If people were honest about wine

If only people were actually honest about wine quality when tasting it
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[@HowDoYouPronounceGIF]

Come on guys be honest: you just wrote this sketch so that you can drink some good wine at work, didn’t you? Because that’s fricking genius

[@viken3368]

And its a bussiness expense

[@VivaLaDirtLeague]

Whaaaaaat… of course not…. 😅

[@HowDoYouPronounceGIF]

@@VivaLaDirtLeague no shame in that one though! Y’all deserve it 🍷

[@user-gt2gm8pr8p]

@@VivaLaDirtLeague 100% why you didn't spit it out. Getting hammered at work so you could go home early lol

[@DgardsGaming]

Who said it is real whine in the bottles XD

[@ladyandraia8724]

As someone who worked in a wine industry for eight years, I totally approve this message.

[@VivaLaDirtLeague]

You know it to be true! :P

[@HotSkorpion]

It's all just pretentious BS.There's been actual experiments with blind tastings with a bunch of supposed experts, and it was concluded that, without some fancy label or any indicator of what wine it was, most of them couldn't tell a pinot noir from a walmart box wine. Results were all over the place and everyone was probably guessing most of the time.

[@sxeptomaniac]

My wife has worked in the industry for a long time, too. We do enjoy trips to Napa, but the message is right: You don't have to know a single thing about wine to enjoy it.

[@AKAJaaay]

Possibly silly question but what is "a wine industry" as opposed to "the wine industry"?

[@UmatsuObossa]

​@@AKAJaaayThere's more than one company.

[@DerpyDaringDitzyDoo]

I love that after they called him out on it, and he was honest about having no idea and just wanting to get drunk, they were all on board with it

[@TedEhioghae]

Men can't wear dresses/gowns. Women can't wear shorts. Men can't wear skirts. Women can't wear trousers/pants.

[@DerpyDaringDitzyDoo]

@@TedEhioghae What are you on about

[@EmperorDxD]

​@@DerpyDaringDitzyDooit's a no lifer they always want to put politics in evething just ignore them

[@Mythraen]

@@EmperorDxD No. That comment was pasted on a bunch of threads under this video. Maybe it's some sort of bot test, but they don't seem to be engaging with responses, so trolling or expressing an actual opinion are both unlikely.

[@Zack_Zander]

Most people who enjoy drinking are not always there to be professional about it, they just want to enjoy it. Personally, I still find it odd that they spit out the wine during wine taste. Although I guess the reason is to not get too drunk during said wine taste test makes sense. Drink responsibly and experience new things while still having fun is my personal rule.

[@elembertv]

you guys nailed the awkwardness of sitting down with new people and getting through introductions. spot on interaction

[@df71091]

And when youre totally under dressed and they specifically ask you " so how did you guys made it to this tasting? " 😂

[@TedEhioghae]

Men can't wear dresses/gowns. Women can't wear shorts. Men can't wear skirts. Women can't wear trousers/pants.

[@regisdrift]

Right? I noticed that too, they're very good actors!

[@maximusaralieous1728]

Ellie's facial expressions to Ben's explanations are great, especially when he said the wine was not dry at all, in fact very liquidy. Great skit.

[@b1oh1]

Lol the "its not dry"....I said the same thing to my parents when I was like 10 years old. Made me laugh.

[@jmullinax12]

This skit didn't pull any strange, unrealistic characters in. This feels like a 100% real interaction that ends with everyone having a great time. Cheers!

[@bragnir]

To be fair, Ben DID inform them they'd be all learning together right at the start.

[@DrSwazz]

Wine is red because of the red grapes!!!

[@megabulwark442]

@@DrSwazz as well as brown cows give out chocolate milk! Yummy!!

[@Blinky_Dorf]

I was a paid wine tour guide for 7 years, and this video is what I did for six hours at a time.

[@IRQ1Conflict]

Soooo....liver transplant?

[@masonhill5157]

@@IRQ1Conflict I think probably minus the actual swallowing of the wine. but im just making a assumption

[@ranndomundead9112]

@@masonhill5157 i mean every now and then youre definitely taking a swig. aint no way youre managing a shift dealing with pompous assholes without it

[@masonhill5157]

@@ranndomundead9112 that is fair lol

[@user-ck2qx8sl5c]

@@ranndomundead9112 Якщо навіть я не буду вино пити, то за 6 годин нанюхаюсь до втрати свідомості.

