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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
California may be most well known for Cabernet Sauvignon, but host Brian Freedman doesn t want you to forget about the Pinot Grigio either. Pitting two California Pinot Grigio s against each other, Brian examines a significant contrast in production style, and how that comes through on the palate. Sampled today are the Estancia 2007 Pinot Grigio and the Tangent 2006 Pinot Gris. Watch more wine videos at www.ClassicWines.com/wine-videos.
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.
Brian Freedman gets down to wine tasting basics. If you have ever wondered about the proper method for tasting a wine, this video is for you. From decanting, to sniffing, to swirling, to tasting, watch as Brian teaches you to do it like a pro.Join us for more wine videos at www.ClassicWines.com/wine-videos.
Some people consider port off limits during the summertime. Brian Freedman, being his normal daring self, suggests otherwise. He believes that since we are approaching cigar season, the time couldn t be more ripe to break open a quality bottle of Tawny Port. The wines sampled today are the Warre s Otima 10 Year Old Porto, and the Noval Tawny Porto. To find wines you love, or would love to try, go to ClassicWines.com
Brian Freedman and Christian Holtzhausen (International House Communications Director of Charles Heidsieck) taste champagne in the beautiful Brasserie Cognac Restaurant. Watch as these two experts riff on champagne food and wine pairings, the history of Charles Heidsieck Champagne, and much more. The two bottles sampled today are the Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Non Vintage, and the Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires 1995. For more information and wine videos please visit us at ClassicWines.com/wine-videos.
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.
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.
Everyone understands that wine and cheese pair well together, but what wine goes with what cheese? In this episode of Classic Wines TV Brian Freedman and Gary Vaynerchuk choose two very different wines in a head to head cheese pairing competition. For additional wine videos please join us at ClassicWines.com/wine-videos.
Two of wine's biggest personalities continue their head to head food and wine pairing competition in this segment of the Sommelier Smackdown, hosted by The Wine School of Philadelphia. Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV and Brian Freedman of Classic Wines put up an Alta Vista 2006 Torrontes against a Masi Masianco Pinot Grigio. Join us for this episode and let us know what you would pick. For more Classic Wines wine videos go to ClassicWines.com/wine-videos.
Wine clubs can be the perfect opportunity for exploring new wines that are difficult to find in your local wine store. Today Brian Freedman tastes a Pinot Noir from Gary's Vineyard and a Roy J. Maier Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma. Join us for tips on delicious food pairings with these California Wine Club selections.To find your favorite bottle of wine visit us at ClassicWines.com.
Piper Heidsieck Rare Champagne vertical tasting with Charles HoltHausen, the International House Communications Director of Piper Heidsieck, and Brian Freedman, Classic Wines site sommelier.
Two of wine's biggest personalities go head to head in this Sommelier Smackdown, hosted by The Wine School of Philadelphia. Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV and Brian Freedman of Classic Wines TV engage in a four-part food and wine pairing competition. These two experts do their best to win over a panel of educated wine judges and come out on top.Join us for more wine videos and search for your next bottle of wine at ClassicWines.com
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
It s warm weather and time for the pink wines. Each of the wines in this week s ClassicWines Showdown will bring a fresh and bright outlook to your glass, filling it with the aroma of fresh watermelon and springtime. Join Brian Freedman as he reviews the Muga Rioja Rose and the Vega Sindoa Rose and find out what your favorite rose wine might be.
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.
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
www.ClassicWines.comThere are many wine tours along the North Fork of Long Island. Bedell Cellars, known for producing a high quality Merlot, has redesigned their tasting room into a beautiful state of the art facility.Join us as we learn a little bit about this up and coming wine producing region.
www.ClassicWines.com Does the smell of a cork tell you anything? How many different shapes of wineglass should you buy? And what's the deal with decanting? In this episode, the sommelier instructors at The Wine School of Philadelphia discuss how to get the most pleasure from a bottle of wine. And the answers, as always, may surprise you. To find a wine that suits you and to learn more about wine please join us at www.ClassicWines.com
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