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Wineries of Long Island: Louisa Hargave

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, October 24, 2007

This is a transcript of our exclusive Wineries of Long Island video series.

To view the full video please visit - Wineries of Long Island Interview With Louisa Hargrave.

Brian Freedman: Welcome to The Classic Wines Minute brought to you by classicwines.com, I am Brian Freedman. Today we begin our coverage of something we really believe in here, and that is local wines. To kick off this series, we are on the North Fork...

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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
 

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Other White Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
White wines, like their red counterparts, can be made in a wide variety of styles and at every price point on the continuum, from inexpensive table wines to moderately priced New World Chardonnays to super-expensive white Burgundies and Sauternes. And as with red wines, price is no guarantee of quality: There are some excellent and inexpensive...read more
 

Champagne Sparkling Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The Champagne region is northeast of Paris, and produces what is probably the single most famous wine in the world. In fact, the name Champagne has become synonymous with sparkling wine. The truth, however, is that not all sparkling wine is Champagne. Indeed, fewer than one out of 12 bottles of sparkling wine produced each year is...

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Oregon Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Oregon is one of the most important up-and-coming states for wine-production in the America. It may seem like an odd place for a burgeoning wine industry, what with its reputation as a somewhat soggy and pinetree-covered place, but the fact remains that its unique combination of soil, sunlight, and cool Pacific-coast temperatures have proven...read more
 

Other United States Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Believe it or not, there are wineries in each and every one of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. This is surprising to most people, for when we think of American wine, we generally limit ourselves to California, New York State, Washington State, and Oregon. The truth, however, is that the wines produced in other parts of the...read more
 

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Barolo Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Barolo is, according to its many passionate admirers, the greatest wine produced in Italy. Whether or not this is true, it cannot be denied that this Nebbiolo-based wine from the northwestern Italian region of Piedmont is every bit as delicious as the greatest wines of the world. It is generally a powerful red wine, with high alcohol levels,...read more
 

Blanc de Blanc Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Champagne is traditionally made from a blend of chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot meunier. However, there are certain instances when the winemaker decides to produce a bottle of bubbly only from chardonnay. These are referred to as blanc-de-blancs. Literally, it translates to “white of whites,” or a wine made only from white grapes.

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Maipo Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
This is perhaps the most highly regarded wine region in Chile, and it's no wonder: The wines from here are generally quite agreeable and reliably consistent, and the prices are still rather low for the amount of pleasure they deliver. Red Wines are most important here, and international varieties like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are among the...read more
 

Hunter Valley Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Sémillon, the classic white grape variety, does famously well here. Chardonnay is grown to lovely effect, too. As far as reds are concerned, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz are the two most highly-regarded varieties, and blends of these grapes, when done right, can be fascinating amalgams of the best characteristics of both. The wines of this...read more
 

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