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Affordable French Pinot Noir Showdown

Due to popularity and difficulty of growth, Pinot Noir is often less affordable than other varieties. This tendency begs the question -- can an affordable French Pinot Noir be found? And will it be any GOOD? Host Brian Freedman places two French Pinot ... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jun 26th 2008

Summertime Rosé Wines

It's warm weather and time for the pink wines. Each of the wines in this week's ClassicWines Showdown will bring a fresh and bright outlook to your glass, filling it with the aroma of fresh watermelon and springtime. Join Brian Freedman as he reviews t... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jun 19th 2008

Red Zinfandel Wines and Decanting

Decanting your wine can be accomplished with a variety of decanters. Today we review a unique in bottle decanter made by Soiree. Brian Freedman tastes a big red zinfandel, made better by decanting. Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jun 12th 2008

Popular White Wines from South Africa

South Africa is producing some very interesting white wines. From the unique labels to the distinctive taste, these wines offer a refreshing version of Sauvignon Blanc that is definitely worth a try. Brian Freedman reviews two South African wines in a ... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jun 5th 2008

Soave White Wine from Italy

Italy, while not as famous for its quality white wines, produces a very nice Soave (pronounced Swah-Vey). Made from the garganega and trebbiano grapes, the soave wines we review today offer a nice alternative to what you would traditionally expect from... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, May 29th 2008

Champagne Showdown

Champagne ShowdownHost Brian Freedman discusses two very findable, very affordable bottles of Champagne. Contrary to popular belief, most Champagnes are not made up of a single white grape. Instead, they are a carefully crafted mix of Chardonnay, Pinot... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, May 22nd 2008

Australia 101

Australian wines have taken off in recent years, and from wine beginners to experts, they are beloved by people all over the world. But what is it about these wines that's so appealing? And what sets them apart from the wines produced in other parts of... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Apr 24th 2008

Italian Wine - What is that grape?

What are some of the grapes used to produce Italian wine? It could be the Nebbiolo, maybe Sangiovese or even an Aleatico grape. Each region of Italy brings its culture, history, climate and wine knowledge together to make distinctive wines for their ar... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Apr 17th 2008

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A big part of being a sommelier is wine tasting. Brian doesn't neglect his duties and offers extremely knowledgeable and comprehensive taste tests.

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