The two venture underground into ASC's wine cellar and discuss the best conditions for storing wine. Afterwards, Martin takes Zorro on a journey around the world with three wines from America, Europe and South Africa.
Martin and Zorro discuss the intricacies of mixing different grape varieties and we learn why it is so important to keep the right conditions in the cellar.
On this episode of The Connoisseur, Martin introduces us to different types of Spanish wines, their histories and cultures. Which types of wines should you order on which occasions? What are the differences between these wines? Watch as Martin reveals to Zorro the answers to these questions and more.
"Reserva" and "Gran Reserva" are two of the most well-known types of Spanish wine, but do you know how to tell the difference between them? Why are they classified differently in the first place? Let Zorro and Martin unveil the mystery for you.
In the final installment of this episode on Spanish wine, Martin talks to us about sherry, its history, and how it's made. Cheers!
Today Martin and Zorro try the legendary Chateauneuf-du-pape. How will it go down with braised yellow croaker?
The pair discusses the philosophy behind finding the right wine to go with the right food and Zorro professes a love for duck rump.
Martin and Zorro move on to comparing two varieties of wine from the Old World and the New World. Will Zorro be able to use all he has learned to make the right combination? And, will he manage to stay sober?
Zorro rounds up the day’s tasting and pays his respects to Martin and the ASC Fine Wines Company.
Zorro dons a Mafia-esque getup to try out some Italian rosé and proves that his knowledge of wine is a lot better than his language skills.
The pair try out wines from two famous regions in Italy as well as discussing a little about what else the country is famous for.
Zorro finds out how two wines grown in the same region of Italy and made using the same type of grape can come out tasting completely different.
Zorro learns that you can only truly appreciate a wine once you understand the country that it comes from. So, what will Martin have to say about the Italian and Spanish cultures?
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!
What if time could be split so that we could know the outcomes of our decisions? That's the question this contemplative short film raises. In the first installment, we meet a young doctor caring for his ailing father.
Part two of this moving story sees our protagonist flash back to his childhood as he recalls fond memories of his beloved father.
Things take a strange turn as our hero enters the mysterious time archives where he learns that time has been split into two and he has an alternate self who has made different choices in life.
Jianshui gets to see what would have happened if he'd followed his colleague's advice and taken his father back to their hometown to live out his last days.
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