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The Everyday Guide to Wine
Sæson 1
201024 episoder
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Episoder
- S1 E1 – Why Learn about Wine?9. maj 201030minMs. Simonetti-Bryan answers this question in an engaging introductory lecture that sets the stage for the subsequent lectures. Survey the millennia-old history of wine, discover what kind of wine consumer you are, explore wine culture in America, and more.#Better LivingPrøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E2 – A Taster's Tool Kit7. maj 201028minWine tasting can seem like a mysterious ritual, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Here, learn how to properly perform the five steps of tasting: seeing, swirling, sniffing, sipping, and savoring. Also, make sense of wine-related terminology, including full-bodied, crisp, length, balance, and finish.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E3 – Winemaking: From Vineyard to Harvest7. maj 201030minThe sensation of drinking a good or bad wine relies on what happens to its source grape in the vineyard. This lecture takes you through the first half of the wine-making process and reveals how climate, altitude, weather patterns, and other factors play a critical role in shaping a wine's flavor and quality.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E4 – Winemaking: From Harvest to Bottle7. maj 201029minContinue your look at winemaking by focusing on the grape's journey from the vine to your palate. When are grapes ready to be picked? What is the difference between wine fermented in steel and in oak barrels? Why is there heated debate over filtering wines? Discover answers here.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E5 – The Whites: Riesling to Chardonnay7. maj 201029minIn the first lecture on the Noble grape varieties (used in those wines you see most often), focus on the most captivating varieties of white wine: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. As you explore each wine's unique characteristics, you'll strengthen your ability to compare it with other wines and grape varieties.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E6 – The Reds: Pinot Noir to Cabernet7. maj 201032minExperience the Red Noble grape varieties, specifically Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Studied together, these varieties will expose you to the fascinating range of red wine grapes: from the light-bodied and aromatic to the full-bodied and tannin-rich.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E7 – Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines7. maj 201033minVenture into the world of sparkling wines, one of the least-understood but highest-quality wines in the world. Ms. Simonetti-Bryan reveals how wines like Champagne, Cava, and Prosecco originated, how they're produced, and how they taste. She even shows you the correct way to open and serve your favorite bottle.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E8 – Port, Sherry, and Other Fortified Wines7. maj 201033minFortified wines: wines whose alcoholic strength has been fortified: are the perfect accompaniment to the beginning or end of a meal. Here, learn more about these wines as you taste your way through the distinctive characteristics of ruby port, sherry, and Madeira.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E9 – What to Drink with Dessert7. maj 201030minSauternes; Tokaji; Ice Wine; Vin Santo: wines go great either with or as dessert. Survey the range of dessert wines, paying particular attention to three ways these wines can be produced: the process of noble rot, the harvesting of frozen grapes, and the drying of grapes.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E10 – French Regions: Bordeaux and Loire7. maj 201033minFrench wines are the benchmarks of quality, which makes France the perfect place to begin your tour of some of the world's greatest wine regions. You explore the powerful reds and delicate whites of two wine-producing regions, learn how to read a wine label, and gain insights into how chateaux in Bordeaux are classified.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E11 – French Regions: Burgundy and Alsace7. maj 201032minHow do you top the rich, full-bodied wines of Bordeaux? Find out in this engaging lecture that takes you through the silky and delicate wines of Burgundy (including those from Chablis and Beaujolais) and the German-influenced tastes of Alsace (including varieties of Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris).Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E12 – French Regions: Rh?ne, Languedoc, Provence7. maj 201031minSample beautiful wines from the Rhône Valley and the coastline regions of Languedoc and Provence. You are introduced to a youthful and floral Viognier, a refreshing rosé from Tavel, and a peppery red from Mas Belles Eaux.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E13 – Wines of Northern Italy7. maj 201037minWelcome to Italy, home to over 1,000 grape varieties. You sample a Barolo and Amarone (two pillars of Italian wine), a Pinot Grigio (the quintessential crowd-pleasing white wine), and other northern Italian wines.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E14 – Wines of Southern Italy7. maj 201030minExplore the wines of southern Italy. You visit Tuscany, home of Chianti; Campania, the source of the legendary Lacryma Christi (or Tears of Christ); and Sicily, whose Nero d'Avola is a rising star among red wine drinkers.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E15 – The Tastes of Germany and Austria7. maj 201029minGermany is home to some of the most versatile wines to pair with food. Austria, following a scandal, has turned around its reputation and has begun producing a fantastic quality of wines. Explore both regions, with a particular focus on their variations of Riesling. Also, learn how to decode German wine labels.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E16 – The Tastes of Spain and Portugal7. maj 201031minConclude your tour of Old World wine regions with Spanish and Portuguese wines. Many of the wines you learn about and sample: including a Rioja, a Rueda, a Jumilla, and a Duoro red: bridge the gap between traditional and international modern styles of winemaking.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E17 – U.S. Regions: California7. maj 201035minCalifornia produces 90% of America's wine and is the fourth-largest producer of wine in the world. Travel through the state's rich wine regions: including Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, and Santa Barbara: and explore its grape varieties, including the predominant Zinfandel.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E18 – U.S. Regions: Washington and Oregon7. maj 201032minHow do Oregon producers differ from their California neighbors? What's so unique about Washington's grape vines? Learn the answers to these and other questions as you taste their versions of Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Syrah.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E19 – Other U.S. Regions, Mexico, and Canada7. maj 201032minWhere are the wine pioneers of today and tomorrow? The answer: New York, Virginia, Texas, and other U.S. states, each of which, you discover, has its own approach to making quality wines. Also, take brief trips to wine regions in Mexico and Canada, where you sample one of Ontario's internationally popular ice wines.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E20 – Sampling Argentina and Chile7. maj 201030minSouth American wines have grown in popularity around the world. Here, Ms. Simonetti-Bryan guides you through the Chilean regions, including Maipo, Rapel, and Curicó, as well as Argentine vineyards in Mendoza and San Juan.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E21 – The Best of Australia and Tasmania7. maj 201032minIn terms of wine, Australia and Tasmania has it all: cool and warm climates, French and American oaks, white and red varieties. Australia also makes the top wine imported into the United States. Survey its popular wines, including a Riesling-like Semillon from Hunter Valley and a Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawara.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E22 – Wines of New Zealand and South Africa7. maj 201034minVisit New Zealand and the regions of Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Marlborough, and Martinborough. Then, travel to Stellenbosch in South Africa, whose high-end Bordeaux blends are a delicious mix of Old World and New World tastes.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E23 – Becoming a Knowledgeable Wine Buyer7. maj 201030minDiscover tips on how to purchase wine, how to order the perfect bottle at restaurants, how to store wine for the short and long term, how to treat wine as an investment, and much more.Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
- S1 E24 – Wine for Any Occasion and Any Food7. maj 201031minConclude with answers to questions about pairing wines with food and occasions. Should a wine complement or contrast a meal? What kind of wine should you serve on particular holidays? What are some myths about wine pairing? How should you serve wine to guests?Prøv The Great Courses Signature Collection gratis, eller køb
Detaljer
Flere oplysninger
- Lydsprog
- English
- Undertekster
- English [CC]
- Producere
- The Great Courses
- Medvirkende
- Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan
- Selskab
- The Great Courses
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