Do you want to...* Learn more about wine? * Improve your tasting skills? * And have a great time? Join Amy Mumma in this delightful and educational series of courses on wines of the "Old World." The 3-DVD "Old World Wines" series includes: * Focus on France * Inside Italy * The Savor of Spain & The Portuguese Palate Wine does not need to be confusing. This series will introduce you to the classic wines and wine producing regions of France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Each DVD covers eight wines in-depth that are typical of the country. As you watch, and ideally, taste along with Amy, you will experience the colors, aromas and tastes of the wines. You will learn to appreciate the differences among them. Learn helpful tasting techniques and vocabulary. Amy will also share with you stories about winemaking traditions and techniques, appropriate food pairings for each wine, and perhaps most importantly, how to decipher those confusing imported wine labels. Taught in a fun and non-intimidating style, this series will help you make sense of old world wines. BONUS - 4th DVD included FREE! * Wine Essentials This bonus DVD, "Wine Essentials," sets the stage for your wine-loving, wine-learning experience by providing you with the wine basics: background on grape and wine varieties, wine tasting tips and techniques, food and wine pairing, proper serving and storage practices, and more. FOUR DVD's in all! Provides wine lists, maps of wine regions, sheets for taking tasting notes, and more. * * * Amy Mumma is world-renowned for her wine knowledge and expertise. The study and enjoyment of wine has been her lifelong passion. Amy founded the university-based World Wine Program in 2003 to share her knowledge and love of wine. As program coordinator and lead instructor, her academic, trade, and consumer courses have reached thousands of people across the United States and around the world. A highly sought-after conference speaker, lecturer and wine judge, Amy's mission is to teach others about wine. In 2005, Amy was awarded the prestigious title, Professional Wine Woman 2005-2006, the top award of the International Wine Women Awards competition in Paris, France. She also holds the Advanced Certificate of Wine and Spirits from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust in London, and a Diploma of Tasting from the UniversitE de Bourgogne in Dijon, France. Having lived and studied in France for years, Amy now makes the wine regions of Washington State her home and continues to enjoy traveling to other great vineyards and wine-making regions throughout the world. * * * The World Wine Program and "A Wine Odyssey" are educational programs of Central Washington University. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. | 
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