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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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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 |
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Breaking Conventions with a Tawny Port Wine Showdown Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2008 Some people consider port off limits during the summertime. Brian Freedman, being his normal daring self, suggests otherwise. He believes that since we are approaching cigar season, the time couldn't be more ...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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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 |
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Gary Vaynerchuk and Brian Freedman - Pinot Grigio Anyone? Posted on Monday July 14, 2008 Part 2: Two of wine's biggest personalities continue their head to head food and wine pairing competition in this segment of the Sommelier Smackdown, hosted by The Wine School of Philadelphia. Gary ...read more |
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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 |
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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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Red Zinfandel Wines and Decanting Posted on Thursday June 12, 2008 Decanting your wine can be accomplished with a variety of decanters. Today we review a unique in bottle decanter made by Soiree. Brian Freedman tastes a big red zinfandel, made better by ...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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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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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 |
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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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Enjoy Vintage Champagne with Veuve Clicquot Posted on Friday December 28, 2007 Veuve Clicquot's Vintage Champagne is one of life's special treats. This week on the Classic Wines Minute Brian Freedman visits with Charles Curtis, the director of wine and spirits education for Moet ...read more |
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Soiree ln Bottle Decanter Posted on Thursday December 13, 2007 Have you ever decanted your wine? How about in it's own bottle? Join us this week as "The Classic Wines Minute" explains why the Soiree in-bottle decanter has earned a place on ...read more |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Glenmorgan Bar and Grill Food and Wine Pairing Posted on Wednesday April 04, 2007 Pinot Noir and salmon is a truly classic combination. But how well will a Pinot stand up to other flavors on the plate? In this episode, Brian explains why Pinot is one ...read more |
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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 |
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Opening and Pouring Wine Posted on Monday March 19, 2007 It sometimes seems like there are a thousand rules for appropriately opening and pouring wine. In this program, Brian demystifies the process, and tells you exactly how you're supposed to do it. ...read more |
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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 |
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Le Bec-Fin Interview and Wine Tasting with Christophe Tassan Posted on Monday March 19, 2007 Today we visit Le Bec-Fin, one of the finest restaurants in the world. And we're honored to be joined by Christophe Tassan, M.O.F. Sommelier and General Manager of the restaurant, who brings ...read more |
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