Sommelier Tries a $1,500 Bottle of Red Wine | World Of Wine | Bon Appétit

[@driskull4249]

The reason I like this host so much is that he comes off as being very real and passionate about what he does while not being pretentious.

[@apersonnamedalex998]

He is but he described the wine as Smelling like herby blood Tastes sour but not fruity more like eating dirt. ... Yeah.....

[@xKC7x]

@@apersonnamedalex998have you ever tasted wine before?

[@nopulpapple991]

Yeah, he's maybe the best spokespearson for wine out there. Knowledge and presentation is incredibly professional, but you feel like you're hanging out at a local bar with the bartender casually explaining the menu. Compare his style to cigar people on KZbin. Now THAT is pretentious, and the industry strategy for cigars is seemingly to sell it as an elite, status-symbol. I just got into cigars, but I hate that there's nobody like Mack to be chill and knowledgeable.

[@booger_8194]

Yeah great host fr i enjoy watching his videos

[@snoopywalker1881]

He is the real deal

[@Herculesbiggercousin]

This series wouldn’t be anywhere near as popular if this guy wasn’t our host. So we’ll spoken and down to earth. I can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@davidabbett7011]

FULLY agree. He is fantastic.

[@drmiteshtrivedi]

André Hueston is so natural in front of the camera. He speaks passionately about wine without being pretentious. It lends to his charisma in the videos he's featured

[@sonic-factory]

André explains and rationalizes things so well. A superb master of wines, knows how to adapt his pitch to everyone.

[@cbmorehouse]

I have no idea what you're talking about, but here's a bunny with a pancake on its head. I use that meme all the time and have never seen it in the "wild". Amazing! Cheers!

[@sonic-factory]

@@cbmorehouseMay the pancake be with you.

[@Hi-XLDetailing]

I love every time Andre pops up on my feed I always watch! Explains everything so well

[@mbarr987]

Lol. I only watch Andre!

[@doughboi007]

Andre's swag is not able to be put into words. We all love him!

[@mrpopo573]

I paid 3100 dollars for my car. I think I have to stick to the Grocery Outlet wine specials lol

[@miisori]

lowkey low budget where the gems are hidden

[@kjdude8765]

Costco wine aisle, $12 or less.

[@Curt.dammit]

You selling that car or what?

[@mrpopo573]

@@Curt.dammit sorry, the little Suzuki 4x4 is needed :)

[@billburbank4314]

Especially this week with 30% off.

[@bcd2233]

My only complaint is that you don’t produce more videos! Always a treat. Many thanks

[@xfg007]

Quality over quantity I guess

[@allenpiazza1409]

I love Andre. I learn so much and quite entertaining because he is down to earth and matter of fact with his analysis. We need more!!!!

[@artpro5930]

I've really enjoyed these videos hosted by André Hueston Mack and I did not know until this video that he was the sommelier at Per Se. My best wine pairing experience ever was at Per Se. My wife and I usually do the wine pairings at restaurants because we feel it presents a fuller picture of the dining experience. I don't know if Mr. Mack was there at the time, but I still remember how perfect each choice had been. Fingers crossed he was the sommelier... That decanting technique is next level. I have the same decanter, but never used light to see the sediment in the bottle. Total game changer for me. I wish this had been a blind taste test to see if he felt it was worth $1,500. As someone who is a professional and deeply in the art world, and an amateur wine appreciater(sp?), I've always assumed there was some bullshittery going on with wine prices. I'd be interested to see if Mr. Mack thought the wine was worth $1,500 if he didn't have the entire backstory.

[@_Caddac]

Would you happen to know the name of the decanter?

[@Luke-ig6sq]

Your one of the only youtube personalities i do no fast forward through, BA needs to bring you in more.

[@dre7833]

We need more for Andre 👏

[@emb3rzzz]

love this guy please have him on more

[@Bushy556]

I could watch Andre do wine reviews all day.