[@MElaughs]

I want a wine taster to declare "down she goes" with every glass. I would feel happier by the end of it 🤣

[@VivaLaDirtLeague]

Happier is definitely the right word! haha

[@MElaughs]

@@VivaLaDirtLeague can I add, thank you all for helping with the brain battles we all face... and the boss battles, they suck too. Stay blessed, all of you

[@M-CH_]

@@VivaLaDirtLeague 'Merrier' is the word.

[@daveharrison61]

​@@VivaLaDirtLeague unless it's white wine. That stuff feels like you've been necking battery acid a couple of hours later.

[@stephenjohn2131]

Ben nails every role he gets, they are all amazing but Ben is a top class actor. These guys should make their own tv show or make another movie like Baelin's route.

[@ravezon]

what? as a mugger? pshhh...youre crazy. Hey!!! Whaat are we? We are mugger!!! SO LETS MUGG'EM!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@killrade4434]

I could see a movie about a day at the restaurant.

[@Est.-.]

​@@ravezoncrazy? I was crazy once, they locked me in a room, a rubber room, a rubber room with rats and rats make me crazy

[@ravezon]

@@Est.-. damn...so does any of the rats have any...children? specifically turtle children...4 of them?

[@MightyJonE]

They’ve more creative control than they’d ever have producing shows for a network

[@pumpkinhill4570]

I love how Britt is all innocently excited about learning really well and isn’t suspicious at all, and then is the most disappointed when he admits to not being an expert.

[@Marconel100]

Yeah HAHAHAHAHA

[@TedEhioghae]

Men can't wear dresses/gowns. Women can't wear shorts. Men can't wear skirts. Women can't wear trousers/pants.

[@Marconel100]

@@TedEhioghae Indeed

[@douglasboyle6544]

I am a bit of a wine guy and next time I am out with my fellow wine-drinking friends I am going to use that "If you swirl it around in your glass you'll see it's quite liquidy" line

[@TedEhioghae]

Men can't wear dresses/gowns. Women can't wear shorts. Men can't wear skirts. Women can't wear trousers/pants.

[@a_username_lol]

@@TedEhioghae what does that have to do with the original comment

[@reng.2588]

​@@a_username_lolit's a lobotomite ignore it

[@TheBeaverDeaver]

@@TedEhioghaeMen can absolutely wear skirts. Have you ever seen a kilt?

[@Zyk0th]

@@a_username_lol He's spamming this on pretty much every comment chain. Just report them and move on.

[@onaraisedbeach]

I FELT the awkwardness of Adam feebly putting up a finger when asked if anyone did it before in my bones - a mix of 'yes I have I'm good for telling the truth' and ' oh god don't put yourself out there or it's gonna backfire'. The fact that it went unacknowledges was perfection.

[@VivaLaDirtLeague]

Good on you for noticing the little finger go up briefly :P

[@homiekeen23]

Where?? I'm going crazy looking for it

[@TheHampet]

​@@homiekeen23 0:50

[@avispsycho5820]

"If you swirl it inside the glass you'll see it's quite liquidy"- Loved it.

[@karategirl084]

I love how Adam is the one who has done this before, but Alan is the one shooting dubious looks and who finally calls Ben out.

[@TedEhioghae]

Men can't wear dresses/gowns. Women can't wear shorts. Men can't wear skirts. Women can't wear trousers/pants.

[@Zyk0th]

Well he is usually the voice of reason in the Bored series.

[@EternalShadow1667]

@@TedEhioghaeWhy not it’s a piece of cloth

[@denmarkball7728]

Ben is an incredible asset. Witnessing him progress from small side roles to almost instantly shining through as an obvious main cast member has been a righteous experience

[@christianchristensen904]

I am 90% certain they did not give Ben a script. And he just went with it

[@Psilomuscimol]

Same

[@Psilomuscimol]

It works. Break it down fast and build it back up slow

[@gabesarti7184]

I want to see an episode where Alan, Britt, Ellie and Adam go on a couples date, only for Rowan to show up and try to insert himself into the group.

[@VivaLaDirtLeague]

This would be a great video! 😅

[@sephiroth8377]

He can be the therapist noticing his clients on a date

[@Charity322]

Rowan can date Ben.

[@Rebateman]

Rowan: I know this is date night, but get back to work

[@MonteKristo2]

So we are waiting!

[@ACoolDude.]

As a French, this is 100% how we do the wine tasting thing over here, don't let the fancy people spitting wine trick you.

