Exploring Dessert Wines (Attn: All Sweet Wine Lovers)
Brian Freedman is extra sweet in today's episode as he guides you through the ins and outs of dessert wines. Dessert wine, which is interchangeably referred to as sweet wine, is often mistaken as something that must be enjoyed accompanying dessert. Thi... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Tue, Sep 23rd 2008
Battle of the Big Reds - California Cabernet Showdown
When it comes to wine in California, Cabernet Sauvignon is the equivalent of the 2007 New England Patriots (nevermind that one loss.) California Cab enjoys a global reputation for excellence, and in today's episode, Brian Freedman puts them to the tast... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Tue, Aug 19th 2008
Lobster Flambe and the Versatility of Cognac
While food and wine pairings attempt to match flavor sets, cooking with wine instills the flavors of food and wine together. Cognac in particular is an extremely versatile wine that has developed a reputation for being great in the kitchen. In this epi... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Aug 14th 2008
Burgundy Pairings at Picholine Restaurant
Ever wanted to peek into the wine cellar of a high end restaurant? Here is your chance - Join Brian Freedman and Jason Miller, General Manager and Wine Director of Picholine, as they chat about Burgundy and food and wine pairings. The wines discussed t... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jul 31st 2008
Gary Vaynerchuk vs Brian Freedman, Final Round: Fig and Gorgonzola Pairing
Part 4: This is it! The Sommelier Smackdown food and wine pairing competition comes to a head as Gary Vaynerchuk and Brian Freedman make their last pairings. In this round, the two experts must pair wine with fig and gorgonzola. Watch as selections are... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Tue, Jul 29th 2008
Food and Wine Pairing with Piper Heidsieck
Food and wine pairings are not an exact science, however a beautiful pairing can be a wonderful thing. In this episode of Classic Wines TV we visit Picholine in New York City for a top of the line food pairing with one of Piper Heidsieck's Rare Champag... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jul 24th 2008
Gary Vaynerchuk and Brian Freedman - Wine and Cheese Pairing
Part 3: Everyone understands that wine and cheese pair well together, but what wine goes with what cheese? In this episode of Classic Wines TV Brian Freedman and Gary Vaynerchuk choose two very different wines in a head to head cheese pairing competiti... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Tue, Jul 22nd 2008
Hard to Find Wines Made Easy
Wine clubs can be the perfect opportunity for exploring new wines that are difficult to find in your local wine store. Today Brian Freedman tastes California Wine Club selections' Pinot Noir from Gary's Vineyard and a Roy J. Maier Cabernet Sauvignon fr... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jul 17th 2008
