Sommelier Tests 10 Wine Gadgets | World Of Wine | Bon Appétit

Sommelier André Hueston Mack is back for another episode of World of Wine, this time testing 10 widely-available gadgets designed to enhance your experience when opening, serving, and storing wine.
Director: Gunsel Pehlivan/Dan Siegel
Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
Editor: Mike Imhoff
Host: André Mack
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Producer: Halie Aaron
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producers: Yoshivel Chirinos, Tim Colao, Oadhan Lynch
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Miguel Zamora
Audio: Rachel Suffian
Production Assistant: Samantha Cadiff
Researcher: Ryan Harrington
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
Graphics, Animation, VFX: Léa Kichler
Special Thanks: Kevin Kozlowski
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0:00 Go Gadget Go
0:33 Cooper Cooler Rapid Beverage and Wine Chiller
2:53 Üllo Wine Purifier
5:22 Zwilling Sommelier Stainless Steel Drop Ring
6:21 Vacu Vin Wine Saver
7:26 Wine Condom
9:32 Vinturi Red Wine Aerator
11:56 Uluxsty Electric Wine Decanter Aerator
13:15 Wine Enthusiast Art Series Spiral Decanter and Aerator Set
14:16 Le Creuset Star Nickel-Plated Champagne Opener
15:41 Secura Electric Wine Opener
16:40 Wrap Up
17:09 That’s a red flag, man.
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[@SnazBrigade]

I think a few of these devices are more aimed towards "old fellow who still likes wine but has arthritis and can't swirl the bottle as well, or can't grip the cork or corkscrew as tightly as he would need to". My dad uses an electric wine opener just cause he can't actually use the key anymore

[@Pandameter13]

It's surprising how many people overlook the less-abled demographic when looking at devices, especially stuff like this that would have been infomercial or SkyMall products before the internet

[@pd94832]

Yup! Was going to leave a comment saying basically the same.

[@iveycrutchfield607]

Absolutely! Felt like he was missing the point on some of them! Yes, we all know you, a trained professional with no physical limitations can do all these things, but not everyone is you or physically capable!

[@amanasd26]

Yeah, I usually like Andre, but I felt he was being ableist and snooty here. I don't like when people gate-keep and this felt like one of those times.

[@tiffanyedavenport863]

Yes! I was going to make a comment about people with hand dexterity issues.

[@KhushiSingh-hb9hr]

I think something like the electric wine opener definitely has a place beyond it being a fun thing, especially for people with mobility issues or older people who just might not be able to grip a wine key the same way.

[@laurahodges4697]

I live in an over 55 community and it's a hot item to have here!

[@gillpop]

For someone with TWO (count ‘em) types of arthritis, it definitely makes a difference. It was one of the best birthday gifts I’ve ever gotten.

[@Piolas_Antrax..]

❤

[@nv1573]

It is bad because it punctures the cork all the way through and you're guaranteed to have cork in your wine with that electric opener. Your wine is basically ruined using it.

[@jamesdrummond7684]

André: hated everything. also André: "that was pretty fun"

[@spencerkr5778]

Andre's videos spurred me on to go on a journey of trying over two dozen wines, and in the end I figured out... that I don't like wine. But I had an amazing time and learned a lot and I'll always be grateful!

[@kingoffongpei]

I'm sort of on the same journey right now. Never liked wine, but thought maybe I just haven't had any good ones. Thankfully he did the budget wines videos and I'm trying some. So far I still don't really think I'll ever really like wine, but I can at least tell that there are better wines than ones I had before.

[@everythingsalright1121]

Just save your money and buy a drink you actually will enjoy instead of buying expensive wine :3

[@alexbarber1566]

*grapeful

[@jamegumb7298]

I like to drink a nice wine with some food at times, but am not going to spend €800 on a bottle.

[@jackiedungan8502]

Andre’s outfit choice is giving off strong Paddington Bear vibes and I’m not gonna lie, I love it.

[@SupremeShuckle]

I was getting “lighthouse keeper”

[@jimmullenax2872]

Andre always brings the laughs. I was dying at the wine condom too

[@1Jetsurf]

He's hilarious and down to earth. Him laughing about the wine condom. Saying it has a place in the market is a perfect example of him.

