactly what he meant so you’re criticising for no good reason. Just say you dislike and discredit him because he’s black. It’s easier if you just own your prejudice instead of hiding behind one tiny critique. If it was a white host slightly mispronouncing ‘terroirs’ you wouldn’t feel the need to comment publicly. As Eterno said, nobody needs (or wants) you here.
@@eterno2457 couldn’t agree more
@@bossman674 Speaking of, you don't call a Black person eloquent it implies that for some reason we shouldn't be. He's a professional sommelier, eloquence is part of the job it shouldn't be shocking.
7:35 South Africa has been making wine since the mid 17th century and has some of the most magnificent wine regions in the world: Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Paarl, etc. are just stunning places to visit for wine lovers - some of our wine farms are older than the most celebrated in Europe.
I would love to see more South African wines featured on the channel!
Yes indeed. Thought The Real South Africa Channel I was able to learn about Seven Sisters Vineyard in Stellenbosch.
Andres series is the greatest content y’all have ever created.
I almost agree, I put him second to Brad on “it’s alive”
This man really knows how to explain why the french champagne has always been celebrated for its' excellence!
mmmMMhAHHHHhh
I absolutely adore Andre! In some ways I wish he had a regularly scheduled video, but then I realize how much my day is made by a surprise Andre Mack video. 🥂
With André on the thumbnail, I'm automatically liking it and bookmarking whatever he's suggesting.
I love this guy. Very nice to have peak expertise delivered in the way he does. Actually draws people in to be curious and more knowledgable in seemingly pompous topics such as wine tasting, when it's all about fun and amazing discoveries. I hope these vids keep going!
I love when Andre tells the camera crew to try the wines, it really shows his passion for spreading knowledge and joy 😊
Plus it is sparkling wine which ought to be drunk right then, so it must have been some party!
Andre is by far my favorite on your channel! His knowledge of wine and how he breaks it down is refreshing, easy to understand, and relatable. And yes, my Nanny had this butterscotch candies too!!
Fast becoming my favourite wine channel. Easy to understand, not over the top, lot to learn, funny and down to earth no nonsense. Kudos!
Shramsberg is my favorite!!! My wife and I had it on our honeymoon 19 years ago in Napa. So happy he featured it!
Such a high quality series. Andre is personable, knowledgable, and funny. You can feel the passion he has, makes it a great watch.
Literally the definition of an expert. Love this series.
I love how accessible and relatable these videos feel despite me not knowing a thing about wine.
I love anything Andre is involved with! Keep having him on here please!
Yes, I always love an André video! I appreciate that he talks about wine like a normal person. His explanations are always super accessible, and he doesn’t rub his expertise in your face. He would be a great teacher!
Down to earth, knowledgeable, charming, entertaining and educational, just the sort of person you want to have a couple of glasses with. I say this everytime but someone has to pick him up for his own show.
Andre is really agnostic and is welcome to all wine enjoyers regardless of budget.
André Hueston Mack videos are my favorite! He's informative in a way that empowers his audience! Ilove it!
They should curate wine boxes for each video so we can taste along with him!
He does one, have you seen it?
Sounds like a patreon tier.
Hard to sell $1,000+ tastings....
Bro honestly this man has so much wisdom about wine. I love it for myself and for my job lol. Andre is the best som
Love watching his takes on different wine! You can tell he's a fun person to drink around!
Give this series his name already. He is not just a Sommelier, he is Andre, he is a sommelier, but he is much morge than that.
Great series, really enjoy watching it
Proud South African so happy to get a mention here! We have an incredible wine industry!
I remember that butterscotch candy, Andre, and the little cellophane wrappers. Good times.
I love this series with Andre! He has definitely made me want to step up my wine game! I’m Always taking notes😌👌🏾
I just started watching, and I'm going to buy The Chook! Keep it coming!!!
Love the content as a sparkling wine aficionado! Particularly appreciate muting the sound of Andre’s typical tasting/rinsing in his mouth that I have seen and had to listen to in other videos lol
just going to throw out that I've convinced the expert at my local indie wine shop that I'm fancy, all because of you. So thanks for that.
In Australia, we pronounce it as Chook, not shook - the Ch is like Charge. It means chicken. Sparkling shiraz is my go to - it's lovely.
Even in America it is pronounced that way. This guy just didn’t do his homework… loses massive credibility points for me!
I was like why is he trying to make it sound french, Australians aren’t that fancy 😆
BA needs more Andre Mack!! Thank you for highlighting sparkling reds!! Such a great series!!
I am always waiting for the next vid. Andre is so knowledgable and entertaining. I would love to see him out exploring vineyards all over the world.
YES!!
