Every Wine Tool a Sommelier Uses | World Of Wine | Bon Appétit

Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to demonstrate tools designed for opening, preparing, tasting, and preserving wine. From familiar staples you'd find anywhere wine is served to the specialized tools preferred by professionals, André breaks it all down in the engaging, approachable style he's known for.
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0:00 Introduction
0:40 Sabering
2:48 Wine Key
4:00 The Durand
5:28 Cork Retrieval Claw
6:56 Decanter
7:49 Cellar Rat
8:14 Sieve/Tea Basket
9:50 Siphon
10:43 Tastevin
11:48 Spittoon
13:09 Coravin
15:08 Conclusion
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Shop for the wine tools André uses! Durand Wine Opener amzn.to/3HXxmcu Cellar Rat Candle Holder amzn.to/34QxXOS Hip Wine Decanter fave.co/3HXxqZM Le Chateau Wine Decanter amzn.to/3uTLwb3 Glass Decanters with Wood Stoppers fave.co/3uPrcro Stainless Steel Tea Strainer amzn.to/3HXdDdd 2.8" Dia Metal Mesh Strainer Loose Leaf Tea Teapot Filter Infuser fave.co/3JxrfMB Fermtech FastRack Auto-Siphon Mini amzn.to/3HUbj6M Silver Tone Metal Tastevin Cellarman's Wine Tasting Cup with Chain Set amzn.to/3517FJA Winco WB-4 4 Quart Wine Bucket amzn.to/3GUxbNO Franmara Wine Tasting Personal Spittoon amzn.to/3uR0mPD Coravin - Pivot + Wine Preservation System - Black fave.co/34EmAd7 Le Sable Waiters Corkscrew www.winestuff.com/products/le-sable-waiters-corkscrew Aldo Sohm Small Spittoon aldosohm.com/products/small-spittoon?variant=36145591713948 When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.

[@curiousgangsta]

Cork retrieval claw link?

[@atomictraveller]

sabre is the word for sword. saber is the spanish verb "to know" which is why lucas used it for his wily protagonists. there's no "thing" properly called "saber" by proper people who aren't educated by disn33y.

[@jhurtt77]

What about the other decanter that was tall and slim. The one you used to siphon the large format bottle. Is it a Reidel Mosel Decanter?

[@MrMetroFuel]

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[@MrMetroFuel]

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[@sooperalex15]

Always a delight to watch André explain wine and the culture in such a casual way. I'd love a wine session with this dude!

[@shawnhirtle303]

Very true!

[@luislozano9328]

Indeed it is🍷

[@nawec8484]

Aye yo! 👀

[@brynt.miller]

I'm still blown away that he worked at two restaurants with not one, not two, but THREE Michelin stars each. Even aiming for 2 is a really bold move. Talk about experience.

[@MrBrett203]

talk about an impressive resume. we KNOW all the advice in his videos is 💯

[@user-qg4il6iu2e]

Sounds like a heart attack speed run strat

[@jeffder7143]

Sounds like you can't hold it together under pressure. Can't blame ya.

[@gamemeister27]

​@@jeffder7143What in God's name are you on about?

[@KRayxKodessA]

I could listen to André talk all day. Like, I don't even really drink wine... but dude knows his stuff, and exudes passion.

[@tiacho2893]

I remember someone told me that Russian vodka used to come with a pry off cap because you never opened a bottle you were not going to finish. That is how I treat wine.

[@volliballgrl115]

As an amateur wine drinker, I deeply and thoroughly appreciate these videos. Andre is a real treasure. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@abbylicioussGND]

Facts

[@Stiftoad]

"amateur wine drinker" be honest were all just wine mom's (high functioning alcoholics) in training

[@eliasjarjoura445]

I'd prefer the Straight out of the bottle route

[@mud4309]

@@Stiftoad can confirm as an amateur Tequila and beer drinker

[@Stiftoad]

@@mud4309 German beer?

[@Cwrigh25]

Andre needs his own wine channel. He could introduce people into wine. Start by reviewing stuff you see in grocery stores, wine subscription services etc.

[@Baffi_]

Yass, should go solo and ditch this corporation

[@hiimpranav]

James Hoffman for wine

[@elainetaylor-klaus287]

Great video, Andre! I love your energy and I think you’ll appreciate the rest of the story :-). I’m the proud daughter of the inventor of The Durand®, Mark Taylor (which he had patented in his 80’s, by the way!) - and I suspect you’ll appreciate knowing that it was actually named for his dear friend and mentor, Jean-Pierre “Yves” Durand, a world-renowned master sommelier. Yves would lead rousing cheers in French at wine tastings, where his incredible knowledge of wine was only exceeded by his joie de vivre!