[@evj808]

When someone knows so much about something and can easily lose you but instead makes an effort to draw you in and make you comfortable....it's appreciated.

[@rpennycu]

I'm a working somm at a place that sells wines at this price with weird regularity. At the end of the day wine is just an expensive hobby like collecting watches or guns or whatever niche is cool for you; pick the one you like. The best wine is the wine you like the most, and the rest is all details and stories. Timex and Rolex both tell the time; If you think the Rolex is cool and don't mind the price, buy that one. Like what you like, and don't let anyone who does my job ever dissuade you or tell you your preferences are bad. Somms who talk down to people about their likes and dislikes are fake somms, and they should find something else to do for a living.

[@NealBurkard-ut1oo]

I'm a somm too, I've had to re-iterate what you've said many many times. Expensive doesn't mean the customer enjoys that style of wine.

[@JuicySommelier]

The thing people like about this guy is he’s teaching. Not showing off while teaching nothing like most “teachers/instructors/educators…etc”

[@richmondvand147]

Andre sitting here spitting facts about wine like a giant geek - love it

[@Ultimatec09]

Still watching the pre-video ads but i KNOW this video is gonna be awesome

[@TeamPerry5]

I see Andre, I click, I hit the thumbs up. Ain’t that hard

[@jacob9540]

Always loved the label of Harlan Estate, Bond, and Promontory (the other two estates owned by the Harlan family). So cool that the label art was made by an artist who created the U.S. currency art

[@GothicPotato2]

Huh, I never knew that actually but I can totally see it. TIL!

[@dbeckMSP]

finally got andre back and the mic is in a different room

[@drmiteshtrivedi]

Haha. I thought it was my phone.

[@ThomasLaske]

“Hey cut that” guy makes it the intro 😂

[@MsGirl740]

Every time I watch one of Andrés videos, I genuinely feel more educated on wine.

[@benjaminmartinez9569]

Very interesting to watch and I always appreciate what Andre has to say. Its too bad that most of us will never get to experience this type of wine. I wonder why Harlan doesn't tell you what grapes are in a $1500 bottle of wine... Great content.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Because the price is a marketing gimmick, IMO.

[@hr1meg]

The Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, also known as the Judgment of Paris taught me what I need to know about reputation and prestige. In the end, taste is what counts.

[@spuriousgeorg]

Was the microphone mounted inside an empty coffee can?

[@CptVein]

Screw you dude. Your comment made me realize the issue and I can't unhear it.

[@VashtiPerry]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@chili1593]

Try captions

[@jaredknapp8886]

They edited it using microsoft paint.

[@blamb9977]

More likely a KZbin-side issue. Expect a reupload and don't get your knickers too twisted

[@ryanwilson6036]

There will always be a niche in every industry for people who strive to make the absolute best product they can. Likewise, there will always be a segment of consumers who appreciate that attention to detail, and THEY are the market that ultimately decides what this wine will cost. Personally, I'm glad there are folks willing to put up this kind of money so true artisans can pursue perfection.

[@juliegolick]

That's how I feel when I watch videos about master Japanese artisans. On the one hand, they make products that I would never buy and, indeed, would probably never appreciate. I'm not the sort of person who really notices (or cares about) the difference between a $100 "great" product and a $500 "exceptional" product. But there are people who absolutely notice and appreciate that difference, and I'm glad there are people who can provide it for them.

[@JabadSBS]

You guys are so naive... Anywhere in europe the exact same values of handmade, true wines are available everywhere for a couple euros. True exceptional ones are in the 100-200€ but thats it. You dont need to pay 1500€ for a wine, and american wineries and distributor are making a fortune thanks to minds like yours. If you dont believe me, go to any small family winery in Spain or Europe, we have thousands.

[@ryanwilson6036]

@@JabadSBS If there are thousands of wineries like that, then the cost MUST be lower for them to remain competitive in the market. That's a real shame for the wineries, because they should be making far more for a product that is so time intensive to create.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@@JabadSBS - This is probably true. The price is a marketing gimmick. JMO.

