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Wine Fundamentals Wine Fundamentals Wine Fundamentals contains the essential information for understanding and demystifying the often intimidating subject of wine. After watching this DVD, you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to fully enjoy the world of wine. CHAPTER INDEX *History *Wine 101 *The Tastes and Flavors of Wine *Wine Tasting *Which Wines Do You Like *It's All in the Label *Buying Wine *Navigating the Wine List *Serving Wine *Aging and Storing Wine *Making Wine *Wine and Health *Food and Wine

Understanding Wine Understanding Wine A great introduction to Wine in general.

Jancis Robinson's Wine Course - Cabernet & Sauvignon Blanc Jancis Robinson's Wine Course - Cabernet & Sauvignon Blanc Amazon.com For those of you fortunate enough to be able to collect the wines, Jancis Robinson explains how to start a wine cellar in this, the second video in her wine course. Looking into the one of the most popular wines in the world, Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as sauvignon blanc, Robinson visits wineries in France, Chile, and New Zealand. "Flying winemakers"--those who travel worldwide to produce their wines--are also examined. She presents a fascinating comparison between old and new methods of winemaking--the traditional versus the high-tech. The glimpse into the different vineyards is beautiful and fascinating, and each one has a character of its own. --Jenny Brown

Jancis Robinson's Wine Course - Pinot Noir and Merlot Jancis Robinson's Wine Course - Pinot Noir and Merlot Amazon.com In the fourth tape of the Jancis Robinson's Wine Course, Robinson tries to establish whether a wine can truly express a terroir, the taste and feeling of a particular location. This is done by traveling to Burgundy and to Napa Valley, where she explores the Pinot Noir and the Merlot grape varieties. Americans may be particularly amused by this tape, as Robinson extols the health benefits of wine, pooh-poohing the Surgeon General's warning and expressing disbelief at the (what she says are) exaggerated health warnings on the labels. She paints a rather staunch picture of the U.S., which should prove fun to most American viewers. Also discussed on this edition are organic wine growing and phylloxera, a tiny louse that destroyed many of California's fields. --Jenny Brown.

Jancis Robinson's Wine Course - Introduction and Chardonnay Jancis Robinson's Wine Course - Introduction and Chardonnay Amazon.com In the introduction to her wine course, Jancis Robinson instantly makes viewers feel comfortable with their level of wine understanding. She points out that even among the experts, people frequently disagree about what is a quality wine, taking us to a wine tasting in which participants vehemently differ in their opinions. Then she acquaints us with the basics of how wine is made. One caveat to this video: be prepared for much spitting; wine tasters don't swallow their wine (a hazard of the job). The second half of this tape covers Chardonnays and their quest to take over the world. Also explained is the importance of the oak barrels used to store the wine. --Jenny Brown

Jancis Robinson's Wine Course - Fizz and Grape Invaders Jancis Robinson's Wine Course - Fizz and Grape Invaders Amazon.com Bubbles in bottles, grapes, and gas, the first half of this video covers everyone's favorite party drink: champagne. This, the last video in the five-tape series, Jancis Robinson's Wine Course, is perhaps the most fun as Robinson demonstrates how winemakers get the bubbles in bubbly. You'll also learn how to open these bottle without putting an eye out! The last course in the series, "Grape Invaders" shows how Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are taking over the wine industry (as she says, the "chocolate and vanilla" of the wine world), and she introduces us to some of the indigenous wines of Spain. As always, Robinson focuses as much on the people of the wine industry as the wine itself, and this is a delightful end to an informative series. --Jenny Brown

Jancis Robinson's Wine Course - Syrah, Shiraz and Riesling Jancis Robinson's Wine Course - Syrah, Shiraz and Riesling Amazon.com Pulling the cork out of a wine bottle is frequently no easy feat, and Jancis Robinson looks into the situation in the third installment of her wine course, "Syrah, Shiraz and Riesling." Riesling, one of the most misunderstood (and most mispronounced--it's rees' ling) wines, is a superb dry wine with a bland reputation. Learn how "noble rot" can actually create a lovely sweet wine. Germany's wine situation--which is a disaster--is examined, and Robinson also shares with us the Austrian antifreeze scandal. --Jenny Brown