Sommelier Tries 16 Boxed Wines ($7 to $45) | World of Wine | Bon Appétit

[@RARosie1]

I hope the world never runs out of wine for Andre to try! I can listen to him ALL day, educated, funny, and serious about his passion!

[@tynash9869]

If there was a marijuana version of him 🔥

[@simonb5561]

Trust me, he won't 😂

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SAME

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[@DW-yx1pw]

rates with emojis

[@ryanpatterson8509]

You disregarded years of tradition by not slapping that bag of Franzia

[@adrock889]

Very disappointed

[@ramanmonkey]

It’s okay hes uncultured in the art of slapping the wine bag

[@reedtaylor6652]

Slappa da baaaaaag!

[@alanhersch4617]

I will say I agree with his assessment. I find most Franzia wine to be a little sweeter than it should be. I usually just buy seltzer water and mix half and half, that actually ends up REALLY delicious. haha

[@BicentennialKid]

I like franzia. Most flavors taste pretty good. and sometimes I go for quantity over quality

[@frankwest3058]

I love how he has progressively shown more of his personality and own opinion on the wines as the series has gone on. His clothes have even become more relaxed. He’s straight up telling us if the wine is crap or not now.

[@drmeredithdavis1987]

Did you really just say too much alcohol in a wine😳😂😂😂 bahumbug

[@pirana6]

When is Andre going to do a completely blind test? e.g. Only a glass with the wine, he has to guess a price he would pay, then they show him the real price/origination country/label, etc.

[@bobbysmurf9915]

It would bust his act, a lot of wine testers cant tell the difference with wine. There was a test where they were blind folded and told wine testers they were drinking cheap wine when they were actually drinking expensive wine and 9/10 times they would think it was cheap bad wine.

[@jd892]

@@bobbysmurf9915 The study did research on college student who "took a wine class" not sommeliers. There is another study about wine competition judges who gave different ratings to the same wines when tasted blind but on average they are able to pick out the key tasting notes and determine quality for wines particularly the more popular wines. For the average wine consumer they cannot tell difference between a 20-30 $ bottle vs a 50-100$ bottle. A sommelier ON AVERAGE can. Beginners in wine usually also prefer fruitier and simpler wines. Usually lower tannins, lower acid, very little to no "Non-fruit flavours"

[@charlietsai1177]

You see, there’s really no point of a blind tasting. For example a same bottle of wine made in France might costs $11 in Europe but can cost $30 in the USA, so tell me, should he guessed it $11 or $30? Plus, an inexpensive wine can be amazing and some expensive wine can be just average. I don’t know why am I telling you this, because your comments basically tell me “I don’t drink wine, I just like to see people fail so I can feel better for myself.” Yeah, good for you, man.

[@dogshake]

They never will because it will expose the act. Sommeliers are scam artists, there is no difference between the taste of high-end vs low-end wine, and the whole point of being a somme is to hype up the expensive and rare wines that will make money.

[@starwf07]

@@dogshake I mean, the guy here literally just sang the praises of multiple $8 wines.

[@ClarkS963]

These videos with André are the best thing BA is doing right now. And I did like what Brad was doing but I haven't been as into him lately with Claire gone... But loving the André vids.

[@random13627]

i’m agreeing 100%

[@jeremyt8313]

No brad will always be great. And his videos are awesome.

[@ClarkS963]

@@jeremyt8313 don't disagree he is great...I just miss claire too.

[@ManLikeMatts]

Agree 100%

[@DagosArts]

@@jeremyt8313 you don't have to correct someone's opinion

[@KevyWhit]

This series has got me taking my wine game more seriously.

[@aat3345]

I made Black Box for several years. You’re absolutely right, we used tons of concentrates (Mega Red/Purple).

[@tweisbek2]

You worked in Chile?

[@8771curt]

Constellation kinda ran a bunch of their brands to the ground -_-

[@angelholdaway6552]

@@8771curt they do it to sooo many!

[@YourLoveMeia]

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[@Natashaz48]

Me too! More André please!