[@NotSoCrazyNinja]

Waste not want not.

[@TedEhioghae]

Men can't wear dresses/gowns. Women can't wear shorts. Men can't wear skirts. Women can't wear trousers/pants.

[@pavelchunashi9733]

@@TedEhioghae wtf

[@jefferylittleton1005]

​@@TedEhioghaeI'll wear what I want weirdo.

[@TedEhioghae]

@@jefferylittleton1005 Well, not if you want to go to Heaven.

[@astrobotnautics5291]

Oh man this is filled with some amazingly subtle comedy, from both the script and the acting. 😂 pretty flawless skit

[@Oroku_Sensei]

Nailed the awkward small talk of meeting new folks...

[@SnowBlitz7]

Ben absolutely made this whole sketch.

[@Kurls.]

This was definitely a ploy to use company funds so they could buy expensive wines without using all their money

[@SharienGaming]

@@Kurls. given the number of takes usually required - you can absolutely bet that any supposedly alcoholic liquid consumed on screen is something non-alcoholic... usually some juice that looks similar or coloured water

[@FaultAndDakranon]

That may be literally true. He writes a lot of these.

[@royalroyal2210]

Ben?? Psh! Don't u mean Tiny Heiny?

[@fuadlabib703]

​@@royalroyal2210 wtf are you on about

[@thenamestails7152]

2:38 oh, stop WINEing about it, Ellie

[@OceanBagel]

I love how well they all did the awkward small talk at the beginning. Very relatable!

[@fintech1378]

Is this even awkward?

[@TedEhioghae]

Men can't wear dresses/gowns. Women can't wear shorts. Men can't wear skirts. Women can't wear trousers/pants.

[@mandowarrior123]

​@@fintech1378socially awkward folks find all social interaction awkward.

[@TheRealEmerald.]

I love the way Adam sort of goes to put his hand up at 0:50 but then stops because he's too shy. Great attention to detail.

[@JumbleMumble]

Ben is just such a treasure. The "oh god no" at the end had me in tears

[@maximusaralieous1728]

Right! I'm just going to drink this one straight from the bottle! Ben is absolutely great.

[@elismith6369]

Honesty is the best policy

[@sokka47]

2:58 the expression of her being so happy that she got that right is impeccable.

[@florian_tomtom]

As a French guy, I totally approve this episode Wine is normally drunk a little slowly. This is due to the... Fermented red fruit inside, which gives it an aroma. But down she goes anyway

[@upschutt4842]

I was convinced this would be the plot when he said, "perfect, so we can all learn together"

[@DefnitelyNotFred]

Oh wow I didn’t pick up on it, I just heard it as one of those phrases instructors say to be inclusive, makes it so much better 😂😂

[@josequirits3435]

I'm a certified sommelier and this made me giggle. If blind tasting was like this it would be so easy

[@VivaLaDirtLeague]

You know this to be true in your heart! hahaha

[@ku8721]

"It tastes good and its really good for getting drunk!" Everything else you learned is just extra after that!

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

Sometimes they give you a wine that is amber color. But they call it white wine. Yet the grapes are green. Could you explain to me why that is?

[@josequirits3435]

@KevinSmith-qi5yn so grapes skins and seeds are what give wine its color. All grapes when pressed are actually white in color hence why they use pinot noir in champagne. Phenomenal flavor and they still have clear beautiful wine.

[@josequirits3435]

@@KevinSmith-qi5yn funny thing I'm currently drinking a skin contact gewürztraminer. Straight fire 🔥

[@rubenexplains2640]

I've watched this 4 or 5 times while passing it to my friends and it does not get any less funny each time I rewatch. One of the best, I love you guys.

[@wilhelmsu2802]

Im a vinter myself from Germany, also holding wine tastings since years and that is one funny video you guys made❤😂 especially loved the " thats cabernet, mixed with a bit sauvignon" 😂😂😂 love it, great job🙌

[@lukec8371]

I love how Britt still continues to be a good student even after finding out her teacher's a fraud. 😂

[@Tespri]

he wasn't. That's actually how all wine tasters are. Frauds, this has been proven scientifically. Literally no wine taster on this planet was able to pass double blind test and they all could be tricked by changing the labels of the products.

[@alphanum001]

I think it's because she's drunk at that point. Check out her expression during the tasting.

[@lukec8371]

@@alphanum001 ohh yeah that makes sense.

[@snarkysnarksson3002]

How is he a fraud? He is kinda knowledgable.

