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How A Sommelier Designs The Wine List For A Restaurant
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André Hueston Mack returns with the next episode of World of Wine, this time taking you step-by-step through his approach when designing a restaurant wine list as a professional sommelier.
Sommelier Breaks Down How to Order Wine Like a Pro
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Feeling overwhelmed by wine lists at restaurants? Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to Bon Appétit to teach you how to confidently order wine like a pro. Whether you’re a casual drinker or just starting to explore the world of wine, André breaks down everything you need to know–from decoding tricky wine lists to mastering the perfect wine-tasting etiquette.
Sommelier Tests 10 Wine Gadgets
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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.
Sommelier Tries 12 Non-Alcoholic Beverages
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another edition of World of Wine, and this time he's putting twelve non-alcoholic beverages to the test. From ready-to-drink mocktails to non-alcoholic beer, which alternatives are worth a try?
Sommelier Tests 13 Wine Bottle Openers
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack is back for another episode of World of Wine, this time testing 13 gadgets designed to make opening a bottle of wine at home much easier.
Sommelier Shops For Holiday Wines: Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve
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Have you ever walked into a wine shop before the holidays brimming with confidence—only to be intimidated by the number of options there are to choose from? On this edition of World Of Wine, expert sommelier André Hueston Mack demystifies the process of shopping at your local wine store, sharing his tips and pointers for picking the perfect bottle for over a dozen different holiday occasions.
Sommelier Tries 20 White Wines Under $15
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack is back to do what he does best: taste wine. We asked him to try twenty bottles of white wine under $15 and let us know his honest thoughts on them. Not all of these wines are worth your money, but there are some diamonds in the rough.
Sommelier Pairs Wine With 5 Classic Pasta Dishes
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another edition of World of Wine, today sampling five classic pasta dishes then pairing each with a complementary wine.
Every Wine Tool a Sommelier Uses
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to demonstrate tools designed for opening, preparing, tasting, and preserving wine. From familiar staples you'd find anywhere wine is served to the specialized tools preferred by professionals, André breaks it all down in the engaging, approachable style he's known for.

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The 54-Aroma Kit Sommeliers Use to Train Their Noses
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack is back for another episode of World of Wine, this time trying out a 54-scent aroma kit designed to help sommeliers train and hone their senses.
Sommelier Tries 10 Whiskeys Under $50
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There’s a big world of whiskey out there and the more you learn about it, the more likely you are to find something you’ll enjoy. Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to Bon Appétit, this time to taste and comment on 10 different whiskeys, each retailing for under $50.
Sommelier Pairs Fast Food And Wine
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to Bon Appétit to elevate your next trip to the drive-thru as he pairs popular fast food with complementary wines. Did you know the smoky notes of a Syrah pair exquisitely with the flame-grilled taste of a Whopper? Well, now you do. Find out André's picks for your other food court favorites on this episode of World of Wine.

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Sommelier Tries 16 Celebrity Wines
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to sample 16 wines made by celebrities, giving his expert opinion on their quality, taste, and value. From rosé wines by Post Malone, Snoop Dogg, and Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie through Jay-Z's Brut champagne and a Chenin blanc from Dwyane Wade, André will determine once and for all whether fame translates into wine making skill.
Sommelier Tries 14 More Celebrity Wines
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Actors, athletes, musicians...vintners? Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to sample 14 more wines made by celebrities giving his expert opinion on their quality, taste, and value. From a rosé by Rick Ross and champagne by Leonardo DiCaprio through Eric Wareheim's impressive red and a sauv blanc from chef Ramsay, André will determine once and for all which celebrities have a legit second career moonlighting as winemakers.
Sommelier Answers Wine Questions From the Internet
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack is back to answer some of the internet's most asked questions about wine. Why do some wines give you a headache? Why does aging wine make it better? And why on earth do sommeliers spit it out? André answers these questions and more on the latest edition of World of Wine.
Sommelier Tries Wine from Every State (Montana-Wyoming)
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack completes his quest to sample a wine from every state in the U.S., this time covering the back half of the alphabet with each stop from Montana to Wyoming.
Sommelier Tries a $1,500 Bottle of Red Wine
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another edition of World of Wine, this time putting a $1,500 bottle of Harlan Estate red wine to the test. A lot of time and effort goes into creating such an expensive bottle but is it worth the premium price? Director: Dan Siegel Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia Editor: Robby Massey Host: Andre Mack Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke Coordinating Producer: Tommy Werner Line Producer: Jen McGinity Associate Producer: Oadhan Lynch Production Manager: Janine Dispensa Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes Director of Talent, Digital Video: Cynthia Simpson Camera Operator: Will Boone Assistant Camera: Lucas Young Sound Mixer: Rachel Young Production Assistant: Shania Collier, Alex Mitchell Staff Editorial Consultant: Ryan Harrington Researcher: Vivian Jao Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin VFX: Lea Kichler Filmed on Location at 1 World Trade Center
Sommelier Breaks Down Every Italian Wine
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to Bon Appétit, this time to taste and give his expert opinion on Italian wines. With 20 Italian wine regions, Mack is sampling bottles from each to teach you everything you need to know about Italian wine.
Sommelier Breaks Down Every Wine Glass
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another episode of World of Wine, this time breaking down every type of wine glass - explaining which glass suits which wine, the differences between them, and how each affects our perception and experience.

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Sommelier Tries Every Trader Joe’s Wine
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another edition of World of Wine, and this time he's putting twelve bottles of Trader Joe’s wine to the test. With each bottle costing under $30, will they give you a bang for your buck?
Sommelier Tries 10 Bourbons From $20-$200
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There are plenty of bourbons on the market at different price points with different attributes—but what are you really getting for your money? Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to Bon Appétit to give his impressions on 10 bourbons, ranging in price from only $20 all the way up to $199 a bottle.
Sommelier Tries Every Costco Liquor
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another edition of World of Wine, this time putting every bottle of Costco Kirkland liquor to the test. With every bottle coming in under $50, will they give you a bang for your buck?
Sommelier Tries Every Costco Wine
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another edition of World of Wine, and this time he's putting eleven bottles of Costco Kirkland wine to the test. With each bottle costing under $20, will they give you a bang for your buck?
Sommelier Tries 10 Tequilas From $20-$175
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Sommelier André Houston Mack returns to Bon Appétit to give his impressions on 10 tequilas, ranging in price from only $20 all the way up to $175 a bottle.

Read more: 5 Types of Tequila and How to Enjoy Each One to Its Fullest