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- S1 AFL. 1 - Why Learn about Wine?9 mei 201022min.Ms. Simonetti-Bryan answers this question in an engaging introduction that sets the stage for the subsequent discussions. Survey the millennia-old history of wine, discover what kind of wine consumer you are, explore wine culture in America, and more.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 2 - A Taster's Tool Kit31 mei 202028min.Wine 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."Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 3 - Winemaking: From Vineyard to Harvest31 mei 202030min.The sensation of drinking a good or bad wine relies on what happens to its source grape in the vineyard. Go 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 4 - Winemaking: From Harvest to Bottle31 mei 202029min.Continue 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 5 - The Whites: Riesling to Chardonnay31 mei 202029min.In a first look at 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 6 - The Reds: Pinot Noir to Cabernet31 mei 202032min.Experience 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 7 - Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines31 mei 202033min.Venture 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 8 - Port, Sherry, and Other Fortified Wines31 mei 202033min.Fortified 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 9 - What to Drink with Dessert31 mei 202030min.Sauternes; 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 10 - French Regions: Bordeaux and Loire31 mei 202033min.French 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 11 - French Regions: Burgundy and Alsace31 mei 202032min.How do you top the rich, full-bodied wines of Bordeaux? Find out in this engaging tour 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).Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 12 - French Regions: Rh?ne, Languedoc, Provence31 mei 202031min.Sample 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 13 - Wines of Northern Italy31 mei 202037min.Welcome 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 14 - Wines of Southern Italy31 mei 202030min.Explore 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 15 - The Tastes of Germany and Austria31 mei 202029min.Germany 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 16 - The Tastes of Spain and Portugal31 mei 202031min.Conclude 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 17 - U.S. Regions: California31 mei 202035min.California 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 18 - U.S. Regions: Washington and Oregon31 mei 202032min.How 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 19 - Other U.S. Regions, Mexico, and Canada31 mei 202032min.Where 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 20 - Sampling Argentina and Chile31 mei 202030min.South 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 21 - The Best of Australia and Tasmania31 mei 202032min.In 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 22 - Wines of New Zealand and South Africa31 mei 202034min.Visit 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 23 - Becoming a Knowledgeable Wine Buyer31 mei 202030min.Discover 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.Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
- S1 AFL. 24 - Wine for Any Occasion and Any Food31 mei 202031min.Conclude 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?Abonneer je op The Great Courses Signature Collection of The Great Courses Living of kopen
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