Classic Wines

Sauvignon Blanc goes well with shellfish, but do you know the differences in taste from Sauvignon Blanc around the world?Today Randy Torban gives us a quick lesson on sauvignon blancs from around the world. He gives you quick tips from wines from New Zealand, the U.S. and France. All delicious, but slightly different in their approach.

Shiraz is one of Australia’s most well known wines.  The grapes are grown throughout Australia’s regions and has grown world wide in popularity.  Shiraz is familiar to the rest of world as Syrah, only with an Aussie twist to it.

Join us today as Randy Torban explains more about the differences and similarities of Shiraz and Syrah.

We all know that the wine world is full of confusing terminology, and one of the most confusing (including the pronunciation) is the term  ‘terroir’.Terroir is the easiest word for a wine person to describe a variety of conditions, regulations and production of wine. It really doesn't have to be complicated,terroir is just an easy term to pull it all together.

Join us to hear Randy Torban explain this term in a quick and easy way.

Wine bottles come in many shapes and sizes, and there are just as many styles and types of stoppers to go with them. Join Randy Torban as he explains a few of the basics of preserving your wine.

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.

Join us today as Brian Freedman introduces to the Gold Medal Wine Club. This club offers several wine club assortments to choose from including a pinot noir club. Brian talks about several of the wines including a 2006 Perry Creek Zinfandel. See why a wine club can be a great way to experience a variety of high quality wines.

Wines from Spain are a great value these days. It is a region that is really coming into it's own and definitely is worth exploring. Join Brian Freedman as he takes us through the fresh and crisp characteristics of these very enjoyable wines. The wines featured today are The Spanish Quarter 2007 Chardonnay-Albarino and The Spanish Quarter 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo.

What makes a super tuscan wine super? Join Brian Freedman as he reviews the Ruffino Modus 2005 to find out about the freshness and floral notes in this wine, along with the traditional leather and chocolate. This wine was brought to us by WineChateau.com who is generously donating a portion of the cost to the American Italian Cancer Foundation. A great wine and a great cause, what could be better.