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Old Original Bookbinder's in Philadelphia Interview and Wine Tasting

A marathon tasting! Few wines pair better with seafood than Sauvignon Blanc, and no country is producing it better these days than New Zealand. In this episode, Brian raids the cellar of the Philadelphia seafood institution Bookbinder's, tastes four Sa... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Mon, Apr 9th 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

Glenmorgan Bar and Grill Food and Wine Pairing

Pinot Noir and salmon is a truly classic combination. But how well will a Pinot stand up to other flavors on the plate? In this episode, Brian explains why Pinot is one of the most versatile pairing partners around, and how its flavors change depending... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Wed, Apr 4th 2007

Glenmorgan Bar and Grill Interview and Wine Tasting with Tara Sindoni

In this episode of the Classic Wines Minute, we visit Glenmorgan Bar and Grill in Philadelphia's Main Line. We're joined by Director of Operations Tara Sindoni, who explains the philosophy behind their wine list, the difference between warm and cool-we... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Mon, Apr 2nd 2007

Le Bec-Fin Food and Wine Pairing

With a multi-layered dish like Le Bec-Fin's seafood risotto with chorizo emulsion, how are you supposed to pick a wine that will pair well with all those flavors? M.O.F. French Sommelier and General Manager Christophe Tassan has the answer-and some gre... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Mon, Mar 19th 2007

Le Bec-Fin Interview and Wine Tasting with Christophe Tassan

Today we visit Le Bec-Fin, one of the finest restaurants in the world. And we're honored to be joined by Christophe Tassan, M.O.F. Sommelier and General Manager of the restaurant, who brings a deep knowledge of wine and food, infectious enthusiasm, and... Watch

Written By: Classic Wines team on Mon, Mar 19th 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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