[@nicholaswilliams5915]

Same

[@vmarkey924]

Same

[@ziggystarlust]

Franzia Sunset Blush was my late step grandma's favorite wine. The hospice worker didn't allow drinking so she hid it in the dishwasher when they came over. Pulled it out for us to share the last time I saw her. RIP Donna.

[@maxb2242]

Don't understand why they don't allow hospice patients to enjoy a drink RIP Donna

[@ohdawg2558]

Hospice literally translates to “make you comfortable as you pass because we can’t do anything”. Rip Donna, hospice worker was just on a power trip it sounds like

[@AerysBat]

I love how Andre maintains his exact same demeanor and tone of voice while he goes utterly savage on a bad wine

[@chuckduzzie8529]

The emoji says it all … 🥰or🤢

[@jauken83]

My mom drank Franzia wine about 25 years ago, and the box looked exactly the same. As soon as I saw it I had flashbacks to that box sitting on the picnic table while we were out camping.

[@briz33]

For me, it was my Aunt. Every time I visited I knew there'd be a box in the fridge.

[@LiquidDIO]

...did you slap it?

[@alanhersch4617]

Best way to keep costs down on a product is to not change anything and minimal marketing. This is why brand name cereals tend to be more expensive, constantly changing the box art, and paying for ads all the time. Doesnt mean franzia is quality...... just they are good bang for buck.

[@markbenson7932]

Just absolutely love watching Andre in his element, such a classy and eloquent guy. I have never found anyone as educated, tactful, articulate, or well rounded as this man when it comes to explaining the incredibly nuanced and complicated world of wine to people of all levels of understanding on the subject. I look forward to 100 more of these wine reviews, I see an empire being built! Bravo!

[@hulkjelly6876]

You forgot clean.😅

[@Tinman3187]

"Sweet for no reason" is a great way to describe Franzia.

[@alanhersch4617]

Yeah I usually mix franzia half and half with seltzer. Mellows out the sweetness to the right level, and the bubbles are just nice.

[@Tinman3187]

@@alanhersch4617 I've been using a small amount of water. I should try seltzer. That sounds good.

[@alanhersch4617]

@@Tinman3187 It is really good. I recommend getting the cans, so they bubbles are always fresh! I find the bottles go flat too fast when only using half a glass for the mix.

[@dutch2061]

I think you’re supposed to call it “cardboardeaux “.

[@TheWorldisaLIE2]

lol

[@maximumride427]

thank you i will be using that for the rest of my life

[@Johnny.1965]

There is no "off" position on the genius switch....(David letterman)

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I appreciate Andre’s approach to make the world of wine less intimidating and approachable for all

[@johnroberts3822]

I love the fact that he does wines ordinary people can afford

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I feel so classy watching these videos.

[@essential1076]

LOL

[@elizabethkendrick3209]

Andre has encouraged me to try new wines and this is my favourite series on this channel. More please

[@hefudgedafrog]

We have a saying in Australia about box wine, or goon - specifically Golden Oak - "Fruity Lexia makes you sexier". Box Wine culture in Australia is peak.

[@jillianhamel1183]

Ah, goon. I know it well.

[@jatanjac]

I don't understand a thing about wine but would and will listen to Andre for hours 😳

[@skyro222]

I could listen to him talk wine whole day...keep the videos coming!

[@maymayrays]

I love this dude - instantly click when he drops a video 👏🏼(applause emoji), 🥂(cheers emoji), 🤩(awesome face emoji)

[@mnlvill]

The only reason I subscribe to this channel for this gentleman

[@winstonsmith2079]

Same. I never subscribe to anyone I would not invite to a BBQ.

[@rebeccacartier153]

Can Andre have his own channel already, something like a wine recommendation a week.

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

What would be the difference? Generics love throwing ' give own show..give own channel..give presidency...so and so is underrated' stop wirh the tiresome clichés

[@danielbentley0]

We regularly get in the Herisson rose for larger summer gatherings and everyone is pleasantly surprised by how good it is.

