Which States Make The Best Tasting Wine? (Alabama-Missouri) | World Of Wine | Bon Appétit

Sommelier André Hueston Mack samples a wine from every state in the U.S., this episode covering each alphabetical stop from Alabama to Missouri. Watch André offer up his expert opinion on wines from every corner of the nation, including some you may not have known were even in the winemaking game.
Director: Matt Hunziker
Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
Editor: Michael Imhoff
Host: André Hueston Mack
Producer: Halie Aaron
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Yoshivel Chirinos
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Colton Huynh
Assistant Camera: Paola Esquivel-Oliveros
Audio: Rebecca O’Neill
Production Assistant: Nikki Ligos
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Ben Harowitz
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0:00 World Of Wine, American Style
0:36 Alabama
1:50 Alaska
2:54 Arizona
4:25 Arkansas
5:31 California
6:53 Colorado
7:44 Connecticut
8:42 Delaware
10:13 Florida
11:11 Georgia
11:52 Hawaii
13:04 Idaho
13:44 Illinois
15:00 Indiana
16:15 Iowa
17:10 Kansas
17:58 Kentucky
19:11 Louisiana
20:18 Maine
21:06 Maryland
22:11 Massachusetts
23:02 Michigan
24:22 Minnesota
25:20 Mississippi
26:53 Missouri
28:10 Andre’s Thoughts
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[@londonnmayatte336]

Waited 2 months... Anxiously for Andre to be back. He definitely needs his own show so we can watch him at least once a week!

[@theinternaut1991]

Amen

[@jum4ngie]

agreed 100%

[@kaylabearclimbz5895]

Agreed 👍

[@brianfabianalamillanava4616]

Have you seen his instagram, this dude is a bussy guy… so maybe thats the issue.

[@sirenanelson7200]

I agree!!

[@Blue28485]

What a diplomatic man. There are clearly many godawful wines in the lineup but he does a great job keeping his comments classy.

[@acg1189]

He’s pretty good for most of them but lost it early at Alaska “faintest hit of blueberries but then it tastes like disinfectant” lol

[@KahluaBomb]

It's the best part about this.

[@kaileymo]

It’s not a flavor that I am accustomed to or feels enjoyable to me 💀

[@KingNattty]

Lol he said one wine smelt like nail polish remover 🤣 brutal much?

[@scholasticbookfair.]

@@KingNattty that's actually a pretty common note for some wines.

[@kelseyneth556]

Missouri also saved the French wine industry back in the mid 1800s. The state entomologist found that American rootstocks were resistant to the phylloxera louse that destroyed crops. He helped send millions of rootstocks to vineyards around the world which their grape varieties could be grafted to.

[@EaginFoodie]

As a winemaker in Nebraska, I'm looking forward to this! A reason why our upper midwest wines tend to be sweet (other than just being more in line with local palate) is that our hybrids that have to survive our brutal winters naturally have more acidity, so to counter that we have to keep it sweeter. Edit: Petite Pearl is one of our promising grapes for a good body dry red. Bummer you didn't have a good example in the Iowa blend. Frequently in the midwest, a lot of winemakers are in their second career or its their retired job and are learning as they go. We are getting better as a regional industry but we still have a ways to go. And an aside, we locally pronounce chambourcin as "SHAM-burr-sun". And Itasca is "eye-task-uh".

[@teeheeitslucy]

You rock! Great comment.

[@PhilthyCards]

@eaginfoodie Great comment! Where is your vineyard located? I am in Lincoln and would love to try local wines.

[@MrGenaralHummus]

Grow vinifera, bury your vines in the winter like china haha ;)

[@EaginFoodie]

@@PhilthyCards you can find us in most HyVees! Soaring Wings!

[@clays.8122]

I am as well. I'm in Kansas, and LiquidArt in Manhattan has a couple of my favorites

[@dakotacrider8549]

Missouri actually has a very rich wine history. It was Missouri wine grapes that were used to propagate Italy and Frances wine grapes when they were devastated by fungal outbreak. Missouri was once considered the wine capital of America.

[@shannonschwab3754]

THIS is the best thing BA has produced in a minute. Love his show.

[@Pt0wN973b0iI]

An do not leave out Brad or Chris. Otherwise, I am not subscribed an do not care for the rest. The old employees were an are GOATED!

[@7ince479]

give this man his own weekly show already! as much as i enjoyed the emoji system i kinda like the more transparent and honest opinions Andre is sharing -- makes it feel more honest and sincere It would be really cool to see Andre visit a wine tasting at a vineyard and show us the details of vines, vineyards, fermentation equipment and whatnot!

