German Wines 101
German wines, especially german wine labels, can be a bit mysterious to most of us. The label on the bottle, for instance a reising, will tell you a lot of information about the grape, when it was picked and the area its from. Join us as we learn more ... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, May 8th 2008
Old World Wine vs. New World Wine
The wine world is divided into two parts: The Old World and The New World. Understanding the differences between them will help you make better sense of the wines you encounter, guide you with what to pair them with, and make your wine world a more enj... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, May 1st 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
What are the varietal fingerprints of wine?
The varietal fingerprints of a wine can include descriptions as diverse as roses, barnyard, pepper, game and blackberries. Every single wine grape has a distinctive personality no matter where it is grown. Regardless of what the wine maker does to the ... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Apr 10th 2008
Discovering Long Island Sauvignon Blanc at Paumanok Vineyard
Classic Wines visits Paumanok Vineyard in Long Island to taste their 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Late Harvest wine. Second generation winemaker, Kareem Massoud, tells us of the history behind this refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. In an intriguing twist of winemaki... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Apr 3rd 2008
Winemaking in Long Island - Crushing Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaking in Long Island at Paumanok Vineyards is a family affair. Like a lot of the wineries in the Long Island New York area everyone in the family learns every aspect of the business; from harvesting the grapes to bottling the wine.We spoke with Ka... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Wed, Mar 26th 2008
Picking chardonnay grapes for wine
Picking grapes for wine is the first step a winemaker must do to make delicious wine. The timing is crucial for picking grapes with the correct sugar content since this is so important in making the wine. It goes beyond this one fact though, so join us... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Mar 20th 2008
