Nice episode, almost everything in this video was new for me. i'd also like to see a beer version of this, like the different types of beer and what goes with what.
How to order wine: 1. Study wine so you know what the hell you're talking about. It takes time and effort, just like being educated on anything 2. If you can't bother with doing #1 then just ask the sommelier what he recommends. There are no "tricks" and you can't fake it. Stop trying to fake your way through life and just ask the expert. 3. If the restaurant doesn't have a sommelier then it doesn't matter. You're in a shitty restaurant. Just order a beer with your Bloomin' Onion and 24oz well done steak you're about to smother in A1 sauce.
Agreed on the Washington state. Everyone I know who enjoys wine seems to only buy the typical napa/alexander valley wines for the region itself. Even some of the lesser known regions in California are excellent (i.e. pasa robles, north coast, lc) Point is, sometimes the most expensive isn't the best. Stick with that mid-point. Getting into higher prices also seems to require a specific palate. If someone has not developed that, it may not be enjoyed by them and they may equate it with something extremely cheap/bad.
Thank you for your tips. I am from Europe but I find suggestions, from most of your video, are very useful. The price to quality ratio can be (generally) related to european wines in european restaurants as well. There are great wines on each continent with such a variety of tastes... it is so amazing!
Nice job Gerald. Obviously, there simply isn't enough time in a 4 minute video to explain every region in the world but thanks for the advice. Are there any Texas wines you would recommend?
@@noughsubjectivity3686 It's simple: If you prefer wine over beer (like I do), then order wine. The added bonus is that drinking wine is inherently classier and more attractive to the ladies. Well most ladies.. particularly the more beautiful, respectable and classier types if you know what I mean ;)
1:28 “The first thing you need to realize is your food and wine need to go together.” The next 10 seconds he explains how he personally doesn’t like to pair wine. Then [paraphrased quote] “For those of you who do like to pair wine with food, understand that some wines pair with food better than others. But we’ll get into that later.” Uh, okay, thanks
Man's Guide on Wine (THE ULTIMATE EDITION): -There is only one way to order wine. You dump your glass of wine on the floor and say, "What whiskey do you have?"
Nice video! I'm from Argentina, so I've been drinking wine since I was 12 or 13 and have friends who own vineyards so I know a little about the subject. I wondered if you have had the chance to try some South African wines, I was surprised to see how good their wines are.
nice video, im from Chile, here we got great wines.. and basically for 10 bucks you get really good wines... here local wines are very cheap, good wines
Pinot noir is considered by many to be the most food friendly wine, and became much more available after the movie Sideways... Being on the lighter end of red wine varietals, it pairs well with almost any food, and is particularly good with salmon. In addition to the Napa and Sonoma regions. Paso Robles, California has some fine pinots, along with Oregon and Washington. Pinots tend to be more reasonably priced than big name Cabernets or Merlots... Some big names in the European wine industry are building huge new facilities in Argentina, which demonstrates those areas' potential. Get your Torontes and Malbec while they're affordable! The relatively new to the world wine industries in Australia and New Zealand are also producing big, bold wines...
I am partial to French wine and don't mind paying more for it. The easiest way too look like an idiot at a fine dining establishment, or any other place for that matter, is by being pretentious. Dress accordingly, polish your manners, be polite, and ask away; sommeliers love to talk about what they know best.
"Pick the wine that isn't the cheapest wine, but the next cheapest wine" - As if that's not what most plebs already do -- and the restaurant's are fully aware of it.
Don't knock the Box because it has come a long way, people started realizing that it stays fresh for a longer period of time so some higher quality wine companies started getting a slice of the box business. I have worked for one of the top distributors for almost 18yrs now and the wine business has changed a lot since i started and box wines is one of those changes, the wine snobs used to make fun of the box wine drinkers and now some of those wine snobs are drinking from a box.
Washington State does indeed make the best wines, I should know as a resident of that state. :) Also, a very basic rule of thumb you missed. Always pair white wines with white meat (pork, fish, chicken or any type of bird) and red wines with red meat (beef, buffalo, ect.)
chicken, duck, and goose, all go well with reds. Chicken and pino is a staple. It's more important to pair meats with the type of grape In some cases rather than just the color of the wine.
Xavier, good point. That will be in the "Pairing" video coming soon. One thing I would say, I routinely pair red with pork, fish and chicken. It really depends on the red and on the sauce/spices being used. Though I will agree, that is a good rule of thumb to use. Thanks!
I just LOVE how you retardes americans thinks your the king OF EVERYTHING, you the "Simplified Wine guy" You mention America S and N as the best win countries and A state as the worlds best wine producer, you dont eaven mention EUROPE, Did you get born yesterday or what? 2012 did Italy Produce 6,5 milion tons of wine USA N and S only 4,*** And FFS You drink wine like soda buy ading ICE CUBES. Its like puting ice in your coffe.
So much positive energy. I don't think quantity always translates to quality. I love wine from France and many other European countries but I wanted to specifically focus on the kind of wines that I think most of the viewers would love. I stick by my point that Washington State makes the best wine on the planet...for what I like as well as what many others like. Also, to clarify, I never said that N & S America made the best wines. I just focused on S American wines as good values. Can't help it, Judgement of Paris 1976 says we are among the best wines in the world.
