Sommelier Tests 10 Wine Gadgets | World Of Wine

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

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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.
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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@iveycrutchfield607 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@KhushiSingh-hb9hr Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@gillpop Жыл бұрын

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.. Жыл бұрын

❤

@nv1573 Ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@jackiedungan8502 Жыл бұрын

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

@SupremeShuckle 26 күн бұрын

I was getting “lighthouse keeper”

@spencerkr5778 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@alexbarber1566 7 ай бұрын

*grapeful

@jamegumb7298 5 ай бұрын

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

@SirWussiePants Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@jimmullenax2872 Жыл бұрын

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

@1Jetsurf Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

He zesty lmao

@skatcat31 Жыл бұрын

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

@sterkriger2572 Жыл бұрын

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

@molecularbandit Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Nah

@johnr797 10 ай бұрын

@@maxvega5597uh what?

@dennythewinenerd Жыл бұрын

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.

@Zelijahrs 8 ай бұрын

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

@adamdubin1276 Жыл бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Ouch

@alexhook9151 Жыл бұрын

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.

@rachelnardone910 Жыл бұрын

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

@amanasd26 Жыл бұрын

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

@apexxxx10 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@evanflynn4680 Жыл бұрын

Wine nerds are all about the wine.

@amanasd26 Жыл бұрын

@@NeutralMjolkHotel most were not scam products

@xenophobiac4570 6 ай бұрын

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.

@birdonline2751 Жыл бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@davidfriedland8255 Жыл бұрын

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.

@gabepesco Жыл бұрын

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.

@CarlosKTCosta Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

In another world they are affectionately called “filthy casuals”

@ethancrisp3491 Жыл бұрын

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

@Josh-ww7mp 2 ай бұрын

The electric opener is helpful with arthritic hands

@nathannoto8162 Жыл бұрын

Andre is quite simply… THE MAN. 🎉🎉🎉

@StephenMorrisonTheSearchable Жыл бұрын

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.

@TheOfficialDaBoogaloo Жыл бұрын

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

@mediamonk100 Жыл бұрын

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!

@Andromansis Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

@@nom6758 this guy was never being “pretensions”

@cameronbatko Жыл бұрын

Always great when BA drops an Andre video!

@marcwhiskey Жыл бұрын

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.

@jte7438 Жыл бұрын

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.

@rileylawson9958 Жыл бұрын

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

@alexbourelly6527 6 ай бұрын

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!

@word42069 Жыл бұрын

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

@rahmed71 Жыл бұрын

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

@lindahoover1077 11 ай бұрын

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.

@katy8605 Жыл бұрын

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

@kellinomnom Жыл бұрын

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!

@denzyno Жыл бұрын

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

@danny_on_the_move6315 8 ай бұрын

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

@mfb6310 7 ай бұрын

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!!

@matthewthomasdavis87 Ай бұрын

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

@nathanielstove8662 Жыл бұрын

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

@koroxus Жыл бұрын

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

@kellenholt6655 Жыл бұрын

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.

@martabelkowska Жыл бұрын

Love this series! 💗

@julieschnorenberg5370 Жыл бұрын

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

@apexxxx10 Жыл бұрын

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?*

@arlimantalavera9545 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@arlimantalavera9545 Жыл бұрын

@@saulestasiulyte5569 Great point!

@viesos2924 4 ай бұрын

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. 😂

@bsnufkin929 Жыл бұрын

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

@NopeIdontcare Жыл бұрын

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!

@Yamp44 Жыл бұрын

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! ;)

@Vankel83 Жыл бұрын

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

@anonymoussource1 Ай бұрын

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.

@ene_ai Жыл бұрын

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

@KahluaBomb Жыл бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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

@CalvinLimuel Жыл бұрын

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

@lucaferraro100 Жыл бұрын

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 😊

@avarmauk Жыл бұрын

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

@bruce1947 Жыл бұрын

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

@susancollins9811 Жыл бұрын

A recent vineyard manager just had a lecture about why people think they should remove sulfites. Consumers think sulfites cause the reactions some get after drinkine wine i.e. headaches, etc. Its actually the histamines that cause these issues.