[@DrSwazz]

there it is

[@FaultAndDakranon]

White suit to a wine tasting? Bold, Alan, Bold.

[@SecularIranian]

Because of the grapes?

[@FaultAndDakranon]

@@SecularIranian the drinking of the fermented grapes, specifically.

[@resurgam_b7]

Well, he did say that this was his first time, I expect that he didn't know any better 😂

[@jakegarrett8109]

Me spilling water all over my face about every other time I take a drink from my water bottle... Nah I could do that no problem!

[@charchuk7456]

That's what I came here to say 👍

[@MeldrickCz]

I like the enthusiasm and self satisfaction of Britt being right about the red grapea. Ellie of course then only shows quite firmness and assertion when comes the question of the label (impressive taking into account her previous blunder calling a clearly liquid substance "dry").

[@b1oh1]

When Britt did the little fist pump when she answered "because of the grapes?!" I lost it. Great great episode!

[@FaultAndDakranon]

Ben's captain obvious wine tasting style is something else.

[@beakieboss]

This wine is made from wheat. Wait no thats beer. Sounds like something Ben would say

[@jasonwall7751]

I can't, I just can't. 😅 I just stopped halfway. Not sure I can finish it. 😆😂

[@FaultAndDakranon]

@@beakieboss "This one is yellow, because of the white grapes. Crazy huh?"

[@FaultAndDakranon]

@@beakieboss This wine is made of rice.. of for fucks sake, it's not wine.

[@boomerix]

Ben is pretty much my Great Uncle who inherited the Vinyard from my Great Grandpa (has been in our family for quite a few generations). He taught me a lot about how "Wine Snobs" and all the bullshit around them (labels, tastings, marketing etc.) is all geared towards selling waaaayyy overpriced wine to idiots.

[@joshuawilliams639]

If this was how wine tasting actually was I would probably go try it out. 😂

[@bjarkecarlsen6619]

Agreed, it looked like a great time.

[@jayhovah5621]

I don't know about wine tasting, but this is pretty much how whiskey tasting goes. A tiny bit more info on the extra flavors and professionalism, but imo, exact same experience 😁

[@maxpowers9129]

​@@jayhovah5621I didn't know whiskey tasting was something people did. Interesting to hear about.

[@bubeable]

I did it and i was like ben. "Oh it's wine, it has a winy taste." I only seperated in sweet, sour and dirt taste

[@sammiller6631]

@@bubeable dirt taste?!?

[@JimTheCoffeeGuy]

I need a sequel with Ben doing a food tasting - but he’s a pro at it!

[@TheDennys21]

Food tasting? That's not a thing.

[@zacharymarshall1791]

yeah it is@@TheDennys21

[@Zyk0th]

@@TheDennys21 It's totally a thing. Ever done a food tour? You go to like half a dozen different restaurants and have samples.

[@TheDennys21]

@@Zyk0th never even heard of anything like that but ok.

[@NotTHEGREATEST]

​@TheDennys21 have you ever seen the free sample booths in Walmart? That's essentially the same thing but on a smaller scale

[@cj_zak1681]

One of the best viva skits of all time for me, I was in stitches watching this. Great work guys

[@lingling5278]

This is the most honest wine tasting I've ever seen "what your smelling there is the cabinet" 😆👍

[@Kiwi2703]

Cabernet, not cabinet, quite a different thing lol

[@nardalis4832]

@@Kiwi2703 the subtitles says cabinet tho

[@lingling5278]

@@Kiwi2703 ahhh it's in the transcript

[@galaxya40s95]

​@@nardalis4832cause he mumbled it, it was his 3rd session that day

[@maythesciencebewithyou]

@@Kiwi2703 no, cabinet not cabernet in this sketch. That's the joke here.

[@Teallen96]

The perfect example of how much fun it must be drinking on the job!

[@General_Shenanigans]

Where im from bartenders are allowed to "taste alcohol" on the job if you get new brews in or you want to make sure what you're mixing is right.

[@joperhop]

I once worked at a cold call center, (horrible, I am so sorry everyone!!), we did well 1 week so our boss brought in some beer, we spent the afternoon calling people across the country to check their life insurance, whilst drinking. It was alot of fun.

[@jamestays8416]

I went on a cruise to Mexico a while back. Took a tour of a couple tequila distilleries, and one of the younger guides at one of them sat us down and we all had shots of tequila. Enough that we were all drunk by the tike we left. I remember thinking that guide must love his job. 😂

[@Animanarchy]

I got to drink on my last job which was manual demolition. That made destroying things and operating a chainsaw a lot more fun.