[@cassaleelee]

There are dedicated winemakers whose families have been making excellent artisanal wine for centuries for much less money. California wine is very expensive due to real estate/land value and resources needed to produce. It's also partially catering to prestige at that price point.

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

A video with Andre drops, I watch! One of the best hosts ever.

[@sinchesterjenkins33]

Great review. I just had the 2012 Harlan Estate at a steak dinner. Andre's comments are spot on. "Refined, balanced, real wine." It's excellent but I think it is relatively overpriced compared to BOND (sister company).

[@francescorignanese3447]

Harlan estate is great but for the same price I would get the montebello ridge or stags leap

[@NealBurkard-ut1oo]

​@@francescorignanese3447 stags leap retails for $1500?

[@scrungus483]

Andre’s Steak House? 😂

[@brazen_categories9755]

“1550$, if you had a roommate this would be like, your portion of rent” my brother in christ that is my ENTIRE rent, 1550 for a portion sounds like pure blasphemy for where i live

[@Irenidae]

yeah there's gotta be very few places on this entire earth where you'd expect to pay $1500 AND put up with a roommate 😂

[@extraordinaaron]

@@Irenidae you mean basically every major city in the US?

[@jacob9540]

Andre lives in NYC for reference. I do too, and $1550 rent with roommates is completely normal.

[@mms4382]

You can get a really nice apartment for that money even in expensive cities in Germany. CRAZY prices over there

[@benjiusofficial]

Depends on if its an apt or a house. Houses where I'm at are 2.5+ :/

[@ethanlobo1179]

andre is so eloquent i truly love these videos

[@MrOldschool929]

Love your videos and look forward every time to the new ones. Your videos have helped inspire my love for wines and your style and demeanor make the videos awesome. Love how you keep it real. Thanks again.

[@saipanfro]

Andre and this series is the only reason I gave wine a shot. 🎩s off for making wine approachable!

[@mr4rroz]

Love this guy! Very knowledgeable and also personable.

[@TheSnarkyBrit]

Over $1,500 for "maybe a portion of rent" shouldn't be a normal thing to say, but here we are.

[@benjiusofficial]

For a 3b2b, that *is* rent for an apt.

[@theotherohlourdespadua1131]

Given he lives in Manhattan and so is his business, that is "normal" there...

[@SoloAdventureDiva]

Hey Andre 👋🏿 love learning about wine 🍷

[@RedHeadAgent]

I'm envious that you have such a strong sense of smell and a discerning palate. And you have the eloquence to describe its qualities to us even though we are not tasting it with you.

[@tehslupe226]

FWIW 2017 was a very challenging vintage in Napa and especially in Oakville due to a stretch of 13 days where temps exceeded 100 degree highs every day in late August, then the fires that started on October 11th which forced an already rushed vintage to end. Harlan was very likely done picking before any threat of smoke, but the excessive heat of August alone puts 2017 as one of the weakest vintages in the last decade for Napa along with 2020 and likely 2023.

[@ChristinaVVM]

When he said “2017 wasn’t great” I, living in Sonoma County, couldn’t agree more. They’re lucky they had any wine to bottle honestly.

[@ChristinaVVM]

When he said “2017 wasn’t great” I, living in Sonoma County, couldn’t agree more. They’re lucky they had any wine to bottle honestly.

[@geoffreywalls4093]

Great job. Balanced and sence of place. Cakebread Dancing Bear, Crocker and Starr One Post, Hietz Martha's Vineyard and Corison Kronos Estate all in my collection and every bit on point in a blind tasting.

[@jwp2166]

This was very educational and presented in a quite down to earth way that even I understood it. ha ha. Thanks very much.

