South American Sauvignon Blancs Weekly Wine Showdown
When the mercury soars, few wines are more refreshing--or delicious with summertime food--than sauvignon blanc. And with some of the best values these days coming out of Chile and Argentina, we decided to pit two titans of South American wine productio... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Fri, Jun 29th 2007
Weekly Wine Showdown, Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio
In the first episode of the 'Weekly Wine Showdown' on TheCWM.com, Brian tastes two Pinot Grigios from mammoth producer Yellow Tail. Is 'The Reserve' really worth $5 more than the regular bottling? Find out in this week's Showdown! Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Tue, Jun 19th 2007
Spanish Rioja Wines: Same Price, Same Region... Different Reviews!
Brian tastes 2 different wines from the same region, at around the same price. Which one do you think will be the better choice? This tasting is a perfect reason for all user to experiment with different labels at the same price point to find the perfe... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Fri, Jun 1st 2007
D'Angelo's Food and Wine Pairing, Chianti with Sausage
Wine rules - like always drinking red wine with meat and white wine with fish - were meant to be broken. And in this episode, Brian discusses just how true that is. He also pairs a Ruffino Chianti with a fennel-sausage dish, discusses why it works as w... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Wed, Apr 25th 2007
D'Angelo's Italian Ristorante Interview and Wine Tasting with Salvatore D'Angelo
In this episode, we're joined by Salvatore D'Angelo, owner of one of Philadelphia's best Italian restaurants. He and Brian discuss why there's nothing wrong with a glass of Chianti at lunch, why you don't have to spend a fortune on a great bottle of wi... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Mon, Apr 23rd 2007
Meritage Philadelphia Food and Wine Pairing
How do you pair wine with food that's a bit more exotic than what you're used to? Easy - with confidence! In this episode, Brian discusses the range of pairing possibilities for a lush, tropical California Chardonnay, and why a fruity wine like that is... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Wed, Apr 18th 2007
Meritage Philadelphia Interview with Michele DiPietro
The appropriately-named Meritage features a top-notch wine list and an eclectic wine-friendly menu that is one of the most interesting in Philadelphia. In this episode, Brian speaks with co-owner Michele DiPietro about managing such an extensive list a... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Mon, Apr 16th 2007
Bookbinder's Philadelphia Seafood Sampler Food and Wine Pairing
Pairing shellfish and white wine may seem like a no-brainer, but with the wide range of whites available today, it's more difficult than you might think. Fortunately, you can always look to a good, mineral-rich Sauvignon Blanc. It's a bit of a chameleo... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Apr 12th 2007
