Join Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan and embark on an amazing wine-tasting journey that will leave you with a greater appreciation for French wine in all of its captivating varieties. First, discover what makes French wines stand out from their international counterparts and how the varied landscape of France influences what's in your glass. Then, learn to use the five S's of tasting wine and uncover Jennifer's trick for opening a bottle of Champagne like an expert, making you an instant hit at your next party. Plus, discover which foods pair best with which wines and learn what experts mean when they say wine is "past its peak." Get this on-demand class today to unravel the mysteries of some of the world's greatest wines and develop a greater appreciation for French wine in the comfort of your own home.
Discover everything you need to know to understand and savor a wine that is exceedingly French and enjoyed on both celebratory and everyday occasions: Champagne. Learn how to open a bottle of Champagne like an expert, how the landscape of the Champagne region affects the character of the wine itself, which foods pair best with sweet and dry Champagnes and more.
Muscadet. Sancerre. Chinon. Alsace Riesling. Sample these and other elegant reds and whites from the Loire and Alsace regions of France. As you taste your way through these treasures, explore what experts mean when they say wine is "past its peak," and why acidic wine pairs so well with seafood dishes.
Jennifer takes you on a virtual tour of the tastes and sights of her most favorite wine region: Burgundy. Find out why this landscape is the gold standard of Pinot Noir through interactive tastings and comparisons of a range of wines, including a Bourgogne Blanc, a Chablis, a Meursault, and a Beaujolais.
Become more familiar with wines from France's most iconic wine region: Bordeaux. You'll see how winemaking in France compares with winemaking in California and take a peek at how a wine ages over time. Plus, enjoy a luxurious sampling of a Sauterne, one of the world's best-known dessert wines.
Explore the great wines of the northern and southern Rhône Valley, which display a side that's more flavorful, spicy and savory. As you use the five S's of tasting wine to make your way through a red and a white Côtes du Rhône, a Condrieu, a Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and more, you'll train yourself to easily pick out the ways in which the landscape of this region shapes how its wines look, smell and taste.
Go to the southern coast of France and outlying regions for a look at the rest of the wines this country has to offer: a Vin de Pays d'Oc Chardonnay, a Chablis, a Provence Rosé, a Corbières, a Cahors and a Madiran. You'll also learn the pros and cons of screw-capped wine and see how rosés are crafted.
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.
The Everyday Guide to Wines of France - Two-Page Poster (48mb)
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