How to Enjoy Wine Without Being a Nerd About It

[raiker]

I like the broad message of "enjoy things you want to enjoy" that this channel has.

[beastateverythin]

“You just need to decide if it’s yuck yuck or yum yum” lmao 😂

[ThePotThickens]

As a winemaker and wine lover, I think wine should not be pretentious. It's a wonderful beverage. Sometime's I'll take an inexpensive red wine and throw it in the blender for a few seconds for some instant aging. It is amazing how a little air infusion can smooth out a harsh young wine.

[hunteranfinsen]

I’m just gonna get drunk and start thinking about silly words to describe the wine

[TheNiallpd]

2 Papa Shaq videos in a week; it's officially Hot Shaq Summer

[The_JLav]

Using colorful language that other people may not agree with to describe wines is so fun. At a wine tasting I did last week, I wrote down "grassy and kind, a friend :)" and "smells like a witch's hut that's carved inside a tree"
Basically, language is what you make it and there's no right way to do it

[stirfryjedi]

Absolutely genius, and not to spoil it for anybody but...thank you for not doing a wine subscription sponsor on this one.

[fizz]

I have to defend myself for a quick second because I've definitely been the "yep, that tastes like wine" guy. I have said that phrase multiple times, but never as shade to wine lovers. It's more self-deprecating, because I am out of my element and have nothing to add to the conversation other than that I don't know what I'm talking about. That being said, I've never drank wine with anybody that makes terms or flavor notes accessible in the way you do and even just conceptually the things you mentioned are incredibly helpful.

And I think that's why people watch you. Whether it's something traditionally considered fancy(wine) or very much not(microwaving food), you approach topics in a way that is accessible and makes people feel good about liking what they like. Thank you for that, Shaq.

[statusseeker]

I effing love how efficient your videos are. The content you delivered in 6 minutes would have turned into a 20 minute video for most other content producers. Awesome job!

[IdleSummer]

We are all grape surgeons on this blessed day

[OopsAllFrench]

Wine tasting is EXACTLY like looking at clouds. That’s such a great comparison!

[J.T.K]

Looking at clouds is a truly amazing analogy. Tastings are always the most fun in comparison - both to other drinks and to other opinions. Saying something tastes like citrus and then having someone else go - "blood orange" sometimes causes a new flavor "shape" to snap into focus.

[MattCroushorn]

I confidently speak for all of us when I say just drop the full length Gary V diss video already

[NonAryanDuck]

The subtle Gary Vee dismantling is very much appreciated

[stephengold]

The album artwork made me want an internetshaq playlist, good taste

[ZJtraylor]

I work in a liquor store and a guy once asked me why we didn’t stock any “good” red wines and when I told him taste is subjective he literally rolled his eyes at me lol. Don’t let anyone stop you from trying wine based on the label.

[infowarriors]

Like a fine wine, Internet Shaquille's videos get much better over time

[kylekillgannon]

This channel has the strongest "don't worry about it" energy.

[jjaj]

One thing I’ve been enjoying for awhile is pairing good wines with really trashy foods. Like a funky pet nat with a Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich or a Syrah with a homemade burger. Helps me to not overthink the tasting and struggle to pick out every single note that comes to mind. Usually I end up focusing on what notes specifically work between the two, and using foods other than the stereotypical cheese plate or steak dinner allows me to explore other sides of wine.

[Ktd]

Me, who needs no one’s permission to enjoy the cheapest, sweetest wines out of a plastic cup with ice, just here to take a break from the summer sun and sit in all the shade being thrown at Gary V. Cheers, y’all! 🍷