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Cellar Management Wine Cellar Management - How Long is too Long?
Posted on Thursday October 16, 2008

Brian Freedman continues his investigation of good cellaring techniques. In this episode, Brian discusses the time element in storing wine. The tricky thing about storing wine for periods of time is that ...read more

The Cuteness Competition Australian Shiraz Showdown 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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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

What is the varietal fingerprint of a wine. What are the varietal fingerprints of wine?
Posted on Thursday April 10, 2008

The varietal fingerprints of a wine can include descriptions as diverse as roses, barnyard, pepper, game and blackberries. Every single wine grape has a distinctive personality no matter where it is grown. ...read more

Maximum Wine Enjoyment Maximum Wine Enjoyment
Posted on Thursday February 28, 2008

Does the smell of a cork tell you anything? How many different shapes of wineglass should you buy? And what's the deal with decanting? In this episode, the sommelier instructors at The ...read more

Big Wine Myths Understanding Big Wine Myths
Posted on Thursday January 31, 2008

Have you ever wanted to learn about wine? Do you want to find out about all the red wine myths you've heard. The Classic Wines Minute visits a few expert wine sommeliers ...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

Merlot Showdown It Is The Italian-Yes Italian Merlot Showdown
Posted on Thursday January 10, 2008

This week on The Classic Wines Minute Brian Freedman reviews two Merlot wines. What is out of the ordinary is that this is not about a French Merlot, which is where most ...read more

Crystal Stemware Review with the Vino2 Crystal Stemware Review with the Vino2
Posted on Wednesday November 21, 2007

You don't always have to use a decanter to get more oxygen into your wines. Today, Brian reviews the Vino2 oversized crystal stemware made by Taste of Purple. The right glass really ...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

Bookbinder's Philadelphia Seafood Sampler Food and Wine Pairing Bookbinder's Philadelphia Seafood Sampler Food and Wine Pairing
Posted on Thursday April 12, 2007

Pairing shellfish and white wine may seem like a no-brainer, but with the wide range of whites available today, it's more difficult than you might think. Fortunately, you can always look to ...read more

Old Original Bookbinder's in Philadelphia Interview and Wine Tasting Old Original Bookbinder's in Philadelphia Interview and Wine Tasting
Posted on Monday April 09, 2007

A marathon tasting! Few wines pair better with seafood than Sauvignon Blanc, and no country is producing it better these days than New Zealand. In this episode, Brian raids the cellar of ...read more