An Introductory Guide to Wine

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Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Type: DVD
Directed By: Lynn Stevenson
Studio: Delta
Release Date: 2007-03-06
Have you always wanted to learn more about wine, but didn't know where to start?

AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE TO WINE gives you the basics you need to understand and appreciate this intriguing beverage. Through interviews and demonstrations with leading sommeliers, winemakers, wine educators and other industry professionals, you will discover what you like and how to describe your preferences to waiters and retailers. Learn how to find quality wines at value prices.

Enjoy the beautiful California wine country over the course of three seasons and visit premium wineries for an inside look at how grapes are grown and wine is made. Experience the excitement of harvest at Clos LaChance, tour Robert Mondavi Winery, Franciscan Oakville Estate and Blackstone Sonoma. Visit the historic estate and underground caves of Schramsberg Vineyards and learn how sparkling wine is made.

AN INTRODUCTORY GUIDE TO WINE makes the fascinating world of wine accessible to everyone!

Program Highlights * A Brief History * Health Benefits * Classic Grapes * World Wine Regions * California Wineries * Vineyard & Harvest * Winemaking * Bottles & Glasses * Wine Tasting * Home Wine Tasting * Champagne & Sparkling Wine * Ordering Wine in a Restaurant * Food & Wine Pairings * Understanding Wine Labels * Buying Wine * Serving Wine * Storing Wine * Where to Learn More

Bonus Features Resource List * Wine Definitions French, Italian & German Wine Classification Charts

PACKAGED IN HI-END BOOKSTYLE LUXURY PACKAGING **LOOKS LIKE A HARDBACK BOOK**

Infomative & useful
I have to say that this was a well planned & informative program. The topics are structurized ideally into core subjects & very relevant to those wanting to learn or know more about wine. Have also found it to be useful & educational when sharing or educating base on the subject. Very brief, good topic choice & a sure good buy. Ideal as an educational program

Not impressed
Fortunately, I watched this as a rental, and I'm glad I did not purchase. I found this DVD to be somewhat annoying, and I'm surprised by the other five star reviews. The content did not seem balanced, most of it focused on wine production, which I was not particularly looking for. The sound quality is just terrible. One speaker in particular, who was discussing wine labels and tasting, would have been very interesting except that the sound and picture quality appeared to be filmed with a 1980's video camera in someone's home with a very bad microphone. Very uneven.

Throughout the whole production, Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" plays, which becomes tiresome *very* quickly. Many of the segments could have done without music altogether, and this added nothing.

One item that I found odd was a very detailed segment toward the end about champagne and sparkling wines. It was very informative, but seemed more of an add-on and did not really fit with the rest of the program. I only wish that more wine styles had been covered like this, but sparkling wines were the only ones to get this detailed treatment. If you are interested in learning more about sparkling wines, this may be for you.

Might be worth a rent on Netflix for some, but otherwise I wouldn't add it to my collection.

Great reference wine video
This is a fabulous video, full of information on all aspects of wine, from growing the grapes to fermentation, aging and serving wine. A great review for wine experts, and a fact-packed video for those interested in learning more about wine. If you like what you see in this video, consider picking up a 'wine course' book from your local library.

A true learning experience
Actually, I was lucky enough to find this DVD as a rental. I was genuinely impressed with this video. Production
quality was very good, but this video was just amazing in terms of the absolute amount of information given
and the scope of the topics that were covered. Obviously a great deal of thought and planning went into
the production. I was absolutely impressed with the content. I learned a tremendous amount of information
about wines. This DVD doesn't just discuss wines, it discusses grape growing, crops, fermenting, aging, packaging and distribution.
It also discusses the different types of bottles for wines, the different styles of wine glasses, how to open
bottles of wine and champagne. I just can't say enough great things about this DVD. I loved it. My only advice
would be that if you watch it with the genuine interest of getting as much from it as you can, TAKE NOTES!!!
There is so much information that you will not remember everything!! This is an excellent DVD!!!