Classic Wines

French wines are close to the hearts of wine lovers everywhere. There is such a rich history involved in the french wine making regions that they don't even bother to list on the label the grapes used to make the wine. The reason is that the same grapes have been planted in the same regions for many many years.

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 with the sommeliers from The Wine School of Philadelphia.

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 enjoyable, understandable place to live. Join us as we visit with the Sommelier instructors at The Wine School of Philadelphia for a few tips about Old and New World wines.

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 the world? Join us as we explore the Australian wine phenomenon at The Wine School of Philadelphia with Sommelier Instructor Maria Valetta

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 area. Today we look at the difference between northern and southern Italian wines - and how US consumers interpret Italian wines. Please join us to learn more about the wonderful wines of this region as we speak with Frank Cipparone from The Wine School of Philadelphia.

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 wine there will the same underlying characteristic, or fingerprint, with each and every bottle of pinot noir, syrah or whichever wine you are tasting.

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 winemaking fate, the Massoud family was forced to deal with an outbreak of noble rot. After much deliberation and anxiety, Kareem and his parents turned this potential disaster into one of their finest dry wines. This Sauvignon Blanc is such a success, they have trouble keeping it on the shelves.

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 Kareem Massoud of the Paumanok Vineyards during the harvest of the sauvignon blanc grapes. Join us to learn more.