VINO

Actor John Cleese takes the guesswork out of wine appreciation and deflates the snobbery about its selection in this 'for everyone' informative special. Brilliant, we think. Produced by Food Network in 2004, this docu hasn't aged too badly and is still relevant. Facts like the difference between a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fruit, along with sensible buying tips, "Q" gets from sommeliers and vineyard owners are helpful and will definitely get you started on that crate of a dry Riesling (which seems to be quite popular these days - less shunned). But Cleese ultimately warns us not to be swayed by what the sommelier 'thinks' you should be drinking but what YOU really LIKE to drink. Here's a short clip from the show WINE FOR THE CONFUSED. Cheers!



Watch it in its entirety on Hulu
http://www.hulu.com/wine-for-the-confused