Sommelier Compares Cheap vs Expensive Wines ($18-$300) | World of Wine | Bon Appétit

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  • @alfai01
    @alfai01 2 роки тому +438

    Shoutout to André for teaching us about the art, history, culture, and science behind wine. How do I like this video twice?

    • @gagamba9198
      @gagamba9198 2 роки тому +1

      _'How do I like this video twice?'_ Log out of this account and login with your other account.

    • @isaaabelthebest
      @isaaabelthebest Рік тому

      Using this comment for André appreciation. I would do anything for this man

  • @1000mgTren
    @1000mgTren 2 роки тому +252

    Finally more of my favourite Bon Appétit show. Love André.

  • @mattiacaliari776
    @mattiacaliari776 2 роки тому +21

    As an italian sommelier, I like your videos a lot! This one particularly is one of my favorite: your explanation about how the zone can impact the price of a wine bottle is perfect, related also to France or burgundy in particular. Thanks for sharing!
    Mattia

  • @hobbs2005
    @hobbs2005 2 роки тому +1625

    I think a really compelling video would be having him blind taste these wines and rank them accordingly independent of price.

    • @nunyabizz50
      @nunyabizz50 2 роки тому +93

      I can virtually guarantee i could replace the wine in that $300 bottle with $2 buck chuck and 8 out 10 wouldn't tell the difference.

    • @stevedecklin
      @stevedecklin 2 роки тому +193

      @@nunyabizz50 That says more about you than anything. Do you have taste buds dawg? Can you smell? Even non-wine drinkers cam taste a difference between 2 buck chuck and a 10$ wine, 2 buck chuck is gross

    • @DianeGraft
      @DianeGraft 2 роки тому +33

      @@stevedecklin I'm a non-wine drinker with a very very sharp sense of taste and smell. I find most wines gross. They overwhelm me with dryness and tannins. The few that I can tolerate at all are much closer to a 2 buck chuck than anything fancy. So a high-priced wine doesn't impress me at all.

    • @skrimper
      @skrimper 2 роки тому +145

      ​@@DianeGraft so your taste buds are bad then

    • @davidckoocie6527
      @davidckoocie6527 2 роки тому +54

      @@DianeGraft What your personal preferences or amount of taste buds you have isn't really what it's about. Wine tasting is more objective where there really isn't any "I like or dislike". It's about talking about the wine for what it is. Taste is subjective but there is an objective system where quality has been decided based on the factors he talks about in this video.
      If you have a sharp sense of taste or smell as you describe it you might be what the industry call a Monroe (or a super taster). There are basically three types of tasters (I can't remember them all in my head) and Monroe is the most sensitive aka you have more taste buds than the average person. That would mean you lean towards simpler foods without alot of acid, bitterness or spice and you prefer sweet things.

  • @fuubar21
    @fuubar21 2 роки тому +49

    Andre is such an outstanding host! Speaking so passionately about something and at a level that most people can understand is so hard to find. Thank you!

  • @snaggiz
    @snaggiz 2 роки тому +33

    I recently started working in a store that sells loads of different wines (among other alcoholic beverages) and this kind of content has been a great help to get a lot of accessible and easy to understand information. It’s definitely helped get me a foundation to build my knowledge on!
    Big props to Andre and Bon Appetit for the quality content!

  • @martberg7874
    @martberg7874 2 роки тому +60

    I could listen to André talk about wine for hours! Awesome as usual.

  • @Blue28485
    @Blue28485 2 роки тому +205

    I would love to see Andre doing a blind test (where he is guessing places/varietals/price ranges)! Not that Andre isn’t super authentic, but brains play strange tricks, even for experts. That will be fun to watch!!

    • @TraceurRyuk
      @TraceurRyuk 2 роки тому +24

      You should watch some of Wine King’s videos. Him and his guests are true experts that frequently do blind tastings and frequently guess wines down to a specific region or vineyard

    • @DeathRiderZero
      @DeathRiderZero 2 роки тому +3

      @@TraceurRyuk Second this! Wine King is fantastic

    • @genestone4951
      @genestone4951 2 роки тому +1

      I'm definitely not skilled to zeroing into to a specific vineyard, at least not yet.. that's mega impressive to me.