[@MyRegardsToTheDodo]

In Bavaria, Germany, construction workers are allowed one bottle of bavarian beer per shift as part of their supper. The downside of that is that you're living in Bavaria.

[@lasysk]

As a Portuguese I feel very identified with this. No sane person pays and goes on tasting to spit the wine... The only thing wrong would be the staff drinking all the glasses like shots. Doing that 5 times a day would be fun :D There are wine events, unlimited wine, you drink 10 15 glasses, you never spit. If you don't like the first sip, drain the rest of glass, but no spiting thats disgusting.

[@jutjubkom123]

FInally, an honest tasting, without any unnecessary details! My favorite line is "the mix of Cabernet and Sauvignon". Love it!

[@pablogippini]

Adam trying to be brave and telling hes done it before and failing miserably is so funny

[@VivaLaDirtLeague]

No one ready to listen :(

[@cvayta]

I felt that strongly

[@TrevorTheNinja36]

As someone who has no clue what the difference is between wine this is great

[@arohk4415]

some wine is red and some is white i think

[@Daemonik]

​@@arohk4415 there's rosé too. That's where they pour a bottle each of red and white into a bucket, mix it up good & proper, then decant back into the bottle.

[@XtreeM_FaiL]

Crystal clear dry white wine is the best.

[@sebastianjost]

​@@XtreeM_FaiLyou mean water?

[@XtreeM_FaiL]

@@sebastianjost Close. Vodka.

[@ieatcaribou7852]

Finally an honest wine video, without all of the snobbish goofiness that some people do.

[@michaelmcgruddy9464]

This is one of my favourites so far, brilliant writing and acting

[@thaddaeusrobinson4239]

Not gonna lie, Ben is an excellent wine instructor. No BS just right to the point.

[@Compo12344321]

Thats how a good tasting have to be :)

[@rayfighter]

if the point is just to get drunk

[@Lazarus_ReSpawn]

I thought it's gonna be reverse actually, expected Ben to be the pro and others to roast it 🤣

[@vermonter8696]

@@rayfighter That's the spirit.

[@BigUriel]

From what I've seen wine tastings are all about the BS. Most "experts" can't even tell if they're drinking white or red when it's served on a black glass.

[@josephvipond6220]

The moment where Adam is like trying to raise his finger and say something about it not being his first time is perfect

[@mattmbx5472]

☝😅

[@Bubbles99718]

One tip someone gave me; simply order the house red. Or house white. All restaurants want to shine so they pick a decent one. It nicely cuts through all the "wine angst" that not knowing anything about wine creates. There's a smoothness about it too, ordering this way. Course if you know and are up to date on current vintages, run with that. Have had many people say that was a kool move. The wines have always been pretty good. Fun stuff

[@xl000]

you don't have to make comments on the wine You order wine, you fill your glass with wine, you drink the wine. if the waiter insists on asking your opinion, you just say OK and move on.

[@b0gdyb0ta]

Ben's just simplifying a needlessly complicated process. How many other good foods do people just spit out? Really this is just a wholesome episode.

[@DrSwazz]

Honestly why WOULD you spit out the wine

[@MonstertruckBadass]

@@DrSwazz brains of wine snobs are hard to understand just like whiskey snobs or the idiots thinking their "triple platinum giga haze" is any different from the random crap my dude grows on the roof of his condo

[@R.M.MacFru]

@@DrSwazz if it tastes like vinegar....

[@_sneer_]

@@R.M.MacFru you can drink vinegar too. In fact, a lot of ancient people did, mixed with water.

[@michaelhoward142]

Spitting out wine is alcohol abuse.

[@ololh4xx]

never has anyone ever been more honest, correct and precise about anything whatsoever. This is ... heartwarming

[@badgermcwaffles4834]

I actually greatly enjoy these ones as it's a nice mix up from the usual fantasy based skits. It's a breath of fresh air before going back in for the meaty content. Like a sip of wine per say

[@Mythraen]

"per say" You might want to look up that expression before you use it again.

[@meanmutton]

"It tastes good and it's really good for getting drunk" - truth

[@Darcy_Winterthorn]

I work with wine, and so many people are snobs about it. They'll ask for a dry one, one wanted a juicier one, and another wanted something more airy. Gave them all from the same bottle of our house wine. They couldn't tell the difference.

