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Wonderful Spanish Wines Wonderful Spanish Wines
Posted on Tuesday December 02, 2008

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 ...read more

Philip Togni Vineyards Video Mike Zimberg Reports: Philip Togni Vineyards
Posted on Tuesday November 04, 2008

Mike Zimberg (of the popular column What Would Mikey Drink) makes his debut as a ClassicWines.com roving reporter. Armed with a camera, a few insightful questions, and a keen eye for wine, ...read more

 

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Pessagno 2005 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay A Vertical Pessagno Vineyard Showdown
Posted on Tuesday October 14, 2008

Host Brian Freedman gets vertical this week as he tries out two Pessagno Chardonnays. Pessagno is a well respected establishment that hails from the Monterey and San Benito counties of California. Focusing ...read more

Chateau Ste. Michelle “Dr. Loosen” Eroica 2006 Riesling vs Tarrica 2007 Riesling 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

French Wines 101 French Wines 101
Posted on Thursday May 15, 2008

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 ...read more

Australia 101 Australia 101
Posted on Thursday April 24, 2008

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 ...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

Smells of Wine The Smells of Wine with The Wine School of Philadelphia
Posted on Friday February 15, 2008

What does your wine smell like? Vanilla, butter, how about green pepper? Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc all have complex descriptions and aromas. We visit with The Wine School of ...read more

Wine and Chocolate and Gifts Wine and Chocolate at Pinot Boutique
Posted on Thursday February 07, 2008

Mmm, wine and chocolate. The Classic Wines Minute visits Pinot Boutique, a toy store for wine lovers, where Brian Freedman talks with the owner and samples a cabernet wine chocolate sauce that's ...read more

Veuve Clicquot How To Open Champagne Champagne: How to Open - With Veuve Clicquot
Posted on Thursday January 10, 2008

Have you ever wondered about the bubbles in Champagne? How about how to open the bottle, or how about that famous party trick of opening the Champagne bottle with a saber? Join ...read more

Picking the Perfect Grape in Long Island Picking the Perfect Grape in Long Island
Posted on Tuesday December 04, 2007

Bedell Cellars in Long Island makes terrific wines, but how do they know when it's time to make the wine? Today "The Classic Wines Minute" visits Bedell's vineyard looking for the perfect ...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

Wineries of Long Island: Interview with Louisa Hargrave Wineries of Long Island: Interview with Louisa Hargrave
Posted on Wednesday October 24, 2007

This week the Classic Wines Minute takes you to the wine region of the North Fork of Long Island, New York. Brian Freedman talks with Louisa Hargrave, one of the pioneers of ...read more

2005 Beaujolais-Villages Wine Showdown 2005 Beaujolais-Villages Wine Showdown
Posted on Friday July 20, 2007

Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais-Villages 2005 vs. Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages 2005:rnLet's face it, Beaujolais has a bad reputation. Most people, unfortunately, associate it with that boring, overly-fruity wine that's dumped onto the market every ...read more

Cotes du Rhone, 4th of July Weekly Wine Showdown Cotes du Rhone, 4th of July Weekly Wine Showdown
Posted on Tuesday July 03, 2007

4th of July is a great holiday for experimenting with new food and wine pairings. A hot and flaming grill, produces some amazing flavors - and that's why for this barbecue season ...read more

Pizza and Wine Pairing with a 2005 Falesco Vitiano Pizza and Wine Pairing with a 2005 Falesco Vitiano
Posted on Friday April 27, 2007

Wine is snobby, right? Well, maybe not. And in this episode, Brian explains why wine can pair with everything from filet mignon to pizza and why wine snobs should be ignored. ...read more

Meritage Philadelphia Food and Wine Pairing Meritage Philadelphia Food and Wine Pairing
Posted on Wednesday April 18, 2007

How do you pair wine with food that's a bit more exotic than what you're used to? Easy - with confidence! In this episode, Brian discusses the range of pairing possibilities for ...read more

Meritage Philadelphia Interview with Michele DiPietro Meritage Philadelphia Interview with Michele DiPietro
Posted on Monday April 16, 2007

The appropriately-named Meritage features a top-notch wine list and an eclectic wine-friendly menu that is one of the most interesting in Philadelphia. In this episode, Brian speaks with co-owner Michele DiPietro about ...read more