Have you ever wanted to find out more about wine but haven't the courage to join a club or go to a wine-tasting evening?
The essential Guide to Wine Tasting is a collection of friendly and accessible mini master-classes on wine all on one dvd. Whether you know next to nothing about wine or you already know your Chardonnay from your Chenin Blanc, top wine expert Jasper Corbett will quench your thirst for knowledge without drowning you with technical terms and too much information.
With the help of his celebrity 'students' - TV presenter Zoe Salmon and antiques guru James Rylands - Jasper's canter through everything from Merlots to Champagnes is as much fun as the wines themselves. He answers all those questions which feel too obvious to ask, while weaving in some invaluable top tips - gleaned from years of experience. As well as being able to differentiate between grape varieties, you will learn the easiest way to open a bottle of Champagne, be confident about whether a wine is corked and never dread being handed the wine list again.
* Wine Tasting - The Ideal Life Collection DVD, £14.99 from www.stitchcombe.co.uk