Crystal Stemware Review with the Vino2
You don't always have to use a decanter to get more oxygen into your wines. Today, Brian reviews the Vino2 oversized crystal stemware made by Taste of Purple. The right glass really can make the difference in enjoying a wine, in this case the 2003 Luna... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Wed, Nov 21st 2007
The Champagne Method Video
At the Old Field Vineyards in Long Island we learn how they use the traditional French method of making champagne. Brian Freedman talks with Ros Baiz about the Blanc de noir champagne method sparkling wine that they produce and the careful steps it tak... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Mon, Nov 19th 2007
Decanting Your Wine
This week "The Classic Wines Minute" explains the importance of decanting your wine. We review three wines, a white 2005 Chardonnay, a red Chateau Haut-Ballet 2001 Bordeaux and the Mollydooker "The Boxer" 2006 Shiraz, a red wine from south Australia. H... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Tue, Nov 13th 2007
The Wine Room - Social Winemaking
This week "The Classic Wines Minute" visits The Wine Room of Cherry Hill in Cherry Hill , New Jersey. Brian Freedman talks with Kenton Nice, the owner of The Wine Room about the steps you go through to make your own wine. We also do a tasting of some o... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Nov 8th 2007
Pizza and Wine Pairing with a 2005 Falesco Vitiano
Wine is snobby, right? Well, maybe not. And in this episode, Brian explains why wine can pair with everything from filet mignon to pizza and why wine snobs should be ignored. Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Fri, Apr 27th 2007
How To: A Guide to Wine Storage and Preservation
How long should you age a bottle of wine? What should you do with the leftovers if you don't finish the bottle? And is there anything you can do to prolong its life before it turns to vinegar? Today, Brian discuss all the wine-storage issues that confu... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Fri, Apr 20th 2007
Stemware Selection and Wine Tasting Experiment
These days, it seems as if there's a different glass for each wine you drink. And some of them cost a fortune! In this episode, Brian tastes a classically styled Laboure-Roi Pinot Noir in everything from fine Riedel stemware to a dollar-store plastic c... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Fri, Apr 6th 2007
Opening and Pouring Wine
It sometimes seems like there are a thousand rules for appropriately opening and pouring wine. In this program, Brian demystifies the process, and tells you exactly how you're supposed to do it. It's a lot simpler than you think! Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Mon, Mar 19th 2007