[@tomhohum4275]

Most expensive wine I ever bought was 2 bottles of 2009 Pontet-Canet. The problem is that I’m still waiting for a special occasion :-)

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

How much were they?

[@tomhohum4275]

@@Woozlewuzzleable $300 each 5 years ago

[@personofinterest2024]

Make opening them with people who will enjoy them the special occasion, otherwise they'll get overshadowed if you can't sit there and talk about what makes them great amongst yourselves.

[@kamurke]

​@@personofinterest2024so true! Special occasions are overrated anyway. Invite friends and fellow wine enthusiasts, tell them to bring some more bottles that are special to them and just make it a special occasion that way 😁

[@richblake3506]

I can't click on a new André Hueston Mack video fast enough 🍷🍷🍷

[@FrankQ777]

Agreed, a well-made wine means everything. I make a unique wine blend that no one makes.

[@nickbono8]

I live close to Napa and there’s a local family run winery that I drink a lot of their wines, and after the 2020 fires, some of their grapes were affected. They made a 2020 Tempranillo that I tried at their winery and I kid you not, it was smokey! So I bought a bottle to show my parents whose ranch was affected by the same fire. The odd thing was, the glass at the winery was SMOKEY but the bottle less so. It still had hints, but not the same. So I wonder if the bottle at the winery had grapes close to the fire while the other bottle was a little more protected. Either way it was fun and interesting!

[@ginaassunta522]

I dont even drink but have been binging André’s videos lol

[@casebycase_904]

Bring Andre once a week or something! He is such a pleasant character

[@rioborzeli147]

Just found your channel 👏👏 Nicely educational in a fun way, intelligent , thank you

[@Alexeologist]

Ok next bottle, Screaming Eagle :D

[@redhotamykate]

Went to an amazing multi course dinner that featured Harlan estate wines. Their manager walked us through 8-9 pairings. It was amazing.

[@mickiet123]

In NZ we laser code the bottling date near the base of the bottle. Just a month ago we bottled a 2018 merlot cab. I'm not sure if the US does the same.

[@gchomuk]

What wine glass are you using? I love the look. I think you mentioned it before, but I can't find it.

[@jacob9540]

Josephinen Hütte No. 2 Universal. They’re individually hand-blown crystal and $90 per glass. Probably the nicest glasses on the market. I own a set and they’re unbelievably thin and elegant. My favorite splurge purchase ever

[@mcp0y3]

That's Josephine no. 3 ($100/per glass)but the cheaper option is the Cabernet/Merlot Riedel ($50/per glass). The Riedel same shape but larger and Josephine no. 3 is hand blown.

[@gchomuk]

@jacob9540 that's a serious glass! Looks great. It probably wouldn't last long around here. Thanks for the info.

[@ElvisFerbeyre]

Josephine No.3 is a beautiful glass, but for me the best looking glasses are Rovini's, the curvy odd shape makes it so elegant and interesting.

[@jacob9540]

@@mcp0y3 It’s the no. 2, the No. 3 has a much larger/wider bowl than this. I own both versions

[@JabadSBS]

Here in Spain any bottle of wine made with self-grown grapes is in the range of 5-25€... I dont know how corporations convinced americans that a grape grown in the winery is a premium... The things you explained in this video that makes this absurdly expensive wine is the everyday winery working method back here in Spain. Search for the word "recolector" in the label and there you have it. In france it even says in the capsule "recoltant" when the winery also grows its own grapes... For 6€

[@nasos00]

What about the price of a Spanish wine called Vega Sicilia Unico?....

[@BigBADSTUFF69]

americans buy stuff BECAUSE it's expensive, we try very hard to pretend we have money and being frugal is frowned upon. We need our fake luxury

[@elliothm8370]

Fantastic wine for a fraction of Harlands!@@nasos00

[@feargripper]

It’s the same here, you can easily get bottles of estate grown wine at 9-13 dollars. It’s just not going to be guaranteed solid. The average American tends to refuse to buy anything above 30 USD. This is only pandering to rich ppl. Also Iberian wines are even the cheapest here too you’re lucky!

