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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.
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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.
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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.
Follow Andre on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andrehmack/
Shop for the wine tools André uses!
Durand Wine Opener https://amzn.to/3HXxmcu
Cellar Rat Candle Holder https://amzn.to/34QxXOS
Hip Wine Decanter https://fave.co/3HXxqZM
Le Chateau Wine Decanter https://amzn.to/3uTLwb3
Glass Decanters with Wood Stoppers https://fave.co/3uPrcro
Stainless Steel Tea Strainer https://amzn.to/3HXdDdd
2.8" Dia Metal Mesh Strainer Loose Leaf Tea Teapot Filter Infuser https://fave.co/3JxrfMB
Fermtech FastRack Auto-Siphon Mini https://amzn.to/3HUbj6M
Silver Tone Metal Tastevin Cellarman's Wine Tasting Cup with Chain Set https://amzn.to/3517FJA
Winco WB-4 4 Quart Wine Bucket https://amzn.to/3GUxbNO
Franmara Wine Tasting Personal Spittoon https://amzn.to/3uR0mPD
Coravin - Pivot + Wine Preservation System - Black https://fave.co/34EmAd7
Le Sable Waiters Corkscrew https://www.winestuff.com/products/le-sable-waiters-corkscrew
Aldo Sohm Small Spittoon https://aldosohm.com/products/small-spittoon?variant=36145591713948
When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.
Follow Andre on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andrehmack/
Shop for the wine tools André uses!
Durand Wine Opener https://amzn.to/3HXxmcu
Cellar Rat Candle Holder https://amzn.to/34QxXOS
Hip Wine Decanter https://fave.co/3HXxqZM
Le Chateau Wine Decanter https://amzn.to/3uTLwb3
Glass Decanters with Wood Stoppers https://fave.co/3uPrcro
Stainless Steel Tea Strainer https://amzn.to/3HXdDdd
2.8" Dia Metal Mesh Strainer Loose Leaf Tea Teapot Filter Infuser https://fave.co/3JxrfMB
Fermtech FastRack Auto-Siphon Mini https://amzn.to/3HUbj6M
Silver Tone Metal Tastevin Cellarman's Wine Tasting Cup with Chain Set https://amzn.to/3517FJA
Winco WB-4 4 Quart Wine Bucket https://amzn.to/3GUxbNO
Franmara Wine Tasting Personal Spittoon https://amzn.to/3uR0mPD
Coravin - Pivot + Wine Preservation System - Black https://fave.co/34EmAd7
Le Sable Waiters Corkscrew https://www.winestuff.com/products/le-sable-waiters-corkscrew
Aldo Sohm Small Spittoon https://aldosohm.com/products/small-spittoon?variant=36145591713948
When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Follow Andre on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andrehmack/
Follow Andre on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andrehmack/
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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?
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Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough visit the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen for this episode of Taste Testers, the show where we pair Brad Leone with special guests for a rollicking taste test focused on one kind of food. Today our esteemed guests sample 6 kinds of nuts from around the world - even pairing some with Nina and Julianne’s own Fresh Vine Wine Chardonnay.
Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough are best friends and co-owners of Fresh Vine Wine, a premium collection of bold, crisp, and creamy wines produced and bottled in Napa Valley.
Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough are best friends and co-owners of Fresh Vine Wine, a premium collection of bold, crisp, and creamy wines produced and bottled in Napa Valley.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Follow André on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrehmack/
Follow André on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrehmack/
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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?
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns with another episode of World of Wine, this time offering his unfiltered opinion on 20 different rosé wines that retail for under $20.
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack has made a career tasting the finest of wines, but that doesn't mean he can't enjoy a bottle on the cheaper end of the spectrum. In fact, we asked him to enjoy twenty bottles of red wine under $15 and let us know his honest thoughts on them. Not all of these wines are winners (and that's part of the fun of it), but a few are and are well worth it.