    • @meisrerboot
      @meisrerboot 2 роки тому +1

      @@TraceurRyuk Yes! I love wineking, him and Peter are the real deal

  • @TheSlowMusicMovement
    @TheSlowMusicMovement 2 роки тому +63

    Demystifying the world of wine in layman terms one great video at a time - keep them coming!

  • @poundlandvodka
    @poundlandvodka 2 роки тому +11

    I'm a French>English translator and interpreter interested in specialising in wine (a pretty big market in my language combination!) and these videos are such an entertaining and informative way to get a sense of what people talk about when they talk about wine, and the way they do. Thanks BA and thanks André!

  • @Whitleya
    @Whitleya 2 роки тому +54

    Every time I watch one of these I have to go out and buy a bottle of wine. Every...bloody...time, haha.

  • @AngelaFafard
    @AngelaFafard 2 роки тому +31

    Andre is the single reason why I consider buying more expensive wines. His level of knowledge and easy to understand logic is just *chefs kiss*.

  • @e.merilineperkins1479
    @e.merilineperkins1479 2 роки тому +4

    Andre has made wine so much more accessible to me. He makes me want to learn more about wine. I refer back to what I’ve learned in these videos, when I’m wine shopping.

  • @HardbopCowboy
    @HardbopCowboy Рік тому +3

    Random, but Diamond Creek is an absolutely amazing vineyard to do a private tour with a small group. It’s a little pricy depending on your budget, but so intimate and personal, I highly recommend. They drive you through the vineyard and talk you through the different geographical regions they own and the differences that come through in each of the wines they make. Absolutely incredible vineyard and the wine is well worth it!

  • @lexremillard2549
    @lexremillard2549 2 роки тому +4

    Andre Mack needs his own show. Just do it. This gentleman is a wizard.

  • @bermei5187
    @bermei5187 2 роки тому +11

    I was having a bad day but then Andre appeared on my youtube feed and made everything better.

  • @briwindau4861
    @briwindau4861 2 роки тому +148

    The video title doesn't really explain the value of what he covered here, this was so much more than a simple tasting. Great overview explanation of why wines have different price points.

    • @XC-iy4il
      @XC-iy4il 2 роки тому

      I feel the same. scarcity rather than "taste" matters to expensive wines--people are paying for fine vintages, reputable producers, and finally rare wines.

  • @EdwinLap
    @EdwinLap 2 роки тому +12

    Another great video by Andre. Super cool guy, mellow not pretentious, educating. Please do a show on Roseeeeeeee

  • @arctain1
    @arctain1 2 роки тому +79

    If ‘lead’ and ‘manure’ can be wine terms, then so can ‘polished’

    • @skrimper
      @skrimper 2 роки тому +5

      you're right. that opens a lot of doors to new descriptors

    • @sommelierofstench
      @sommelierofstench 2 роки тому +8

      lead and manure you can smell though. polished is not a smell, but it is a valid descriptor. i agree, i have no issue with any words that help describe the taste and paint a picture

    • @arctain1
      @arctain1 2 роки тому +7

      @@sommelierofstench - like ‘sharp’ or ‘bright’, which have been accepted descriptors for a while now. 😁

  • @chasingsunsets380
    @chasingsunsets380 Рік тому +2

    That was a great talk
    I think you expressed so much that gets passed so many who are trying to learn about wines.
    Things I had to discover the hard way simply put in the description of your points added up quick
    Thanks

  • @williamj.hansard5802
    @williamj.hansard5802 2 роки тому +13

    Ah yes, my favorite flavors in any drink, graphite and pencil...

  • @TheFoodcoman
    @TheFoodcoman 2 роки тому +8

    I want that opener he used...... Always love your video BA with André Mack.

    • @marcosbonfante7451
      @marcosbonfante7451 2 роки тому +1

      Please post where I can buy that opener

    • @ColeMcConnell
      @ColeMcConnell 2 роки тому

      @@marcosbonfante7451 I have never seen one like that as well.

