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John Cleese - Wine for the Confused

starring: John Cleese, Alyce Faye Eichelberger
directed by: David Kennard

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Koch International
EAN: 9781417228713
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Content/Copy-Protected CD, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 1417228717
Label: KOCH VISION
Manufacturer: KOCH VISION
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: KOCH VISION
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 09, 2005
Running Time: 92 minutes
Sales Rank: 10414
Studio: KOCH VISION
Theatrical Release Date: October 21, 2004



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Description:
Wine is confusing…overwhelming even. So where do you start if you want to learn more about it? Join John Cleese on an entertaining and personal look at the world of winemaking and discover: how to find wines that taste good to you, how to make sure you get the best value and how to keep and serve wine at home.

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Monty Python alums have made good second careers hosting documentary programs, such as Terry Jones's Crusades. Now John Cleese turns his attention to the subject of wine in Wine for the Confused, originally broadcast as a special on Food Network.

Listen to our interview with John Cleese.


'Don't let anyone ever try to tell you what wine you like, because people have different tastes and we shall honor that,' he heralds at the start. The point of the program is clear and simple: to help you find and describe wines you like; to show how to buy wines at a good value; and to provide tips on how to get the most enjoyment from the wines you do buy. With this attitude, his considerable charm, and his gentle wit, Cleese is the perfect host for this material, and right off the bat he strikes just the right tone--instructive, but light-hearted. The result is delightful.



First covered are the six major varieties of wine-producing grapes (first the whites, then the reds, just as at a tasting), the fermentation process, and tasting notes to help you learn what you like and how to describe it ('Quality should be judged by your own taste.'). Next is 'Buying Wine.' Now that you know what you like, learn how to find it at a good value for the money. Finally there is 'Storing and Serving Wine,' with simple tips for savoring your purchase.



Novice wine lovers will find Wine for the Confused helpful and reassuring as well as inspirational; don't be surprised if you find yourself turning off the DVD and heading straight to the wine shop with newfound confidence... and that's just what Cleese would want for you. --Dan Vancini



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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - cleese rules
John Cleese gives a no-nonsense look at enjoying all kinds of wine. You don't have to get involved ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - paintlady
fun to watch--more fun than informative, although I did learn some things about wine culture.
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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Very enjoyable!
I really enjoyed this...John Cleese is warm and funny, but actually interested in this subject and conveys ... Read More


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Not worth it
This product was accidently sent to my parents home, so I told them to watch it before they forwarded it on ... Read More


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Disappointing
The John Cleese name made me think this would be witty and informative. It was neither. He does make one good ... Read More

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