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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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Cotes du Rhone Wine Tasting Showdown Posted on Tuesday August 05, 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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Wine Club Selections - California Wine Club Posted on Thursday July 03, 2008 How many times do you wish to try a new wine but aren't sure what to look for? By joining a wine club all the hard decisions are already made for you. ...read more |
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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 |
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Summertime Rosé Wines Posted on Thursday June 19, 2008 It's warm weather and time for the pink wines. Each of the wines in this week's ClassicWines Showdown will bring a fresh and bright outlook to your glass, filling it with the ...read more |
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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 |
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Soave White Wine from Italy Posted on Thursday May 29, 2008 Italy, while not as famous for its quality white wines, produces a very nice Soave (pronounced Swah-Vey). Made from the garganega and trebbiano grapes, the soave wines we review today offer a ...read more |
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Champagne Showdown Posted on Thursday May 22, 2008 Champagne Showdown Host Brian Freedman discusses two very findable, very affordable bottles of Champagne. Contrary to popular belief, most Champagnes are not made up of a single white grape. Instead, they ...read more |
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South of the Border Wines from Chile Posted on Thursday January 24, 2008 There are wines that we can enjoy from all over the world, today we review two Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Chile. Join The Classic Wines Minute as Brian Freedman describes the currans, ...read more |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Vacqueyras Wine Showdown Posted on Thursday August 30, 2007 Wines from Vacqueyras are explored. Made primarily from the Grenache grape and priced under $20, today we explore the Pierre Amadieu & Chateau des Hautes Ribes. Do these french wines stand up ...read more |
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Rose D'Anjou Wine Showdown Posted on Friday August 24, 2007 From the Warra Valley, we compare two value priced Rose D'Anjous. Will these be your everyday dry rose - or bring something new to the table? Watch to find out! Today's Matchup: ...read more |
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2005 Italian Primitivo Showdown Posted on Friday August 17, 2007 Summertime is zinfandel time - nothing goes better with barbecue than a rich, spicy California zinfandel. In this week's showdown, though, we'll be tasting primitivo from Italy's Puglia region. rnrnWhy? Because they're ...read more |
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Inexpensive 2005 Pinot Noir Wine Showdown Posted on Wednesday August 08, 2007 Today we explore two wines from Vin de Pays D'Oc, a region of France. These Pinot Noirs are both priced under ten dollars.rnrnSo who will win? The more expesive Georges Duboeuf Pinot ...read more |
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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 |
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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 |
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2005 Malbec's from Argentina, Weekly Wine Showdown Posted on Thursday July 12, 2007 Malbec is one of the most popular wines in the world these days, and it seems as if bottles of this South American red take up more and more space on wine ...read more |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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