    • @FloridaSoundsGood
      @FloridaSoundsGood 2 роки тому +4

      It's over $100. Called Le Sable Waiter's Corkscrew.

    • @ColeMcConnell
      @ColeMcConnell 2 роки тому

      @@FloridaSoundsGood thanks!

  • @MarkWitucke
    @MarkWitucke 2 роки тому +4

    I love that you’ve got a bottle of Altos las Hormigas, the great Argentine wine made by Antonini. Saludos Mr Mack

  • @wootenjones
    @wootenjones 2 роки тому +2

    Love seeing more Andre content. The man was made to host and educate. Keep it up!

  • @projectflip6765
    @projectflip6765 2 роки тому +31

    Since I’ve started watching Andre’s videos I’ve been getting into red wines and I’m a few weeks in. So far my opinion is that beyond $30 there’s really no point to spend more unless you’re going really vintage because otherwise the differences are so subtle and $30 will get you a quality wine 9/10 times.

    • @katiemasters3473
      @katiemasters3473 2 роки тому +7

      There are studies reflecting a correlation that you just outlined perfectly! The perfect cross between value and quality for most wine consumers are bottles in the $25-40 price range. The quality of wine perceived by consumers really levels out after that, and the quality before hitting that range can vary wildly. It's very interesting, and can go to show that while marketing doesn't have the hold it once did, as André explained, the factual price of the bottle definitely still has a hold on perception of quality. And unless you're actively training your palate and working on wine certification, splurging on more expensive bottles is just spending money because you can. Drinking to enjoy and tasting to learn and dissect are not at all the same thing.

    • @ForrestHanson
      @ForrestHanson 2 роки тому +6

      For 99% of people there's definitely a pretty extreme diminishing return over $30-40. Particularly if you're willing to explore some less well known regions or varietals you can get fantastic wine for $15-25.

    • @andrefilipe726
      @andrefilipe726 2 роки тому +7

      @@katiemasters3473 I have to agree with you, in Portugal we can drink a really nice wine for 15/20 euros.

    • @projectflip6765
      @projectflip6765 2 роки тому +3

      @@andrefilipe726 I just had a $12 bottle of Douro that was delicious

    • @saint-cetacean
      @saint-cetacean 2 роки тому +4

      @@projectflip6765 Agreed on all counts, whenever customers come into my store looking for killer value wines, I point them to Portuguese and Spanish wines, great flavor on a shoestring budget.

  • @girardirene6916
    @girardirene6916 2 роки тому +1

    I like hearing you talk about the education side of wine. You make it easily digestible, fun, and enjoyable. Thank you. I also never know what wine to buy and some of my blind buys have been an epic fail. I am definitely going to try the ones in your video. Thanks again!

  • @terriw27us
    @terriw27us 2 роки тому +12

    I always click on his videos when they pop up in my notifications. I don't even drink wine, but he makes me wish I did.

    • @nephicus339
      @nephicus339 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah, I don't drink either. But a lot of the approaches he uses for wine I find are transferable to cigars, which are my thing, so I always like to hear what makes a wine, or whisk(e)y, scotch, bourbon, et cetera stand out. Also because it helps my cigar recommendations to clients without having to force myself to taste test wines or spirits that I feel would bigot my opinion on any pairing.

  • @bobbrown6430
    @bobbrown6430 11 місяців тому +1

    the down to earth honesty is very refreshing

  • @thoughtfulstargazer
    @thoughtfulstargazer 2 роки тому +9

    André: "You know how I like my manure".
    George Costanza has joined the chat.

  • @christinad.7947
    @christinad.7947 5 місяців тому

    This video in particular is very informative. It's one of the best I've seen.

  • @patz6689
    @patz6689 2 роки тому +3

    Love this series! Please review Italian wines! They are far more affordable (they own the vineyards), have unique characteristics, and have their own signature. It would be great to see a Global review-Italian, Australian, Chilean, etc. Please!

  • @adamsouthard1155
    @adamsouthard1155 2 роки тому +5

    I was thinking that Red Rock Terrace wine would be pretty rough given it's Cabernet aged in 100% new french oak. It would need another 10 years to mellow out. I think drinking the sidekick now would actually taste better than the expensive one now.