@Lint_Julep 26 күн бұрын

This was a lot of fun!

@timz9862 Жыл бұрын

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

@original_demonic 2 ай бұрын

I like the fact that you go “I don’t personally like this, but it works”…a lot of these are either for theatre or for people who can’t open/airate/drink wine properly (as in just open and drink a bottle exactly how you want to). My nan has an electric opener because she has arthritis, and really shaky hands. It’s different for people who open a bottle for a night, not 20 bottles an hour as a sommelier, you said it was slow, and it is, but it’s like an electric can opener. If you have trouble and you’re using it once, maybe twice a day if that, it’s not as bad.

@tedmccauley9319 2 ай бұрын

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.

@bluestonebest1893 Жыл бұрын

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.

@rode-jx4oo Ай бұрын

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

@BusterKitten 3 күн бұрын

One of my daughters has a bad case of rheumatoid arthritis and some time back I got her an electric wine opener because she can't uncork a bottle on her own. It works well for her needs.

@eatmoremusic3650 Жыл бұрын

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

@danielleadams4806 Жыл бұрын

🤣 well handled with the wine condom 😂

@katarzynazofia 11 ай бұрын

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

@uriel4108 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jlemew4948 Жыл бұрын

"playtimes over" as he removes the condom 😂😂😂😂😂

@heymanhn Жыл бұрын

Wish he covered the Coravin!

@alexbarber1566 7 ай бұрын

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

@jackarmstrong4051 Жыл бұрын

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

@amaionnaise1594 7 ай бұрын

amazing video!! Everyone is so talented!!

@wolfbrother9025 11 ай бұрын

Wait ppl don't know that alcohol and sugar give you headaches because they dehydrate you? I thought we all learned this our first time getting drunk in high school😂😂😂😂😂

@Jaimitox1x3x Жыл бұрын

Andre videos always make me laugh

@neergst Жыл бұрын

The Vac-u-Vin is by far the best money anyone can spend on a wine "accessory" hands down. Coravin is for Study, Fine wine lists BTG and Collectors.. everything in between under performs IMO

@ARPLATINUM Жыл бұрын

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

@johnr797 10 ай бұрын

Why not just put them in the fridge?

@Waskomsause 3 ай бұрын

@@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.

@hectoraguilera2192 Жыл бұрын

Awesome and honest. Great video

@canadianlonghorn4240 Жыл бұрын

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

@neilawad2741 Жыл бұрын

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

@shlomster6256 Жыл бұрын

The electric wine bottle opener is very handy for the occasional bottle open...

@richardm6704 7 ай бұрын

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

@kendallstark4302 Жыл бұрын

When BA drops an Andre video, I take notes.

@lanaham0 Жыл бұрын

A lot of these are kinda accessibility items for disabled people like me who literally cannot buy wine bottles with corks and stuff because I physically cannot open them

@knowledgeistheremedy5400 Жыл бұрын

I'm always here for Andre!

@BeacherDewar Ай бұрын

Love vanquishes time. To lovers, a moment can be eternity, eternity can be the tick of a clock.

@LintonWong 4 ай бұрын

The first one rapid chiller - if you add some type of salt, such as rock salt, to the ice, it may be colder and even quicker.

@CADguru78 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Shimmerin Жыл бұрын

Fun watch. Thanks for the laughs.

@user-ks7cf5ez1m Жыл бұрын

this is so emotional

@javierel22 Жыл бұрын

André is back! Today is gonna be a good day

@Volkovic7013 7 ай бұрын

Your videos make me happy

@kristinnelson-patel442 Жыл бұрын

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

@MartinaDuBois-gv1ff Ай бұрын

There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.

@ATinyWaffle 4 ай бұрын

The electric wine opener is actually a game changer for disabled people that aren't dextrous or strong with their hands. My parents have a very similar one and they love it.