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A Vertical Pessagno Vineyard Showdown - Classic Wines TV

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:36:06 GMT

Pessagno is a well respected establishment that hails from the Monterey and San Benito counties of California. Focusing on back-to-back years, 2005 and 2006, Brian is able to analyze the different flavor profiles a year???s difference can produce.

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America Goes Germanic - An American Riesling Showdown

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:18:25 GMT

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 tasting challenge. More wine videos are available at www.ClassicWines.com.

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Tags : american, brian, classic, drink, freedman, german, review, riesling, tasting, tv, videos, wine, wines

Exploring Dessert Wines (Attn: All Sweet Wine Lovers)

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:28:03 GMT

Brian Freedman is extra sweet in today's episode as he guides you through the ins and outs of dessert wines. Dessert wine, which is interchangeably referred to as sweet wine, is often mistaken as something that must be enjoyed accompanying dessert. This false assumption can lead the unsuspecting wine drinker astray, as too much sweetness can overload the palate. Depending on style and alcohol level, certain sweet wines can be enjoyed on their own or with contrasting food elements.

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California Pinot Grigio Wine Showdown - Classic Wines TV

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:49:00 GMT

California may be most well known for Cabernet Sauvignon, but host Brian Freedman doesn't want you to forget about the Pinot Grigio either. Pitting two California Pinot Grigio's against each other, Brian examines a significant contrast in production style, and how that comes through on the palate. Sampled today are the Estancia 2007 Pinot Grigio and the Tangent 2006 Pinot Gris.

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Tags : brian, classic, freedman, grigio, pinot, reviews, tasting, tv, videos, wine, wines

Exploring Wine Bottles: Burgundy and Bordeaux - Classic Wines TV

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:44:02 GMT

Wine bottles come in many shapes and sizes, and as wineries seek to create new trends, new styles develop. But, no matter what, there will always be a few classic bottle styles that will always stay in fashion. Today, Brian Freedman examines Burgundy and Bordeaux ? two of the most historic varieties of wine.

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Tags : bordeaux, bottles, brian, burgundy, buy, classic, freedman, shopping, tv, videos, wine, wines

How to Read A Wine Label - Classic Wines TV

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:29:01 GMT

Host Brian Freedman guides you through the sometimes complex process of reading a wine label. Grapes?vintages?producers?regions?there is a lot to know when picking out a bottle of wine!

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Tags : australian, brian, classic, freedman, french, labels, new, old, tv, videos, wine, wines, world

Gary Vaynerchuk Vs Brian Freedman - Food and Wine Pairing

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:26:03 GMT

Two of wine's biggest personalities go head to head in this Sommelier Smackdown. Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV and Brian Freedman of Classic Wines TV engage in a four-part food and wine pairing competition.

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Tags : brian, classic, food, freedman, gary, library, pairing, philadelphia, school, vaynerchuk, wine, wines

Summertime Rose Wines - Classic Wines TV

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:17:01 GMT

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. Join Brian Freedman as he reviews the Muga Rioja Rose and the Vega Sindoa Rose.

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Tags : brian, classicwines, dry, freedman, pink, reviews, rose, summertime, tasting, tv, wine

Pinot Noir Showdown - Classic Wines tv

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:22:00 GMT

The right food pairing is an important matter when considering Pinot Noir wine. Join Brian Freedman as he reviews and pairs two French Pinot Noirs with the perfect dinner pairings in this week's showdown.

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Red Zinfandel Wines and Decanting

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:42:06 GMT

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 decanting.

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Soave White Wine from Italy - Classic Wines TV

Thu, 29 May 2008 22:48:01 GMT

Italy, while not as famous for its quality white wines, produces a very nice Soave. Made from the garganega and trebbiano grapes, the soave wines we review today offer a nice alternative to what you would traditionally expect from Italy. Join us as we review the Allegrini 2006 and the Pieropan 2006 in our Classic Wines showdown. Go to ClassicWines.com to learn more and to find your favorite bottle of wine.

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Tags : brian, classicwines, drink, freedman, italian, review, soave, tasting, tv, video, white, wine