Sauvignon Blanc goes well with shellfish, but do you know the differences in taste from Sauvignon Blanc around the world?Today Randy Torban gives us a quick lesson on sauvignon blancs from around the world. He gives you quick tips from wines from New Zealand, the U.S. and France. All delicious, but slightly different in their approach.For more wine videos please visit us at http://www.classicwines.com/videos/cwtv
Shiraz is one of Australia s most well known wines. The grapes are grown throughout Australia s regions and has grown world wide in popularity. Shiraz is familiar to the rest of world as Syrah, only with an Aussie twist to it. Join us today as Randy Torban explains more about the differences and similarities of Shiraz and Syrah. Visit us at http://www.classicwines.com/videos/cwtv for more wine videos.
We all know that the wine world is full of confusing terminology, and one of the most confusing (including the pronunciation) is the term terroir .Terroir is the easiest word for a wine person to describe a variety of conditions, regulations and production of wine. It really doesn't have to be complicated,terroir is just an easy term to pull it all together. Join us to hear Randy Torban explain this term in a quick and easy way.www.ClassicWines.com
Wine bottles come in many shapes and sizes, and there are just as many styles and types of stoppers to go with them. Join Randy Torban as he explains a few of the basics of preserving your wine.
Today Brian Freedman tastes a rose sparkler, "Le Marchesine Franciacorta Rose Millesimato 2003". This mouthful of bubbly joins some of the best in Cava, Prosecco and sparklers from Brazil as a great addition to your regular choice of Champagne. Please join us to find a wonderful bottle to celebrate the holidays.
Today we taste two wines from Italy. Join Brian Freedman as he takes you through his tasting of a 2004 bottle from Feudo di Santa Croce Bisanzio Primitivo di Manduria and the 2005 Vignali Roccomora Nero d'Avola Merlot Blend.
We are tasting wines from the legendary Beaulieu Vineyard. These wines are well known for being some of the most well produced wines in the Napa Valley. Join Brian Freedman as he tastes these beautiful wines provided by Wine Chateau.
Join us today as Brian Freedman introduces to the Gold Medal Wine Club. This club offers several wine club assortments to choose from including a pinot noir club. Brian talks about several of the wines including a 2006 Perry Creek Zinfandel. See why a wine club can be a great way to experience a variety of high quality wines.
Wines from Spain are a great value these days. It is a region that is really coming into it's own and definitely is worth exploring. Join Brian Freedman as he takes us through the fresh and crisp characteristics of these very enjoyable wines. The wines featured today are The Spanish Quarter 2007 Chardonnay-Albarino and The Spanish Quarter 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo.For more wine videos please visit us at www.ClassicWines.com/wine-videos.
What makes a super tuscan wine super? Join Brian Freedman as he reviews the Ruffino Modus 2005 to find out about the freshness and floral notes in this wine, along with the traditional leather and chocolate. This wine was brought to us by WineChateau.com who is generously donating a portion of the cost to the American Italian Cancer Foundation. A great wine and a great cause, what could be better.
Host Brian Freedman is here to help you this holiday season. If you ve got wine lovers in your life (And we hope you do), you ll want to investigate wine gifts. What could be more convenient than combining the ease of online shopping with the thoughtfulness of a nice wine gift? Brian explains what kinds of gifts to search for, and gives you a good example (WineGiftsOnline.com) of where you can go to do your shopping.
Roving Reporter Michael Zimberg of What Would Mikey Drink gives us an inside look at Pride Mountain Vineyards. Touring the estate with co-owner Steve Pride and winemaker Sally Johnson, Mikey is able to learn more about the tasting, barreling, and storing of Pride Mountain s popular wines. Sampling the Pride Mountain Vintner Select Merlot, Steve and Sally explain the nuance and character that makes every vintage unique!
Although we are all accustomed to seeing the standard 750ml bottle, wine actually comes in a multitude of sizes. Two other widely utilized bottle sizes include the Demi (375 ml) bottle and the Magnum (1500ml) bottle. These different sizes can affect the wine inside as it matures over time, so it s important to factor bottle size in as a variable when aging. Join Brian Freedman as he discusses what you need to know about about size and aging. Used in today s episode are the Luce 2001 Red Blend (Super Tuscan) and the Robert Mondavi 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon. To find your favorite wine please visit us at ClassicWines.com.
Michael ZImberg of What Would Mikey Drink tours the Togni Vineyards with Birgitta Togni, wife of Philip Togni. Birgitta discusses her desire to keep wines natural, and her thoughts on how to properly balance the acids, tannins, and other factors that go into making their wine. Join Mikey for the second installment on his tour of Togni Vineyards (see the first Togni Vineyard installment here).
Continuing our Wine Cellar Management series, host Brian Freedman explores one of the great aspects of collecting and organizing your own wine cellar region exploration. Even if you don t have an expansive cellar filled with rows of wine, it s still possible to have fun with similar wines from different regions. For example, in today s episode, Brian examines two Cabernet Sauvignons from the same producer, but from different regions. What will the terroir bring? The wines featured today are the Louis Martini 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) and the Louis Martini 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley). To find your favorite wine please visit us at www.classicwines.com.