  • @NealBurkard-ut1oo
    @NealBurkard-ut1oo Рік тому +1

    Diamond creek is awesome. I was able to do a horizontal tasting with their different micro climate wines and found it fascinating

  • @KarlDandleton
    @KarlDandleton 2 місяці тому +8

    So the more money you spend the more it tastes like graphite and pencil shavings

  • @petenestor1
    @petenestor1 Рік тому

    Great vid! Super concentrated, easy to understand and fun. A lifetime of wine questions answered in a short time. Very smart and down-to-earth expert and a cool guy. Thank you.

  • @lauracanna2201
    @lauracanna2201 Рік тому +1

    I could listen to you sharing your knowledge with us the whole day 🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @chrisholdstock8247
    @chrisholdstock8247 2 роки тому +3

    3:53 anyone know what brand this corkscrew is? I need one😅

  • @simonl.6338
    @simonl.6338 2 роки тому +6

    Talking about the labels the "steady state" actually looks like the most expensive one. The more pictures and crazy fonts they use the more tacky and cheap they look in my opinion.

  • @mattcraven34
    @mattcraven34 2 роки тому

    I really believe this dude and these videos are creating a lot of wine fans in a non-douchey way. Certainly giving me a whole new passion

  • @Nefyinlondon
    @Nefyinlondon 2 роки тому +2

    I literally come to this channel just for his videos! I don't like wine, I just like watching him teach!

  • @scottrafferty6305
    @scottrafferty6305 2 роки тому +6

    Can you do a Trader Joe's edition, where you only do review and ranking of Trader Joe's wines?

  • @experimarketingpodcast2544
    @experimarketingpodcast2544 2 роки тому +1

    Andre back with anothaaaaa banger!!!

  • @patkalambaheti3556
    @patkalambaheti3556 2 роки тому +2

    Very informative. Thank you for making this UA-cam. By the way, if you don’t mind, can you share where you bought the wine opener? 😊👍🏼

  • @senator558
    @senator558 11 місяців тому

    0:47 “Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of grape varietals.”
    Burgundy: “I’d like a minute for rebuttal.”
    Pomerol: “Yeah, and when you’re done…”

  • @Dongorgon777
    @Dongorgon777 2 роки тому

    Literally every video is a lesson about wine. Keep them coming!

  • @knighteffsix6351
    @knighteffsix6351 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for such an informative video. Makes me want to go up in price point a little more often..

  • @amandaguevarra9093
    @amandaguevarra9093 2 роки тому +1

    What kind of corkscrew are you using at 3:48 in the video??

  • @rachelharris7712
    @rachelharris7712 2 роки тому

    Best series on UA-cam

  • @carleendark5499
    @carleendark5499 8 місяців тому

    Always love these!! Also, what kind of wine key is that with the channel local feature???

  • @rtroyer8963
    @rtroyer8963 Рік тому +1

    Great crash Course in Wine! Cheers!

  • @nilespartridge5704
    @nilespartridge5704 2 роки тому +1

    Does anyone know what kind of corkscrew he is using? Some sort of ratcheting mechanism. Shown at 3:53 in video.

    • @Lenoxthedog
      @Lenoxthedog 2 роки тому

      Le Sable Waiter's Corkscrew, found it in another comment here as I was looking for it too!

  • @Atistatic
    @Atistatic 2 роки тому +2

    In Argentina you can get same quality of wines for fractions of those prices.

  • @pamvanallen3919
    @pamvanallen3919 2 роки тому

    André is so good, and I respect him so much. I know just enough to be sure he's right.
    He inspires me to learn more.
    André! Produce a UA-cam training series for the aspiring oenologist and charge $500, $600 bucks a pop! I'll spring for it.

  • @cameronbatko
    @cameronbatko 2 роки тому +3

    Great video as always.
    I think it would be cool to see a Brad and Andre collab.

  • @frankcaracciolo5332
    @frankcaracciolo5332 Рік тому

    Just great, clear information! Really enjoy your videos! Cheers!

