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Welcome to my video wine course-it's going to be a lot of fun. Use the video guide at the bottom of this page to see all the videos in... |
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After this course, the biggest barrier between you and enjoying a good glass of wine will be the cork! With my wine course, even the... |
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From the basics of how wine is made, to how to open the bottle, to ordering wine in a restaurant, it's everything you need to know to get... |
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We all have a know-it-all friend or family member who really hits their stride when opining on the minutia of wine and the “rules”. ... |
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So if a wine gets a "98" from some wine critic you should love it right? Wrong! (Unless that critic's me of course, jk :) That's like... |
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What are the key factors that determine what a wine will taste like? There are 4, often found right on the label. So yes, if you know... |
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One of the 4 V's in wine, the Varietal, will tell you a LOT about what a wine is like, because it's the main ingredient! You have to do... |
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Cutting right to the chase: when it comes to wine, EVERY year is a "vintage year." If that's news to you, guess what--you're not alone!... |
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Cutting right to the chase: when it comes to wine, EVERY year is a "vintage year." If that's news to you, guess what--you're not alone!... |
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The 4th V in wine - the Vintner - is simply the winery or producer of the wine. And just like the food at two different Italian... |
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A wine's label can tell you everything you need to know about the wine's taste, before you buy it, once you know how to decode the key... |
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Not every wine is meant to age, but those that improve in the cellar can really be worth the wait. Here's how to store your bottles to get ... |
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Home wine-tastings are a great way to learn: just gather your tasting buddies, and share the cost and fun. You can make it BYOB and ... |
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To learn by tasting, you've gotta master this skill. Practice makes perfect! |
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The best way to learn about wine is by tasting it (which happens to be a lot of fun!) But to really get the most from a wine you should... |
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Ordering wine in a restaurant doesn't have to be intimidating. The first tip is, stay away from places that make you feel like you have to ... |
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Master Sommeliers have a homing device for the gems (meaning the deals!) on a wine list, honed with long experience. Here are my top tips... |
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Finding a Wine You'll Like
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Understanding what you like in a wine, and being able to describe it in a store or restaurant--the Holy Grail, right? After this video... |
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Many wines, including some that people think are "dry," actually have a touch of sweetness that rounds out the ripe fruit taste and pairs... |
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My husband John loves wines with structured tannnins, because they are a great foil for big dishes like steak. In this comparative tasting ... |
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Two tasters visiting wine country from England on their first anniversary did this tasting with us. They both liked the softer-acid... |
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Rick and Holly liked the lighter-bodied wine, or maybe...Sometimes it's hard to decide! |
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You meet all kinds when it comes to wine (and more!) at a bar. Check out the larger-than-life palate profiles I met on my last girls'... |
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Understanding quality wine through the Big Six grapes: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot/Cabernet, Syrah-Shiraz. |
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This is the perfect tasting for you to lock in floral and mandarin orange-y Riesling, Lime-and-herb-scented Sauv Blanc, and fruit-drenched ... |
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To taste it is to know it, and these 3 red grapes are THE most important to know--you see them everywhere! You'll also see the range in... |
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The featured wines in this video are all Top 10 Buying Guide picks: Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek , Prager Wachstum Bodenstein , ... |
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The concept of old world/new world in wines is how sommeliers QUICKLY assess what a wine will be like, and whether or not their customer... |
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France is the most important wine country, for its long pedigree making fine wine, and also for another reason that will really help you... |
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Once you understand the Flavor Map - one of the most powerful concepts from my book Great Wine Made Simple, you can really use the label... |
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Assessing Quality in Wine
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Great quality in a wine - just like great quality in a house - doesn't mean you will love it. You might prefer Victorian architecture over ... |
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We've all heard the old (and washed-up, in my view!) pairing rule of "red wine with red meat, white wine with fish and white meat." If you ... |
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Can you really pair every one of the Big Six Grapes with steak? Yes, and I'll prove it. You will SO want to replicate this pairing... |
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My mentor Kevin Zraly once told me "you've got to go" to wine country to really learn wine at the source.These videos will take you there, ... |
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This video introduces you to what sommeliers call the "old world" of wine. I've got great videos many of the best classic regions, so I... |
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Just because you've finished my course doesn't mean you have to stop traveling the wine route! People always say it's the journey, not... |
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