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Sommelier Tastes the Same Champagne at Different Ages
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another edition of World of Wine, this time sampling bottles of Veuve Clicquot champagne across a 50-year age range.
Sommelier Tries 12 Sparkling Wines
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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.

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Sommelier Tries Every Trader Joe's Liquor
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns to Bon Appétit, this time to taste and give his expert opinion on over a dozen liquors and spirits sold at Trader Joe's. Which of these discount bottles can hold their own against the pricier brand name options? Watch to discover where it makes sense to save a buck without sacrificing quality during your next trip to TJ's.
Sommelier Tries A 94 Year Old Red Wine
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Sommelier André Hueston Mack opens and tries a nearly 100-year-old bottle of red wine on this edition of 'World of Wine.' Watch André offer his thoughts on the taste, appearance, and complexity of a 1928 Château Brainaire-Cucru - a wine which last felt the kiss of fresh air in the year Mickey Mouse was created.
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 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 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 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
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.
Three of the Hottest New Hotels to Book for Design
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Presented by Capital One. Every year, Condé Nast Traveler reveals its annual Hot List spotlighting the best new hotels, restaurants, and more around the world. In our final edition of 2025, we visit three new hotels worth booking for their stunning design.
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 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
Definitively the Best Beer in America
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Data scientist Hilary Mason pours through the numbers to determine who produces the best beer in America. Who's buying the next round?
Sommelier Tries 20 Rosé Wines Under $20
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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.
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 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?
Three of the Hottest Hotels to Book for Wellness
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Presented by Capital One. Every year, Condé Nast Traveler reveals its annual Hot List spotlighting the best new hotels, restaurants, and more around the world. In our next installment of 2025 we visit three new hotels worth booking for their wellness amenities.
How to Saber a Champagne Bottle
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Patrick Capiello, wine director of Pearl & Ash, demonstrates how to saber a Champagne bottle.
Sommelier Tries 20 Red Wines Under $15
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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'
NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Guesses Cheap vs. Expensive Wines
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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.

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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 
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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 

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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 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.
Artisanal Cocktails from the Art of Patrón Party, Chicago
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Go inside the Art of Patrón Party in Chicago with Giuseppe Tentori, the executive chef of GT Fish & Oyster, and learn how master mixologists create innovative spiced cocktails.

Sponsored by Patrón Tequila
Eva Longoria Guesses Cheap vs. Expensive Wines
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Eva Longoria joins sommelier André Hueston Mack for a career-spanning conversation while tasting a selection of both expensive and affordable wines, trying to figure out which is which. Eva Longoria will soon make her feature film directorial debut with Searchlight Picture’s Flamin’ Hot, the story of Richard Montañez, the janitor turned creator of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos who disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon. Co-founder of the ultra-premium spirits brand Casa Del Sol Tequila, Longoria’s upcoming travel series, Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico will premiere on CNN in 2023. Production Company: Content.23 Media