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WineGiftsOnline.com Wine Gifts - What And Where to Buy Online
Posted on Thursday November 20, 2008

Host Brian Freedman is here to help you this holiday season. If you've got wine lovers in your life (And we hope you do), you'll want to investigate wine gifts. What could ...read more

Wine Cellar Management - How Soon is Too Soon? Wine Cellar Management - How Soon is Too Soon?
Posted on Thursday October 23, 2008

In a previous episode, we discussed how long is too long for storing a bottle. Now we'd like to play our own devil's advocate and discuss how Short is Too Short. A ...read more

 

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Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Showdown Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Showdown
Posted on Tuesday October 21, 2008

Willamette Valley has made great strides in creating a reputation for itself, especially when it comes to Pinot Noir. Host Brian Freedman is an especially large fan, so this showdown was a ...read more

Exploring Wine Bottles: Burgundy and Bordeaux Exploring Wine Bottles: Burgundy and Bordeaux
Posted on Tuesday September 16, 2008

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 ...read more

The Value of Cognac with Alessandra Rotondi The Value of Cognac with Alessandra Rotondi
Posted on Thursday August 21, 2008

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 ...read more

Rare Tasting At Picholine Rare Champagne Tasting with Piper Heidsieck
Posted on Thursday July 10, 2008

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 ...read more

Bedell Wine Maker Wine making in Long Island at Bedell Cellars
Posted on Thursday March 13, 2008

One of the important steps in making wine comes before the grapes are even picked. The winemakers job is to determine the correct time to pick the chardonnay, or viogneir grapes for ...read more

Decanting an Old Bordeaux Wine Decanting an Old Bordeaux Wine
Posted on Thursday December 06, 2007

Older wines benefit from being decanted because when you bring oxygen to your wine it helps to bring out the flavor. Today we review an old Bordeaux wine, the Chateau Simard 1995 ...read more

Decanting Your Wine Decanting Your Wine
Posted on Tuesday November 13, 2007

This week "The Classic Wines Minute" explains the importance of decanting your wine. We review three wines, a white 2005 Chardonnay, a red Chateau Haut-Ballet 2001 Bordeaux and the Mollydooker "The Boxer" ...read more

The Wine Room - Social Winemaking The Wine Room - Social Winemaking
Posted on Thursday November 08, 2007

This week "The Classic Wines Minute" visits The Wine Room of Cherry Hill in Cherry Hill , New Jersey. Brian Freedman talks with Kenton Nice, the owner of The Wine Room about ...read more

Chateau Roquevielle Cotes de Castillon Wine Showdown Chateau Roquevielle Cotes de Castillon Wine Showdown
Posted on Monday October 08, 2007

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. ...read more

Sparkling Prosecco Wine Showdown Sparkling Prosecco Wine Showdown
Posted on Monday July 30, 2007

Prosecco Mionetto Brut vs. Prosecco Moletto

There's more ways to enjoy a bottle of bubbly than expensive champagnes. Prosecco's offer a great alternative for any occasion deserving a bottle of sparkling ...read more

D'Angelo's Italian Ristorante Interview and Wine Tasting with Salvatore D'Angelo D'Angelo's Italian Ristorante Interview and Wine Tasting with Salvatore D'Angelo
Posted on Monday April 23, 2007

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 ...read more

Stemware Selection and Wine Tasting Experiment Stemware Selection and Wine Tasting Experiment
Posted on Friday April 06, 2007

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 ...read more

Glenmorgan Bar and Grill Interview and Wine Tasting with Tara Sindoni Glenmorgan Bar and Grill Interview and Wine Tasting with Tara Sindoni
Posted on Monday April 02, 2007

In this episode of the Classic Wines Minute, we visit Glenmorgan Bar and Grill in Philadelphia's Main Line. We're joined by Director of Operations Tara Sindoni, who explains the philosophy behind their ...read more