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The Average Wine Enthusiast
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Добавлен 27 ноя 2018
Welcome to The Average Wine Enthusiast RUclips channel!
Here is where you can tune in to find out about my wine journey and learn how you can further yourself down that same route. We all learn things on our journeys and I want to pass my knowledge onto you.
We'll talk about varietals, the wine industry as a whole, pairings, tastings, growing grapes, the history of wine and anything else that has to do with wine.
Here is where you can tune in to find out about my wine journey and learn how you can further yourself down that same route. We all learn things on our journeys and I want to pass my knowledge onto you.
We'll talk about varietals, the wine industry as a whole, pairings, tastings, growing grapes, the history of wine and anything else that has to do with wine.
The Chianti Show
The Average Wine Enthusiast recently travelled to the Tuscany area of Italy and reports back on the amazing wine region of Chianti.
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The Fine Wine Show
Просмотров 337Месяц назад
On this episode we talk mostly about what Fine wine is NOT. We also discuss why you should be drinking nothing but Fine Wine. There's plenty of it and everything else is not as good or good for you....and Fine Wine does not equal expensive wine. Some of it may be, but you don't have to go down that road unless you feel you're ready for it.
The News Show
Просмотров 1307 месяцев назад
On this episode we talk about far-reaching news in the wine industry. Not one to relay news, The Average Wine Enthusiast breaks with tradition and produces some content that will eventually have gone stale. You'll want to know about the changes occurring now though. Enjoy and cheers!
Lake Erie North Shore Wines
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.9 месяцев назад
The folks over at @vineroutes created a list of the Top 20 Wineries of Ontario for 2023. surprisingly, three of the wineries are from the Lake Erie North Shore region (LENS). I questioned the folks over at VineRoutes about their list and they suggested I do a blind tasting of wines. I thought it was a great idea. Here's the results.
The B.C. Wine Trip Show
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On this episode we talk about what you can expect when you head to British Columbia wine country for a vacation. The regions are vast and varied and the wineries are as diverse as anything. Cheers! 🥂
Wines of Portugal - Part Two
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This show was recorded on the same day as the first part. However, the process to get this show out was fraught with breakdowns, corruptions, and discouragement. Finally, I was able to get the show uploaded to RUclips. On this episode we talk about visiting the Vinho Verde region, the Douro Valley, the Dão Region, Alentejo and Setubal.
The Wine Align Show
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From the comfort of my backyard, The Average Wine Enthusiast discusses WineAlign and the many services they provide for everyday Canadian wine enthusiasts.
Wines of Portugal - Part I
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The Average Wine Enthusiast and his wife went to Portugal on a semi-wine-focused trip. On this half of the show we talk about our discoveries in Sintra, Ericeira and Porto.
Say NO To 'Go To' Wines
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On this episode The Average Wine Enthusiast tries to tell you why you should not have a "go to" wine. For one, there's too many wines in the world to try and only a certain amount of time to taste them. It doesn't make any sense to keep drinking the same wine. Not only that, but wine and more intrinsically, the wine world is changing in so many ways that any wine can never be the same over time...
The Gamay Show - Part 2
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On this, the second part of the Gamay Show we taste the three different versions of Gamay that we touched on in the first part of The Gamay Show. It's all hands-on in this show. Watch as I give my impressions of these three different Gamays using my limited enthusiast palate. Cheers! 🍷 SPOILER: The Beaujolais Cru from Moulin A Vent was the winner, if I had to pick one out of the three.
The Gamay Show - Part 1
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It's time to talk about another grape varietal and this time The Average Wine Enthusiast is set to let you know a bit about the grape out of Beaujolais; Gamay. Check back shortly after this video is released to find Part 2 of The Gamay Show where we'll taste three different iterations of a Gamay wine.
More Reasons To Steer Clear Of Production Wines
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Our last episode had The Average Wine Enthusiast telling us why we should stay away from production wines. However, for the sake of brevity, some reasons were excluded. Well, viewers wanted to know the WHOLE truth and here it is. Cheers!
The Production Wine Show
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In our never-ending quest to develop our palate to fully enjoy the bottles of wine in our wine journey, it's good to know which wines to stay away from. A good place to start is the class of wines known as 'production wines'. These are wines are that are produced with less than stellar grapes and made in quantities that make it impossible to get the quality you deserve to be drinking.
The Wines of Sicily
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.2 года назад
After a three-week vacation in Sicily I knew when I got home I had to get out a show about all the fantastic wines of Sicily.
The Riesling Show
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March 13 is International Riesling Day so why don't we learn a thing or two about Riesling?