[@pilsplease7561]

I have a friend who is a wine nerd that makes dirty jokes about wine and stuff and is kind of a savage owns a wine store and everything should give him a box of the wine condoms just for lols.

[@juliogomez2749]

He zesty lmao

[@skatcat31]

the electric wine opener is REALLY GOOD for those whom have mobility issues. I could easily see some of my relatives using it

[@SirWussiePants]

The 2 that are of any use are the Vacu Vin (I love mine) and the Electric Wine opener would be great for older folks who's strength is diminished or people with physical issues that make it hard to uncork a bottle.

[@tinybadastronaut]

I was thinking the same thing about the electric wine opener. It would definitely be a useful tool for those who might not be able to open a bottle the traditional way.

[@soozempen814]

This is 100% true for the electric opener. Bought one for my parents (in their late 80s) recently and it's been a game changer for them being able to open and enjoy a bottle of wine now and then.

[@vinceslapchopper]

I have just opened a bottle tonight, a Corbières to be precise, and goodness the cork was a pain in the neck to get out at first. I would not have been able to pull it out if I were in my golden years for sure.

[@gillpop]

Two kinds of arthritis here, and it is a necessary part of my gadget collection in the kitchen, along with my food processor and vitamix blender. Anything involving hard grips and excess twists goes to the gadgetry section.

[@realrapfan5771]

No

[@sterkriger2572]

This sommelier looks like he’s gonna take me offshore fishing and it gonna be the time of my life

[@dennythewinenerd]

Someone gave me one of those electric wine openers for my birthday about 10 years ago. I ended up liking it so much, when it broke after several years, I replaced it. As an old guy, I appreciate the lazy it inspires! :D But if I want to make a presentation, I will always go back to the wine key.

[@molecularbandit]

The last 2 items to me were made for people with arthritis or hand grip/strength disfunction or some other disabilities that may make it difficult or impossible to open a bottle wine without assistance. So these would be absolute game changers for those people and make enjoying a bottle of wine much more pleasurable and less painful

[@iggywow]

I'm sure you could put the sparkling wine opener on over the cage as well to avoid that safety concern. so you just undo the wire and pull cork out with the cage.

[@maxvega5597]

Nah

[@johnr797]

​@@maxvega5597uh what?

[@rachelnardone910]

I love how knowledgeable he is without sounding pretentious. You can tell he’s passionate but doesn’t take himself too seriously

[@amanasd26]

he was definitely being pretentious in this video. "I woudn't use that" "traditionally it would be done like..."

[@apexxxx10]

@@amanasd26 0:54 *Dude Sommelier Andre with red headgear! STOP INSULTING US! STOP EXCLUDING US. The Metric world. ASIA, AUSTRALIA and EUROPE. Don’t be an A-hole. Include CELSIUS - Centigrade. In Vino Veritas, right?*

[@NeutralMjolkHotel]

@@amanasd26 cautioning people on borderline scam products is not pretentious

[@evanflynn4680]

Wine nerds are all about the wine.

[@amanasd26]

@@NeutralMjolkHotel most were not scam products

[@Zelijahrs]

“It definitely won’t make your wine taste any better. and you might loose an eye.” 😂

[@alexhook9151]

I absolutely love Andre. I want him to be my neighbor or something. The block parties would be hilariously fun. He so funny and legit.

[@birdonline2751]

i love how passionate this guy is about wine while also being like "you do not need this machine that does exactly one thing and takes up a ton of counter space". people conflate passion for things like wine or coffee or food in general with snobbery but it's just that if you really like something you generally want it to be the best it can be

[@Waskomsause]

Also, that wine swirling stand, 100%, is mostly gonna be for people whi have BAD mobility issues.

[@adamdubin1276]

It was after one of my cousin's birth, my grandfather was opening a bottle of champagne to celebrate, could not get the cork out so he looks at trying to figure out what was going on... and then the corked smacked him in the face. All of the pictures of the event feature him with a very impressive black eye.

