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America Goes Germanic - An American Riesling Showdown
Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 Germany's most famous wine is Riesling... but what happens when Americans take a stab at it? Join Brian Freedman as he pits two American Rieslings against each other in a full on ...read more |
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A Crisp Pinot Grigio Showdown from California
Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2008 California may be most well known for Cabernet Sauvignon, but host Brian Freedman doesn't want you to forget about the Pinot Grigio either. Pitting two California Pinot Grigio's against each other, Brian ...read more |
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Under the Radar: Spanish Jumilla Showdown
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2008 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 ...read more |
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Breaking Conventions with a Tawny Port Wine Showdown
Posted on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 Some people consider port off limits during the summertime. Brian Freedman, being his normal daring self, suggests otherwise. He believes that since we are approaching cigar season, the time couldn't be more ...read more |
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The Cuteness Competition: Australian Shiraz Showdown
Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 They may be adorable, but what kind of quality will these wines bring? As one of the rising stars of the wine world, Australia has become a key player in the realm ...read more |
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Battle of the Big Reds - California Cabernet Showdown
Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 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 ...read more |
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Everything You Want to Know About Charles Heidsieck Champagne
Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2008 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, ...read more |
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Cotes du Rhone Wine Tasting Showdown
Posted on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Brian Freedman pits two Cotes du Rhone against each other in wine competition. Cotes du Rhone, found in the Rhone region, is a very popular French wine. Can these two bottles hold ...read more |
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Gary Vaynerchuk vs Brian Freedman, Final Round: Fig and Gorgonzola Pairing
Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Part 4: This is it! The Sommelier Smackdown food and wine pairing competition comes to a head as Gary Vaynerchuk and Brian Freedman make their last pairings. In this round, the two ...read more |
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Food and Wine Pairing with Piper Heidsieck
Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2008 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 ...read more |
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A big part of being a sommelier is wine tasting. Brian doesn't neglect his duties and offers extremely knowledgeable and comprehensive taste tests. ...read more
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