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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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Coffee?a Wine Lover?s Best Friend? - Classic Wines TV

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:51:18 GMT

Wine lovers are famously in-tune with the nuances of food and beverage. Wine, being complex and dynamic, provides drinkers with a different experience every time they open a bottle. Unfortunately, due to its alcoholic nature, wine is only appropriate at certain times of day. What else could capture wine lover?s attention in the same way? Host Brian Freedman contends that coffee is answer. Discussing high end coffee?s from Jax Coffee House, Brian compares the diverse tasting palate that good coffee provides. If wine owns the nighttime, certainly coffee is king all day!

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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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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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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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Tips for Buying Wine Online - Classic Wines TV

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:45:04 GMT

Don't be afraid to break old habits! It may seem easier to run down to your local state liquor store, but the truth is buying wine online is the easiest and most cost effective way to get the bottles you want. Watch as Brian Freedman guides you through helpful hints on getting the most out of your online shopping experience.

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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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Cognac_Food_Pairing

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:15:02 GMT

While food and wine pairings attempt to match flavor sets, cooking with wine instills the flavors of food and wine together. Cognac in particular is an extremely versatile wine that has developed a reputation for being great in the kitchen. In this episode of Classic Wines TV, host Brian Freedman meets with Roberto Manfe and Florian Hugo of Brasserie Cognac to cook up some fantastic Lobster Flambe and demonstrate all the uses of Cognac. The wine in this episode is the Remy Martin Cognac V.S.O.P.

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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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Gary Vaynerchuk Brings the Thunder to Philadelphia - ClassicWines tv

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:04:00 GMT

On his book tour for "101 Wines Guaranteed to Inspire, Delight, and Bring Thunder to Your World," Gary Vaynerchuk stopped in at one of Philadelphia's top wine spots -- The Wine School of Philadelphia -- to do some signing, posing, and chatting with the locals. Classic Wines TV took the camera down to this event to do a little Q & A with the Vayniacs in attendance.

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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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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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Champagne Wine Tasting Showdown - Classic Wines TV

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:34:04 GMT

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 are a carefully crafted mix of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. This production can result in intriguing differences between bottles.

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Old World Wine vs. New World Wine

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:15:18 GMT

The wine world is divided into two parts: The Old World and The New World. Understanding the differences between them will help you make better sense of the wines you encounter, guide you with what to pair them with, and make your wine world a more enjoyable, understandable place to live. Join us for a few tips about Old and New World wines.

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Why are Australian Wines so Popular? - ClassicWines TV

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:04:02 GMT

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 appealing? And what sets them apart from the wines produced in other parts of the world?

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Tags : australia, chardonnay, ratings, reviews, shiraz, tastings, wine

Italian Wine - What is that Grape?

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:19:41 GMT

What are some of the grapes used to produce Italian wine? It could be the Nebbiolo, maybe the Sangiovese or even an Aleatico grape. Each region of Italy brings its culture, history, climate and wine knowledge together to make distinctive wines for their area. Find out more at ClassicWines.com

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