Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan

The Everyday Guide to Wine

Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan

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Meet your instructor, Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, who begins class by answering the question, "Why learn about wine?" Jennifer reviews the millennia-old history of wine and helps you discover what kind of wine consumer you are.
Learn how to properly perform the five steps of tasting: seeing, swirling, sniffing, sipping and savoring. Then, make sense of wine-related terminology, including "full-bodied," "crisp," "length," "balance" and "finish."
Up next, Jennifer takes you through the first half of the wine-making process and reveals how climate, altitude and weather play a critical role in shaping a wine's flavor and quality.
Continue your look at the winemaking process by learning about the grape's journey from vine to palate. When are grapes ready to be picked? What is the difference between wine fermented in steel and in oak barrels? You'll find the answers here.
Get to know the Noble grape varieties next. Focus on the most captivating varieties of white wine, including Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, and explore each wine's unique characteristics.
Experience the Red Noble grape varieties next, specifically Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Plus, dive into a fascinating range of red wine grapes, from the light-bodied and aromatic to the full-bodied and tannin-rich.
Moving on, venture into the world of sparkling wines, one of the least-understood but highest-quality wines in the world. Jennifer will reveal how these wines originated, how they're produced, and how to open and serve your favorite bottle.
Up next, learn more about fortified wines as you taste your way through the distinctive characteristics of ruby port, sherry and Madeira.
Sauternes, Tokaji, Ice Wine and Vin Santo are perfect dessert wines. In this lesson, learn how to pay attention to three ways these wines can be produced: the process of "noble rot," the harvesting of frozen grapes and the drying of grapes.
French wines are the benchmarks of quality, which makes France the perfect place to begin your regional tour. In this lesson, you'll explore the reds and whites of two wine-producing regions.
How do you top the rich, full-bodied wines of Bordeaux? Find out as you move through the silky and delicate wines of Burgundy and the German-influenced tastes of Alsace.
Sample beautiful wines from the Rhône Valley as well as the coastal regions of Languedoc and Provence. Then, get to know youthful and floral Viogniers, a refreshing rosé from Tavel and a peppery red from Mas Belles Eaux.
Up next, travel to Italy, home to more than 1,000 grape varieties. Sample Barolo, Amarone, Pinot Grigio and other northern Italian wines.
Explore the wines of southern Italy next. Start in Tuscany, home of Chianti; Campania, the source of the legendary Lacryma Christi; and Sicily, whose Nero d'Avola is a rising star among red wine drinkers.
Germany and Austria are home to some of the most versatile wines to pair with food. Explore both regions in this lesson and learn how to decode German wine labels.
Conclude your tour of Old World wine regions with Spanish and Portuguese wines. Many of the wines you'll learn about and sample in this lesson, including Rioja, Rueda, Jumilla and a Duoro red, bridge the gap between traditional and modern styles of winemaking.
Travel through the California's rich wine regions, including Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley and Santa Barbara. And explore its grape varieties, including the predominant Zinfandel.
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.
Discover where the wine pioneers of today and tomorrow are, in this lesson. And, take brief trips to wine regions in Mexico and Canada, where you'll sample one of Ontario's internationally popular ice wines.
Learn about South American wines next. Here, Jennifer guides you through the Chilean regions, including Maipo, Rapel and Curicó, as well as Argentine vineyards in Mendoza and San Juan.
Learn which Australian wine is the top imported wine into the United States and review its most popular wines, from Riesling to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Visit New Zealand and the regions of Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Marlborough and Martinborough. Then, travel to Stellenbosch in South Africa, where high-end Bordeaux blends are a delicious mix of Old World and New World tastes.
Get tips on how to purchase wine, order the perfect bottle at restaurants, store wine for the short and long term, and treat wine as an investment.
Finally, learn how to pair wines with certain foods and occasions. Find out how to select wine that complements your meal, how to pair wines with particular holidays and more.
 
 
24 Lessons
12  hrs 33  mins

Description

Explore the world’s premiere wine-making regions with Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, one of only a few hundred people in the world to achieve the title “Master of Wine.” Jennifer will share the secrets to wine tasting like a pro, divulge tips for purchasing wine (and deciphering tricky labels), and lead you through the fascinating history and future of today’s most popular wines.

Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan

Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan is one of only a few hundred people in the world to have achieved the Master of Wine title from The Institute of Masters of Wine in London. She also has a professional certificate in spirits from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and is a certified Specialist of Spirits from the Society of Wine Educators. A winner of the Wiesbaden Tasting Trophy from The Institute of Masters of Wine, Jennifer has taught courses for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust; judged international competitions, including the Ultimate Beverage Challenge; and hosted seminars with Food Network stars.

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