THE BASICS - A Beginners Guide to Wine... ...is an educational program that focuses on the person who likes wine, but doesn't know that much about it and wants to learn more. The material is presented in an easy-to-unde... more »rstand, step-by-step way that covers all of the important things...grape varietals, growing regions, terroir, how to pair wine with food...and puts it all into a framework that teaches the viewer to feel comfortable whenever they are in a restaurant, at a wine store, or just in a situation where wine may be the focus. Topics covered in the program include how to taste wine, how to read a wine label, how to order with confidence, how to talk to a Sommelier...The DVD is approximately 2 hours long and includes a free, downloadable 35 page Supplemental Guide that includes even more information.« less