Wine Storage and Refrigeration
Don't get caught serving funky wine - store it the correct way. If you want to keep a special bottle from spoiling, make sure to utilize a temperature controlled environment. The Classic Wines Minute team visits Pinot Boutique, a wine accessory store i... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jan 17th 2008
Champagne: How to Open - With Veuve Clicquot
Have you ever wondered about the bubbles in Champagne? How about how to open the bottle, or how about that famous party trick of opening the Champagne bottle with a saber? Join The Classic Wines Minute as we answer these questions and more. Veuve Clicq... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jan 10th 2008
It Is The Italian-Yes Italian Merlot Showdown
This week on The Classic Wines Minute Brian Freedman reviews two Merlot wines. What is out of the ordinary is that this is not about a French Merlot, which is where most of us think of when we think of Merlot. Both of the wines in this weeks Classic Wi... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jan 10th 2008
Enjoy Vintage Champagne with Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot's Vintage Champagne is one of life's special treats. This week on the Classic Wines Minute Brian Freedman visits with Charles Curtis, the director of wine and spirits education for Moet Hennessy, to learn more about the qualities of vint... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Fri, Dec 28th 2007
Choosing a Wine Glass to Enhance Your Wine
The type and size of glass that you use when tasting a wine can absolutely enhance the flavor and aroma of your wine. Today our host, Brian Freedman tastes a Burgundy - Jaboulet- Vercherre 2004 Gevrey - Chambertin. We test this wine in the Taste of Pur... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Dec 20th 2007
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