Oh okay. Thanks, i won't get wine at a restaurant and just go get a bottle of wine and make my future wife happy with great value and taste of wine! Thank you information
🤔 I prefer the wines of South America. And by South America I mean, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. Their flavors are bold and can be paired up with almost any meal. Plus they are half the price than those from Napa or Sonoma.
I know with beer some people like to pair theirs with food in a contrasting way. Do wine drinkers always pair wine with food in a complimentary way or can they contrast flavors?
Great information! Didn't know about Washington State. How can we view the other videos, (myths, accessories, etc.) I'm looking on AoM's RUclips channel but can't find it.
Here's how "real men order wine". When the waiter comes up to you and asks what would you like to drink, you say "I'll have a beer". If they don't have beer, you find another restaurant.
Wine price relies somewhat on real estate in the US. Regions like Napa and Alexander Valley in California are expensive property to own; acres of land in this part of the country fetch a high price versus other "not-as-expensive but good regions" like Washington, Oregon, etc
One more important rule. Follow the colour of your meat! Meaning that if you order red meat (beef, pork, lamb etc) get a red wine. If you order a white meat (chicken, fish etc) get a white. If not either the wine will drown out the taste of the meat or the other way round.
As a person who's maintained a wine list, the price per bottle vs glass price quoted in this video is WAY OFF. A glass I sell for $10 comes out of a bottle that's more than likely $12-14. A glass that's $15 is probably coming from a bottle that costs $18-25 A glass that's $7 is probably coming from a $6 bottle. I've never found a $4 bottle, even on special pricing from a distributor, that could be sold on a glass list. Yes, the point of the glass list is to make money, but the margins aren't that extreme, and you are almost always getting a better deal the more you spend on a glass, at a better restaurant. Simply because you can't sell the more expensive wines for the same markup as you can less expensive wine. The higher the price, the smaller the margin becomes, so if you see a $15-18 glass of wine at a quality establishment, it's safe to assume it's margin is lower than the cheapest glass option.
+KahluaBomb I'm guessing the difference in ratios probably has something to do with where in the US you're buying your wine from. Buying wine in California is probably more expensive than buying wine in Kansas, for example.
Mr. Morgan, I for one appreciate your insights and opinions regarding this video. I'm surprised (but at the same time, not) to see all dissenting comments...everyone seems to be an expert except you...I do like your response to one below "the Court of Master Sommeliers would disagree with you..." And you maintained the high road by calling Wine Guy "passionate"...I would've used a few different words...ANYWAY, again, I appreciate your insight, thank you. And people, if you don't like this video, make your own
Francisco Silva Wine is a very personal experience so I can't disagree with the fact that you believe they are the best but I will say that I can disagree generally. The style of Spanish and French wines is so much different from the US and millions of people here prefer that higher alcohol, higher extraction style. That doesn't make them right but it does prove the point that the best wine in the world is the wine that YOU love.
What the hell? Pretty good value? You pay $12 for a glass but actually the whole bottle costs around $8 or $9? That's why I don't go to restaurants. It just bothers me and I cannot enjoy my time, knowing that it's a huge ripoff and the whole thing is uncomfortable.
I mean, that's literally anything you eat or drink at any restaurant. Unless you're a chef and can make everything they do, you're missing out. You're paying them to cook for you and serve you food in their establishment, not just the cost of food.
Come work in a good restaurant for half a year, realise how many hours and how many people go into a dinner service, how many expenses go into it, and you will think differently.
God!!! Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon... probably the best wine I ever taste it was a 2005 special reserve. geez it tasted like heaven, that strong and delicious Californian Cabernet followed by a series of after taste of what I was eating from meat to spices and vegetables.. it was incredible. I wish I had the money to afford this wine, but reality is here in Canada, SAQ takes us for dumb people who don't know wine and sells cheapo wine for a fortune. plus I think that particular wine needs to be imported privately.
Not sure how young you are but wine can be an acquired taste. It took me 6 months of drinking wine to finally enjoy any of it. It took another year after that to really develop a palate for the bigger reds.
Gerald Morgan Thats good to know, well not that I am going to drink much wine in the near future (I think). But I wondered mostly because in some restaurants it would just be better to drink wine or in some company, at least that's how I see it. I am 18 btw (and yes thats the legal drinking age in my country :) )
Gerald Morgan same thing happened to me with single malt whisky. I had to "warm up" to it for 3-4 months before I got used to it. Now I just love sipping a glass while I take a smoke at night.
Do you know who makes the box? How the box wine tastes? How its quality will affect your evening? Then you can go for the Box, but as he said, if the Box is the cheapest thing on the menu and you are going for the classy evening look, maybe skip it for a bottle.
We actually did a tasting where we didn't tell people the wines they were drinking until after they had sampled them. I snuck a box wine into the mix but decanted it so it looked like the best wine of the night. Unfortunately, even the best box wines are usually inferior but that's just the nature of the beast.
I wouldn't agree. Sometimes the 2nd cheapest is an option for people not to look cheap. Top chefs have commented the cheapest wine is actually the best value for money. Enjoy the moments!