Andre makes wine so approachable, and his explanation of wine terms is stellar. I also loved his answer to the question about Pet Nats being "polarizing." Nicely done sir!!
True story: My ex girlfriend got a bottle of Cristal for her 21st birthday and made mimosa’s with it.
That’s when I knew it was over 😂
It’s the car sounds
Not all Cristal is US$550. Some vintages are like US$200, which is not expensive
😂
@@A1steak Maybe that's not expensive for a high end champagne but it's still way too expensive to mix with oj lol
Probably the best she could do with it.
Much nicer champagne to buy for this money
A wine you would never expect to have petrol notes is the Trader Joe’s Blanc de Blanc. For $7, it’s fantastic and really interesting to try mixing with juices that aren’t orange or just having it by itself! There’s elderflower, citrus, apple, petrol, and fresh leather notes there, so refreshing!
I have to say thanks to people like André I really do find wine interesting. So much so if I ever establish a Mt. Rushmore of Sommeliers André would be on it.
Yeah right... name 3 other sommeliers lmao
The COLOR of that chateau deluxe. omg. Gorgeous. I wanna try it.
This guy, and this series, is THE BEST! Keep 'em coming!
Our favorite bubbles by far is Billicart Salmon Rosé. After doing comparisons with Cristal, and Dom and other champagnes that are super expensive and spoken of so highly, when it comes to an outstanding glass of bubbles each and every time, I'll spend my money on the Billicart Salmon Rose when I can afford it. :-) Loved the video. Thanks again for always posting such great videos.
Please make 1000 more videos. They are so informative and down to earth. Great job.
I commented on someone else’s comment already- but no matter how much you know about wine-you can always learn more by watching Andre! Bon Appetit got this one right.
I love Andre's approach -- that wine is for everybody, but that the lore and technicalities are interesting in themselves. He has a very sensitive palate, huge knowledge, but also a sense of proportion and humour, and absolutely zero snobbery. And this video, like a truly great Champagne, has a wonderful finish.
Obsessed with Andre Mack!!! Telling everyone and anyone I know about him 🥰🥰
He is literally the only reason I still watch ANYTHING on BA. Ya'll better be paying him!!!!!
Why wouldn't they?
They used to have a solid team of regular chefs making content for them. Some of them protested and essentially quit because they weren't being paid the same as their white coworkers. They were being asked for their expertise and helping out with content for various, and not being compensated for it, and that was only one of the issues they spoke out about. This channel didn't upload anything at all for about 6 months after. Some of the chefs chose to stay, others left. So naturally people wonder if the company has changed at all. It was pretty sad.
@@punxie89 Its almost as if people are paid for what they are hired for. If someone is hired for an article and not for video content, they'd be paid different.
I adore Andre. Watching these videos has taught me a lot in a very laid back way. Nothing snobby about it…wine should be more straight forward and videos like this prove that it can be.
I keep watching André’s videos totally fascinated by what he is saying even though I don’t drink alcohol…so interesting!
I am SO excited when a new Andre video is released. These are the best, he makes me want to be a sommelier, or at least enjoy even more wine.
Thanks for this video, now I can be a smartass at the parties and go "oh, this wine was made in cold regions, because It doesn't have much alcohol, hence, it was harvested early"🍷🍷🍷
I could listen to André talk for hours.
Michel Gonet makes the flowers dance...
I can watch Andre everyday! And I agree we should be drinking more sparkling wine.
I could watch him all day! So informative and zero pretentious attitude. Keep it coming Bon Appetit! 😊
I respect and enjoy Andre, his passion and approach. Keep up the great content my man!
Don't worry Andre, I got your back on the butterscotch candy lol. Love your videos! As someone who has recently taken an interest in wine and finds in a bit overwhelming, your videos are incredibly helpful!! Keep rocking!!
Always show up for Andre! He started my wine journey
These are my favorite UA-cam vids right now.
I’ve become addicted to these videos. 😂❤😂
Yet again I will say this is the best content BA is putting out. More more more.
As a 22 yr old I never drink wine but this guys making me wanna start becoming a wine connoisseur he makes these wines sound so good 😂
Andres is the reason for why I fell into love with wine
I love watching experts talk about their subjects!!!
I would love to see you tasting a whole lineup of wines you don't like, not necessarily that they're bad, but explaining what's unappealing about them for yourself
André is such a legend. this series is electric. More André content plz
If you’re looking for ‘grower’ Champagne, the back label will have ‘RM’ somewhere- that is a grower Champagne.