[@xifel72]

And you are supposed to drink different stuff to different food. I just like to drink what tastes good, doesn't really make a difference for me. Give me desert wine all the time. It is sweet, and I like sweet

[@guardiankiller108]

If you convince someone a wine is expensive they'll say they enjoy the wine more even if you add a little acid in it l. And professional wine experts can't tell the difference between wines either

[@heliofaros1344]

White wine with the fish. Port with the bird. Cheerio Ms Sophie! 😊

[@blablup1214]

@@xifel72 Can relate to it. For me the wine can always be a sweet one 😁

[@Bozzemoggel]

that´s the way to go...

[@12many4you]

Britt laughing at that second "read the label" joke was perfect.

[@Saywhaat15]

The acting was so good, especially in the beginning where they awkwardly introduce themselves to each other. I almost believed that they didn't know each other.

[@Geravind_Meowung]

0:40 "Oh, sorry... but we're out of wine at the moment ...what about some oxygen?"

[@brendansloan5682]

Bens comedic timing in this episode is spot on. One of my new favorites

[@asvagar8163]

being a winemaker (no kidding, i really am), i laughed more than i should have... awesome

[@daemondaemonus490]

As a former Winemaker, I agree wholeheartedly!

[@DrSwazz]

As a non-winemaker, i support whatever just happened

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Since you are a winemaker maybe you can answer this question for me; why are sweet reds dry and bitter but a semi-sweet is sweeter than my sweet tea?

[@diegorodriguez8006]

@@bobbyhempel1513 it mainly depends on when the grapes are harvested. The sweeter wines are known for deserts but in all honesty all wine is the same it’s just brand names.

[@daemondaemonus490]

@@bobbyhempel1513 There’s actually a lot of factors that affect the end result of a wine. For example, where I live we have “ice wine” whereby the grapes are left on the grapevine until the first winter frosts come in, thereby freezing the water in the grapes. With an extremely careful pressing, the juice extracted from these grapes has little to no dilution through the natural water in the plant, resulting in a very sweet and highly flavorful dessert wine, although a rather potent and very expensive one. Other factors that can affect sweetness include the acidic processes (there’s a process that creates, I think, Lactic acid in wine, it’s been a long time), how the grapes are pressed, what container they are stored in, what yeast is used to ferment them and whether they are vegan or not (you might be surprised there, most wines are not vegan!). I hope this answers your question somewhat.

[@SashKaLakers]

As a Somm that finds this world of wine really fascinating and can go into the most geeky details production wise and story wise, sometimes I feel that we kinda make easy to enjoy things more complicated and scary for customers at tastings, so this video actually makes 100% sense. Love you guys! :))))

[@arithmechick]

My new favorite VLDL sketch!

[@picaludica]

Taste can be subjective to the point where even the music you're listening to while drinking can affect your experience. I once particpated in an experiment where the test group was served wine (either red, or coloured white so it would appear red), and for each wine we had to fill a little survey regarding the kind of wine (red or white) and our perception of the flavour (bold or subtle). Along with each wine, there was background music, that changed for each wine. The results of the survey mostly matched the music: bold red for Carmina Burana, subtle white for soothing classical music, and so on. ... Turned out it was all the same wine. We were served the exact same wine every single time.

[@ericdculver]

Heard they did an experiment once where they switched the labels on an expensive wine and a cheap wine and gave them to professional wine tasters. The wine tasters used all sorts of good terms to describe the "expensive" wine, and bad terms to describe the "cheap" one. Then the experienters revealed what had happened and the wine tasters when not very happy.

[@SherLock55]

It's been done a few times, it's all complete nonsense by a bunch of snobs who think they're sophisticated and high class. The truth is no one really likes the taste of alcohol, sure it's developed over time and years of consuming it gets one used to the taste but everyone drinks for the same reason and that's for the buzz it provides.

[@Elyoslayer]

​​​@@SherLock55 Yes and no, while it is an acquired taste (I still prefer sweet drinks [like sprite] over alcohol, I do many alcoholic beverages/distill tastings nonetheless) alcohol combined with water can extract a variety of different flavors due to their solubility and since it's a near blank template (as is water) can display them when consumed. So a lot of flavors that are missed or can't been be found otherwise, can be tasted in alcohol. For example, you can't exactly taste the many different notes in a piece of wood if you bite into it, but you could if you poured alcohol in a barrel made of it (or in some cases dropped wood shavings in it) and let it age to extract those flavors, further made possible by the fact that alcohol kills pathogens and so its able to be maintained in a safe state for years, centuries or more. Something not possible when done with just water.