[@ChesterManfred]

Ouch

[@xenophobiac4570]

Regarding the wine filter that supposedly removes sulfites; the packets you use are either activated charcoal or bentonite clay. That’s the residue you see on top of the wine.

[@TheOfficialDaBoogaloo]

It makes me so happy to see all of the amazing recognition that Andre's been getting online the last few years!

[@CarlosKTCosta]

Outch, that "pseudo wine lifestyle" remark when talking about the electrical opener went straight to my heart xD I gotta get a Vacu Vin, I can't drink Port as fast as the bottle asks for.

[@CCSMrChen]

In another world they are affectionately called “filthy casuals”

[@gabepesco]

I think something worth calling out is that there are a lot of people with more limited mobility of their hands. Things like the electric opener could be very useful to someone with limited dexterity due to any number of medical issues.

[@Josh-ww7mp]

The electric opener is helpful with arthritic hands

[@davidfriedland8255]

For me, the big advantage of the aerator devices is they are much easier to wash and dry than a glass decanter. They are such a hassle to get fully rinsed out and then develops spots if left to drip dry, so requires fishing a dishtowel into the narrow neck and kind of flopping it around and hoping to sop up all the drips. No thank you. If you have one that is dishwasher-safe, that might save you some time but for me it will definitely still develop spots and it takes up an enormous amount of space. With an aerator all I have to do is rinse it off and set it aside to dry. Occasionally it will develop a red stain which is easily fixed with a brief bath in a bleach solution.

[@cameronbatko]

Always great when BA drops an Andre video!

[@nathannoto8162]

Andre is quite simply… THE MAN. 🎉🎉🎉

[@matthewthomasdavis87]

Geez Andre is just fantastic in these videos. I could watch a whole show with this guy.

[@rahmed71]

Andre makes this so fun but educational... I wish he did more videos!

[@mediamonk100]

I actually have the Venturi and the electric bottle opener. Yes, I am lazy, but the electronic bottle opener is fast and super easy to use. I usually run my wine through the Venturi into a decanter, works great!

[@StephenMorrisonTheSearchable]

Only thing I kept waiting for him to consider is how some of the seemingly cheesier devices might actually be really helpful to folks with some physical disabilities.

[@word42069]

The last two seem helpful for those who might have arthritis.

[@ethancrisp3491]

I have the electric wine opener because I can't for the life of me figure out a normal one. It always ends up taking a bit more effort and then I pull too hard and spill everywhere. Pressing a button and having it come right off is so nice lol

[@koroxus]

Every time a video with this guy pops up it's gold

[@danny_on_the_move6315]

This is so amazing! Thank you for posting it!!

[@Andromansis]

I want to see this same set of gadgets given to the guy that reviews kitchen gadgets for accessibility. Andre's angle of attack on it was very much appreciated but like that last one smacks of an accessibility gadget.

[@nom6758]

more like we would both rather see it inspected by a guy without a pretensions, and actually intellectual, perspective. Something more than above surface level "content" if you will.

[@vast9467]

@@nom6758 this guy was never being “pretensions”

[@julieschnorenberg5370]

More Andre!! Love him! He just cuts through the bs and is knowledgeable, hilarious and real! More Andre!!

[@apexxxx10]

0:54 *Dude Sommelier Andre with red headgear! STOP INSULTING US! STOP EXCLUDING US. The Metric world. ASIA, AUSTRALIA and EUROPE. Don’t be an A-hole. Include CELSIUS - Centigrade. In Vino Veritas, right?*

[@martabelkowska]

Love this series! 💗

[@nathanielstove8662]

That wine you put in the rollercoaster, the Syrocco, is amazing

[@rileylawson9958]

I think the electric wine opener is great for those with mobility issues!

[@Vankel83]

The vacuum pump to seal the wine is a must for me. I've had for several years, and I'll stand by it.

[@lucaferraro100]

Hey, loved the video! As always The electrical one is really useful for older people or people that don't have enough strenght to pull a corck the traditional way 😊

[@kellenholt6655]

Was really hoping you'd include the Coravin system in this roundup. We have one and overall have been happy with it, but I find it does have a few flaws. It has saved us a lot of money overall though which is a win in my book.