[@rachelsterling8180]

joining the masses here in the comment section DEMANDING a more regular show for Andre!! My favorite sommelier on youtube

[@KirchTX]

Michigan wines are truly underrated and one of the most beautiful countrysides to tour in the summer.

[@letradavis8260]

I’m not a drinker but I certainly have enjoyed discovering and watching Andre describe his love for wines

[@J.C...]

Same. I've been drunk enough times to count on 2 fingers lol

[@hariranormal5584]

@@J.C... 0 here XD

[@Iulznazi]

I love drinking, but I don't have a "refined" palate. However, he breaks down what to look for in wines and doesn't shame anyone for what they like. Try looking up Garrett Oliver, specifically his Epicurious video if you want to see something like this for beer! I could listen to him talk about how paint dries and be absolutely engaged!

[@letradavis8260]

@@Iulznazi thank you for the suggestion.

[@Ninten007]

Glad to see you approve of a Michigan wine. An improvement over your experience with Ciccone, but I think we have more than just ice wine that may impress.

[@CADguru78]

Traverse City has some great wines/wineries but Ciccone wasn't good to me. Old Mission peninsula seems to have some better choices ie Mari, Bowers Harbor, and Hawthorne amongst others.

[@nico6524]

What a great idea for a series! Love André’s ability to articulate flavors and smells.

[@treesyjo]

Like his Mother in law's dog? 😂

[@derickzellar6632]

A lot of Minnesota grapes, Itasca, Marquette, Frontenac, la crescent, clarion, edelweiss. All are grapes bred by the university of Minnesota to survive the harsh upper Midwest winters some being hardy down to -35 and these varietals have only been around for about 50 or so years. They need some care but I think there are plenty of cold hardy grape wines that are great. Marquette just got bought in mass and China will be the number one producer of it in the near future and I think these grapes deserve a deeper dive.

[@michellewinkleman3999]

I was just thinking that he should have tried a Minnesota Marquette - I like St. Croix's but am sure there are others that are fantastic.

[@derickzellar6632]

@@michellewinkleman3999 chankaska, sovereign estates, axe bridge, Indian Island, 7 vines. There are a lot of great Minnesota wine producers. Not necessarily as good as California, or other famous wine regions but I think it is on its way up.

[@TRquiet]

Good move going with an ice wine in Michigan. It’s definitely where our local industry shines.

[@wilddog1985]

As a person who lives in Alaska for now, I concur with his evaluation of that wine. It's..... tough to consume

[@SIRslipperyasp91]

Do you have any recommendations for locally produced wines? I'm just getting into wine tasting and would love to support local alaskan industries.

[@jasonrhome710]

@@SIRslipperyasp91 The winery that made that blueberry wine, Bear Creek in Homer, had some decent wines in their roster last time we were up there. We'll probably go there again when visiting family in the summer. I cannot remember if we tried the blueberry wine... I wish I knew where the tasting card I filled out ended up. Guess I'll have to make a new one, darn.

[@rglo1016]

Just stumbled on this series and binge-watched the whole thing. This man is phenomenal--he's so knowledgeable, I love his energy, and I'm here for nerdiness without pretention all day every day. I would watch any video ya'll make with him! Please keep them coming! (and if you could do series with unpretentious craft beer and craft cider nerds, too, I'd binge them in a heartbeat as well. I've been working in food&bev for a long time and this is the kind of light + informative content that gets people just as stoked as we are about all the delicious and interesting stuff being made out there. cheers!

[@martberg7874]

Such an interesting concept. I love how André is honest and genuine in his reviews, all while remaining very respectful to the producers. Thanks for yet another amazing video.

[@fatpowerful]

I live in Birmingham, AL. Morgan creek is a pretty good wine if you like sweeter red wine. Of the hand full of wineries down here. It’s probably the best. Behind some dudes I know that make “homemade wine”

[@ramboxlegacy14]

Birmingham here too

[@TheiPad]

Apparently this is a Birmingham meetup

[@tedgey4286]

Huntsville here

[@Kbi84]

Born and raised in Bham 🙂

[@MBlueHorn]

Bham here... agree w OP

[@schmup53]

I love your videos! I wish you were on more often because you really are one of the best wine educators on the tube. Thank you!

[@TheSouthernVine]

We love our Landry Vineyards here in Louisiana! Blanc Du Bois has always reminded me of French whites, I’m glad I was heading in the right direction with that. About time smaller wineries get some attention, thanks Andre Mack!

[@FoardenotFord]

I love Andre’s videos - I think he strikes a great balance between objective analysis and personal taste.

[@Huero5721]

I love this guy - I watch every show with Andre.

