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Pinot Blanc Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
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 Burgundy, on the label. However, the famous white wines of Burgundy are made of Chardonnay, so the...read more
 

Abruzzo / Abruzzi Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
This region extends from the mountains of central Italy to the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Within these limits, some of the most popular and affordable red wines in Italy are produced. The most famous one is the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, a varietal wine made from the grape of the same name. It is often darkly fruity with hints of pepper and...read more
 

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Barbaresco Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Few wines get connoisseurs more excited than Barbaresco. These gorgeous red wines from the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy are made from the Nebbiolo grape variety, arguably Italy's most noble. They tend to be powerful and elegant, with a typically silky texture and a subtle richness that is unrivaled. Whether they are enjoyed on the own...read more
 

Brunello Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The Brunello grape variety itself is but a version of Sangiovese, the base of all Chiantis. However, when most connoisseurs refer to this variety, they do so in the context of discussing its most famous incarnation, the Brunello di Montalcino, a rich, intensely flavorful red wine from Tuscany. And because it is technically a varietal wine -...read more
 

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2004 Quilceda Creek Red Wine

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

The Red Wine is a second wine of Quilceda Creek. It is a blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot. First, it is delicious. Not of the quality of what would normally be a second wine, which is composed of the barrels that weren't up to snuff for the primary blends. It is strong and compelling. If it was a jazz musician, it would be Ornette...read more
 

2004 Quilceda Creek Red Wine

Written By: Michael Zimberg on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

The Red Wine is a second wine of Quilceda Creek. It is a blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot. First, it is delicious. Not of the quality of what would normally be a second wine, which is composed of the barrels that weren't up to snuff for the primary blends. It is strong and compelling. If it was a jazz musician, it would be Ornette...read more
 

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Chardonnay Exposed

Written By: Michael Corbett on Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Finding Your Chardonnay

Chardonnay started in the American wine market as a simple white wine (think Carlo Rossi Chablis). It is now, though, one of the most interesting wine varietals in the industry. Climate wise it is as versatile as a native born New-Englander – it can thrive just about anywhere independent of weather conditions. And although California is known...read more
 

In-Bottle Decanter for the Holidays Video Transcript

Written By: ClassicWines.com Team on Thursday, December 13, 2007

Brian Freedman: Welcome to the Classic Wines Minute brought to you by ClassicWines.com; I am your host Brian Freedman, and today we’re talking about decanting wines.

Now, you’ll notice in front of me we have a beautiful assortment of decanters, some crystal, some glass, and now we have this small guy here. This is Soiree in-bottle decanter,...

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Market Watch - 1997 Napa Valley Cabernet

Written By: Kasey Carpenter on Monday, November 26, 2007

The Old 97's

1997 was a storied vintage in Napa, particularly where Cabernet, the big money maker, is concerned. So it was no surprise to anyone when the critics and the press hitched up to the wagon and hailed it as the vintage of the decade. And to be honest, upon release, those Cabernets were very, very good. But what about a decade later? Are we...read more