[@RoxxiTheDiceGoblin]

@@SherLock55 I think the more accurate statement would be very few people actually like the taste of wine. Wine is a VERY acquired taste and I'd argue most people drink it because... well... it's the done thing. Alcohol as a whole? Nah, I LOVE certain Rum's and Whiskeys, but the key there is that they actually CAN taste different to an extent. I strangely, also quite like Mead.

[@JeremiahStewart102]

"We can all learn together" He really meant that literally. Every one of them, even himself.

[@oliboof]

This is one of my favorites you guys have made, amazing job

[@smallbeard]

Love this so much. We always build up tension and anxiety with so many walls and social rules, as if it's embarrassing to admit we're new or uncertain about something. But there's something incredibly authentic and splendid to someone who's willing to admit they have no fucking clue what they're doing, and have zero shame in it. Makes it all the more human, and gives our interactions so much more value. Yes, yes that is my heartfelt takeaway from a silly skit about drinking wine. Just another day with Viva innit.

[@Ezullof]

I mean, if someone is being annoying with the manners on how to drink wine, they are a stupid snob. There are some "rules" to drink wines, but they exist to help you tasting it better and apprecitate it in the best way. It's not different at all from cooking. You know some spice go well with certain meals. There are also some ways to cook that are better than others. It's not about social norms, it's just about taste.

[@DrSwazz]

There are rules to drinking wines? Wat

[@sirbowen4358]

"It tastes good, and it's really good for getting drunk" ... long story short, he is absolutely right. 😂

[@myronspokedex]

2:18 I literally died when Ben said “it’s very whiny” 💀😂😂😂😭😭😭

[@leilaniaileenlove]

LMAO "We can all learn together" - Ben

[@WindAndWander]

I like to imagine they all introduce themselves even though they all work at Playtech like they pretend to not acknowledge anything that happens there.

[@VivaLaDirtLeague]

You can't acknowledge co-workers outside of work. Gross!

[@jazzyj105]

@@VivaLaDirtLeague this reply is soo rowan 🤣

[@ryanconley3480]

As someone who’s been in wine industry for over 20 years…this is hilarious.

[@nostalgiaof98]

Damn, Alan looks sharp af in that jacket! Gotta have more restaurant sketches, absolutely love em!

[@hawkcybergear]

Never knew how much of an accurate expert connoisseur of the wines expert Ben was, how intriguing.

[@EvelynnWinters2000]

"It's quite a dry wine isn't it?" "no no, no, it's not dry at all, in fact it's very wet" He isn't wrong

[@bilko3249]

He actually is wrong… wine and water for that matter are not wet. They make things wet, but in and of themselves are not wet.

[@K-nut]

@@bilko3249 Actually yes. Because of what "wet" means. You need to have something to be 'wet'.

[@murry001]

hahahahaha

[@rynnoak2033]

@@K-nut Water is wet. It also makes things wet. The whole anti-logic of people trying to sound smart by making stuff up to support their claims on why things are not what they are, is just dumb. Overcomplicating a simple thing is not necessary, especially when it's wrong. There's too much of this out there though. Can't teach people

[@CoreyKearney]

@@rynnoak2033 wine still isn't wet alcohol is hydrophobic.

[@jeremymorris6000]

That was freaking hilarious! Everyone is just like "oh thank goodness, we don't have to do all that pretentious bs" and then ben is like "DRINK!"

[@Nilarko]

This is my favorite VLDL ever!

[@honeywinesaustralia]

I'll copy this method for running future tastings. Genius.

[@jasonr4518]

Usually after I've been watching a comedy channel for a while, the big laughs it gets from me get more and more infrequent. VLDL is one of the rare exceptions, and I can't help but bust out laughing frequently at their new stuff even after all this time. Especially at Ben's delivery of some of his jokes.

[@Aramis419]

I used to work at a winery, and I was REALLY into it - I expected it to be my career. One weekend, my manager came over and said, "Wow. You really know what you're talking about. I just drink with the customers and make sh*t up that sounds fancy!"

[@ChrisM541]

Totally true, and that's the corks and bottles of it.

[@jetfowl]

What's a good quality wine? A wine that you like. That's all that matters.

[@SixShooter14]

Alright guys... I love all your videos. But I haven't laughed this hard in a good while. Very well done!!