[@sphrcl.]

cool

[@deeh9563]

So great that you happened to see this video!!

[@SeinFreak]

This'll come in handy for WWIII

[@tiacho2893]

I remember a joke about army knives (like the Swiss army one that includes a corkscrew) being the reason France got invaded every so often.

[@Ord3ith]

Even though I rarely drink wine, it’s great to see André back on the channel. His videos are some of the most entertaining and informative that BA has produced. More, please.

[@rayshellyohansen4196]

I am here for André Hueston Mack all day, every day

[@chrislarsen2684]

I just love Andre....I would love to drink a bottle of wine with him...

[@coreo881]

The gf and I met this guy at a little spot in Brooklyn. Not sure if he owns the shop or no, but it sure felt like it; he chatted for a hot second and then recommended a really good wine. Date night was a success lol. Really cool person.

[@shaukuduo]

This is a formal request for much more Andre Mack content. Best thing coming out of BA right now.

[@SaltyPenguin255]

Andre is the best part of Bon Appetit right now. I legit just want to hang out with this dude. I feel like brad would make me go to a fish concert but Andre is a chill bro.

[@dangbabby1092]

First time watching, fantastic! Captain daddy podcast Spotify

[@isaacchavez7121]

I was told to cut the foil like you said but no one knew why we cut it so low. I didn’t know the history behind leaded foil and now we keep that tradition. Awesome!

[@melaninxhalide1165]

It’s so cool to see a Black Sommelier. Loved learning about all of these tools.

[@JackOfAllTrades0404]

So true! I wouldn’t watch it if he was Asian :)

[@jaydonly2336]

@@JackOfAllTrades0404 why?

[@spacini]

Why do you focus on color when the subject is wine? You sound like a leftist with some serious insecurity and guilt issues. Did you relatives own slaves or are you just a cuck?

[@theelegantman461]

@@spacini Honestly bro, you sound pretty insecure.

[@alos18]

This guy is great. Watch the documentary Somme. Nothing new about a black sommelier. Does it really matter though.

[@adamdubin1276]

I remember one time where my grandfather was opening a bottle of champagne for some celebration, he was having a hard time with the cork and we asked him if he needed any help he said no and after a moment of struggling pulls the bottle back to look directly at the cork, at which point the cork decides now is a good time to release itself. Most spectacular Black Eye I ever saw and the most embarrassed I think I ever saw my grandfather.

[@cristinabock1310]

Coravins are great! Worked at a wine bar where my coworkers were always looking for excuses to coravin something so we could try lol.

[@KevinSmith-iv3ri]

André is the goat!!

[@Jiggy609]

Love Andre. Give him his own show already!!!

[@steepology5985]

The coravin was a game changer for me. I felt guilty opening a bottle before i got one, and never really drank wine beforehand knowing i only had a glass every few nights and it’d noticeably degrade in quality. Both my enjoyment of wine and the wines i got have improved since.

[@itsclurg]

Learned how to *correctly* use a wine key today.... thanks Andre! More more more of this man please! :)

[@yeahitskimmel]

Exactly how I imagine "sabering" will go on most peoples nice expensive special occasion bottle. Not to mention the looks you'll get telling people you're into sabering

[@bluetannery1527]

This guy is absolutely so overqualified for this job but at the same time just perfect for it

[@ImaLilMonster2]

Good to know there are ways to preserve wine, my go to has just been drinking the whole bottle (I’m 22 so very new to this)

[@travisdull5653]

This guy is very pleasant and calm

[@Winefolly]

Just wanted to say that André Mack is an expert and he knew that bottle might explode when he sabered it. This most commonly happens when you leave the bottle out and don't super chill it before sabering. I usually don't remove the cage when sabering, but everyone has their own style. Respect!

[@angelosierra4628]

Best series on KZbin

[@TheSlowMusicMovement]

Andre is like a good animation - the kids (wine beginners) and the adults (wine pros) will both enjoy the cartoon, and for enthusiastic amateurs like me he is just solid gold. If he doesn't get his own Netflix show soon the there is officially no justice in the world.

[@nicholaswilliams5915]

Straight!

