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.
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.
Germany s most famous wine is Riesling but what happens when Americans take a stab at it? Join Brian Freedman as he pits two American Rieslings against each other in a full on tasting challenge. More wine videos are available at www.ClassicWines.com. The wines sampled today are the Tarrica Wine Cellars Riesling 2007, and the Chateau Ste Michelle Dr. Loosen Riesling 2006.
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.
Brian Freedman sits down at Brasserie Cognac in New York to discuss the great versatility of Cognac. Alessandra Rotondi, special guest and Sommelier for Brasserie Cognac, guides Brian through the pairing theory utilized by the restaurant. Rotondi also describes the surprisingly large amount of Cognac available, and when they can be best enjoyed. Join Brian and Alessandra as they chat about pairings, Europe, and all things wine!To find your favorite bottle of wine please visit us at www.ClassicWines.com
While food and wine pairings attempt to match flavor sets, cooking with wine instills the flavors of food and wine together. Cognac in particular is an extremely versatile wine that has developed a reputation for being great in the kitchen. In this episode of Classic Wines TV, host Brian Freedman meets with Roberto Manfe and Florian Hugo of Brasserie Cognac to cook up some fantastic Lobster Flambe and demonstrate all the uses of Cognac. The wine in this episode is the Remy Martin Cognac V.S.O.P., to find more wines please visit us at www.ClassicWines.com.
Host Brian Freedman meets with Classic Wines Columnist Romany Reagan to discuss wines on the dating scene. Ordering wine on a date can be tricky business, especially as you try to make a good first impression. Certain bottles can lead to success, while others can lead to abysmal failure. Watch as Brian and Romany analyze the positive and negative attributes of potential date wines. Sampled today are Old Fart s Wife, Luna di Luna Premium Pink Merlot, Il Bastardo, and Marques de Riscal Rioja.
The head to head sommelier smackdown food and wine pairing competition final round is here. Gary Vaynerchuk and Brian Freedman let the judges decide the best wines for their last pairing. Join us to learn more about choosing a wine that's right for you, and learn what to consider when serving wine and food.For more wine videos please visit us at www.ClassicWines.com/wine-videos.
Food and wine pairings are not an exact science, however a beautiful pairing can be a wonderful thing. In this episode of Classic Wines TV we visit Picholine in New York City for a top of the line food pairing with one of Piper Heidseick s Rare Champagnes. Join Brian Freedman, Christian Holthausen of Piper Heidsieck and Jason Miller of Picholine Restaurant as they sample this delicious pairing. To search for your favorite wine or champagne please visit us at ClassicWines.com.
On his book tour for 101 Wines Guaranteed to Inspire, Delight, and Bring Thunder to Your World, Gary Vaynerchuk stopped in at one of Philadelphia s top wine spots - The Wine School of Philadelphia - to do some signing, posing, and chatting with the locals. Classic Wines TV took the camera down to this event to do a little Q how has Gary V influenced people s opinion of wine? How has he inspired them to diversify their collection? Randy even stops in with Gary V himself. Check out this first video of a multipart series featuring Gary Vaynerchuk and our own Brian Freedman.Find your favorite wines and more wine videos at ClassicWines.com
Decanting your wine can be accomplished with a variety of decanters. Today we review a unique in bottle decanter made by Soiree. Brian Freedman tastes a big red zinfandel, made better by decanting.To find out more about wine join us for all our videos at ClassicWines.com/wine-videos. To find your favorite bottle of wine visit us at ClassicWines.com
South Africa is producing some very interesting white wines. From the unique labels to the distinctive taste, these wines offer a refreshing version of Sauvignon Blanc that is definitely worth a try. Brian Freedman reviews two South African wines in a head to head showdown. Join us at Classic Wines TV for all of our wine videos, and at ClassicWines.com to find your favorite bottle of wine.
Italy, while not as famous for its quality white wines, produces a very nice Soave. Made from the garganega and trebbiano grapes, the soave wines we review today offer a nice alternative to what you would traditionally expect from Italy. Join us as we review the Allegrini 2006 and the Pieropan 2006 in our Classic Wines showdown. Go to ClassicWines.com to learn more and to find your favorite bottle of wine.
Champagne Showdown Host Brian Freedman discusses two very findable, very affordable bottles of Champagne. Contrary to popular belief, most Champagnes are not made up of a single white grape. Instead, they are a carefully crafted mix of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. This production can result in intriguing differences between bottles. Join Brian as he samples Jacquart and Nicolas Feuillate Champagne. To find your favorite bottle of wine please visit us at www.ClassicWines.com.
French wines are close to the hearts of wine lovers everywhere. There is such a rich history involved in the french wine making regions that they don't even bother to list on the label the grapes used to make the wine. The reason is that the same grapes have been planted in the same regions for many many years. Join us to learn about french wine regions, grapes and wine lables as we speak with The Wine School of Philadelphia. To find your favorite bottle of wine visit us at www.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.
Australian wines have taken off in recent years, and from wine beginners to experts, they are beloved by people all over the world. But what is it about these wines that s so appealing? And what sets them apart from the wines produced in other parts of the world? Join us as we explore the Australian wine phenomenon at The Wine School of Philadelphia.To find your perfect bottle of wine visit us at www.ClassicWines.com.
What are some of the grapes used to produce delicious Italian wine? It could be the Nebbiolo, maybe a san giovese or even a aleatico. Each region of Italy brings its culture, history, climate and wine knowledge together to make distinctive wines for their area. Please join us to learn more about the wonderful wines of this region as we speak with a sommelier of The Wine School of Philadelphia. For additional informative wine videos go to www.ClassicWines.com/wine-videos.To find your favorite bottle of wine let us help you at www.ClassicWines.com
The varietal fingerprints of a wine can include descriptions as diverse as roses, barnyard, pepper, game and blackberries. Every single wine grape has a distinctive personality no matter where it is grown. Regardless of what the wine maker does to the wine there will the same underlying characteristic, or fingerprint, with each and every bottle of pinot noir, syrah or whichever wine you are tasting. Confused? Learn more at ClassicWines.comVisit ClassicWines.com/wine-videos to learn more about wine. Find your favorite bottle at ClassicWines.com
www.ClassicWines.com There are wines that we can enjoy from all over the world, today we review two Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Chile. Join The Classic Wines Minute as Brian Freedman describes the currans, chocolate, cedar and dark ripe fruit on the nose of the wines, and explains why he would pair one of them with a big rib eye steak. Food and wine, what could be better. To find a wine that suits you and to learn more about wine and wine news please join us at www.ClassicWines.com
www.ClassicWines.com This week on The Classic Wines Minute Brian Freedman reviews two Merlot wines. What is out of the ordinary is that this is not about a French Merlot, which is where most of us think of when we think of Merlot. Both of the wines in this weeks Classic Wines Showdown are from Italy. Join us to discover what each wine brings to the table. Will the winner be the Falesco or the Santa Margherita? Watch our review and then try one of your own. Visit ClassicWines.com to find the perfect merlot for you.
The type and size of glass that you use when tasting a wine can absolutely enhance the flavor and aroma of your wine. Today our host, Brian Freedman tastes a Burgundy - Jaboulet- Vercherre 2004 Gevrey - Chambertin. We test this wine in the Taste of Purple Vino2 glass and find out if it does indeed improve the flavor of our wine. Take a few minutes to hear about your favorite glass of red wine, a great food and wine pairing, or how to do your own wine tasting. Watch, taste and enjoy. See you next week for the Classic Wines Minute.
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
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