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Wine and Chocolate and Gifts Wine and Chocolate at Pinot Boutique
Posted on Thursday February 07, 2008

Mmm, wine and chocolate. The Classic Wines Minute visits Pinot Boutique, a toy store for wine lovers, where Brian Freedman talks with the owner and samples a cabernet wine chocolate sauce that's ...read more

Choosing a Wine Glass to Enhance Your Wine Choosing a Wine Glass to Enhance Your Wine
Posted on Thursday December 20, 2007

The type and size of glass that you use when tasting a wine can absolutely enhance the flavor and aroma of your wine. Today our host, Brian Freedman tastes a Burgundy - ...read more

 

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In-bottle Decanter for the Holiday Season 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

Decanting an Old Bordeaux Wine 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

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 Champagne Method Video The Champagne Method Video
Posted on Monday November 19, 2007

At the Old Field Vineyards in Long Island we learn how they use the traditional French method of making champagne. Brian Freedman talks with Ros Baiz about the Blanc de noir champagne ...read more

Decanting Your Wine 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

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 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

Stemware Selection and Wine Tasting Experiment Stemware Selection and Wine Tasting Experiment
Posted on Friday April 06, 2007

These days, it seems as if there's a different glass for each wine you drink. And some of them cost a fortune! In this episode, Brian tastes a classically styled Laboure-Roi Pinot ...read more

Glenmorgan Bar and Grill Food and Wine Pairing 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

Glenmorgan Bar and Grill Interview and Wine Tasting with Tara Sindoni 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

Opening and Pouring Wine 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