[@dnmcgrath]

This is the first time I've had the wine adjective "balanced" explained. Perfectly logical and fitting.

[@derekhill6852]

It sounds like your editor stacked multiple mic feeds without lining up their phasing, just something to look out for next time 👍

[@kraa281]

Thank you for your articulate explanation that I can understand.

[@kronossk]

8:30 why not use a filter at the neck of the decanter to catch any sediment?

[@kwaaaa]

The dude's so real in an area that's easily pretentious, but he doesn't gatekeep. "taste as many wines as you can, whether they're expensive or not"

[@jmsmith1767]

5:21 z”in great years comes great responsibility” this guys hat

[@Iamstilltoolazytothinkofaname]

This video was not made for someone with my financial status, but when I get there, I will be ready for this wine.

[@juliegolick]

The question is: did the rest of the crew get to sample this wine after André finished filming the video? I hope other people got to try it!

[@mtoshea1]

I'd like to see an after-video to know what they did with the rest of the wine. Paired with food? Just passed it around for others to taste? It'd be interesting to know.

[@deetrvl4life875]

I think it would be interesting to have a real wino as a tester. Someone who normally drinks the very cheapest wine daily; set up 3 wines, one under $10, one for $100ish and one for $500ish. Now THAT would be a taste test. What a party! 😉

[@meh_1979]

I have the wine taste of a toddler and literally only drink Moscato, but I love Andre's videos.

[@Patrick17-]

Love this guy

[@normrubio]

What glass is that? Josephine but the No.1, 2, or 3?

[@sanjaypatelmd4669]

This wine is worth every penny…I am a founders member at all Harlan properties and I get automatic allocations…excellent wine…nectar.

[@1312mb]

By your judgement, where would this wine stands compared with the 5 1st Grows or 2nd Grows of Bordeaux?

[@Arianm09]

Are graphite and iron ore desirable notes to pick up in a drink?

[@mrphil1956]

Excellent presentation! I would like to have heard of options that are less expensive, Harlan would be a "when I hit the lottery" wine for me

[@nxvx9208]

I just caught on to this series. Can you try Sankt Anna (riesling). It’s my favorite wine. I understand it’s not like your typical Riesling. I’d like to understand why. Can you discuss?

[@israelliberow1855]

Thank you for giving us an insight into such a high-level Wine. Question is are you able to buy a $200 bottle that comes close enough to the $1500 bottle.

[@MatthewRyan2357]

Many bottles in that range cam taste even better. Cult wines are great! And taste amazing, but you're paying for their prestige and low supply of their products, which drive up costs. Like every brand; its a logo/name that's marketed well.

[@miguelvidal8777]

Great video. What glass where you using?

[@westgarthwines]

"If you want to drink it out of a paper cup, then you drink it out of a paper cup." - We've all been there.

[@joshuawatson1604]

Yay! Andre is back!

[@DP-dc2vv]

lol it's a 2017...on what planet would the cork fragment?

[@garrettcambre1603]

Make more Andre content! Do regions! Everything!

[@stevesunderground]

Most incredible car salesman ever.

[@joeydecarlo2532]

Give 👏🏼 André 👏🏼 his 👏🏼 own 👏🏼 channel 👏🏼!

[@JavierARamos-ql3dj]

I'm gonna ask for "no sediment' next time I order a bottle at restaurant. 😂😂😂

[@brianchaurodriguezaih824]

A brilliant video!!!! As always!!

[@fchow8652]

thanks for sharing, always want to know what Harlan Estate is like

[@stevekempsyninja3292]

Ive tried some whines and i only like Reggie and Oliver. Both are very cheap but sweet and doesn't taste like paint thinner

[@jagavi9822]

I am salivating!!! This is great and terrifying all in one…I just wish I was there.

