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.
Recipe: Beef stew serves 8 3 pounds of stew beef - cut into 1 and 1/2 inch cubes1 large onion - diced4 tomatoes - cut into wedges 1/2 pound of baby carrots 1 red pepper - cut into 1/2 inch strips1 pound of small mushrooms - cleaned2 small turnips - cut into chunks2 tablespoons of instant tapioca 1/2 cup of dry bread crumbs 2 cups of red wine 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper 1/2 pound of frozen small pearl onions Put all the ingredients except the pearl onions in a Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 3 1/2 hours. Don t peek! Add the pearl onions after the stew is removed from the oven.Serve with crusty bread.Adapted from: Fete Accomplie, Washington, DC
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.
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.
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 is extra sweet in today s episode as he guides you through the ins and outs of dessert wines. Dessert wine, which is interchangeably referred to as sweet wine, is often mistaken as something that must be enjoyed accompanying dessert. This false assumption can lead the unsuspecting wine drinker astray, as too much sweetness can overload the palate. Depending on style and alcohol level, certain sweet wines can be enjoyed on their own or with contrasting food elements. Watch this week s ClassicWines TV episode as Brian gives you the inside scoop regarding dessert wines. Wine sampled in today s episode is the Sandeman Founders Reserve Porto.
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.
If you re a wine lover, I bet you ve heard of Rioja. But it seems that only true wine geeks have heard of Jumilla, a developing wine region of Spain. This up-and-coming wine is one for you to look into if you want to diversify your palate. Watch as Brian Freedman pits two Spanish Jumilla against each other in a Classic Wines Showdown. The wines tasted today are the Juan Gil 2005 Jumilla, and the Altos De Luzon 2005 Jumilla.
They may be adorable, but what kind of quality will these wines bring? As one of the rising stars of the wine world, Australia has become a key player in the realm of Shiraz. Utilizing large production techniques and attractive labels, Australia hopes to continue dominating their niche of the market. But the big question has always been does the wine inside stack up when it comes to quality? Today, host Brian Freedman tries two very obtainable Australian Shiraz. Wines sampled in this episode of Classic Wines TV include the Boolaroo 2005 Shiraz and The Little Penguin 2006 Shiraz.
Brian Freedman pits two Cotes du Rhone against each other in wine competition. Cotes du Rhone, found in the Rhone region, is a very popular French wine. Can these two bottles hold up to a well established reputation, or will they fall flat? The wines tasted today are the J. Vidal-Fleury 2006 Cotes du Rhone, and the Chateau Beauchene 2006 Cotes du Rhone.Join us for more Classic Wines videos at www.ClassicWines.com/wine-videos
Ever wanted to peek into the wine cellar of a high end restaurant? Here is your chance Join Brian Freedman and Jason Miller, General Manager and Wine Director of Picholine, as they chat about Burgundy and food and wine pairings. The wines discussed today are Domaine Coste Caumartin 2005 Monthelie, and Domaine Michel Lafarge 2004 Volnay Clos Du Chateau Des Ducs.
How many times do you wish to try a new wine but aren't sure what to look for? By joining a wine club all the hard decisions are already made for you. This week Brian Freedman and Classic Wines TV sample a few delicious wines available through The California Wine Club. Follow Brian as he tastes their Premier and International selections and gives great suggestions on food pairings and more in this weeks video.To find out more about joining a wine club please visit us at ClassicWines.com
What is the difference between old world and new world wine? The region the grapes were grown in, the style of the wine and the wine bottle lables will help you to figure it all out.Join us as we visit with the Sommelier instructors at The Wine School of Philadelphia for a few tips about Old and New World wines.
www.ClassicWines.comHave you ever wanted to learn about wine? Do you want to find out about all the Red Wine Myths you've heard. The Classic Wines Minute visits a few expert wine sommeliers at The Wine School of Philadelphia. Join us as we learn a few things about wine tasting and reviews.To find a wine that suits you and to learn more about wine please join us at www.ClassicWines.com
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
This week on the Classic Wines Minute with Brian Freedman we review wine stemware. We do a tasting of a Napa Valley blend of cabernet sauvigon, petit sirah and cabernet franc sangiovese using a Taste of Purple Vino 2 wine glass.Read more about this wine and the different wine glasses available to you at The Classic Wines Minute.
This week "The Classic Wines Minute" explains the importance of decanting your wine. We review three wines, a white 2005 Chardonnay, a red Chateau Haut-Ballet 2001 Bordeaux and the Mollydooker "The Boxer" 2006 Shiraz, a red wine from south Australia. Helping us decant our wine is a product called the Soiree decanter, an in bottle decanter.
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