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Other Dessert Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Dessert wines were very popular in the United States around the middle of the 20th Century. Then, as the American palate developed an affinity for dry wines, dessert wines fell out of favor. But lately, they have seen a resurgence, and as a result, there is a greater selection now than there ever has been before for the connoisseur of classic...read more
 

Grenache Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Grenache has grown in popularity in recent years, and it may surprise some wine enthusiasts that it is the second most widely-planted variety in the entire world. In its French incarnation, Grenache is best known as one of the three main blending varieties for southern Rhône wines, along with Syrah and Mourvedre. It is, however, also blended...read more
 

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Rhône / Rhone Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
The Rhône region of France is more well-known for its red wines than for its whites. This is unfortunate, for the white wines of this region are every bit as exciting, just as delicious, and, more often than not, completely unique in the world of wine. In the Northern Rhône, Condrieu is the most famous and respected white wine. It is a Viognier...read more
 

Val d'Aosta Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Val d'Aosta has the distinction of being Italy's smallest wine-producing region. This does not, however, mean that it's wines are not worth noticing. Quite the contrary: The wines of this region in northwestern Italy, near the borders with Switzerland and France, are exciting, very pleasant, and often unexpectedly flavorful. From wines made of...read more
 

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Penedes Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Located in the northeastern part of Spain, this wine zone is the largest in the region of Catalonia, of which, most famously, Barcelona is a part. The most well-known grape varieties that are grown and vinified there include Monastrell, Carinena, and Garnacha, which is the Spanish name for the classic Rhone variety Grenache (but which,...read more
 

McLaren Vale Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Located in South Australia, McLaren Vale is a wine region of ever-increasing importance and visibility. Indeed, there seem to more wines bearing the McLaren Vale name on their labels now than ever before. And this is a very good thing. In a country that at times seems to be dominated by New World-style Shiraz, McLaren Vale is most noted among...read more
 

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Dinner with a Legend: Alain Dugas

Written By: Dylan York on Wednesday, December 12, 2007

The Man Behind Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape

One of the biggest things I will miss once I move to the Caribbean is meeting well known winemakers. Sometimes I even get a chance to meet legendary ones. I am referring to Alain Dugas, winemaker at Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape. I had the honor of having dinner with Alain a few weeks ago here in DC at one of my favorite steak...read more
 

Video Transcript: Australia 101

Written By: ClassicWines.com Team on Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Brian Freedman: Welcome to the Classic Wines Minutes brought to you 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. Today ClassicWines.com is at the Wine School of Philadelphia and we are joined by Maria Valetta, one of the...read more
 

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Mourvedre Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Though there are some regions of France where Mourvedre is the primary variety used in wines (specifically Provence and Bandol), it is as a blending grape that Mourvedre has made its most important mark. In the southern Rhône, it is one of the major blending varieties, along with Grenache and Syrah. In this capacity, its strong tannins and...read more
 

Rhone Blend Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Tuesday, July 11, 2006
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 Côtes du Rhône, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, and Tavel are produced. The southern Rhône blends are made from a...read more
 

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