[@marcwhiskey]

Most of these are gifts that non wine people buy for wine people. The marketing on most of it makes it seem more practical than it really is.

[@CalvinLimuel]

Vacuvin is great. I've had several of those for years. I like wine, but I don't drink it often, or use it for cooking. So it really helps

[@ARPLATINUM]

LOVE our cooper cooler, especially for canned drinks. 1 minute and they don't explode after spinning. So great.

[@johnr797]

Why not just put them in the fridge?

[@Waskomsause]

@@johnr797 In the fridge can take up to an hour to chill. Devices like that mimic putting it into a freezer, in a bowl of ice water, which can 100% make them explore.

[@NopeIdontcare]

A dear friend of mine named those tops for the Vacu Vin "Pumpolotti" because we did pump a lot with them back in our bartending days. Big fan of those!

[@eatmoremusic3650]

Andre is the man! I was hoping you would include the Coravin

[@katy8605]

I bet every time they film one of these, the staff has a lot of bottles to consume right after.

[@ene_ai]

Also worth noting on the electric wine opener is that its a great product for those with mobility or grip issues

[@bluestonebest1893]

first time is watch this serie, i like it. i agree on many points with him i feel i could totaly have a party with him discussing about how to serve wines or to make cocktails in the old european fashion.

[@canadianlonghorn4240]

I wish I had a grown up pallet for wine. This looks so fun. Got a new fan Mr Mack well done 🤘🤘

[@lindahoover1077]

Agree with others on the electric opener. I live in an over 55 community. It is popular here. I personally have arthritis & painful joints. It’s hard to grasp and I drop things. This item is handy.

[@viesos2924]

Sir, what a lovely unboxing. Fully agree to all approvals and disapprovals of yours. Wine drinking experience is so much a simplier pleasure than some of those gadgets suggest. Soutions for solving no real problem at all. 😂

[@Jaimitox1x3x]

Andre videos always make me laugh

[@avarmauk]

I like a wine to decant slowly. Means you can kind of enjoy the evolution of the wine. I’m no connoisseur, but even I can tell the difference. Also helps me pace myself when drinking

[@alexbourelly6527]

I agree the vacu vin is a must but I couldn’t disagree more about the electric cork screw. I uncork a bottle every day (with few exceptions). Two years ago my daughter bought me an electric corkscrew and I use it to open the vast majority of my bottles. Unlike the hand screws, you hit the cork dead center with the electric screw 100% of the time. No more savaged corks. Mine has a blue light - looks really cool. And for $21, you’ll never regret it!

[@jte7438]

If you want to prevent drops spilling down the bottle, but can't get the hang of swirling it, just tie a piece of cloth around the neck of the bottle. Cheap, easy, and looks kinda classy.

[@bruce1947]

It's so great to finally have good wine content on youtube

[@Shimmerin]

Fun watch. Thanks for the laughs.

[@neilawad2741]

I got a laugh out of it😂. great review Andre, 👏🏻

[@user-ks7cf5ez1m]

this is so emotional

[@mfb6310]

I agree on all except maybe the last one, only cuz I'm 64 and a bit arthritic in the hands. It might help. And I totally agree on the french kicking out someone who brought in that aerator. OMG my parents (mom was french, dad well traveled) are rolling in heaven too!!

[@knowledgeistheremedy5400]

I'm always here for Andre!

[@amaionnaise1594]

amazing video!! Everyone is so talented!!

[@kellinomnom]

I'm have EDS, long story short by body does not create or repair collagen correctly, and I'm going to buy that last device. I can dislocate the bones in my hand when trying to uncork a bottle. That thing is amazing!

[@Lint_Julep]

This was a lot of fun!

[@hectoraguilera2192]

Awesome and honest. Great video

[@tedmccauley9319]

Some of my older friends like the electric cork remover because their hands have gotten bery weak, but agree a double hinged opener is best. I have also used the pump/air pressure needle method on older bottles with weak corks.