[@shierocshieroc3735]

I enjoy the way he explains the wines and gives them an emoji.

[@jackiedungan8502]

Thursday and I expect to see CS somewhere else on KZbin and instead I see a new Andre video???!!! What a great day😍

[@ashleeadams2033]

Wow just started to binge watch André’s videos for the past day and this new one gets an upload - woohoo 😁

[@allandurning3rd364]

The beautiful thing about box wine no air into the bag. Open a bottle the entire bottle is aired. I cook with wine and don't ruin a box by a glass at a time. Ground up deer or bison add wine 😆 Need moisture to reheat a rice dish add wine. Mac n cheese dried out add wine. Water = moisture Wine = flavors Glass is heavy to transport and breakage. Paper and plastic lighter. It's nice to open a great bottle but for everday cooking and drinking 😒 CAN'T beat a box. And don't get me started on clearance time. Deer and wine a great combination. Army AL Live well

[@alanhersch4617]

The only potential downside of no air, is that when you pour a glass, a bit of patience to let it breath is worth, where with a bottle, the whole thing gets to breathe so your second glass+ you can drink straight away. With a bit of patience though you remove that only downside.

[@edgardojacobgarciafletes1280]

WHAT?

[@steshamoore]

keep giving us Andre videos! These are so enjoyable to watch and I truly learn so much!

[@areyalunera7126]

“Wine is an expression of time and place” I think that is a great quote!

[@muhammadmhdasri162]

I don’t drink but i do enjoy watching Andre review wines. More pls

[@sydkins432]

I honestly stopped buying the Black Box wine because I was having 5 glasses a night. No accountability when you can’t see the vessel empty out. I didn’t want to become a drunk 😂 so bottled wine for me!

[@jameshobbs]

me too!

[@jamielake905]

Girl...I feel you. Mine be done by day 2 maybe 3

[@sithanakase7642]

As a South African I'm patiently waiting for him to try out our wines we produced alot of wine 🍷

[@psid9907]

He's so enjoyable to watch. Made me interested in wine as well.

[@manueldelag85]

I really like Andre's reviews on wine and his emogy rating systems. Please continue making more videos of him!

[@oliviagreen8853]

"Thats not drinkable" LMAO love the honesty!

[@fauxtaux]

Thanks, man. I love a good boxed wine to keep on hand for cooking. The tricky part is finding the “good”box. This helps. I wish that one of the white wines had stood out :(

[@gagamba9198]

Exactly this. I was using two of my wine dispenser's four taps for wine that I use for cooking, but with boxed wine able to stay fresh for several weeks I no longer have to sacrifice this space.

[@awalton9024]

Black box Cabernet Sauvignon used to be very good but it's gotten progressively sweeter and less structured. Even though six weeks is the suggested drinking window I've found that since air doesn't get into the wine you can keep drinking it as long as propriety allows. Wonderful, much needed and well done review.

[@itsamandacristine]

The joy that floods over me when Andre's videos appear.

[@lagerstromr]

Super glad you guys are running with this series.

[@xyzpdq1122]

I’ve been buying the Viña Borgia for years so I breathed a sigh of relief when he liked it 😎

[@rebecacastilho7089]

i LOVE this series w/ André, please keep em coming!!

[@jj2024-themorethemerrier]

I’m always proud to be an Australian when boxed wine (although we call it “cask wine” or just a goon sack 🤣) is discussed. It was a great invention, but has mostly been used only for terrible, cheap wine til now. The carbon footprint is lower, if recyclable elements are used that’s awesome too, and as Andre explained, it can stay fresh for a long time as no oxygen is introduced into the container when pouring. So, hooray for box wine finally coming into its own! Now if only Australia, the originators, would catch up! Not one of the brands shown is freely available here and most liquor stores here, even the big ones, have a choice of only about 5. I will be watching this space eagerly.

[@Skoomz]

Australians have the best names for things

[@Bearded_one1]

This post isn’t getting enough love. It led me down a short rabbit hole where on the other side was goon of fortune. Aussies do it right!

