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Wine Accessories

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

Soiree ln Bottle Decanter

Have you ever decanted your wine? How about in it's own bottle? Join us this week as "The Classic Wines Minute" explains why the Soiree in-bottle decanter has earned a place on those crowded holiday and event tables. One-fifth the size of a traditional... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Dec 13th 2007

Decanting an Old Bordeaux Wine

Older wines benefit from being decanted because when you bring oxygen to your wine it helps to bring out the flavor. Today we review an old Bordeaux wine, the Chateau Simard 1995 Saint Emilion . To help us decant the wine we use the unique looking Tast... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Dec 6th 2007

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

Vermentino di Sardegna Video Showdown

Tough to pronounce, fun to taste! This specific Vermentino (meaning Rolle in France) comes from the high altitude vineyards producing the 2005 Argiolas Costamonlino di Sardegna featured in this week's showdown. It is a medium-bodied white that Robert P... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Oct 18th 2007

Chateau Roquevielle Cotes de Castillon Wine Showdown

Today on The Classic Wines Minute Wine Showdown, we review the 1995 Chateau Roquevieille Cotes de Castillon against the 2000 Chateau Roquevielle Costes de Castillon. Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Mon, Oct 8th 2007

Barbaresco Wine Showdown

2003 Barbaresco's from Piedmont, Italy are the topic of todays Weekly Wine Showdown by ClassicWines.com! Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Fri, Sep 21st 2007

Louis Bouillot Sparkling Wine Showdown

For those of you who enjoy Champagne, but not to incur the cost - today we are tasting a perfect alternative. If you are going to get a Sparkling Wine, why not get one that's as close to the terroir of Champagne.rnrnToday, we taste two Sparklers from B... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Sep 6th 2007

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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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