List of the wines:
Villa Medoro, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
Donna Laura "Ali" Toscana
Franco Serra Barbera d'Asti
Yellow Tail Cabernet Sauvignon
Bodegas Mas Que Vinos "Ercavio" Tempranillo
Tempranillo, Altos d'Oliva
Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva
Beringer Wine Cabernet Sauvignon
Backstory 'California', Cabernet Sauvignon
Chop Shop Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Merlot
19 Crimes Cali Red Snoop Dog
Adelante, Malbec, Mendoza
Colonia Las Liebres [Altos Las Hormigas] Bonarda
Les Garrigues, Côtes du Rhône
Domaine Madone, Beaujolais-Villages "Perreon"
Famille Bieler, Cotes du Rhone 'Return and Reuse'
Domaine Skouras Red Blend, 'Zoe'
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Today we've got one for fans of the bubbly as sommelier André Hueston Mack returns with another episode of World Of Wine, this time to taste and share his thoughts on 12 sparkling wines. How is sparkling wine made? Which bottles justify their hefty price tags and which ones punch above their weight? With prices ranging from $17 to over $500, André offers tips on how to navigate sticker shock and hone in on what really matters when it comes to getting the most bang for your buck when choosing a sparkling wine.
Follow Andre on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andrehmack/
Follow Andre on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andrehmack/
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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.
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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.
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13-time NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade visits Bon Appétit to go in-depth on his life and playing career while tasting a selection of both expensive and affordable wines with sommelier André Hueston Mack. How well can DWade differentiate a bottle that goes for hundreds of dollars from one that costs under $20? Which players did he most love playing against? Who's in his all-time starting 5? André and Dwyane cover all these questions and more on this episode of "Through the Grapevine."
NBA Champion and Businessman Dwyane Wade is the founder of Wade Cellars with a portfolio comprised of the flagship Wade Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from Napa’s most iconic vineyards, and the Three by Wade wines, which includes the Rosé, Chenin Blanc, and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from sustainable vineyards throughout California’s most respected wine regions. The wines are available for purchase online at www.dwadecellars.com, as well as restaurants, wine shops and national retailers throughout the U.S. Wade’s recently released photographic memoir DWYANE features never-before-seen photos from his life on and off the court and how he built his personal brand into one of the most powerful ones in sports.
Follow Andre on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andrehmack/
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Through The Grapevine Wine Shop: https://fave.co/3ocDJl1
Round 1: Las Lilas, Vinho Verde Portugal 2020 https://fave.co/32ZJ3zW
Round 2: Olivier Rivière, Rioja Mirando al Sur 2015 https://fave.co/3Hsm4MW
Round 3: Meo Camuzet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2016 https://fave.co/3EUBjfU
Round 4: In Sheep's Clothing, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 2019 https://fave.co/3JGkU2c
Round 5: Tolaini, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2014 https://fave.co/3JSCobU
DWYANE https://amzn.to/34mogr3
Hand-made Red Wine Glass - Josephine No 3 https://amzn.to/3EV19QP
Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Glass https://amzn.to/3HQPbtF
Double Hinged Waiter’s Corkscrew https://amzn.to/331gdPE
Burlap Wine Bags https://amzn.to/3EV1fIb
When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.
NBA Champion and Businessman Dwyane Wade is the founder of Wade Cellars with a portfolio comprised of the flagship Wade Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from Napa’s most iconic vineyards, and the Three by Wade wines, which includes the Rosé, Chenin Blanc, and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from sustainable vineyards throughout California’s most respected wine regions. The wines are available for purchase online at www.dwadecellars.com, as well as restaurants, wine shops and national retailers throughout the U.S. Wade’s recently released photographic memoir DWYANE features never-before-seen photos from his life on and off the court and how he built his personal brand into one of the most powerful ones in sports.
Follow Andre on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/andrehmack/
Shop for the wines and products featured in this episode!
Through The Grapevine Wine Shop: https://fave.co/3ocDJl1
Round 1: Las Lilas, Vinho Verde Portugal 2020 https://fave.co/32ZJ3zW
Round 2: Olivier Rivière, Rioja Mirando al Sur 2015 https://fave.co/3Hsm4MW
Round 3: Meo Camuzet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2016 https://fave.co/3EUBjfU
Round 4: In Sheep's Clothing, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 2019 https://fave.co/3JGkU2c
Round 5: Tolaini, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2014 https://fave.co/3JSCobU
DWYANE https://amzn.to/34mogr3
Hand-made Red Wine Glass - Josephine No 3 https://amzn.to/3EV19QP
Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Glass https://amzn.to/3HQPbtF
Double Hinged Waiter’s Corkscrew https://amzn.to/331gdPE
Burlap Wine Bags https://amzn.to/3EV1fIb
When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.
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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?
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David Lynch (aka The Wine Insider) demystifies the process of popping a bottle of bubbles.
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Boxed wines have grown in popularity and prestige in recent years, but can they really compete with their bottled brethren? Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to sample 16 boxed wines, giving his expert opinion on their quality, taste, and value.