Winemaking in Long Island - Crushing Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaking in Long Island at Paumanok Vineyards is a family affair. Like a lot of the wineries in the Long Island New York area everyone in the family learns every aspect of the business; from harvesting the grapes to bottling the wine.We spoke with Ka... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Wed, Mar 26th 2008
Picking chardonnay grapes for wine
Picking grapes for wine is the first step a winemaker must do to make delicious wine. The timing is crucial for picking grapes with the correct sugar content since this is so important in making the wine. It goes beyond this one fact though, so join us... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Mar 20th 2008
Wine making in Long Island at Bedell Cellars
One of the important steps in making wine comes before the grapes are even picked. The winemakers job is to determine the correct time to pick the chardonnay, or viogneir grapes for optimal flavor. Classic Wines interviews the winemaker at Bedell Cella... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Mar 13th 2008
The Smells of Wine with The Wine School of Philadelphia
What does your wine smell like? Vanilla, butter, how about green pepper? Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc all have complex descriptions and aromas. We visit with The Wine School of Philadelphia to found out how and where all these... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Fri, Feb 15th 2008
Wine and Chocolate at Pinot Boutique
Mmm, wine and chocolate. The Classic Wines Minute visits Pinot Boutique, a toy store for wine lovers, where Brian Freedman talks with the owner and samples a cabernet wine chocolate sauce that's out of this world. Join us as we find out just how many a... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Feb 7th 2008
Champagne: How to Open - With Veuve Clicquot
Have you ever wondered about the bubbles in Champagne? How about how to open the bottle, or how about that famous party trick of opening the Champagne bottle with a saber? Join The Classic Wines Minute as we answer these questions and more. Veuve Clicq... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jan 10th 2008
Champagne Pairings with Veuve Clicquot
There are few food and wine pairings better than Champagne and...well, everything! From light hors d'oeuvres to the rich, hearty foods we eat during the holidays, no wine in the world compliments a wider variety of dishes than Champagne. In this episod... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Mon, Dec 17th 2007
Picking the Perfect Grape in Long Island
Bedell Cellars in Long Island makes terrific wines, but how do they know when it's time to make the wine? Today "The Classic Wines Minute" visits Bedell's vineyard looking for the perfect ripened Chardonnay grape. Joining us, once again, is Louisa Harg... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Tue, Dec 4th 2007