I can appreciate your knowledge and more than anything the simplicity that you use to explain and to make us understand the art of wine
Ty sommelier for having Cristal in there, I'll never forget my friend who was a Major Domo to a household in Beverly Hills and I being naughty and raiding the pantry for a couple of bottles of Cristal omg that amazing beverage and a good skunk bud was heaven. The owner rarely imbibed and he actually didn't care if we did that because there were like 15 bottles of Cristal lol but it felt naughty anyway. Some frozen Stoli and Beluga weren't bad either on occasion. Cheers mate.
I agree with Andre, although it's the Schramsberg's Blanc de Blanc is actually one of my favourite sparkling wines outside of France, especially for the price point. I've given half and full cases as presents for weddings, anniversaries, etc... People are always surprised how good this is. Whatever they are doing there, please keep it up!
Portugal has some great sparklings too! Nice video Mak!
Y'all found the Harold of sommeliers. I love this dude. Very informative but in a format for us normal people. More please!
You make such a good job André, linking the wine nerds with your knowledge and the people who are interested in wine but maybe feel intimidated (or bored sometimes). It is informative, educative and enjoyable - and hopefully delicious for you. :) keep it up
The reason I subscribe to this channel is his wine experience educating me
Very knowledgeable and delivers the information in a relaxed non-intimidating way! I want to try the blanc de blanc and the sparkling Shiraz😬
Thank you sir....I'm so much smarter because of you. This year, I'm celebrating all of my friends and family by having wine tasting dinner gatherings a few times a month. The benefit of being with people that I love creating memories and belly laughing, and in some cases supporting each other through a rough time has been literally life changing. Thank for sharing your genius we are watching as subscribed followers. Last thing...sometimes you are so funny I love your humor...butterscotch candy wrappers yep my gramma definitely had them. Wishing you increased subscribers, likes and exposure to the masses.
I enjoy his content soooo much. I just enjoy listening to him.
So glad BA introduced me to André! My favorite food & wine reviewer ever! His insta is so good
A bottle of Krug NV is my fav high-end Champagne. So complex, and unique.I think De Margerie is a great grower Champagne and great value too
I absolutely love the fact how you said that watching Frasier helped you form your decision to do what you do. By chance, was it the episode Whine Club? The one where Niles decides to run to be Corkmaster against his brother? LMAO Cheers buddy!
Thank you for including Schramsberg. You chose the Blanc de Noirs, but their Blanc de Blancs and Rosé are also excellent, and their higher end "J. Schram" and tête de cuvée "Schramsberg Reserve" are also outstanding. Indeed, I've tasted some of the vintage and late disgorged J. Schram against Cristal, Dom Ruinart, Cazanove Tête de cuvée, La Grande Dame Veuve Clicquot, and the sparkling garbage Armand de Brignac, and for my money I'd stick with the Schramsberg!
Im little confused that Schramsberg can call it Blanc de Noirs and its 17% Chardonnay a Green grape! Strange!
@@andersforsmark3670 It’s because Schramsberg is a Californian wine and the US doesn’t have strict laws governing wine labeling like France does. In Champagne, the wine would have to be 100% Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier to be called Blanc de Noir
im not even an alcohol person, but i love watching Andre
WOOHOOO a new video ! Love this dude
Lovin André! Started typing his name in the search bar and YT auto-filled, bro is popular! And for good reason, too.
The best review of sparkling wine. I learned lots. Thanks.
Always happy to see more of Andre!
I find protected name places super interesting, I'd love to watch a series about the different ones that exist, their unique histories, and what type of items they specialize in. I only know of a few of them, but they're all cool
Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs is the one bottle I always have in the fridge… big fan of their wines!
I need to invite this guy to our next dinner party!
I could listen to this guy talk about alcohol all day every day
I'm really enjoying this world tour with Andre! It's so interesting to learn about all of the different styles of sparkling wine, and all of the things that go into making it, through these examples. I don't want to try every one of these wines, since some of them don't sound interesting to me, and I don't even drink much wine--but even the ones I don't want to drink gave me ideas about other wines I might enjoy.
Go Andre Go!!! We love you!
The minute that Michel Gonet hit the screen I got really excited. Grower champagnes are SO good. Another great one, Philipe Gonet makes the best blanc de blanc I have ever tasted. Champagne can have so much variation...Ob, Ay, Verzenay...give me all of the bubbles!!
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR SPARKLING! Because I always feel like a nerd when I try to describe the production process of sparkling and why I usually don't care for proseccos vs something that traditional method (cavas, some American sparkling, champagne obviously).
Nate, you're a genius. Andre could clearly host a wine/travel show on Food Network, or other venues.
Hands down the best wine show anywhere!!!!
Do a special on Maynard James Keenan of Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer's vineyards 'Merkin' and 'Caduceus' Really good stuff coming out of Arizona!
Yay! My favorite videos... educational and entertaining! Thank you!!