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videoJudging at a Wine Competition 🍷
2026 USA Wine Ratings held in San Francisco. This is my sixth year as a judge. My team evaluated 78 wines across ten flights. #winetasting #judging #competition #winelover #wineexperience #sanfrancisco #wine #winereview #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoYes to Yakima Merlot 🍷
2023 Two Mountain Yakima Merlot from Central Washington. Limited production, thoroughly enjoyable. Blended with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Sells for around $26 #yakima #washington #merlot #winetasting #wineexperience #redwine #winelover #limited #enjoyable #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoCrystals in my Wine! 🍷
Crystals can sometimes be found in wine, the cause is tartaric acid which naturally occurs in grapes and wine. Most wines are cold stabilized to reduce the risk of crystals forming, but some artisanal wines with low intervention techniques can form harmless, tasteless crystals. #wineexperience #wineenthusiasts #winemaking #wineproduction #winelife #stabilize #crystals #grape #wine #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoBargain Red from ITALY
2022 Filari Galasso Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from central Italy. Picked up at Grocery Outlet for $6 #italianwine #italy #abruzzo #winetasting #wine #wineshorts #winelife #winelover #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoOff the Beaten Red Blend 👍
2021 Van Ardi Red Blend from Armenia. Made from indigenous grape varieties, non-grafted vines. I picked the wine up at Total Wine for $25 #armenia #redwine #winetasting #winelover #winereview #indigenous #grapevines #totalwine #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoOutstanding Dry Riesling 👍
2024 Maximin Grünhaus Schloss Riesling from the Mosel, Germany. I picked it up at Costco for $18.99. Limited availability. #riesling #mosel #germany #winetasting #winelovers #costco #limited #wineculture #masterofwine #mwlife #bobpaulinski
videoKirkland Signature Chablis from Costco $15!
2023 Kirkland Signature Chabis AOC sold exclusively through Costco. 100% Chardonnay, fermented in stainless steel. Seasonally available at Costco for $14.99 #costco #kirklandsignature #chablis #exclusive #chardonnay #wine #winetasting #winetalk #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoCHEAP Sauvignon Blanc from Trader Joe’s
2025 Tasmin Breeze Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. From Trader Joe’s for $4.99 #traderjoes #traderjoesfinds #sauvignonblanc #marlborough #newzealand #winetasting #insane #bargain #cheap #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoRidge Bargain at Grocery Outlet
2022 Ridge Demostene Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel, Carignan from Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California. Picked up at Grocery Outlet for $24.99 #groceryoutlet #zinfandel #sonoma #winetasting #winelovers #wineenthusiasts #redwine #oldvines #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoCHABLIS For Under $20!
2024 Sainte Celine Chablis AOC from Burgundy, France. Made from 100% Chardonnay. A good value from Trader Joe’s for $15.99 #traderjoes #chablis #chardonnay #burgundy #tjs #winelover #winetasting #wineexperience #wineenthusiast #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoCostco versus Trader Joe’s versus Total Wine
Today's video focuses on Chablis; for me, it's the purest example of Chardonnay from anywhere in the world. I'll taste three examples of Chablis AOC or sometimes called village-level Chablis. The wines are from three of the largest wine retailers in the US. I picked up a bottle from Costco, Trader Joe's, and Total Wine. All three wines are priced around $15 per bottle. A bit about Chablis: it's an outlier in Burgundy, resting at the far northern end of the region, not all that far from Champagne. Chablis at the village level offers some of the best values from all of Burgundy. It's typically plentiful, accounting for around 75% of Chablis's total wine production. Grand Crus and Premier Crus are some of the greatest wines in the world, but that's a topic for another video. All Chablis must be made from 100% Chardonnay; most at the village level see little to no time in oak barrels. The region is famous for Kimmeridgian soils that help to impart a unique crispness and freshness to the w
videoBargain Sauvignon Blanc from Costco
2025 Kirkland Signature Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand from Costco. Price at $7.29. Typically available year-round.  #sauvignonblanc #kirklandsignature #costco #marlborough #newzealand #winetasting #winelover #wine #2025 #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoDeep Discount Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc
2023 Girard Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County, California. $8 per bottle at Grocery Outlet, typical price is $20+. #sonomacounty #sauvignonblanc #winetasting #groceryoutlet #wineexperience #winelover #wine #2023 #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoRed Blend Bargain $8 🍷
2023 Cline Family Cellars Old Vine Red Blend from Contra Costa, California. The wine is available through Grocery Outlet for $8. #redwine #contracostacounty #groceryoutlet #wineenthusiast #california #winetasting #winelover #burger #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
video2000 Tomassi Amarone della Valpolicella Double Magnum! 🍷
2000 Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Special Selection Double Magnum. Aged wine from Veneto, made mostly from Corvina. #italianwine #corvina #2000 #aged #redwine #italianwine #wineexperience #wineenthusiast #mwlife #winelife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoVinho Verde Summertime Wine 🇵🇹
Lagosta Vinho Verde from Northern Portugal. Made from indigenous grape varieties, low alcohol, with a slight spritz. Sold in many markets around the world, around $8 USD. #vinhoverde #portugal #portuguesewine #winelover #summertime #spritz #wineenthusiast #indigenous #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoWillamette Chardonnay!
