What is "Wine Noir"? It's an entertaining, instructional dvd created in the style of the classic noir film that helps consumers unlock the mysteries surrounding the world of wine. This includes ordering wine in restauran... more »ts, buying wine for personal enjoyment or for gifts. Although there are a myriad of books on the subject, this dvd is extremely user friendly with individual chapters that can be revisited time and again at the leisure of the consumer. "Wine Noir" begins with a visit to a vineyard and takes the viewer through the process of making wine including fermentation and other important elements that affect the flavor of various wines. A comprehensive interview with various experts in the field of wine provide other helpful insights from buying, storing or even choosing a wine that pleases your palate. "Wine Noir" also contains basic, easy to follow information including terminology such as defining varietals, followed by flavor descriptions and recommended food pairings for each varietal. Also, included is a handy pocket guide containing information on various regions with helpful hints on pronounciations, ideas for food pairings and suggestions for other wines to try if you'd like to venture into something similar yet different to your familiar wine choices.« less