Shazam, I appreciate the comment but I have never seen that to be the case. The cheapest wine by the glass is almost always a bad value. It could end up being a decent glass depending on where you are but it is always likely to be the highest margin by the glass offering the restaurant has. Thanks for watching and check out our next video coming soon!!
Michael, Oregon is known for Pinot Noir and in that category they are one of the best producers on the planet. They make Pinot in a more Burgundian style though so if you are mostly a Cab drinker then you will want to stick with California Pinot Noir, it is usually a lot bigger. That being said, some of the best Pinot's I have ever tasted are from Oregon so on the world stage Oregon can definitely hold its own!!
I am a fan of Australia's wines, my favorite brand being Yellow Tale. I know it is considered a "cheap" brand price wise, but it is actually a mid level wine, and in my limited opinion(I've only been drinking alcohol for 2 years now) it is some of the best wine I've had. Where I live in North Carolina the wine plants are growing and we have a local grape that makes for what I am told is a great wine, the Scuppernong. I've had the grape, but keep passing the wine for other choices, one day soon I shall get it. As for the pairing/not pairing argument, I come down on the side of those who say, "Drink wine for the sake of the wine, not for the food you surround it with."
Wine is a very personal experience and I will always agree that you should drink what you like, despite what anyone says. I am a huge fan of Australian wines, try anything from Margaret River that you can get your hands on. Very inexpensive and usually incredible!
Because it's a different scenario in Europe, more to choose from in terms of countries. France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Australia etc... All these appear regularly on wine lists. Only useful bit was ordering the 2nd "cheapest" wine...
Understandable. I will be doing videos on what to order from all of the wine producing countries of merit in the future. It is hard to fit all of the countries into a short video. I would be happy to answer any questions you had about the countries you listed if you want? I am here to help!
I agree. I would choose an Australian or New Zealand wine followed by France or Italy (Unless its Amarone), then South African, than the Americas are the last because they taste fairly watered down compared to the rest.
Karla-Maria Dontu lol if only the dollar was worth halve the euro. 10 dollar is 9,03 euro as of today so still not a reasonable price for a glass of wine. again here in the netherlands when you pay 7,50 to 12,50 you are paying for a great glass of wine but for the housewines, no more then 5 euro.
Enjoyed the video, but if I may dear sir, I would avoid using terms like 'the best'. I am no sommelier nor do I know a lot about wine. But I do realise that not only is wine a personal experience, it can also be a cultural one. I don't enjoy the polarisation of highly debatable topics like that, we have more important things to focus on than just saying the best. It is meaningless if not put into context. The best for what? Would it not depend on what your purpose is for drinking the wine in the first place? It doesn't have to be dinner. Or if you can't refrain from qualifications like that it would be more suitable to make a more thorough case. Thanks for putting the info out there, I liked your tips on ordering wine by the glass. Sounds sensible and will give that a go.
Man, i really love, how you base your reasons on facts and still manage to stay friendly towards people who do this for a living and still aren't as good as you.
Touche Alex! I will say this, Italy makes fantastic wine but in my experience it is really hard to compare to American wines to Italian wines because we are usually using different grapes. Italy is known for Sangiovese, Nebiolo and a whole host of other great grapes but the US is known for Cabernet and Merlot primarily. Completely different flavor profiles. But if you want to talk Super Tuscans like Tignanello then we can make a comparison. Either way, I will take my "crap" over another mans crap any day! HA!
Guys you don't even know what Italian wine is, outside of Italy you can only drink a limited amount of wine types (basically the ones that you're already familiar with) but if you come here where I live, near Venice, you don't have sangiovese or nebiolo, but you can taste merlot Cabernet franc, raboso, prosecco, verduzzo and a bunch of other wines you didn't even imagine existed. Trust me, come here and try.
Fortunately I have had the honour of knowing an Italian wine lover who brought me many different types of wines from Italy. Merlot: great. Some other red wines also match up. White wines: horrible. South African wines, in some instances, over-take Italian wines in so many areas. At least Italian wines are not French. Haven't had a good French wine in my life, have tried plenty.
Prosecco isn't horrible, the other white wines are not the best in the world but they aren't horrible either. Prosecco is great for cocktails either. AND they still cost no more than 15€ a bottle, and I mean that with 15€ you buy a GREAT bottle.
Is a scarily accurate comment. I'm in Australia, but the same goes (except in $AUD). My house wine costs me $4 per bottle ($24/case - and it's actually a good wine, it's great value for money). I sell it for $7 for a standard glass and $35 for the bottle. My next step up costs me $9 a bottle and is sold for $8/glass or $42/bottle. When costing drinks, you aim to to make 70% net profit (e.g if a drink sells for $10, the restaurant makes $7) but there's always one that is sold in large volumes for 80-90% net profit. Plus we get bonus cases from wine companies and all that, so profit on house can be as high as 100% on some weeks.
Both are cleanskins - a rebrand of a more expensive wine at a cheaper price so as not to impact the good reputation of the original brand. The rebrand is unique to my restaurant. Name brand wines also meet the same margin though. Take Hugel Pinot Blanc - a well known Alsatian white. Costs us $12.50 AUD and we sell for $50. It's available for about $30 at local retail. The wine industry is incredibly competitive and distributors will trip over themselves to offer good discounts. They even pay to print menus (and most wine companies do own a print shop) and provide everything needed - glassware, corkscrew, ice buckets, service clothes etc.