[@dougsanteramo3008]

Absolutely happy to see stonington get the praise that it did. I lived near the vineyard and toured their before. Absolutely wonderful since they are on the smaller side of vineyards to see them get the recognition on this. The wine is great and a very nice sweet wine.

[@cindiwindi]

So happy to see you!! I love your segments....... you have been missed!!

[@Nohugsforyou1]

Great video! I’d love more videos like this and can’t wait for part two.

[@desertfriar4128]

Very enjoyable episode. Can't wait for part 2. Here in New Mexico, I am hoping that you will be tasting one of the Spanish style wines (tempranillo for example). I also see this video as encouraging smaller wineries in states not necessarily known for wines with very constructive criticism. Well done.

[@Santos043]

As an European i’m not familiar with U.S wines, i’m very excited to explore some different wines in the future! 👍🏻

[@squares4u]

Woah, Californian wine isn’t available in Europe?

[@michigan_supercars6569]

@@squares4u yes it is

[@Santos043]

@@squares4u They do sell US wine in Europe but not many stores sell it the regular supermarkets have only Spanish/French/Italian and Australian. I think we don’t see US really as a ‘wine’ country.

[@cassaleelee]

​@@squares4uIt's very expensive compared to European wine and the higher alcohol and sugar aren't necessarily appreciated everywhere.

[@doughboi007]

I can't get enough of Andre. I hope more videos are coming!

[@jacobmrdutt1111]

I’m not even into wine but I love the way this guy describes flavors so I watch them all

[@Clockles87]

Of all the wines Michigan offers, Andre tries an ice wine. At least he really enjoyed it!

[@BrianMunsell]

I was worried with all the fruit wine it was going to be a cherry wine. I would have expected a Riesling but an ice wine is fine

[@PhantomRhage]

Yesss Andre is BACK 🎉 I keep up with this channel 👏🏽 just 👏🏽 for 👏🏽 him!

[@spacekadebt1641]

Highlight of my day. More Andre, please.

[@jessicaf316]

Really like hearing you talk about these tastings! I took a part time job at a local winery and can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Keep making videos like this❤

[@andrewlouis5901]

I would love to see an episode of Canadian wines

[@SylviusTheMad]

This is why I'm looking forward to more border states. Once I realized they didn't all have to use grapes, that opens a bunch of opportunities. Saskatoon berries might make excellent wine.

[@sgwa11]

Absolutely. My wife and I spent a weekend on Prince Edward Island and had an amazing time traveling to the different vineyards. Some of the wines were amazing! (And some were terrible). Canada will be very interesting with their obsession with orange wines too. Some are way too funky for me.

[@CmdrCobra]

100% I would love that

[@James-hn7vx]

Totally!!!! I live in the Niagara region and I'd be curious to know his opinion on our wines.

[@theanalogkid]

Absolutely! Lots of great wine in Ontario and British Columbia especially! There's also been a growing wine trend in Nova Scotia, the sparkling wines coming out of Benjamin Bridge in particular have been vastly improving every year!

[@cydneyisom3120]

Life goal: To drink wine with Andre ...so happy for another video! 🙂

[@janethope]

Great video! Andre is just a delight to watch. ❤

[@MosiExotix]

Love this! Keep thriving Andre!!

[@numanuma20]

Thank you for doing this. I have a course on American wines and bought the wine tasting kit. Excited to try it.

[@howiedave]

Amazing stuff once again! Very interesting to get a window into the future use of native grapes

[@marguaritetherese3156]

Itasca Fun Facts: itasca grapes were named after Lake Itasca--the headwaters of the Mississippi River, the word is a combination of "veritas" and "caput" which mean true source, it is pronounce eye-TAS-ka, the grapes were developed by the University of Minnesota in 2017.

[@ambadale]

Andre, thank you for introducing us to all these wines!

[@loriam8441]

I loved your facial expressions on this episode!! I can’t wait for part 2!

[@danielcorrigan8805]

I'd love to see his opinion on Canadian wines. The Michigan ice wine really reminded me of a lot of the wines here.

[@CaptPeanutBut]

Can't wait for part 2!

[@Joeyd92]

I wish Minnesota's wine would have been a Frontenac or even Marquette. Most MN wines are hybrids made either entirely or partially by the University of Minnesota specifically to withstand our winters. Itasca was released in 2017 so I think the winemakers here are still trying to perfect it vs. a Frontenac which has been around since the 80's I think? Either way, I can't wait to see part 2!

[@fordflor7665]

I am by no means an avid wine drinker. I'd say I drink wine once every few weeks. And yet I'm so into watching his episodes about wines! He's very detailed, easy to listen to, entertaining and gets scientific to a point where I can still understand.