Continuing our wine cellar management series, Brian examines the usefulness of storing short term wines. When it comes to wine, certain bottles are good for day-to-day drinking, while others might require years of aging. The benefit of properly storing an aged bottle is fairly evident; however, what s the benefit of storing your everyday wines? Host Brian Freedman explains why you might consider making a little extra room for short term bottles. Used in today s episode is the Huber 2006 Zweigelt. For more episodes please visit www.classicwines.com/wine-videos.
Move over cabernet, this one is all about California Zinfandel. Among the extremely popular varietals produced by California, Zinfandel is one of the most dominant. Not to be confused with white zinfandel, zinfandel is a fruity red style that can also pack a punch of complexity. Tune in to this week s episode as Brian compares two distinctly different zinfandels from California. Tasted in today s episode are the Benson Ferry Vineyards 2006 95240 Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel and the M. Cosentino 2005 Zinfandel Cigarzin.
In a previous episode, we discussed how long is too long for storing a bottle. Now we d like to play our own devil s advocate and discuss how Short is Too Short. A lot of wine lovers will use expert opinions to guide just how long they store a bottle before they open it. Unfortunately, the expert s taste may not match their own. You may find yourself opening a bottle too soon based on someone else s instinct. Host Brian Freedman explains the parameters in which you can open a bottle, and how not to commit a panic open.Todays bottle is a Chateau Leoville Barton 1995 (Bordeaux). To find your favorite bottle of wine please viisit us at www.ClassicWines.com.
Willamette Valley has made great strides in creating a reputation for itself, especially when it comes to Pinot Noir. Host Brian Freedman is an especially large fan, so this showdown was a treat for him. Join in as Brian samples two Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley and gives is professional reviews. Sampled today are the Airlie Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2006 and the Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2006. For more classicwines TV please join us at www.ClassicWines.com/wine-videos.
Brian Freedman continues his investigation of good cellaring techniques. In this episode, Brian discusses the time element in storing wine. The tricky thing about storing wine for periods of time is that every bottle behaves differently. Depending on the level of tannins and their dominance in the wine itself, every bottle should get different treatment. As if that weren t enough, personal taste plays a role in cellaring time, depending on how tannic you prefer your wine. Time management can seem a little overwhelming, but is actually one of the most fun aspects of wine collecting. Used in today s episode is the Domaine Jamet 2001 Cote-Rotie. To watch additional wine videos please visit us at www.ClassicWines.com/wine-videos.
Host Brian Freedman gets vertical this week as he tries out two Pessagno Chardonnays. Pessagno is a well respected establishment that hails from the Monterey and San Benito counties of California. Focusing on back-to-back years, 2005 and 2006, Brian is able to analyze the different flavor profiles a year s difference can produce. Tasted in this episode of ClassicWines TV are the Pessagno 2005 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay, and the Pessagno 2006 Lucia Highlands Vineyard Chardonnay.
Mike Zimberg (of the popular column What Would Mikey Drink http://www.classicwines.com/articles/cat/what-would-mikey-drink makes his debut as a ClassicWines.com roving reporter. Armed with a camera, a few insightful questions, and a keen eye for wine, Mikey gives us an inside look at some of the hottest wine spots in the world. In his first episode, Mikey scores a personal tour of Philip Togni Vineyards with the man himself, Philip Togni. Even among elite wine circles, Togni is considered a master winemaker. As he guides Mikey through his vineyard, Togni's knowledge and passion for wine becomes evident. Join Mikey for this intriguing and enlightening look into the beautifully crafted Philip Togni Vineyards.
Classic Wines TV continues to explore wine collecting in this latest video about wine cellar management. Host Brian Freedman uses a bottle from his very own collection to demonstrate the two main concepts of managing your cellar bottle value, and personal affection. Certain bottles can be stored simply for financial accruement or because the bottle will age well. This is a very cerebral approach to wine cellar management. But the bottle can also be stored if it has a personal connection to you. Perhaps you visited the vineyard and had a wonderful experience. Perhaps the bottle was made on a child s birthday. Whatever the case may be, appeal may be another factor to consider when storing bottles. The bottle examined today is the Dierberg 2005 Pinot Noir Steven . To find more wines please visit us at www.ClassicWines.com.
Got a few wine bottles sitting on your kitchen counter? Maybe a few collecting dust down in the basement? Well it s time to get in the game start your collection right away! Brian Freedman shows you the basics of starting a real wine collection, and gives tips and tricks for keeping yourself organized. Wine collections aren t just for aristocrats with thousands of bottles; anyone can do it. You might be surprised at how easy and cost effective it can be.To find a favorite bottle of wine please join us at www.classicwines.com
Wine lovers are famously in-tune with the nuances of food and beverage. Wine, being complex and dynamic, provides drinkers with a different experience every time they open a bottle. Unfortunately, due to its alcoholic nature, wine is only appropriate at certain times of day. What else could capture wine lover s attention in the same way? Host Brian Freedman contends that coffee is answer. Discussing high end coffee s from Jax Coffee House, Brian compares the diverse tasting palate that good coffee provides. If wine owns the nighttime, certainly coffee is king all day!
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