[@satansbarman]

Reminds me of doing wine tastings in catering school, I was always like "ah yes, this red wine tastes like red wine" and for some reason all the spit buckets in the class were still clean at the end 😅

[@petertaylor4980]

I finally understood what people mean when they talk about a wine having strawberry notes when I tried my dad's homemade fermented strawberry juice.

[@BrawndoQC]

It's just a classy way of getting drunk.

[@DeathnoteBB]

@@petertaylor4980And the dryness makes sense if you ever try pomegranate juice. I don’t know how they manage to make a liquid dry, but that’s the only way I can describe it

[@pauldavis5665]

"It's really good for getting drunk, and that's all that matters" Truer words have never been spoken. Never understood all the fuss about finding a good tasting wine or any other alcohol for that matter. The whole point of drinking alcohol is to get buzzed, what difference does it make what it tastes like? I'll save myself the money and drink the cheap stuff over the expensive stuff any day since the buzz will be the same either way.

[@Compo12344321]

1 Bottle Vodka to get drunk: 10 Bucks. And you look like an alcoholic. 2 Bottles Wine to get Drunk: 3,60 Bucks. And you look like a cultured person I couldnt more agree.

[@luzifer960]

@@Compo12344321 2 bottles of wine for 3,60 Bucks? Where is this sacred place? (assuming its fairly good wine)

[@Compo12344321]

@@luzifer960 Here in Germany, discounters sometimes even sell 1 litre, but mostly 0.7 litres of wine for 1.79 euros. I don't want to judge whether it's good or bad, tastes are different. But at that price, most people probably won't expect much more than something to get drunk on.

[@Dultus]

I really love those restaurant skits!

[@lizardmandx]

This video was gold. Best video in months. Great job guys

[@alcatrazlongboards9257]

Crazy how VLDL gets it right to act as if they really don't know each other, amazing work

[@TheEvinB]

Funny that you say that, because the VLDL crew have never met each other. It's all done through green screen.

[@beholdandfearme]

​@@TheEvinB that's almost true. Rowan actually knows each of them individually which is why he isn't in this one. He didn't want to risk ruining the realism.

[@amitachaudhary4624]

"So what do you think about this wine" Ben: it's like wine

[@DarkDrai]

NPC Man's concerned/confused facial expressions are priceless.

[@magicalpj]

Okay, but this would, without any doubt, be the best wine tasting experience one could ask for. 🍷😇

[@TheFlonn]

I thought that a real sommelier would come at the end, and ask drunk Ben: "who the fk are you?"

[@FaultAndDakranon]

Yup, my head canon is that Ben doesn't work there.

[@afKXzq87lE]

yeah I thought that Ben was just passing by when decided to join the wine tasting

[@LegendErick]

I don't know about you guys, but every time I see Ben show up in a skit I feel something is about to happen, lol. Doesn't matter what role or character he plays, I just know his character is up to something.

[@nekioneki4583]

This channel is a gem in stone mine

[@thebaddestogre-3698]

I'm not seeing what's weird about this. Every time my wife goes wine tasting with her friends, this is exactly what I imagine goes on.

[@Blinky_Dorf]

I have operated tasting tours for many wives over several years, and yes, this is what they do. And yes, they talk about you. And yes, what they said is going with me to my grave. And also yes, it's lots of fun.

[@julianfalken8861]

@@Blinky_Dorfare the things they say about their husbands good or bad…? Whats do they most often say

[@boginoid]

@@julianfalken8861 Makes me wonder if you have a wife who goes to wine tasting...

[@zweihander00]

@@julianfalken8861 he just said he won't spit a word my man

[@ChaoticNeutralMatt]

​@@julianfalken8861not worth knowing. Let it 🎲 in the wine

[@FaultAndDakranon]

Ben, after his 3rd wine tasting of the day: "What are you guys doing after this?" ... Ben, you are drunk, go home. You will have regrets.

[@Cludnugget]

After all that wine, it's more likely going to be regerts

[@RafalBorowski]

Now there's a wine tasting I could go to.

[@orangejuju4694]

One of my new favorites

[@papito4558]

I was giggling while he was explaining each wine like a total drunkard, I started wheezing when he said he was just filling in for the wine guy and I died when he went mask off and just drank straight from the bottle. Ben this was too good! bravo! 😂😂😂

[@metalman175]

I lost it when Alan made that look, right after Ben first says, the red color is largely due to the red grapes they use to make the wine!🤣