2024 Bearboat Chardonnay from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. This is the second vintage release since the brand was relaunched. Production of this wine is limited, expect to pay around $25. #chardonnay #willamettevalley #oregon #bear #winetasting #winetalk #relaunch #winelover #winenot #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoLearn to Taste Wine with a Master of Wine
In this video, I'll take you through the steps I've used to taste and evaluate wines over the last few decades. Whether you're in a wine education program, planning a trip to a wine region, or just want to up your wine tasting skills, you're in the right place. To get the most out of your wines, tasting like a pro is a useful skill. But first, there are some basic, but important considerations. White wines are often served too cold and reds too warm. As a general rule, most white wines will show their best at around 10C, aromatic whites a bit cooler. And reds, a bit warmer, closer to 15C, with tannic reds a bit warmer still. High-end glassware is nice, but here I'm using a good, inexpensive, all-purpose glass. Before pouring a wine, it's always a good idea to check the glass to make sure it's free from dust or off aromas. The proper hold of a wine glass is by the stem, away from the bowl. Some people may choose to hold the glass by the base or foot. Avoid holding the glass by the b
videoWine in Glass Tubes 🍷
Wine in glass tubes have been around for a number of years. It’s sometimes sent to wine writers and critics. Its strongest market presence is in Bordeaux. Most are packaged in a 100ml tube. #winetasting #glass #wine #tubes #bordeaux #wineeducation #winelife #wineaboutit #winetalk #wineglass #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoSyrah from Washington State 🍇
2023 Two Mountain Winery Syrah from Yakima Valley, Washington. It’s a blend with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Priced at around $27, small production, your best bet is to contact the winery directly. #washington #syrah #yakimavalley #winetasting #winetalk #winelife #winelover #winetime #smallproducers #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoCôtes du Rhône Villages Bargain from Grocery Outlet 🍇
2022 Domaine de Beaumefort Côtes du Rhône Villages from the southern Rhône Valley of France. Made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Limited time offer from Grocery Outlet for $8.99 per bottle. #groceryoutlet #rhone #grenache #frenchwine #redwine #winetasting #winelover #winelife #wineshorts #bargain #grocerybudget #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoSouthern Rhône Red! 🍇
2023 Domaine Brusset Les Boudalles Ventoux rouge from the southern Rhône valley of France. The wine is predominantly made from Grenache. Ventoux is a region that has vastly improved in recent years. Total Wine $17 #totalwine #rhone #winetasting #grenache #winelover #winenot #mwlife #wineblogger #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoGerman Spätburgunder/Pinot Noir 🍷
2023 Wassenhaus Spätburgunder Landwein from Germany. Low intervention winemaking, ambient yeast, non fined or filtered. Price around $60. If you’re looking for more details check the livestream on my channel with Ezra Tan. #winetasting #pinotnoir #redwine #winelover #winenot #winenight #wineshorts #winefacts #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski
videoMust Try Bordeaux Blanc
2024 Clos des Lunes, Lune d’Argent Bordeaux Blanc, under the leadership of Domaine de Chevalier. The wine is sold at Total Wine in the US, they typical carry multiple vintages. #bordeaux #wine #winelover #winenot .#2024 #winereviews #winepassion #wineculture #winevibes #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski