Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan

The Everyday Guide to Wines of California

Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan
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Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan gives you the tools you need for your journey through the world of California wines. Find out what makes California unique among other winemaking regions of the world, and see how French Chardonnay compares with its California counterpart. Plus, discover the perfect way to read a California wine label, and explore best practices for opening a wine bottle and getting the most from tasting in a winery.
Explore two white grape varieties, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, that are extremely popular and easy to find. Sample some of California's best, including a Fumé Blanc by Robert Mondavi and Chardonnays from Sonoma and Napa. Also, get delicious food-pairing suggestions, the best temperature at which to chill and serve these wines, dining suggestions for whenever you make a trip to the Napa Valley and more.
Explore some of California's most fragrant and exciting new white wine varieties: a Pinot Gris, a Viognier and an unoaked Sauvignon Blanc. Then, go beyond tradition and into somewhat controversial territory as you see how California growers are experimenting with organic wine.
It's time for California's sparkling wines and one of its most popular reds: Pinot Noir. These wines not only showcase a more elegant side to California, they're also some of the most versatile food-pairing wines that the state has to offer. Compare and contrast how bubbly wines taste when made using traditional and Charmat methods. Then, explore the tastes, aromas and finishes of a variety of Pinot Noirs from around California.
Learn everything you need to know about Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, including what you should you look for in a Cab/Merlot blend, and how California's terroir affects its Cabs and Merlots. Plus, learn how to age a Cabernet, and what the aging process do to the wine's taste.
Wrap up your tour of California wines with a look at some of its most interesting red gems: a red Zinfandel, a Syrah, a Rhone Valley Syrah, a Petite Sirah and a Grenache. Also, learn more about the recent trend in California winemaking for creating unique red blends from different grape varieties, and get suggestions for making your own personal blends.
 
 
6 Lessons
3  hrs 16  mins

Join acclaimed Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan for an engaging and interactive tour of the unique flavors California has to offer. By surveying both perennial top-sellers and experimental underdogs, from a Rhône Valley Syrah to Chardonnays from Sonoma, you’ll discover why California is one of the world’s greatest wine producers. Filled with interactive tastings, suggestions for food pairings, shopping tips, and much more, this class will teach you how to enjoy all of California’s offerings, one delicious glass at a time. You’ll even get to take a behind-the-scenes peek at the California wineries being discussed. Enroll in this on-demand class today to expand your wine knowledge and palate with the tastes of California and wow the ones you love with amazing pairings.

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.

Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan

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