Classic Wines

Wines from Spain are a great value these days. It is a region that is really coming into it's own and definitely is worth exploring. Join Brian Freedman as he takes us through the fresh and crisp characteristics of these very enjoyable wines. The wines featured today are The Spanish Quarter 2007 Chardonnay-Albarino and The Spanish Quarter 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo.

Although we are all accustomed to seeing the standard 750ml bottle, wine actually comes in a multitude of sizes. Two other widely utilized bottle sizes include the Demi (375 ml) bottle and the Magnum (1500ml) bottle. These different sizes can affect the wine inside as it matures over time, so it's important to factor bottle size in as a variable when aging. Join Brian Freedman as he discusses what you need to know about about size and aging.

Used in today's episode are the Luce 2001 Red Blend (Super Tuscan) and the Robert Mondavi 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon. To find your favorite wine please visit us at ClassicWines.com.

Continuing our Wine Cellar Management series, host Brian Freedman explores one of the great aspects of collecting and organizing your own wine cellar - region exploration. Even if you don't have an expansive cellar filled with rows of wine, it's still possible to have fun with similar wines from different regions. For example, in today's episode, Brian examines two Cabernet Sauvignons from the same producer, but from different regions. What will the terroir bring? The wines featured today are the Louis Martini 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) and the Louis Martini 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley). To find your favorite wine please visit us at www.classicwines.com.

Wine lovers are famously in-tune with the nuances of food and beverage. Wine, being complex and dynamic, provides drinkers with a different experience every time they open a bottle. Unfortunately, due to its alcoholic nature, wine is only appropriate at certain times of day. What else could capture wine lover's attention in the same way? Host Brian Freedman contends that coffee is answer. Discussing high end coffee's from Jax Coffee House, Brian compares the diverse tasting palate that good coffee provides. If wine owns the nighttime, certainly coffee is king all day!

Wine bottles come in many shapes and sizes, and as wineries seek to create new trends, new styles develop. But, no matter what, there will always be a few classic bottle styles that will always stay in fashion. Today, Brian Freedman examines Burgundy and Bordeaux - two of the most historic varieties of wine. The wines used in today's episode are the Robert Mondavi 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Louis Jadot 2005 Pinot Noir Bourgogne.

If you're a wine lover, I bet you've heard of Rioja. But it seems that only true wine geeks have heard of Jumilla, a developing wine region of Spain. This up-and-coming wine is one for you to look into if you want to diversify your palate. Watch as Brian Freedman pits two Spanish Jumilla against each other in a Classic Wines Showdown. The wines tasted today are the Juan Gil 2005 Jumilla, and the Altos De Luzon 2005 Jumilla.

When it comes to wine in California, Cabernet Sauvignon is the equivalent of the 2007 New England Patriots (nevermind that one loss.) California Cab enjoys a global reputation for excellence, and in today's episode, Brian Freedman puts them to the taste. Placed in a food and wine pairing context, two Cabs compete for the prize of showdown champion. Which will come out on top? Wines tasted today are the Joel Gott 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Annabella 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection.

Wine clubs can be the perfect opportunity for exploring new wines that are difficult to find in your local wine store. Today Brian Freedman tastes California Wine Club selections' Pinot Noir from Gary's Vineyard and a Roy J. Maier Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma. Join us for tips on delicious food pairings with these Signature Series bottles.