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In 1976, a single event rocked the wine world. In the famed Judgment of Paris Tasting, top French wine experts chose two unknown wines over the best that France -long considered the epitome of great winemaking-had to offer. The source of those remarkable wines? California. Since then, California has become one of the most exciting and important wine-growing regions in the world; home to reds, whites, and sparkling wines that are on par with some of the most iconic wines from older wine regions, including Italy and France. Consider that if California were considered a nation, it would be the fourth-largest wine-producing nation in the world; unlike winemakers in more traditional European wine regions, those in California are free to experiment with new grape blends and wine-making technologies; wine is grown in more than 80% of California counties; together, they make more than 600 million gallons of wine (about 250 million cases) per year. More than 21 million people visit California wine country every year to sample wines that are unlike those found anywhere else in the world. And now you can get a well-rounded experience of California's great wines-without having to leave your home! In the six lectures of The Everyday Guide to Wines of California, you'll join acclaimed Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan on an engaging and interactive tour of the unique flavors California has to offer. By surveying both perennial top-sellers and experimental underdogs, you'll discover why California is one of the world's greatest wine produced. 6 Lectures 1California's Superstar Status 2Noble Whites-Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay 3Rising Stars-Fragrant Whites and Organic Wines 4Elegance in a Glass-Sparklers and Pinot Noir 5Big, Bold Reds-Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot 6California's Secret Red Gems