Wine Cellar Videos

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.