The Average Wine Enthusiast - The Mencia Show
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The Average Wine Enthusiast - The Mencia Show
The Average Wine Enthusiast - Pet-Nat
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The Average Wine Enthusiast - Pet-Nat
The Average Wine Enthusiast - Etienne Guigal
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The Average Wine Enthusiast - Etienne Guigal
The Average Wine Enthusiast - Buying Wine By The Box
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The Average Wine Enthusiast - Buying Wine By The Box
The Average Wine Enthusiast - Wine Trends
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The Average Wine Enthusiast - Wine Trends
Love Italian wines. Last trip there, drank a lot of vermentino and absolutely loved it. LaScuderia is one of my favs!
Good Morning from New England. Wonderful meeting you in Florence last week.
I only bought Chards and Riesling from Monte and very surprisingly pleased with the taste and quality. Shout out to Carls Wine Club
I used to think Meomi was good wine….til I started learning about wine.
At one time Meomi was really good. I first purchased it at a Costco in Detroit was an immediate fan. Unfortunately, too many others did the same and made it too popular. We know what happens then; some conglomerate comes in, scoops it up and tries to maximize profits. That never ends well for the wine. Thanks for watching Dale!
From what I understand, the wine use to be good but has since become just so so. I tried it and didn't like it at all.
Could not agree more. Caymus is now such a disappointment. Thanks turning me on to some fine wines!
You deserve nothing less.
Crazy how a government just loves control over us, the people. In reality that control is something we give or allow them to have. If (and when) we want to remove that control, we far outnumber the idiot politicians. As an American, I can tell you that my country just loves control and as I said, we give it to them unfortunately. Hopefully, if Trump is elected this country will become free once again but I am not holding my breath. As for the WHO (U.N), the can stick their "information" where the sun doesn't shine. As an American, I do not want out New World Order control over me. As for wine sales dropping, look at the prices the wineries are charging for wine yet they still stay in business and refuse to drop their prices, I have no sympathy for them.
One Bottle a day keeps the Doctor away! Cheers 🍷
Awesome show Mike, 👏 👏👏 Great nite of food & drink
Thanks for participating, Mark!
Having participated in this “taste down” I was surprised with results too. Really need to leave my past tasting behind. And kudos the LENS for upping their game.
Thanks for adding your two cents, Jim.
I'm coming next time!
This video is really amazing.. I really like this video... Thanks for sharing this video with us...
Amazing video
PS. Cat wants in the house Mike...
Always enjoy your show Mike,...Look forward to it....
You have one hell of a snoze Mile. 100 % on the smell test...
Great show Mike.
One of the best videos I've seen regarding the subject, excellent explanation and very relevant information, it was just what I was looking for, thank you, I hope you continue uploading content, you have my support.
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Nice vedio.
As far as I know, Canada is not known for wine so that is probaly why you guys drink more import wine. As far as Health Ministers go, I think that most people have learned that the Canadian government and my government (U.S) both don't care about our health. With the miracle of the flu having dissapeared in the world (yeah, right), I think you get my point.
Canadians definitely have a lot to learn about the wine being produced in their own backyard. That’s one of the reasons I do the show. Yes, I get your point. Thanks for watching!
What are your thoughts on the wine that people make and bottle them selves at them wine stores. ??
The liquid that is made in those stores is not wine. Folks drink that concoction because they want to drink something that reminds them of wine; fruit flavours and alcohol-filled. Mostly the latter. Check out this article where they describe how wine kits used in those stores are made: winemakermag.com/technique/how-wine-kits-are-made You can't make wine from that chemistry experiment.
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Nice video. Thanks for sharing this
This is a good video. Thank you so much for sharing this video
Very informative 👏
Great topic and excellent info. I steer clear from production wine at all costs, ESPECIALLY in restaurants when ordering by the glass equates to drinking anything from sugar water to vinegar. I ALWAYS bring my own wine and rarely pay a corkage fee ( I give the extra gratuity to my server). Since Covid I’ve become quite the enthusiast and have put together a nice collection of “drink now” and cellar wines. I live in SW FLA so no actual cellar but I DO rent a wine storage cooler for aging. Great hobby, and YES, wine is good for you in SO many ways! Keep making vids! ✌️ 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🙏
I became a wine junkie during Covid when my 24 yr old daughter and chef at a 3 Michelin star NYC restaurant came home to hide from the bug. We dug into NUMEROUS wine clubs with mixed results. Right now I am sticking with wines solely purchased through WSJ Wines as they avoid production wines 100%. Some vineyards (worldwide) they actually purchase in order to preserve the quality and craft associated with the wine. I have a personal wine advisor/Somm aka sales guy that steers me towards what I like and what I can experiment with. VERY happy with the wines and the service. I’ll be in Montreal Jan 30 for several days, perhaps I’ll be able to try some Canadian wines! Anyway, my northern brother (I’m in FLA USA), it’s a pleasure to have stumbled upon your channel (no pun) and look forward to enjoying more of your content ✌️ 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🙏
Hey Mike, great information on the last two videos. It's funny how the "production wine" names you mentioned (which I call junk wines) are the wines I stay farrrrr away from. From my esrliest days of wine discovery, I have never enjoyed cheap wines or wines that are sweet or jammy. WHen it comes to whites, I need minerality, crispness (not carbonation), some fruit, acidty and overall body. When it comes to reds, I need leather, tobacco, tannins, cocoa etc. I think those other wines are for the most part made for a younger generation, a generation that doesn't have a developed palate. Yes, there are old people who drink them as well but I think they are morepeople who have drinking issues in general. I actually review wine and while I am sure you don't want me to place my links here I will tell you that last night I just reviewed the 2021 Wete, Chardonnay - Morning Fog for which I paid $16.99 and thought it was an enjoyable Chard you might want to check out. I bought it from my local supermarket so hopefully you will see it on your shelves there.