  • @teddyarcher3957
    @teddyarcher3957 2 роки тому

    Some of the best informative wine videos on UA-cam.

  • @shootsandscoots
    @shootsandscoots Рік тому

    I typically swirl the glass and look at the legs to see the quality of the tannins. I also use bread 🥖 to clean the palate before switching. Not sure if you got into this but aging a wine goes along way, even for an everyday wine. Lastly, the label may read vinted or produced as an indication of the quality along with the alcohol ABV. Higher is not necessarily better. I went to school in San Luis Obispo so I’m a hack-wine aficionado. Good Video 👍
    The Steady State wine that is 40% aged in new oak barrels is a limited run, a reserve wine or more of a premier club of the month wine?

  • @shauryapatel3498
    @shauryapatel3498 2 роки тому

    I am a simple man, if I see a new Andre video, I watch it.

  • @ctexx3
    @ctexx3 2 роки тому +1

    Where can I purchase that tasting glass? Love it

  • @stevep8773
    @stevep8773 2 роки тому +2

    No mention of closures - I do find cheaper wines (which can be great value) use screw-tops. Then you have the composite (glued chips) corks and then real cork. While never 100% - many expensive New World wines with good reputations can use whatever closure they prefer - I think there is a subconscious correlation among consumers. Certainly when buying wine in a supermarket it holds pretty true

  • @willpatterson8274
    @willpatterson8274 Рік тому

    Great video! Would love to see Okanagan Valley (Canada) Pinot Noir included in this too!

  • @jamesdellaneve9005
    @jamesdellaneve9005 2 роки тому +2

    I’ve been avoiding Napa wines because of the cost. It’s made the great European ones more affordable again.

    • @felixchar
      @felixchar 2 роки тому +1

      The increase in Burgundy wine is higher than any other wine. Good US wine are still very accessible

  • @alfredgifford2977
    @alfredgifford2977 Рік тому

    Thanks, I enjoyed your breakdowns of the wines.

  • @Vankel83
    @Vankel83 Рік тому

    Hands down you do a great job in detail.

  • @davidabbett7011
    @davidabbett7011 Рік тому

    Andre is easily top 3 Soms on UA-cam

  • @Miick3y
    @Miick3y 2 роки тому +2

    Meanwhile I’m over here drinking my $2.95 Walmart oak leaf living my best life

  • @felipeoyarzo8014
    @felipeoyarzo8014 2 роки тому

    Where can I get that bottle opener shown on 3:53 ? It looks so good compared to other waiter's friend!

  • @hottuna2006
    @hottuna2006 2 роки тому +1

    How are you differentiating between currant and cassis? They're the same fruit.

    • @davidb8373
      @davidb8373 2 роки тому +2

      He can’t. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. There are no standards for “wine experts”

  • @Loisaidalisa
    @Loisaidalisa 2 роки тому

    I love this video! Andre Hueston Mack is the best offering on BA!

  • @Oneonthehill
    @Oneonthehill 2 роки тому +8

    Also, I would add “Ethics”: how much farmers and winemaker care about their soils, their grapes and their wines has a huge impact on costs and therefore price

  • @MissUnderstood_Mom
    @MissUnderstood_Mom 2 роки тому

    Love these videos!!!! Thank you, Andre!

  • @kiracox2883
    @kiracox2883 Рік тому

    Learning alot! How do you perform a high price point champagne tasting? Is there a way of sampling 3-5 champagnes without blurring the flavor profiles and nuances?

  • @void________
    @void________ 2 роки тому +1

    Can you do a video about which wines age well and which don't.

  • @bhashford1
    @bhashford1 2 роки тому +1

    Any idea what that stepped hinge corkscrew he used?

  • @trevorjamesbradley3010
    @trevorjamesbradley3010 2 роки тому +1

    Need more Andre content!

  • @edwardenglish6919
    @edwardenglish6919 2 роки тому +2

    I don't get the manure descriptor. Not quite sure that I would pay $300 for this fragrance.

  • @axelbrode4673
    @axelbrode4673 2 роки тому +4

    Trying to determine where my under $5 wines fit in the whole scheme of things. I Love my wines as well as Andre's expertise.