[@dampaul13]

Goon bag.

[@absthetruth9275]

I don't even like wine but his descriptions are something else

[@kailafagan]

This is amazing! He adds so much value to this video. Please keep making more like this. Well done!

[@thebigtastybite]

I'm going to say this again... I LOVE this series!

[@draketaylor5744]

Started watching this show and just wanted to give my 2 cents on the côte du rhone as a French wine seller. What you described was exactly the typical côte du rhone. They are known has being the strongest wine in France similarly to Saint Estephe.

[@Alex-zi1nb]

Ahhh franzia. Brings me back to binge drinking it in college and slapping the bag

[@themermaidstale5008]

Thanks for your honest opinions; helping wine drinkers to not waste their dwindling disposable budgets on undrinkable wine.

[@Alex727Pasco]

My favorite wine review channel on yt by far👏👏👏

[@Horselover101Nines]

DUDE I AGREE WITH THE BOTA BOX, the red blend mix is just fine but for some reason the pino is just like chemical tasting

[@maybelline888]

i call it my grasscutting wine ... similar to pbr 😂

[@rory7248]

I hate wine, but I LOVE this series!! Apparently grabbing the wine closest to the beer section does not make for popular gifts lol... At least now can pick a decent bottle (they still all taste the same to me though)

[@what372]

I could watch him talk about wine all day everyday

[@syeah1505]

I don't drink but enjoy listening to your reviews 😊👍

[@eblake3617]

Yes! Another Andre video! I love them all! Selfishly, I would love to seem him rate Canadian wines

[@epop44]

I've never even thought about Canadian wines. I need to correct this!

[@krock2382]

Sandy Giovese (play on sangiovese grape name ) is awesome and it lasts about 3 weeks in the first after opening. Chill it and it really goes with BBQ, pizza, charcuterie. Love this box wine!

[@octopusonmyback]

Love this dude's use of the English language, both style and content.

[@nousersnamesleft]

I take those bandit wines camping. They fit nicely in the cooler and the white is nice after hiking around all day.

[@kennypcolin]

Caught an Andre Mack video earlier, so going on a binge now. Delighted to see I have some more content to enjoy.

[@nickbono8]

Franzia was my go to college get drunk quick and easy with my teammates after a rugby game beverage. We would slap the bag as hard as we could and chug for as long as we could. Definitely very sweet and usually had a massive headache that next morning.

[@xPhillMcDx]

Ayyyy my boy Andre! Always happy to see ya

[@shlomster6256]

I especially appreciated the BYOB "redo." :)

[@elizabethanstuff4430]

As someone who is always looking for a drinkable white boxed white, I'd love to see a follow up on this with more options. My local packies carry a very limited range of boxed wines, but the make the most sense for me.

[@kseanmcfarland]

I don't drink wine. I thought this would be boring; I almost skipped it. It's fascinating! André is a fun guy to watch do his thing. I want to give wine another chance now. Excellent video.

[@Fitat52]

Hello Andre, I live in Georgia and would like to know of you can advise where I can order the Herrison VinRouge, Wineberry 2019 and the Sandy Giousse?

[@TB11222]

Love André! Such a great host, keep the videos coming👍🏾

[@Seriously140]

The best box wine I ever had was Vin Vault. The Pinot Noir and the Red Blend were both very enjoyable. I haven't been able to find it online or in stores for at least six years.

[@AashaBiancaB]

Thank you! I hate pulling out a bottle for casual weeknight dinners. I had been enjoying Usual red wine blend, but the price was higher than I want to pay for a daily wine! I ordered the Sandy Giovese ASAP. I’m really looking forward to trying it out.

[@badmiddens]

I honestly don't care that much about wine. Not at any real level. But as god is my witness, this guy is so likeable, compelling and real... I keep watching these vids.

[@maxine7927]

I'd love to go wine shopping with this guy. He's awesome!

[@danielbonaparte8420]

I’ve been buying target’s Malbec boxed wine for a few years … love it

[@andrewdacus9326]

I demand more Andre Mack ASAP as possible!!