Nope, but maybe in Dallas with a cheap buyer hunting for cloesouts! I also don't agree with going to the 2nd least expensive...classic idiot move to not look cheap. Sometimes the best values are the least expensive!
Walk up to a Bartender, Order alcohol, be done. Or do you mean How to order an Alcoholic Beverage such as a mixer? How to order/understand Mixers would be a good topic for a video. I've gotten into Mixers that use Vodka, and my friend has had me try a Jagermeister beverage before, beyond that, I'm not really experienced. But I would suggest, be classy, be dressed classy, hang back from the bar for a second if there are multiple Bartenders, see which one is the best at making mixed drinks, when they are free ask them what they like: 1) to make 2) to drink. 3) tell them what you like of wines/beers/ales/etc so they have an idea of your pallet and get a suggestion.
lol, i know that but you know like in the movies these cool guys are ordering some fancy vodka or something. like, let me get a vodka with lime and something like that....
Not bad suggestions, but generalizing wine by regions is a fundamentally flawed approach to picking wine. Washington State does indeed make decent wine, but the term "value" is far too subjective for casual wine drinkers.
Jeff, I am not sure that I agree. Based on my experience making general comments about the price to quality ratio of regions is one of the best ways to narrow things down. It is true that the generalizations will not always hold true but they will mostly be correct and give people a place to start. Thoughts?
Gerald A. What a man
How to order wine?Here's the definitive guide- You browse the list,pick the one you want,call the server over,& say,"I'd like this one".
Nice episode, almost everything in this video was new for me.
i'd also like to see a beer version of this, like the different types of beer and what goes with what.
Sommelier Gerald Morgan shows us how to order wine at a restaurant in our latest Art of Manliness video. Video and editing by Jordan Crowder
Great soundtrack, what it's title/artist?
This is one of my favorite videos from this collection. That says a lot since I get so excited to watch them all.
I liked him, although his French pronunciation was pretty cringeworthy
I almost just order wines from Argentina and Chile. Great prices and really good wine.
Plz send me num how can I order
How to order wine:
1. Study wine so you know what the hell you're talking about. It takes time and effort, just like being educated on anything
2. If you can't bother with doing #1 then just ask the sommelier what he recommends. There are no "tricks" and you can't fake it. Stop trying to fake your way through life and just ask the expert.
3. If the restaurant doesn't have a sommelier then it doesn't matter. You're in a shitty restaurant. Just order a beer with your Bloomin' Onion and 24oz well done steak you're about to smother in A1 sauce.
Mark lol outback is gross period
I personally don't like Chilean wine but Argentine wines are good but my ultimate favorites from Australia and New Zealand. ❤️
That 2012 bottle of Caymus CabSav is one of the best wines ever! Amazing by itself or with food.
I like the idea of just tricking the woman. That's honestly the best option.
Thanks for the helpful info! Would also really appreciate if you guys could do similar tutorials for liquors like bourbon and gin.
The SECOND he said "South American Wines such as Argentina and Chile" he earned my subscription.
Great video overall by the way!
That's a GREAT tip on talking to the Sommelier ahead of time...genius
Learned a lot as someone who doesn't know anything about wines. Thanks!
Agreed on the Washington state. Everyone I know who enjoys wine seems to only buy the typical napa/alexander valley wines for the region itself. Even some of the lesser known regions in California are excellent (i.e. pasa robles, north coast, lc)
Point is, sometimes the most expensive isn't the best. Stick with that mid-point. Getting into higher prices also seems to require a specific palate. If someone has not developed that, it may not be enjoyed by them and they may equate it with something extremely cheap/bad.
Thank you for your tips. I am from Europe but I find suggestions, from most of your video, are very useful. The price to quality ratio can be (generally) related to european wines in european restaurants as well. There are great wines on each continent with such a variety of tastes... it is so amazing!
Absolutely! Hopefully the tips can be useful, other than specific mentions of California wines, to people all over the world!
Moldavian and Croatian were usually superb in my experience and priced very reasonably as well. They are my go-to's most of the times.
You guys should do one on whiskey!
Manly wine review. ruclips.net/video/4P87n11vVEU/видео.html
Nice job Gerald. Obviously, there simply isn't enough time in a 4 minute video to explain every region in the world but thanks for the advice. Are there any Texas wines you would recommend?
Amazing! Loved it. I always learn so much with you guys.
Every man needs to know this. The ladies like wine dudes...
Roy Godiksen idgaf what the ladies like
What about what men like lmao do you think they give a damn
@@noughsubjectivity3686 It's simple: If you prefer wine over beer (like I do), then order wine. The added bonus is that drinking wine is inherently classier and more attractive to the ladies. Well most ladies.. particularly the more beautiful, respectable and classier types if you know what I mean ;)
I don't give a single damn
1:28
“The first thing you need to realize is your food and wine need to go together.”
The next 10 seconds he explains how he personally doesn’t like to pair wine.
