Bordeaux Videos

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.

Tim Hanni stops by and talks about spices, Master of Wine program, and rock bands.

Wine bottles come in many shapes and sizes, and as wineries seek to create new trends, new styles develop. But, no matter what, there will always be a few classic bottle styles that will always stay in fashion. Today, Brian Freedman examines Burgundy and Bordeaux two of the most historic varieties of wine. The wines used in today s episode are the Robert Mondavi 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Louis Jadot 2005 Pinot Noir Bourgogne. Find your favorite bottle of wine at www.ClassicWines.com.

From classy surroundings at Chateau Doisy Vedrines, Gary Vaynerchuk re-tastes the top 2 wines from his book.

Back flying solo but still in Bordeaux, Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 1988 Cos d Estournel, Margaux, and Latour.

Gary Vaynerchuk visits Chateau La Tour Martillac in Graves to taste 4 wines with owner Tristan Kressman, including Tristan s first vintage: 1986.

Gary Vaynerchuk s recent Bordeaux excursion brings him to Chateau Clinet in Pomerol, where he and the owner Ronan compare the historic 2005 to the unheralded 2006 vintage with some surprising results.

www.ClassicWines.comOne of the important steps in making wine comes before the grapes are even picked. The winemakers job is to determine the correct time to pick the chardonnay, or viogneir grapes for optimal flavor. ClassicWines interviews the winemaker at Bedell Cellars in Long Island to find out the many determinations that a winemaker will make to bring you that wonderful glass of wine.Join us at ClassicWines TV for all of our informative videos, and at ClassicWines.com to find the perfect bottle of wine for you.

Older wines benefit from being decanted because when you bring oxygen to your wine it helps to bring out the flavor. Today we review an old Bordeaux wine, the Chateau Simard 1995 Saint Emilion. Notice the choices available when choosing a decanter as you watch the Classic Wines Minute video with Brian Freedman. To find a decanter that suits you and to learn more about wine please join us at ClassicWines.com