[@erindrum5145]

Bon Appétit, please do more videos with André! He is SO entertaining and a wealth of knowledge.

[@ebarshin]

Keep more Andre videos coming!

[@sofree1402]

I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Very informative, very quick, very entertaining.. I even got a new wine 2 try out the deal.. absolutely, well done !! 🤭🤭😍🥰

[@melissa2133]

How about the Kirkland boxed wine? I like it...no shame. 🤗

[@wampulova]

I can't grasp how people learn to notice the undertones in wine. To me it literally just tastes good bad, sweet or not sweet.

[@MannerlyGem]

They don't, it's all BS. There's been several blind tests that confirm this.

[@CallumChaney]

Comparative tasting can be a good tool for learning your palate i.e try two or three wines side by side and then you can often get a idea that one tastes more like pear and the other more like apple or something like that. Just remember that taste is subjective so whatever it tastes like to you is what it tastes like. As you practice more you'll be able to pick out more different falavours and find words to describe them.

[@lifethrucam1839]

@@MannerlyGem There are only about 270 Sommelier's in the world that can taste most of the undertones in many wines. That's not subjective it's science. Everyone else is just being facetious and pretentious.

[@alanhersch4617]

@@MannerlyGem Kind of. Do you links to the specific tests? Most people that say this dont. The tests claiming bs about wine testing are about overall quality, not about undertones. So in many blind tests cheap wine is rated highly, the tests arent looking for if they get the subtlety right. Now, if you do know of studies that are about that I would love to see them!

[@visforvino]

Love watching André do his thing!

[@BeantownMrs]

André is the only reason I watch BA.

[@rashaddwhite]

I could listen to him all day !!

[@planetX15]

You're not the only one!

[@melissahejtmanek3408]

More Andre please! Best content on BP!

[@emmadkinz]

The pacing of these videos is perfect!!!

[@mancannon1]

I really enjoyed this video!! I sent it to my mom because she would like it too but now I have to explain emoji to her 🤣😭

[@blueberriesandpickle]

i love how everyone loves andré

[@FRUITOSE001]

I need more Andre ❤️in my head he’s my drinking buddy

[@Reeezeful]

I could listen to him tasting wine all day every day..

[@silentnoyze]

I look forward to Andre’s videos. I don’t drink but his charisma and knowledge about wines is very entertaining to watch. I hope he keeps coming back

[@Euro.Patriot]

Best friend of a single woman older than 30.

[@luffyskywalker7549]

Bon Appétit, can you do a subscription service wine next like Bright Cellars. They're cheap so I wanted to give it a try but I have no idea if the wine is good or not.

[@alanhersch4617]

Great idea!

[@deprofundis3293]

They're not that cheap, not after the first box...

[@xsamura5121]

Keep this man in the channel at all cost

[@pcflynn89]

This is excellent content. Entertaining and immediately useful.

[@fenderguitar85]

I've been enjoying your content. However, one criticism I have, is that the popup boxes that explain the terms your using and cool facts don't stay up long enough to read. Other than that, great job!

[@ohdawg2558]

Pause button should help with that problem

[@mmps18]

Love seeing Andre!!

[@collins3263]

Garnacha has been my favorite wine I've had the pleasure to drink. Just something about it.

[@esh1872]

I would die if I saw Andre at the Garden State Wine Festival. 🤣🤣🤣 I t goes down.

[@artmoloch777]

Would be interested to see a Fall wines video. I’d love to see how the Chateau St. Michelle Harvest Select Riesling holds up.

[@lisawallace1741]

Yes!

[@will5430]

I love all of André's content

[@jasonwilliams1713]

Finally the video I've been waiting for. *adds to favorites

[@karl1949]

I haven't even pressed play and I'm already loving this!

[@blendedchaitea645]

Are there sake sommeliers? I would loooooove to see a series of that

[@alanhersch4617]

There has to be, and that sounds fascinating.

[@benjaminbaki1758]

That sounds like a million dollar idea