Then [paraphrased quote]
“For those of you who do like to pair wine with food, understand that some wines pair with food better than others. But we’ll get into that later.”
Uh, okay, thanks
Man's Guide on Wine (THE ULTIMATE EDITION):
-There is only one way to order wine. You dump your glass of wine on the floor and say, "What whiskey do you have?"
Man shut yo corny ass up
@@tkdking1000 🤣
Nice video! I'm from Argentina, so I've been drinking wine since I was 12 or 13 and have friends who own vineyards so I know a little about the subject. I wondered if you have had the chance to try some South African wines, I was surprised to see how good their wines are.
I love South African wines as well. Their Chardonnays, especially Hamilton Russell, are amazing! Great minerality!!
Argentinian malbecs are really great. I envy you your patrimony. I've got a large bottle of Trapiche right next to me that I am stoked to get into.
Try a Rutini when you get the chance
We've only been growing since the late 1600's :) hehe
How was the Trapiche Jordan? They make fantastic wines that don't break the bank!
"I know it's a sacrifice..." Hah! Nice one!
nice video, im from Chile, here we got great wines.. and basically for 10 bucks you get really good wines... here local wines are very cheap, good wines
In Italy world-famous wines are super cheap. Only abroad they cost a fortune.
I'm from the UK and I really enjoy wines from Chile. Especially Merlot wines.
Very cool! I was impressed when my husband was open to taking me to Napa! We now have a vacation rental there! Lol!! Great video!
Pinot noir is considered by many to be the most food friendly wine, and became much more available after the movie Sideways... Being on the lighter end of red wine varietals, it pairs well with almost any food, and is particularly good with salmon.
In addition to the Napa and Sonoma regions. Paso Robles, California has some fine pinots, along with Oregon and Washington. Pinots tend to be more reasonably priced than big name Cabernets or Merlots...
Some big names in the European wine industry are building huge new facilities in Argentina, which demonstrates those areas' potential. Get your Torontes and Malbec while they're affordable!
The relatively new to the world wine industries in Australia and New Zealand are also producing big, bold wines...
I am partial to French wine and don't mind paying more for it. The easiest way too look like an idiot at a fine dining establishment, or any other place for that matter, is by being pretentious. Dress accordingly, polish your manners, be polite, and ask away; sommeliers love to talk about what they know best.
"Pick the wine that isn't the cheapest wine, but the next cheapest wine" - As if that's not what most plebs already do -- and the restaurant's are fully aware of it.
Don't knock the Box because it has come a long way, people started realizing that it stays fresh for a longer period of time so some higher quality wine companies started getting a slice of the box business. I have worked for one of the top distributors for almost 18yrs now and the wine business has changed a lot since i started and box wines is one of those changes, the wine snobs used to make fun of the box wine drinkers and now some of those wine snobs are drinking from a box.
Washington State does indeed make the best wines, I should know as a resident of that state. :)
Also, a very basic rule of thumb you missed. Always pair white wines with white meat (pork, fish, chicken or any type of bird) and red wines with red meat (beef, buffalo, ect.)
Probably going to be in the "Pairing" video
chicken, duck, and goose, all go well with reds. Chicken and pino is a staple. It's more important to pair meats with the type of grape In some cases rather than just the color of the wine.
Xavier, good point. That will be in the "Pairing" video coming soon. One thing I would say, I routinely pair red with pork, fish and chicken. It really depends on the red and on the sauce/spices being used. Though I will agree, that is a good rule of thumb to use. Thanks!
I just LOVE how you retardes americans thinks your the king OF EVERYTHING, you the "Simplified Wine guy" You mention America S and N as the best win countries and A state as the worlds best wine producer, you dont eaven mention EUROPE, Did you get born yesterday or what? 2012 did Italy Produce 6,5 milion tons of wine USA N and S only 4,***
And FFS You drink wine like soda buy ading ICE CUBES. Its like puting ice in your coffe.
So much positive energy. I don't think quantity always translates to quality. I love wine from France and many other European countries but I wanted to specifically focus on the kind of wines that I think most of the viewers would love. I stick by my point that Washington State makes the best wine on the planet...for what I like as well as what many others like. Also, to clarify, I never said that N & S America made the best wines. I just focused on S American wines as good values. Can't help it, Judgement of Paris 1976 says we are among the best wines in the world.
It would be awesome if you do some Latin American approximations (Mexico) to the subject. Nice video.
Missouri also has great wines! Very underrated.
Oh okay. Thanks, i won't get wine at a restaurant and just go get a bottle of wine and make my future wife happy with great value and taste of wine! Thank you information
🤔 I prefer the wines of South America. And by South America I mean, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. Their flavors are bold and can be paired up with almost any meal. Plus they are half the price than those from Napa or Sonoma.
I know with beer some people like to pair theirs with food in a contrasting way. Do wine drinkers always pair wine with food in a complimentary way or can they contrast flavors?
Great information! Didn't know about Washington State. How can we view the other videos, (myths, accessories, etc.) I'm looking on AoM's RUclips channel but can't find it.
Here's how "real men order wine". When the waiter comes up to you and asks what would you like to drink, you say "I'll have a beer". If they don't have beer, you find another restaurant.