[@loganohara2356]

Excited to see the vineyard and area chosen for Oregon! Amazing wines here in the Umpqua Valley.

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[@undisclosedperson3871]

Idaho needs a bit of better representation. I was a sommelier in Australia and some of the Idahoan wines I tried were worthy of importing. But St Chapelle is definitely more mass market, sweeter stuff. Cinder would be a good starting point with excellent Tempranillo, Viognier and Syrah amongst others. Split Rail is another personal favourite and Telaya makes some good Washington/Idahoan wines.

[@goodolemeli]

So excited for New Mexico!! We were some of the first wine makers in the US before we even became a country back in the 1600s! And our wine is pretty amazing :)

[@Lampshadx]

and some of the best sparkling wine!

[@JAZZTONRODRIGUEZ]

So stoked on this series

[@oliviac2585]

This would make such a neat series! Maybe the provinces of Canada or every country in Europe next.

[@matthewsalzano3925]

Here to defend Maryland. Our albariño is great! Try the Old Westminster Pet Nat Albariño. It’s fantastic!

[@rebekahweinreich9760]

Yes it is! I was disappointed they had him try Boodry

[@cassaleelee]

This was a lot more interesting than I expected 🎉!

[@dh6755]

I’m nervous for NC…we have a ton of wineries now but as someone who doesn’t like sweet wines there’s only one I really enjoy drinking. Im terrified you’ll pick one I also hate and think that’s all we’ve got 😂. Still this is such an awesome idea and I LOVE your content! ❤

[@billbush1270]

We're all thinking, "Please God, don't let him show a Duplin!"

[@dh6755]

@@billbush1270 🤣

[@brookestrickland1334]

It's either going to be Duplin or Biltmore Estate (at least that's my bet)!

[@getsconesTRUTH]

No muscadine, no Biltmore 🙏🙏🙏

[@keepitcutekiwi]

I’m partial to Duplin bc it was where me and my love had our first date but I wouldn’t want it nor Biltmore to rep NC. However, I bet it’ll be Biltmore since it’s most well known

[@infoscholar5221]

Love this guy's plain talk reviews. Lots of knowledge, but humbly delivered.

[@truseeker1]

Just discovered Andre and absolutely love these segments! ❤️🌟🤗am enjoying a glass of wine with some baguette and vegan Gouda watching this.

[@Bradley1155]

I love this guy. Favorite sommelier to watch.

[@MsLo313]

As someone who works at a large Ohio winery I can’t wait for part 2… there’s so many amazing producers in Ohio and neighboring states. It’s going to be a great episode ❤

[@life_sized]

We needed this. It's good to inventorize the US even in this cursory way to get the conversation started. Everyone is focused on only a few states in the US while there is so much more going on.

[@terriw27us]

OMG, my day just got so much better.

[@robdielemans9189]

Great tasting! Now I'm intrigued by the Jura-esque wine.

[@MeanrBeanr]

Fun and informative episode, I believe the Hawaiian is the one to look out for. As for Part 2, I can only imagine West VA's offering ;) and I hope TX. is a big surprise (Example, Bending Branch Winery out of Comfort, TX. produces an outstanding Tannat). Keep up the ''grape'' effort you do so well. Salud!

[@FreeePoint]

I think it'd be fun to see Andre try well made/rated fruit wines and/or meads. It'd be interesting to see a sommelier's perspective on those products.

[@theKashConnoisseur]

I think meads would be challenging for him (and for the meaderies!) since he's stated that he doesn't prefer sweeter wines. And it's significantly more challenging to produce an excellent dry mead given the bare simplicity of the ingredients leaving nowhere for slight flaws to hide. I'd dig a cider episode though. Before the wine industry dominated, early Americans were a cider drinking people. Great history behind domestic production as well as good drinks to be had.

[@pmc7105]

Episode idea: How the same varietal can be really different depending on the location or the processing. I was on a wine tour in Italy and it was Sangiovese non-stop, but they tasted different every time, sometimes remarkably.

[@sassy0518]

I want him to try more Michigan wines! I love Ice wines and the Traverse City region makes lots of them!

[@CDankies]

So we need part two. Asap. Before the holidays. Appreciate it!

[@renees6989]

Thank god. I needed more Andre and I was getting nervous.

[@Gem_MintCollectibles]

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[@stuartdollar9912]

Fascinating. I knew of several regional varieties of wine made in other states. Had no idea there were so many wineries in so many states. I get the sense that a lot of these places are much like the early experiments in craft beer. It'd be interesting to see where some of these wineries are in 30-40 years.