[@renderinginprogress]

what is the wine glass he's using? is that the Josephine No. 3?

[@ColeMcConnell]

Looks like it to me. Great glass.

[@mcp0y3]

Yes that is!

[@jacob9540]

It’s the No. 2 universal. The No. 3 Red has a wider bowl and more pronounced kink

[@mariozillner9178]

No. 2

[@donholland9950]

I had a fantastic Calera Mt.Harlan , Pinot noir in the mid nineties. The best wine I’ve ever tasted. $66

[@warichuser1]

Oh my goodness it's Harlan. LET'S GO ANDRE

[@joshtracy4441]

Notes of “iron ore and graphite” no wonder I don’t like wine…😂

[@william155]

I tired the verification code and it just keeps loading. Nothing comes up. is it me or im not suppose to check it?

[@rgiamboi]

Keep the videos coming Andre!

[@Inkd_ATLien]

I don’t even drink wine unless that’s that’s the only option but still love watching these 😅

[@ava-98991]

can someone tell me what kind of wine glasses he always uses? I really love the shape

[@stockicide]

It's a Josephine No 3 glass. Unfortunately, they cost $90 per glass.

[@benjiusofficial]

​@@stockicidebustin out all the stops

[@bossman674]

Love this guy.

[@PiotrMys]

I am only a wine enthusiast and the most I ever paid for a bottle of wine is ~200 USD - (i know in the US you have crazy prices on wine but in Europe, 200 is a whole lot) and I would never buy a 1500 bottle purely to enjoy its taste but more for an experience, tasting something rare for instance. I love any video which has André in it :)

[@cassaleelee]

European wines are much better value than California wines.

[@jamesallison4875]

All respect for you. Thanks

[@joelcleare]

I could listen to Andrè all day er day.

[@onesimpletrick]

Please bless us with an Andre Thanksgiving wine special, SVP

[@jackpumpkinpatch2119]

Fascinating video 🍷

[@ΣταθηςΜεγκουσογλου]

Hey Andre, could you taste some greek wine varieties ?

[@cut--]

"Containes Sulphites" - I always thought only cheap/er wine contained sulphites. 🤔Can someone explain that to me? ty

[@ryan_conover]

All wines contain sulphites (sulfites)- it’s a byproduct of fermentation. Organic and “low intervention” wines may not contain ADDED sulfites but that can come at the cost of a shorter shelf life. It’s used to stabilize wine and keep bacteria/wild yeasts in check. Most people aren’t actually allergic to it and it’s in dried fruit as well. Histamines in wine are probably more likely to cause some of the headaches/hangover issues people associate with sulfites. Cheers

[@foster5831]

Ive searched for this wine glass for the past three days & can’t seem to find it… my Mom would enjoy it IM SURE

[@benjiusofficial]

Josephine No 2

[@danf321]

Great review Andre! My question: With so many inexpensive wines using coloring and flavoring, are there expensive wines doing the same, or do expensive wines rely totally on the grapes for quality taste?

[@rendy5092]

Having a wine that's purely the grapes would make it natural wine (this definition not entirely clear but kinda means nothing other than grapes, organic, no added yeasts/sugar and no added sulfites). I think across the world you'll find many expensive wines where the makers will have added other stuff to it but I think you could say that most that make expensive wines actually care for the wine and want to keep the taste as "pure" as possible. That being said, it's common for winemakers to use all kinds of additives to wine (and this doesn't have to make the wine bad) like yeasts, sulfur, sugar (not only for taste but also alcohol %) and tannins (by adding grape skins or aging in wood).

[@slofty]

@@rendy5092 Don't forget grape concentrate. In 2011 even the best Napa/Sonoma wines had concentrate added to them-- it was a very, very bad (green) year.

[@_d0ser]

Generally not. There are some "manipulated" wines at nearly all price points but you get less and less as you go up. It would be pure scandal for any $100+ bottle to have coloring or flavoring added.