  • @tri-dungle9437
    @tri-dungle9437 10 місяців тому

    What is the type of corkscrew used to open the Diamond Creek bottle @3:53? Where can I find it?

  • @mikemchugh3073
    @mikemchugh3073 2 роки тому

    Great Video. Interesting wine glass. Riedel?

  • @cpolius8292
    @cpolius8292 2 роки тому +4

    That wine opener is clutch. Very informative video as usual. Always a learning experience.

    • @niickyrozay
      @niickyrozay 2 роки тому

      Do you know which it is?

    • @cpolius8292
      @cpolius8292 2 роки тому

      @@niickyrozay no I don't. I wish I did. Plz plug it if you find out. Just admiring.

    • @TheFilmHaus
      @TheFilmHaus 2 роки тому

      @@niickyrozay LE SABLE WAITER'S CORKSCREW

  • @mistym614
    @mistym614 2 роки тому +1

    I love that wine opener! Do you remember where you got it?

    • @njmike643107
      @njmike643107 2 роки тому +1

      I’d love to know where to get that wine opener as well!

  • @415folife9
    @415folife9 Рік тому +1

    I enjoy a nice bottle of Merlot great info !

  • @newtitan8888
    @newtitan8888 2 роки тому

    Excellent presentation. Quality compendium of information.

  • @isa56m
    @isa56m 2 роки тому

    This is great, the explanation and info are on point.

  • @joyterry3018
    @joyterry3018 2 роки тому

    Outstanding video and I loved all the education thank you!

  • @t0rnt0pieces
    @t0rnt0pieces Рік тому +2

    I would think that real estate values would (ironically) be more of a factor in lower cost wines than higher cost. For example, a low-end Napa cab might go for $40 or $50 - that has to be almost entirely due to real estate. At the other extreme you have grand cru burgundies going for thousands a bottle in a region where, as he said, the land has long been paid for. So the huge price can't possibly be due to real estate costs, it's entirely based on the reputation of the producer and terroir.

  • @derekkohn263
    @derekkohn263 2 роки тому

    Love listening to him!!
    Learning so much!!

  • @kaunas888
    @kaunas888 9 місяців тому +1

    This is very educational.

  • @Ajajaj612
    @Ajajaj612 2 роки тому +1

    Need that wine opener

  • @rich9326
    @rich9326 2 роки тому

    Hey, what kind of wine puller are you using on the 4th bottle. Looks like it has a ratchet. I want one for my collection. I also love wine, not just the corks 😊, TIA, Rich.

    • @rich9326
      @rich9326 2 роки тому

      Cork puller, sorry!

  • @Jvaldes609
    @Jvaldes609 Рік тому

    Beautiful and well explained.

  • @colleenmontgomery9060
    @colleenmontgomery9060 2 роки тому

    Love the advice, unfortunately haven’t been able to find many of the wines where I live (New Mexico).
    Would love a video on just wines available at Costco.

  • @rbiebrich
    @rbiebrich 2 роки тому

    One of Andre's best videos yet!

  • @jimkelley5154
    @jimkelley5154 Рік тому +1

    Blind taste, true results, loved the video!

  • @deenzmartin6695
    @deenzmartin6695 Рік тому +1

    I LIKE A SENSE OF PLACE IN THE WINE

  • @TheHolyTerroir
    @TheHolyTerroir Рік тому

    Great video - I’m curious what glasses he using to taste.

  • @tomb2289
    @tomb2289 9 місяців тому

    Great breakdown, subbed

  • @Terenia531
    @Terenia531 2 роки тому +1

    What do you do with the remainder of those bottles?

  • @mirkaparenteau391
    @mirkaparenteau391 Рік тому

    Love these!

  • @brycejamison4097
    @brycejamison4097 2 роки тому +2

    I need to know what wine glass he uses, it's dope looking, and I want one

    • @mmarksz86
      @mmarksz86 2 роки тому +2

      Zalto Josephine no 3. Hand-blown crystal so just be aware that they are very expensive. Could be over $70 per glass.