[@catabolistnyc1207]

SUPERSTAR! Andre, never sell your soul! Stay authentic! Continue to build trust. You are the right person in the right place at the right time!!! What do you say to contributing to the creation of a weed sommelier training program? Respectful, serious, joyful.

[@swd7901]

What an amazing and "I believe in great wine" episode. You're basically telling most of the vintners: up your game, a lot!

[@googleuser3007]

This 50 state series is great. I really enjoyed it. You should do this again by Spring/Summer 2023.

[@rebekahj9085]

I'm so glad Andre is back!!!

[@Lebowski55]

This guy‘s wine videos are highly entertaining and highly informative.

[@KingNattty]

This was highly entertaining, his descriptions are 💯

[@mrnoobman6]

Should’ve used Stone Hill’s Norton for Missouri. Augusta isn’t bad though

[@JJ-ki6sv]

Truth. This or the Le Bourgeois Norton. We have statewide competitions for best wines, and those are among the best. I bet a few other states didn't get a fair representation of their best sadly, but Missouri came out looking pretty well.

[@gabrieldominguezcuevas4223]

Love the honesty and commonality in his descriptions, great job !!!

[@zesantossantos4015]

Great job and excellent wines. Merci

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

It’s interesting to note that native North American grape vines helped save European vines.

[@ashleypilcher7091]

Where is part two!? I’ve been anxiously waiting for like 2 weeks!!

[@chelseaboggs8848]

As a lover of Maine’s Dragonfly Winery wine, you definitely tried the wrong one! I wasn’t in love with the Apple of My Eye, but I positively adore their Candlewaster and Second Chance wines!!!! Calling for redemption! Lol ❤

[@nickwilliams4470]

🤣🤣

[@egreens8512]

very enjoyable presentation learned a lot

[@FlukeHawkins]

As someone who lived in the DC area, they really did Maryland dirty. The quality can be variable but they gave him wine mom wine. Old Westminster and Rocklands Farm are two that would be far more interesting.

[@caesarsalad77]

Had some great Ohio River Vallley wines, so I'm interested in part 2!

[@prccap]

cant wait for part 2!!!!!

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[@serafimwibisono1834]

I don't really drink wine, but I love videos that have Andre in it

[@toriholliday6887]

as a member of the Mitten, i’ll be trying the 42° ice wine with tomorrow’s dessert!💛👍🏼

[@jpet71]

I've enjoyed Black Star Farms' ice wine. Would be interested to try 42° Ice Wine. I haven't had a lot of Fenn Valley wines. Tend to stick around Leelanau and Old.Mission.

[@juliannacarter5467]

It’s soooo good. I moved down south and have family bring it every time. I like the Old Mission trail with Black Star and Shady Lane.

[@mikedolan1890]

where is part 2? Dying ot see Jersey's finest!

[@Vindler023]

Wow. Finally he’s back 🫡

[@carri2607]

I can watch Andre all day!

[@azilbean]

I'm excited for this series.... but I was so disappointed that they gave you a muscadine grape wine to represent Georgia when we have so many beautiful wines in our mountain region (Helen, Dahlonega, Braselton, etc.). Muscadine grapes are terribly sweet with thick skins 😣, we have so much better wine available if you just look beyond that 🍇!

[@fisheyme47]

Agreed! I was so disappointed that muscadine wine was what he sampled.

[@barsx2o9]

More please wine & food tasting. Anything with Andre Mack

[@logansullins4545]

Here in Northwest Arkansas, we have a small Italian community centered in the city of Tontitown. They've got several vineyards and brands that are actually pretty legit! Sassafras Vineyards is gorgeous and has a pretty nice tasting room, check it out if y'all are ever out our way!

[@anthonyaiello4343]

Great vid. I've been all over the world for wine and make a point of tasting wine whenever I travel in the States. This EXACTLY comforts with my experience trying wines in states where no one should making wines, but bless them for trying. No complexity, too sweet, weird flavors or scents, varietals no one has ever heard of, varietals that no one should use for wine, blah blah blab. Good stuff, bravo for trying this stuff.

[@usclvr19]

I loved this!

[@AdjectiveOtter]

My favorite videos! This guy is great!

[@cameronbatko]

Finally another Andre Mack video!!!!

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[@fredtougas]

Man I love watching this guy drink wine!

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[@TheOffkilter]

Cant wait for the rest of them to be showcased

[@justina3568]

Can you do a video on which wines/varietals Andre would recommend for novices wanting to try & appreciate wine?

[@KOLN555]

I'll be interested when he gets to Virginia. We have some surprisingly great wines here and a lot of really not great stuff as well. But the vineyards make for a fun day out regardless.