Intro to Wine for Everybody

Today's video is all about wine! Wine can be intimidating, so I wanted an accessible intro for everybody - you know, the common person! We've all seen videos of people sniffing and saying words that don't make sense. Impressive though that may be, It can also be overwhelming. Anyway, I decided to sit down and have some fun tasting six wines with Az - three white, three red. The wine world is much more expansive than that, but this will be a good starting point. So grab some friends, grab some glasses, and crack open some new bottles of wine. Cheers!

TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Bright Cellars: 0:55
What is Wine?: 2:21
What is Vintage?: 3:06
What is a Varietal?: 4:10
How Do You Make Wine?: 5:01
How Old is Wine? 6:53
Old World vs New World: 7:12
Tasting: 8:38
Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc: 9:09
Riesling: 10:05
Chardonnay: 10:49
Pinot Noir: 12:03
Sangiovese: 13:42
Cabernet Sauvignon: 14:46
Conclusion: 15:54

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[AndersErickson]

Hope this helps! What's your favorite varietal?

[ItsMe-fsdf]

'It smells refreshing, like I want to drink it immediately... Right now...' Subtle as a sledgehammer 🤣

[lazyreuvin]

As someone who regularly trains young waiters in the hospitality industry, this is a concise, fantastically simple and clear explanation. Anders' presentation skills are so natural and entertaining to watch. Definitely going to be sharing this in the future. =)

[mariannakump]

I'm really glad you did this intro into wine. So many people are intimidated by it and it's really a shame because there are so many great wines to be had. Some wines can be a bit off putting when you drink them on their own but if you pair it with the right nibbles it can make a big difference. I tend to like big reds but I also love a good white like a Sauvignon Blanc. I have one tip...if you find yourself drinking a wine that you really enjoy, take a photo of the label. That way you can shop for it or at least have an example of something you like to show your wine merchant. Doing that really helped me a lot when I first took a serious interest in wine. CHEERS! 🍷

[BrunoReisVideo]

y'all are just SO fun to watch. the iconic barman and normal person duo I love to take sips with <3

[prariedoggin]

“That’s something about Sauvignon Blanc, it *isn’t* cat pee.”

It’s insight that this which keeps me tuning in every week 😁

Also Az, you do a fantastic job as designated normal person!

[AdamBittner]

I'm a winemaker (not a normal person) and I was pleasantly surprised the information was pretty much all correct. Cheers!

[alfredwigmore]

I learned today that Az had the best reaction to Riesling. Clearly a smart woman that knows what she likes and I want to have a glass with both of you. Cheers Anders and Az for doing this, as a cocktail bartender it’s nice to just have a refresher course. As always, great work.

[oldcrows]

13:08 - it’s been 4 days and I keep coming back to this moment of pure comedy gold. Man why is the word poo so funny

[ronmetz]

I learned that you two are the most hilarious sommeliers I have ever come across. Hints of barnyard, cat pee, this smells like a rock that’s been in the ocean. I’m picking up some funk, ooooh, smells like a forest floor. LMAO!! Great video guys.

[capeofgoodwine]

Awww, you made this so fun. It's not often that wine is portrayed in a fun and friendly way. You did a brilliant job and made me want to drink (more) wine.

[CoachVinoLLC]

Great intro to wine Anders! Similar to you, I was a Wine Director for the first 10 years of my career. Transitioned to cocktails over the last five years. Both are fantastic categories and any lover of adults drinks should feel comfortable exploring both. Funny enough, there's a great popular wine podcast called, "Wine for Normal People". Good stuff guys. Cheers! 🍷

[CampingSis]

This was a fun one! I’ve been a wine drinker for many years, toured vineyards and wineries, attended tastings, etc. but always had a hard time remembering all those intimidating details until THIS video came along. Thanks to you and Az for making this video simple, informative and, most importantly, entertaining! The visuals are very helpful. Who knew yeast pooped alcohol???!!!

[winefolly]

Wow!!! You must own the Wine Folly book!!!! This sounds like the first chapter to the tee. LOVE IT. Thanks for sharing the dogma about this amazing beverage :)

[jasonjames-eyers]

Brilliant as ever and you two just never cease to make me smile. Thank you.

[LeahIsHereNow]

As someone who was in the industry and then left for the better part of 20 years, I’m going back into a very high-end fine dining restaurant, and working my way up to the very lucrative position of server Captain. I don’t want to be just good enough, I want to exceed expectations because some of the other captains really aren’t at the level I would expect if I were dining there. I also have incredibly high expectations and don’t want to just fake my way through. I wanna know what I’m talking about CONFIDENTLY with anybody.

It feels somewhat intimidating because I was out of the game for so long, but you make it very accessible. It’s just information. It’s just understanding some basic components, but a lot of people make you feel like you’re an idiot for not knowing things that they didn’t know until they were taught.

Thanks! Your approach is much appreciated!

[Urotsukidoji]

I already know my wine, but I'm watching for you and Az :)

[christianreyes]

More both of you on camera!!! Really like the energy you both give off - very cute!

[diamondflaw]

My grandmother made a dandelion wine that I loved. She lived i. The Columbia River Gorge, so I’m always nostalgic towards wine from there.

[adrianburnes]

As someone who likes cocktails (and I mean a lot), this vid on wine is really nice to see. Not enough fellow young folks seem to appreciate the adventure that is wine.