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<p>To chill or not to chill? That is the question. And then a bunch more questions. Thankfully, author, winemaker, sommelier, and Enology expert, André Hueston Mack is on hand to explain Old World vs. New World wines, corks vs. caps, red, rosé, orange, and white wines, stemware, judging a wine by its label, the best glass of wine he’s ever tasted, needless snobbery, aeration, decanting, and what those legs are doing dancing around your glass. Also: how to open a bottle with no corkscrew. Next week: how to make wine. Stay tuned. </p> <p>Visit André’s <a href="https://www.andrehmack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a> and follow him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrehmack" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.threads.com/@andrehmack" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Threads</a></p> <p>Shop André’s <a href="https://maisonnoirwines.com/wine-shop" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">wines</a> at <a href="https://maisonnoirwines.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Maison Noir Wines</a></p> <p>Buy his book, <i>99 Bottles: A Black Sheep’s Guide to Life-Changing Wines</i>, on <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/99-bottles-a-black-sheep-s-guide-to-life-changing-wines-andr-hueston-mack/2906c84ead245915?ean=9781419734571" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bookshop.org</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/99-Bottles-Black-Sheeps-Life-Changing/dp/1419734571/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a></p> <p>Pre-order his upcoming book, <i>Wine for Good Times: A Guide for Curious Drinkers</i>, on <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/wine-for-good-times-a-guide-for-curious-drinkers-andre-hueston-mack/37bb986ff45be9ad" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bookshop.org</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wine-Good-Times-Curious-Drinkers/dp/0593798120" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon</a> (publishing February 23, 2027)</p> <p>A donation went to <a href="https://www.foodbanknyc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Food Bank for NYC</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/enologymethodology" rel="noopener noreferrer">More episode sources and links</a></p> <p>Other episodes you may enjoy: <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/zymology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zymology (BEER)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/mixology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mixology (COCKTAILS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/ciderology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ciderology (DELICIOUS APPLE BEVERAGES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/pomology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pomology (APPLES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/coffeeology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coffeeology (YEP, COFFEE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/fromology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fromology (CHEESE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gastroegyptology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gastroegyptology (BREAD BAKING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/food-anthropology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Food Anthropology (FEASTS)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/indigenouscuisinology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indigenous Cuisinology (NATIVE COOKING)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/blackamericanmagirology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Black American Magirology (FOOD, RACE & CULTURE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/melittology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Melittology (BEES)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/gustology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gustology (TASTE)</a>, <a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies/disgustology" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disgustology (REPULSION TO GROSS STUFF)</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.alieward.com/ologies-by-topic" rel="noopener noreferrer">400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic</a></p> <p><a href="https://pod.link/1746567248" rel="noopener noreferrer">Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes</a></p> <p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-sponsors" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sponsors of Ologies</a></p> <p><a href="https://alieward.com/ologies-extras" rel="noopener noreferrer">Transcripts and bleeped episodes</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ologies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Become a patron of Ologies</a> for as little as a buck a month</p> <p><a href="https://www.ologiesmerch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">OlogiesMerch.com</a> has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!</p> <p>Follow Ologies on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ologies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ologies.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a></p> <p>Follow Alie Ward on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alieward" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alie_ologies" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a></p> <p>Editing by Mercedes Maitland of <a href="http://maitlandaudio.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Maitland Audio Productions</a> and <a href="https://www.jecmusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jake Chaffee</a></p> <p>Managing Director: Susan Hale</p> <p>Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth</p> <p>Transcripts by Aveline Malek </p> <p>Website by <a href="https://www.kellyrdwyer.com/photo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kelly R. 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