The Value of Cognac with Alessandra Rotondi
Brian Freedman sits down at Brasserie Cognac in New York to discuss the great versatility of Cognac. Alessandra Rotondi, special guest and Sommelier for Brasserie Cognac, guides Brian through the pairing theory utilized by the restaurant. Rotondi also ... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Aug 21st 2008
Lobster Flambe and the Versatility of Cognac
While food and wine pairings attempt to match flavor sets, cooking with wine instills the flavors of food and wine together. Cognac in particular is an extremely versatile wine that has developed a reputation for being great in the kitchen. In this epi... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Aug 14th 2008
Everything You Want to Know About Charles Heidsieck Champagne
Brian Freedman and Christian Holtzhausen (International House Communications Director of Charles Heidsieck) taste champagne in the beautiful Brasserie Cognac Restaurant. Watch as these two experts riff on champagne food and wine pairings, the history o... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Aug 7th 2008
Burgundy Pairings at Picholine Restaurant
Ever wanted to peek into the wine cellar of a high end restaurant? Here is your chance - Join Brian Freedman and Jason Miller, General Manager and Wine Director of Picholine, as they chat about Burgundy and food and wine pairings. The wines discussed t... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jul 31st 2008
Food and Wine Pairing with Piper Heidsieck
Food and wine pairings are not an exact science, however a beautiful pairing can be a wonderful thing. In this episode of Classic Wines TV we visit Picholine in New York City for a top of the line food pairing with one of Piper Heidsieck's Rare Champag... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jul 24th 2008
Rare Champagne Tasting with Piper Heidsieck
Join Brian Freedman and Christian Holthausen in this opportunity to taste Rare Champagne. Holthausen, the International House Communications Director of Piper Heidsieck, explains the importance of crispness and purity in all Piper Heidsieck Champagnes,... Watch
Written By: Classic Wines team on Thu, Jul 10th 2008
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