Great video but why is wine so expensive in the states? I never pay more than 8 bucks for a bottle of here in Portugal. And that's the high end.
Wine price relies somewhat on real estate in the US. Regions like Napa and Alexander Valley in California are expensive property to own; acres of land in this part of the country fetch a high price versus other "not-as-expensive but good regions" like Washington, Oregon, etc
Good guidance
That's great! But try to taste and a Greek one. Regardless of what kind, white rose or red, all are very tasty with a tasteful umami. Cheers!
I did I don't like it
Some great advice, our version of this coming soon!!
This is good to know just in case the restaurant runs out of beer
On average I drink a bottle of wine a day. A bit costly but I just love it.
What do you think of Peruvian wines?
This guide was all over the place.
One more important rule. Follow the colour of your meat! Meaning that if you order red meat (beef, pork, lamb etc) get a red wine. If you order a white meat (chicken, fish etc) get a white. If not either the wine will drown out the taste of the meat or the other way round.
I always feel like Andrea Pirlo when I drink wine
Very helpful! Much appreciated!
As a person who's maintained a wine list, the price per bottle vs glass price quoted in this video is WAY OFF.
A glass I sell for $10 comes out of a bottle that's more than likely $12-14.
A glass that's $15 is probably coming from a bottle that costs $18-25
A glass that's $7 is probably coming from a $6 bottle.
I've never found a $4 bottle, even on special pricing from a distributor, that could be sold on a glass list.
Yes, the point of the glass list is to make money, but the margins aren't that extreme, and you are almost always getting a better deal the more you spend on a glass, at a better restaurant. Simply because you can't sell the more expensive wines for the same markup as you can less expensive wine. The higher the price, the smaller the margin becomes, so if you see a $15-18 glass of wine at a quality establishment, it's safe to assume it's margin is lower than the cheapest glass option.
+KahluaBomb Calm down, he's just giving an example.
+KahluaBomb I'm guessing the difference in ratios probably has something to do with where in the US you're buying your wine from. Buying wine in California is probably more expensive than buying wine in Kansas, for example.
Arguably the reverse of that. When you factor in quality especially.
agreed. i work fine dining and i found these numbers to be off as well.
I am watching this 100% because of it being Gerald-senpai
Very helpful, thanks
Mr. Morgan, I for one appreciate your insights and opinions regarding this video. I'm surprised (but at the same time, not) to see all dissenting comments...everyone seems to be an expert except you...I do like your response to one below "the Court of Master Sommeliers would disagree with you..." And you maintained the high road by calling Wine Guy "passionate"...I would've used a few different words...ANYWAY, again, I appreciate your insight, thank you. And people, if you don't like this video, make your own
I'm really disagree with you, the best wine in the world are from Spain and France
the rest of the world, just try it
PissedFechtmeister Portugal and Italy have good wines, but Spain and France are much better, it is due to weather
Francisco Silva Wine is a very personal experience so I can't disagree with the fact that you believe they are the best but I will say that I can disagree generally. The style of Spanish and French wines is so much different from the US and millions of people here prefer that higher alcohol, higher extraction style. That doesn't make them right but it does prove the point that the best wine in the world is the wine that YOU love.
What the hell? Pretty good value? You pay $12 for a glass but actually the whole bottle costs around $8 or $9? That's why I don't go to restaurants. It just bothers me and I cannot enjoy my time, knowing that it's a huge ripoff and the whole thing is uncomfortable.
I mean, that's literally anything you eat or drink at any restaurant. Unless you're a chef and can make everything they do, you're missing out. You're paying them to cook for you and serve you food in their establishment, not just the cost of food.
Come work in a good restaurant for half a year, realise how many hours and how many people go into a dinner service, how many expenses go into it, and you will think differently.
Agreed. It's really not that hard to learn how to cook some tasty meals at home. And with all the money you save, you can get some much better wines!
I thought this was going to be a four second video that simply said "DON'T. Order beer instead."
As a beer lover as well I will sometimes agree with you!
Order a barleywine
The manliest way to order wine--- order a beer.
Beer is cheap overrated swill
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God!!! Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon... probably the best wine I ever taste it was a 2005 special reserve. geez it tasted like heaven, that strong and delicious Californian Cabernet followed by a series of after taste of what I was eating from meat to spices and vegetables.. it was incredible. I wish I had the money to afford this wine, but reality is here in Canada, SAQ takes us for dumb people who don't know wine and sells cheapo wine for a fortune. plus I think that particular wine needs to be imported privately.
I work at Olive Garden, .25 cents just to sample the wine on our menus. Each .25 goes to charity. Enjoy!
Ill take that bottle of Clio, please and thank you
What do people think about Georgian wine?
I never really liked wine, or does that maby come because I never really had good wine and am still pretty yong?
Not sure how young you are but wine can be an acquired taste. It took me 6 months of drinking wine to finally enjoy any of it. It took another year after that to really develop a palate for the bigger reds.
Gerald Morgan Thats good to know, well not that I am going to drink much wine in the near future (I think). But I wondered mostly because in some restaurants it would just be better to drink wine or in some company, at least that's how I see it.
I am 18 btw (and yes thats the legal drinking age in my country :) )
Gerald Morgan same thing happened to me with single malt whisky. I had to "warm up" to it for 3-4 months before I got used to it. Now I just love sipping a glass while I take a smoke at night.