[@richardbacon9684]

Would have been cool to see him heat shock the neck of a bottle and then break it off (not sure of the technical term of that maneuver). Andre is literally the coolest. So much knowledge and he makes it all sound sooooo accessible

[@mitchmaule6517]

That ruins the beverage completely lmao

[@slowbro1337]

Omg that's what my candleholder is?? I always knew it had a function outside of illumination but I never expected that it was for wine. Wow very cool

[@carrisaamado]

Love watching these videos with Andre, he sure knows his stuff but he doesn’t flaunt his knowledge and has this really cool, down to earth vibe !

[@kwaitefuni9152]

That last tool is pretty cool!

[@shomarismoak6869]

I always look forward to an Andre Mack video! Thanks for the wine education!

[@TB11222]

I love watching André! I am happy Bon Appétit listened to us!

[@kristengvan]

Loved this! He's so interesting and approachable and talented. I learned a lot--thank you!

[@dfrenchorn]

10:00 as a homebrew mead maker, to see a tool I use a lot, makes me happy lmao

[@cydneyisom3120]

This is absolutely my favorite series. Andre is such an effective teacher. Very clear, easy to absorb, casual teaching and I can see he really enjoys what he does. Thank you!

[@jschlow8870]

I’m an avid whiskey drinker and collector and I love watching André talk about wine. His knowledge and love for it makes me want to explore the world of fine wines.

[@bee4short]

I love wine and I love to learn. Andre covers all those bases and I always look forward to watching his videos. 😊

[@user-fd9et2fn4j]

My favorite series

[@NaturallyKenya]

Such a fan of Andrè! He’s really inspired me to explore the wonderful world of wine. 🍷 Keep the content coming with him Bon Appétit!

[@QvorStoyanov]

Slowly but surely Andre Mack is turning into one of my favorite people on KZbin. Thumbs up!

[@theemclane4037]

He is the only reason I am subscribed to this channel

[@FishmacFLTRU]

I have no wine “knowledge” whatsoever and I’m truly not much of a fan. That said, CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF HIS VIDEOS. Whenever you see someone who’s this good at their craft, its great to watch.

[@Im_Player_2]

So casual and yet so informative, great content.

[@julianmx13]

So glad I came across André’s videos this week. As a wino, I’m hooked! Thanks for the great content🍷

[@EricZeak]

Spitting for distance should be the next Olympic sport.

[@tomwhite7983]

Watching the cork start to get pushed out of the bottle, just before Andre completes his sabering move, highlights just how much pressure was under the glass.

[@Pt0wN973b0iI]

Some non-alcoholic wines and drinks next. An explain how to taste a wine, like what are we looking for.

[@reddogdude]

Andre is the man! Just discovered his vids and they’re pretty useful for a middle aged guy who is finally getting interested in wine. Thanks for posting.

[@syncroswan]

I look forward to these so much! I learn a lot and they are truly enjoyable!

[@jackiedungan8502]

Andre videos make me happy. More Andre videos!!!

[@kwebst1]

I could listen to you all day. I rarely drink, if I do it is wine and in a restaurant, so none of this effects me but I love to listen to you explain it

[@heathereverette2122]

Love all of André’s vids!! Always so fun and educational!! Definitely want to add a couple of these tools to my collection!

[@jannmikoingelrabagogamingc6012]

That Coravin is definitely a must buy and really cool tool to have if I am going to start a hobby of buying wine when I grow older and more richer, really.

[@juanayala4608]

The first cool sommelier on KZbin. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🔥🍷

[@Natashaz48]

Love this video and all of Andre's appearances. Such a great guy.

[@gavinfulton1361]

I don't even drink wine and I love these videos. This guy is incredible 🔥🔥🔥

[@experimarketingpodcast2544]

ANDRE! YES! BACK WITH ANOTHER BANGER! LOVE THESE EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS MORE THAN ANYTHING.

[@tianruixiao9239]

Wow I did not know Andre was the sommelier at the French Laundry, huge respect. Not that I wasn't impressed by his well of knowledge in wine and his enthusiasm already.

[@TheMadsonLimpopoVlogger]

This guy,I need him in my life

[@sachel.samone]

My Coravins are my absolutely favorite items in my house. The needles are super fragile, but I absolutely love both my timeless and the sparkling system! Andre you are a treasure!!!

[@Megera711]

Excellent video! Thank you!!

[@frannieroper3535]

Just found you and am loving all that I am learning. Not new to wine, but there is always room for more knowledge! Thanks for sharing your knowledge in the world of wine!

[@tomaiken8026]

Andre is super fun to watch!

[@mimilarue2111]

I love him! I’ve learned so much by watching him! 🙌🙌

[@robertbabcock1497]

I really want to see André rate wine “tools” that people use that are either awesome or completely useless or frustrating to use. If that already exists, please let me know.