[@javierel22]

André is back! Today is gonna be a good day

[@denzyno]

"He is to wine what Seth Rogen is to weed" - My girlfriend

[@alexbarber1566]

devices for less-abled people such as the electric opener and grip are quite cool. Oldies all love their jar opening devices these days, really nice for arthritic etc

[@viewingvibing2284]

i enjoyed this video. great job.

[@katarzynazofia]

As for the opening gadgets - they can be actual aidsfor a lot of people with mobility or grip or strength issues. 💚

[@petarpetrovic2060]

You are a hard, honest Critic, and i agree with you :)

[@kristinnelson-patel442]

I’ve had my vacuvin for years and it’s great!

[@TheAudacityOfHopefulHearts]

Love the Life Aquatic fit.

[@Volkovic7013]

Your videos make me happy

[@jituji70]

Andre is awesome. He should do an episode on rating wine related memes

[@jackarmstrong4051]

Man i really cant tell why i love this guy so much but i do haha

[@uriel4108]

We've used vinturis in steakhouses since 2009. I dont really use them anymore, but they've definitely been around the industry for a while.

[@KahluaBomb]

I could see that sparkling wine opener being useful behind a faster paced bar. Cheaper bubbles tend to get the cork stuck and with wet-ish working hands, they're neigh impossible to pop off without a struggle. this would make that a lot easier, but probably wouldn't only get used on a rare occasion. The electric ones are terrible, BUT make wine accessible to people who can't use a traditional servers tool.

[@michealpersicko9531]

that doesn't it make it terrible if its reat for the people it was designed for don't be ableist

[@jackieruprecht3588]

I love your videos Andre

[@CADguru78]

Check out the TriBella aerator. It's just a spout that aerates the wine as you pour. Works great without any fan fare or spectacle.

[@noobulon4334]

The vinturi is a play on venturi, as in the venturi effect which is the principal carburetors and propane torches use to mix fuel and air

[@employee472]

NO WAY I DIDNT REALIZE ANDRE MACK WAS BACK!!!!!!!! MADE MY DAY

[@terriw27us]

Yay, my day is complete.

[@arlimantalavera9545]

15:30 I know plenty of women that don't have the grip strength to be able to rotate the cork with the cage on the cork. This is actually a pretty good idea.

[@saulestasiulyte5569]

and people with disabilities that don't have the strength to open wine bottles!

[@arlimantalavera9545]

@@saulestasiulyte5569 Great point!

[@bsnufkin929]

It's not always about the "pseudo wine lifestyle". Some of these gadgets would be useful for people with hands dexterity issues.

[@richardm6704]

Interesting point about the bubbly, I always twisted the ring so that the cork is removed by degrees within the confines of the muselet.

[@Duke00x]

The last two are useful for people with grip strength or grip mobility issues

[@Smiththebat]

That cooper cooler is the classic party trick to cool beers in a cooler except… a robot 🤙

[@heymanhn]

Wish he covered the Coravin!

[@jacobjenkins5805]

With the cooper cooler the centrifugal force of how fast it’s spinning keeps the carbonation in a little trick if you drops some cans is to spin it in place

[@timz9862]

OMG, that spiral decanter… how would you even wash that after using it?

[@Ellfman]

I have the Venturi. Used it a couple of times. It sits on a shelf somewhere. Hey Holly!

[@anonymoussource1]

The Vinturi gadget actually works very well. Would I break it out at a dinner party? No. But it definitely elevates my nightly red wine when I'm drinking by myself. The difference is notable.

[@TB11222]

André is the best I swea!

[@danielleadams4806]

🤣 well handled with the wine condom 😂

[@madcitywendy]

You are amazing!

[@Yamp44]

My mother has a lot of osteoathritis, so I can see her using an electric bottle opener, since she cannnot firmly grip anything now. But she doesn't really need it because she already has the best wine opener ever : my dad! ;)

[@JamesCampbell-fb1hh]

Please more of these videos

[@rode-jx4oo]

The ullo device has allowed me to drink wine again without feeling terrible. LIFE CHANGING!!!