Don't ask for a Box?....LOL
Do you know who makes the box? How the box wine tastes? How its quality will affect your evening? Then you can go for the Box, but as he said, if the Box is the cheapest thing on the menu and you are going for the classy evening look, maybe skip it for a bottle.
We actually did a tasting where we didn't tell people the wines they were drinking until after they had sampled them. I snuck a box wine into the mix but decanted it so it looked like the best wine of the night. Unfortunately, even the best box wines are usually inferior but that's just the nature of the beast.
I wouldn't agree. Sometimes the 2nd cheapest is an option for people not to look cheap. Top chefs have commented the cheapest wine is actually the best value for money. Enjoy the moments!
Shazam, I appreciate the comment but I have never seen that to be the case. The cheapest wine by the glass is almost always a bad value. It could end up being a decent glass depending on where you are but it is always likely to be the highest margin by the glass offering the restaurant has. Thanks for watching and check out our next video coming soon!!
Wine is still confusing as hell.
That's why I am here to help
my girl would hate me if i took her out to a fancy resteraunt and acted like knew wines
Wait, my state makes the best apples and wine? Cool.
make sure your wine is from south america and your beer from germany
I just get a bottle good ole NC muscadine wine
NY FingerLakes wine is of very high value
What about Oregon wine? Being from Oregon, I wanna know how the domestic wine stacks up.
Michael, Oregon is known for Pinot Noir and in that category they are one of the best producers on the planet. They make Pinot in a more Burgundian style though so if you are mostly a Cab drinker then you will want to stick with California Pinot Noir, it is usually a lot bigger. That being said, some of the best Pinot's I have ever tasted are from Oregon so on the world stage Oregon can definitely hold its own!!
thanks for the info!!
I am a fan of Australia's wines, my favorite brand being Yellow Tale. I know it is considered a "cheap" brand price wise, but it is actually a mid level wine, and in my limited opinion(I've only been drinking alcohol for 2 years now) it is some of the best wine I've had.
Where I live in North Carolina the wine plants are growing and we have a local grape that makes for what I am told is a great wine, the Scuppernong. I've had the grape, but keep passing the wine for other choices, one day soon I shall get it.
As for the pairing/not pairing argument, I come down on the side of those who say, "Drink wine for the sake of the wine, not for the food you surround it with."
Wine is a very personal experience and I will always agree that you should drink what you like, despite what anyone says. I am a huge fan of Australian wines, try anything from Margaret River that you can get your hands on. Very inexpensive and usually incredible!
Gerald Morgan That depends actually. For Red, Margaret River is great, but for White I'd rather a Dog Point or Cloudy Bay any time.
Question:
How does a teetotaler (like ME) get through a date that involves wine or another course of alcohol without looking like an Amish minister?
Nah m8, just pick the cheapest wine in the corner shop and strawpedo the whole bottle. #studentlyf
I'm not even the legal age, why am I watching this?
Nice!
germsn (baden) chasselas. wine of my region. can be cheap, can be pricey, always "the sh#t"
wine is such a rip-off. just eat the grapes to get the resveratrol.
wine drinkers are so pretentious. dude, it's grape juice.
Real man drink whisky
As someone who is not a US resident, this video was pretty useless.
Because it's a different scenario in Europe, more to choose from in terms of countries. France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Australia etc... All these appear regularly on wine lists. Only useful bit was ordering the 2nd "cheapest" wine...
Understandable. I will be doing videos on what to order from all of the wine producing countries of merit in the future. It is hard to fit all of the countries into a short video. I would be happy to answer any questions you had about the countries you listed if you want? I am here to help!
I agree with your countries opinion, but the video gives some actual useful tips, like asking and preparing, if you want to impress, before you order.
Real men live in the USA... durrr
I agree. I would choose an Australian or New Zealand wine followed by France or Italy (Unless its Amarone), then South African, than the Americas are the last because they taste fairly watered down compared to the rest.
8-10 dollar for the cheapest glass? what the hell?
here it's usually 4 to 5 euros per glass
Remember wine from Europe needs to be transported properly. Everything cost money.
wine from countries as chile and america are usually the same price as france or italy.
Its pretty much the same price. 1 euro is more than 1 dollar so 8-10$ is the same as 4-5€
Karla-Maria Dontu lol if only the dollar was worth halve the euro.
10 dollar is 9,03 euro as of today so still not a reasonable price for a glass of wine.
again here in the netherlands when you pay 7,50 to 12,50 you are paying for a great glass of wine but for the housewines, no more then 5 euro.
lol no
I can’t shotgun a bottle of wine
Enjoyed the video, but if I may dear sir, I would avoid using terms like 'the best'. I am no sommelier nor do I know a lot about wine. But I do realise that not only is wine a personal experience, it can also be a cultural one. I don't enjoy the polarisation of highly debatable topics like that, we have more important things to focus on than just saying the best. It is meaningless if not put into context. The best for what? Would it not depend on what your purpose is for drinking the wine in the first place? It doesn't have to be dinner. Or if you can't refrain from qualifications like that it would be more suitable to make a more thorough case.
