Tips for Buying Wine Online
Don't be afraid to break old habits! It may seem easier to run down to your local state liquor store, but the truth is buying wine online is the easiest and most cost effective way to get the bottles you want. With online shopping streamlined and shipp... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Tue, Dec 1st 2009
How to Read a Wine Label
Host Brian Freedman guides you through the sometimes complex process of reading a wine label. Grapes... vintages... producers... regions... there is a lot to know when picking out a bottle of wine! Furthermore, there is no standard when it comes to the... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Tue, Aug 26th 2008
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
Maximum Wine Enjoyment
Does the smell of a cork tell you anything? How many different shapes of wineglass should you buy? And what's the deal with decanting? In this episode, the sommelier instructors at The Wine School of Philadelphia discuss how to get the most pleasure fr... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Feb 28th 2008
Understanding Big Wine Myths
Have you ever wanted to learn about wine? Do you want to find out about all the red wine myths you've heard. The Classic Wines Minute visits a few expert wine sommeliers at The Wine School of Philadelphia. Join us as we learn a few things about wine ta... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jan 31st 2008
Wine Storage and Refrigeration
Don't get caught serving funky wine - store it the correct way. If you want to keep a special bottle from spoiling, make sure to utilize a temperature controlled environment. The Classic Wines Minute team visits Pinot Boutique, a wine accessory store i... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jan 17th 2008
