Classic Wines

Pinot Blanc is a white grape variety that produces relatively full-bodied, rich white wines. It was originally grown in France's Burgundy region, and even today it is legally permitted to be used in white wines that say Bourgogne Blanc, or White Bur...

The Rhone region extends both north and south of the Rhone River. In the north, the famous Syrah-based red wines of Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, and Hermitage are made. To the south of the Rhône River, the more affordable red wines of C&o...

Once a wine reaches your palate your taste buds have the capacity to tell you everything you need to know about the wine. Using the systematic approach, you will be able to describe those flavors. Start with the level of sweetness and categorize it b...

Recently I had the pleasure of finding Di Vino, this great little wine bar on the island with a great selection of Italian wines. I was in the mood for something that I could decant and drink over the next hour or so. Jon Jo, the bartender came back a...

It took about a week and a half for the fermentation to come to a halt. My vat of purple pulp stopped bubbling carbon dioxide, signaling the time to proceed with pressing. Unfortunately, I was suffering a severe time crunch when this happened. My in...

Brian Freedman: Welcome to the Classic Wines Minute brought to you by ClassicWines.com; I am your host Brian Freedman. Join me as we explore the world of wine with the Sommelier instructors, here at the Wine School of Philadelphia. ...

Yet another killer 2005 burgundy. This is serious, dark, and takes more than an hour to start to come out of its shell. Then it is just delicious, with a field of dripping, ripe black fruits, and warm, damp dirt. It has a massive, complex palate and a ...

Burgundy can be one of the most confusing regions to decode. Here's a wine made by a producer called "Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet". Puligny-Montrachet is also the name of a town, but not the town where this wine is from! It is a Monthelie, which i...