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Philip Togni Philip Togni Cellar Tour with Michael Zimberg
Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2008

Michael Zimberg of "What Would Mikey Drink" tours the Togni Vineyards with Birgitta Togni, wife of Philip Togni. Birgitta discusses her desire to keep wines natural, and her thoughts on how to ...read more

California Zinfandel Showdown California Zinfandel Showdown
Posted on Tuesday October 28, 2008

Move over cabernet, this one is all about California Zinfandel. Among the extremely popular varietals produced by California, Zinfandel is one of the most dominant. Not to be confused with white zinfandel, ...read more

 

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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

Beginner's Guide to Wine Tasting Beginner's Guide to Wine Tasting
Posted on Tuesday September 09, 2008

Brian Freedman gets down to wine tasting basics. If you have ever wondered about the proper method for tasting a wine, this video is for you. From decanting, to sniffing, to swirling, ...read more

Gary Vaynerchuk And Brian Freedman 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

Pinot Noir Showdown Affordable French Pinot Noir Showdown
Posted on Thursday June 26, 2008

Due to popularity and difficulty of growth, Pinot Noir is often less affordable than other varieties. This tendency begs the question -- can an affordable French Pinot Noir be found? And will ...read more

Popular White Wines From South Africa Popular White Wines from South Africa
Posted on Thursday June 05, 2008

South Africa is producing some very interesting white wines. From the unique labels to the distinctive taste, these wines offer a refreshing version of Sauvignon Blanc that is definitely worth a try. ...read more

Late Harvest Wines Discovering Long Island Sauvignon Blanc at Paumanok Vineyard
Posted on Thursday April 03, 2008

Classic Wines visits Paumanok Vineyard in Long Island to taste their 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Late Harvest wine. Second generation winemaker, Kareem Massoud, tells us of the history behind this refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. ...read more

The Taste of California Viognier California Viognier Wine Showdown
Posted on Thursday February 21, 2008

What's your favorite California wine? Join us this week as we compair two wines from California in The Classic Wines Wine Showdown. The Miner Viognier with an aroma of marzipan, apricots and ...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

The Wine Room: Make Your Own Wine The Wine Room: Make Your Own Wine
Posted on Wednesday November 28, 2007

Would you like to know how to make wine? The Classic Wines Minute shows you how when we visit with the winemakers at The Wine Room in Cherry Hill NJ. Learn how ...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

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

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

Vermentino di Sardegna Video Showdown Vermentino di Sardegna Video Showdown
Posted on Thursday October 18, 2007

Tough to pronounce, fun to taste! This specific Vermentino (meaning Rolle in France) comes from the high altitude vineyards producing the 2005 Argiolas Costamonlino di Sardegna featured in this week's showdown. It ...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

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

South American Sauvignon Blancs Weekly Wine Showdown South American Sauvignon Blancs Weekly Wine Showdown
Posted on Friday June 29, 2007

When the mercury soars, few wines are more refreshing--or delicious with summertime food--than sauvignon blanc. And with some of the best values these days coming out of Chile and Argentina, we decided ...read more

Weekly Wine Showdown, Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio Weekly Wine Showdown, Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio
Posted on Tuesday June 19, 2007

In the first episode of the 'Weekly Wine Showdown' on TheCWM.com, Brian tastes two Pinot Grigios from mammoth producer Yellow Tail. Is 'The Reserve' really worth $5 more than the regular bottling? ...read more

Spanish Rioja Wines: Same Price, Same Region... Different Reviews! Spanish Rioja Wines: Same Price, Same Region... Different Reviews!
Posted on Friday June 01, 2007

Brian tastes 2 different wines from the same region, at around the same price. Which one do you think will be the better choice? This tasting is a perfect reason for all ...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

D'Angelo's Food and Wine Pairing, Chianti with Sausage D'Angelo's Food and Wine Pairing, Chianti with Sausage
Posted on Wednesday April 25, 2007

Wine rules - like always drinking red wine with meat and white wine with fish - were meant to be broken. And in this episode, Brian discusses just how true that is. ...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

How To: A Guide to Wine Storage and Preservation How To: A Guide to Wine Storage and Preservation
Posted on Friday April 20, 2007

How long should you age a bottle of wine? What should you do with the leftovers if you don't finish the bottle? And is there anything you can do to prolong its ...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

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

Le Bec-Fin Food and Wine Pairing Le Bec-Fin Food and Wine Pairing
Posted on Monday March 19, 2007

With a multi-layered dish like Le Bec-Fin's seafood risotto with chorizo emulsion, how are you supposed to pick a wine that will pair well with all those flavors? M.O.F. French Sommelier and ...read more