Classic Wines

Sauvignon Blanc goes well with shellfish, but do you know the differences in taste from Sauvignon Blanc around the world?Today Randy Torban gives us a quick lesson on sauvignon blancs from around the world. He gives you quick tips from wines from New Zealand, the U.S. and France. All delicious, but slightly different in their approach.

Due to popularity and difficulty of growth, Pinot Noir is often less affordable than other varieties. This tendency begs the question -- can an affordable French Pinot Noir be found? And will it be any GOOD? Host Brian Freedman places two French Pinot Noirs side by side -- the Roux Pere et Filo 2006 Pinot Noir Bourgogne and the Maison Louis Latour 2005 Marsannay -- for a Classic Wines Showdown. Find out if either have the right stuff for the right price.

Today on The Classic Wines Minute Wine Showdown, we review the 1995 Chateau Roquevieille Cotes de Castillon against the 2000 Chateau Roquevielle Costes de Castillon.

For those of you who enjoy Champagne, but not to incur the cost - today we are tasting a perfect alternative. If you are going to get a Sparkling Wine, why not get one that's as close to the terroir of Champagne.rnrnToday, we taste two Sparklers from Burgundy - a Grand Reserve Brut and a Blanc de Noirs.

Wines from Vacqueyras are explored. Made primarily from the Grenache grape and priced under $20, today we explore the Pierre Amadieu & Chateau des Hautes Ribes. Do these french wines stand up to their counterparts? Watch to find out!

From the Warra Valley, we compare two value priced Rose D'Anjous. Will these be your everyday dry rose - or bring something new to the table? Watch to find out! Today's Matchup: Sauvion Rose D'Anjou vs.Bougrier Rose D'Anjou

Today we explore two wines from Vin de Pays D'Oc, a region of France. These Pinot Noirs are both priced under ten dollars.rnrnSo who will win? The more expesive Georges Duboeuf Pinot Noir or the Barton & Guestier Bistro Pinot Noir.

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 cup. Does the glass make a difference? Watch the episode to find out.