Thanks for putting the info out there, I liked your tips on ordering wine by the glass. Sounds sensible and will give that a go.
How about how to change a fire alarm's battery?
Ummm what about Paso Robles?
In Italy you go to a winery, buy a bottle of wine 100 times better than your crap and spend 10€ at best.
Man, i really love, how you base your reasons on facts and still manage to stay friendly towards people who do this for a living and still aren't as good as you.
Touche Alex! I will say this, Italy makes fantastic wine but in my experience it is really hard to compare to American wines to Italian wines because we are usually using different grapes. Italy is known for Sangiovese, Nebiolo and a whole host of other great grapes but the US is known for Cabernet and Merlot primarily. Completely different flavor profiles. But if you want to talk Super Tuscans like Tignanello then we can make a comparison. Either way, I will take my "crap" over another mans crap any day! HA!
Guys you don't even know what Italian wine is, outside of Italy you can only drink a limited amount of wine types (basically the ones that you're already familiar with) but if you come here where I live, near Venice, you don't have sangiovese or nebiolo, but you can taste merlot Cabernet franc, raboso, prosecco, verduzzo and a bunch of other wines you didn't even imagine existed. Trust me, come here and try.
Fortunately I have had the honour of knowing an Italian wine lover who brought me many different types of wines from Italy. Merlot: great. Some other red wines also match up. White wines: horrible. South African wines, in some instances, over-take Italian wines in so many areas. At least Italian wines are not French. Haven't had a good French wine in my life, have tried plenty.
Prosecco isn't horrible, the other white wines are not the best in the world but they aren't horrible either. Prosecco is great for cocktails either.
AND they still cost no more than 15€ a bottle, and I mean that with 15€ you buy a GREAT bottle.
Great videos Sir! I love how to impress your girlfriend, by calling ahead and the Sommelier is in on it! I'll be watching more. I'm a distributor.
This is how: Here is money. Gimme it. And go away!
Love it or hate it, tell me why below.
love it! will visit your store here in Dallas!
WRONG I'll tell you how to order wine and this is key YOU DON'T be a man order whiskey.
Why people think wines relate to manliness
8 USD per glass and the restaurant buys the bottle for 4 USD? I don't believe that
Is a scarily accurate comment. I'm in Australia, but the same goes (except in $AUD). My house wine costs me $4 per bottle ($24/case - and it's actually a good wine, it's great value for money). I sell it for $7 for a standard glass and $35 for the bottle. My next step up costs me $9 a bottle and is sold for $8/glass or $42/bottle. When costing drinks, you aim to to make 70% net profit (e.g if a drink sells for $10, the restaurant makes $7) but there's always one that is sold in large volumes for 80-90% net profit. Plus we get bonus cases from wine companies and all that, so profit on house can be as high as 100% on some weeks.
+Josh Dredge Which wine is it?
Both are cleanskins - a rebrand of a more expensive wine at a cheaper price so as not to impact the good reputation of the original brand. The rebrand is unique to my restaurant.
Name brand wines also meet the same margin though. Take Hugel Pinot Blanc - a well known Alsatian white. Costs us $12.50 AUD and we sell for $50. It's available for about $30 at local retail. The wine industry is incredibly competitive and distributors will trip over themselves to offer good discounts.
They even pay to print menus (and most wine companies do own a print shop) and provide everything needed - glassware, corkscrew, ice buckets, service clothes etc.
Nope, but maybe in Dallas with a cheap buyer hunting for cloesouts! I also don't agree with going to the 2nd least expensive...classic idiot move to not look cheap. Sometimes the best values are the least expensive!
i only ever drink italian red
I am personally not a fan of wines from the USA, I'd rather have a wine from around the mediterranean sea, South Africa, and southern America.
I prefer Boon's Farm with a splash of lighter fluid.
How to order an alcohol when you are at a club or something?
Walk up to a Bartender, Order alcohol, be done.
Or do you mean How to order an Alcoholic Beverage such as a mixer?
How to order/understand Mixers would be a good topic for a video. I've gotten into Mixers that use Vodka, and my friend has had me try a Jagermeister beverage before, beyond that, I'm not really experienced.
But I would suggest, be classy, be dressed classy, hang back from the bar for a second if there are multiple Bartenders, see which one is the best at making mixed drinks, when they are free ask them what they like: 1) to make 2) to drink. 3) tell them what you like of wines/beers/ales/etc so they have an idea of your pallet and get a suggestion.
lol, i know that but you know like in the movies these cool guys are ordering some fancy vodka or something. like, let me get a vodka with lime and something like that....
Always ask the summelyea which wine has the highest alcohol content. Then you're getting the biggest bang for your buck.
Please - a 10 dollar wine is nor necessarily better than 8 dollar wine; life is not that simple, especially with wines..
Not bad suggestions, but generalizing wine by regions is a fundamentally flawed approach to picking wine. Washington State does indeed make decent wine, but the term "value" is far too subjective for casual wine drinkers.
Jeff, I am not sure that I agree. Based on my experience making general comments about the price to quality ratio of regions is one of the best ways to narrow things down. It is true that the generalizations will not always hold true but they will mostly be correct and give people a place to start. Thoughts?