Beautiful
I will have to try and find those 😊
case in point, regarding Wines here in Australia, Yellowtail is an abomination, yet, Wine store staff will tell you that it's their biggest seller.Made for the unknowing wine drinker. Here boutique wineries are low output so make up by charging three times more an larger wineries. Price does NOT always mean better quality.. Remember also different countries have different laws governing quality, and content. I am also on a wine journey living a hour's drive from 5 wine regions. I am spoiled for choice. cheers
Thanks for watching, John!
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The problem here is that a wineries prices are almost always higher then they are in the stores. That $22 Cabernet Sauvignon that is "release price" will probably cost $15 in the stores AND, you won't pay shipping. That is the problem I find with buying from the wineries here in America anyway. The only thing I buy from a winery is a release that is not available in the stores and through the winery only.
That situation never is the case here in Canada. I’ve bought my fair share of wine in stores in the US too near wine regions. This is a phenomenon that I wasn’t aware of. Maybe it only applies in <$20 bottles?
In referance to a wine being able to age, it all depends on the acidity level as well as (if it's a red) the level of tannins. If you are experienced with wine, you can do a simple tasting of tht wine and determine rather quickly if it is meant for cellaring. Now, this also depends on what someone considers a "wine" really is. If someone is looking at cellaring ANYTHING from Barefoot or Cupcake, they are in a great place actually as they are probably just getting into wine and are searching. They have the will to drink wine(?) and the interest to be educated on the cellaring process which means exploring further. Very interesting video and very well done.
High volume of production does not always equal lower quality. You can find several large scale wineries that produce some incredible wines. I would say that it is important to try all different types of wine in order to develop your palate.
That's a good point. I wished I had addressed this in the show. What we have to do is separate the wine from the winery. There are a few wineries here in Canada that make production wine. Inniskillin and Jackson Triggs come to mind. 90% of the wine these wineries produce are production wines. Companies this large often have extensive portfolios and they try to hit all the price points to maximize profits. But they also have labels that are actually quite good. Another winery from my neck of the woods, Colio Wines, produce sangria and other fruit-flavoured alcoholic beverages. They are mostly known for their Girls Night Out product. However, I recently went to a wine event where the top end of their portfolio was showcased and the majority of those were quite good. But you'll be hard-pressed to find these top-end wines readily available. A visit to one of their installations is usually the only way to come across their wine. Thanks for watching!
@@theaveragewineenthusiast5359 I agree. At the end of the day, they have to turn a profit. And sometimes that means making a very average wine for a decent price.
Nice video and overall I agree about mass production but I still will have to try double diamond even thought they sold to constellation brands. Cheers to you!
Sure, that’s fine.
What about wines that cost thousands a bottle ???
Yes, drink those bottles. Call me first.😉
Nice , informing video Mike.
I musta missed this one before. I was waiting for ya to make a compass, lol. Good episode!!
I’m going to visit in August! Thanks for this, needed some inspiration for visiting wineries there
I think you captured the flavour of Sicilian wine perfectly.
Ok.... gotta try some Mt Etna volcanic wine soon !
Enjoyed the show!
Enjoying the Rosé as well. 👍
Funny but I stopped drinking Meiomi because the taste changed so thanks for letting me know why. Pretty sure they are adding that to Caymus too.
Cheers friend we just subscribed after finding your video . We home brew beer make wine and meads grow hops and others . Stay thirsty .
Dad enjoyed this!!
Glad to hear that, Steve!
I am happy and smiling to see your going to use that fruit wine from Niagara On the Lake and talk about aging wine in the bottle. I just sent it to Collins. OK. I'm just 4 min into your show, going to watch the rest...