[@senorspahrtan]

Love me some André! Always enjoy his episodes

[@bh-0330]

Wow when he said the places he worked at would sell about $17,000 in wine per night was crazy. Can't imagine what it would get up to on special occasions.

[@imrael496]

I'm going to have to try that. Thanks.

[@carmensplacebeauty]

Love looking at all the cool wine gadgets. Some of those would make great presents for the wine lovers in my life.

[@G1NZOU]

I've done sabering twice with a real sword, it's really fun. I was told that as well as the bottle being cold, you want to run the blade down the barely visible seam where to two halves of the bottle are fused together, where that seam meets the lip is where most of the stress gets concentrated and you get a nice clean break right below the lip.

[@geographyihate]

I don’t like drinking more than one glass of wine a week so the coravin is a serious game changer for me too. Highly recommended.

[@CarlosKTCosta]

How long does the argon capsules last and how much do they cost? On table wines I don't really have this issue but I would love to have one for Port Wines

[@rayshellyohansen4196]

I.... I understand the words you're using, but not in that order.

[@RayEsperanzate]

@@CarlosKTCosta 15-20 glass pours depending on which Coravin model you use (Pivot vs. Timeless [the one he is using with the needle is the Timeless]) 6 capsules are $52, but if you sign up for Club Coravin (it’s free) the price is $30 for the 6. Bigger discounts if you buy the capsules in larger increments.

[@CarlosKTCosta]

@@RayEsperanzate thanks!

[@keanutax4951]

This series is delightful!!!

[@SorenaDadgar]

Okay but can we talk about the bottles in the background? Dirty and Rowdy, Bow & Arrow, looks like some Swick and Jolie Laide. And then Fernet on the left? Not only does Andre like good wine other than his own, but great beverages all around.

[@christopherruizchiu9730]

What about the ultramarine???

[@arlenesolis024]

You are my hero. I love you vlog because I’m so into wine and I love hearing your opinion. Now I as long Christmas list with the nice gadgets you just show and I can’t wait.

[@jum4ngie]

I love these Andre videos so much you have no idea.

[@carolberg8860]

As usual, Andre is so informative and delightful! More please!

[@driverdave7846]

facts

[@LNVACVAC]

Today Sabrage only works well on Champenoise bottles due to glass in other bottles being generally thinner and not suffering the typical stresses produced by the disgorge freezing.

[@Teekles]

The durand can be used to remove a cork without damaging it such that it can be recorked with a proper seal, provided you don't use the screw combination.

[@alhOOO2O]

Great video with clear explanations!

[@spn112293able]

I may or may not have gotten away with not spitting wine out when I took a college level wine class by convincing my class that throat feel was an important part of the tasting process. I still stand by this

[@lordofentropy]

That Corvinus thing is Pog AF. That is such an elegant solution to a problem.

[@Tjnumber1]

Very kool to hear ya talk about this profession. Super interesting and fun. Great video my mannnn

[@shirinsalehi1865]

this was so cool! learned a lot

[@4dog1977]

1ST TIME WATCHING HIS VIDEOS, I'M NOW A FAN. A GREAT EPISODE, ANYTIME I CAN LEARN SOMETHING IT'S NOT A WASTE OF TIME, ANDRE WELL DONE. NO HIDDEN AGENDA JUST A SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE. KEEP DOING YOU, BROTHER.

[@ambiorixdeseburons4939]

WHY ARE. YOU YELLING

[@Ingredientedavez]

I loved the tips

[@nicholaswilliams5915]

Just found this guy and I've watched every video. More 🙏.

[@marcusmyers2076]

Thank you for the knowledge

[@TheWolfCook]

Thanks for this video. I love your demonstration😀

[@Davidevans44]

Super informative, without being too nerdy, and very entertaining ...and thank you so much for not editing out the bottle breaking :-)

[@lauralara3007]

andre is definitely one of the best ideas bon appetite ever had

[@scoobtoober2975]

A good wine friend went to portugal and got into port. Hooked. He brought back some port tongs. Check that out some time. Super cool and fun to do. Works like a charm

[@carlcadregari7768]

Absolutely loved the last part….all you need is a wine key, a bottle and curiosity……👍👍👍.

[@michaelruebusch7412]

A beautiful presentation

[@Corazair]

I remember seeing a Coravin for the first time several years when a supplier brought one in. Gamechanger.

[@reubencheah1350]

great tools! Once again Andre, great job!