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- Somm: A Tasteful Sip into the World of Master Sommeliers (streaming, Kanopy) Somm takes the viewer on a humorous, emotional and illuminating look into the mysterious world of the Court of Master Sommeliers and their massively intimidating Master Sommelier Exam. The Court of Master Sommeliers is one of the world's most prestigious and exclusive organizations. Since its inception, fewer than 200 candidates have reached the exalted Master level. The exam covers literally every nuance of the world of wine.
- On China. Wine (streaming, Academic Video Online) China is now the world's largest market for red wine, home to a growing middle-class exploring new tastes and discovering labels beyond Bordeaux.
- Wine cents Chardonnay - so you don't like Chardonnay (streaming, Academic Video Online) Meet the ugly duckling of the wine family. Mark examines this fascinating blend and the reasons behind why it sometimes gets such a bad rap in the world of wines.
- Wine cents. Shiraz, gnarly old beasts (streaming, Academic Video Online) "Gain a new understanding of Australian Shiraz while you uncover the value in a country that has some of the oldest vines on the planet."
- Exploring the world. South Africa. 5, Cape wine estates (streaming, Academic Video Online) South Africa's wine making legacy dates back over 300 years and today Cape Winelands is the largest wine producing region in the Western Cape of the country.
- Green Economy: Green Wine (streaming, Academic VideoOnline) California. We take a look at Frie Family Winery in Napa County where organic wine making was practically invented. Then we take a look at how this trend is moving north to Oregon where varietals like Pinot Noir are becoming the organic cash crop. Along the way we sample the tremendous wines available.
- Reinventing the Wine Club Business (streaming, Academic Video Online) Morgan Stanley Chief Economist Vincent Reinhart and Lot18 CEO Jay Sung discuss the wine club market with Pimm Fox on Bloomberg Television's 'Taking Stock.'
- Is There a Boom, Bust Cycle in Wine? (streaming, Academic Video Online) Silver Oak Cellars CEO David Duncan discusses the U.S. Wine industry with Sara Eisen on Bloomberg Television's "Market Makers."
- Gastropod: Cork Dork: Inside the Weird World of Wine Appreciation This episode, author Bianca Bosker takes us along on her journey into the history and science behind blind tasting, wine flavor wheels, and the craft of the sommelier. You'll never feel lost in front of a wine list again.
