In order to appreciate wine, you have to start with the fundamentals. In this video, get a basic introduction to the world of fine wines.

Before you even take your first sip of a wine, there’s a lot you need to know. From pouring, to swirling, to smelling, this video has it all.

Just when you think you’re ready to sample a wine, there are a few essentials that you can’t forget. In this video, let Martin the expert fill you in on just exactly what they are.

Did you know that a bottle of champagne can actually be a lethal weapon? Only if the bottle isn't opened correctly, that is. Watch Martin teach Zorro the basics of opening champagne in this episode of "The Connoisseur."

Do you know what exactly is inside a bottle of champagne? Where do those gas bubbles come from? Find out in this video!

Ever wonder how wine is paired with Chinese food? In this episode, Martin shows us how to bring them together in perfect harmony. And don’t forget to toast at your next meal!

Which wine should you choose to go with Drunkard Chicken Shao Xing Style?

Which wine should you choose to go with sautéed shrimp?

For an early age you could tell my grandmother was different. She was precocious and beautiful. An artist, a spy and a beauty her life was a whirlwind.

My grandmother was not one to sit back in times of turmoil. She was politically active and performed across the country promoting Nationalism. Her courageousness even lead her to be detained by the Japanese.

My impressions of my grandma were mostly based on pictures we exchanged in letters. Her beauty and style influenced me a lot when I was younger.

Grandmother always took great care in her appearance and she expected the same from us. Red nail polish, makeup, earrings were an important part of her daily routine even into her later years.

Mama Jiabao will show you how to make chicken soup.

Why is it important to clean the chicken and make sure the head, feet and internal organs are removed?

How do you prepare a chicken for your chicken soup?

What should you look for when you select dates for your soup?

Why is it important to skim off the foam when your soup is boiling?

What should chicken soup look like after three hours of cooking?

How that you've finished making your chicken soup, how can you enjoy it?

Chinese tea plays an important role in a Chinese family, within and beyond the shores of China. Pu'er tea is touted as a semi-rare tea. The most famous Pu'er tea is from the Yunnan Province in China. A good grade of Pu'er tea is expensive and its value increases with age. Learn all about the Pu'er tea, its varieties, grades, production, packaging, storage, etc., from this series of videos.

What does Chinese New Year mean?

Chinese New Year is about having more and more.

Watch EMS' charming Mid-Autumn Festival commercial.

Made by CCTV, this effective commercial employs seven simple lines to communicate a clear message: Today, this is how we love our country.