VIDEO	Opus One - David Pearson Opus One became an instant Napa Valley classic - with old world roots - in 1979. Now, CEO David Pearson tells WineTasteTV how Opus One is built to be a classic wine for generations. Focused in the vineyard and in a landmark winery, their cabernet sauvignon blend is truly built to last.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE TALK: L-P
DURATION:	2:56
DATE:	05/12/2008

VIDEO	Corton-Renardes, Prince de Merode Ben Giliberti tastes this fabulous 2005 red Burgundy from the prestigious Prince de Merode. Corton is the only gran cru that produces both red and white Burgundies and although this wine is delicious now, it will continue to improve for a decade or more.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE REGIONS: FRANCE
DURATION:	2:31
DATE:	04/22/2008

VIDEO	Nuits-St Georges, Henri Gouges Ben Giliberti tastes two 2005 Nuits St Georges from legendary Burgundy producer Henri Gouges. Les Chenes-Carteaux and Clos des Porrets are built for the long haul, and these two premier cru will be at their best in 10 to 15 years.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE REGIONS: FRANCE
DURATION:	4:08
DATE:	04/22/2008

VIDEO	Clos Vougeot Musigni, Gros Frere et Soeur Ben Giliberti loves this powerful and age-worthy 2005 Clos Vougeot. Gros Frere is among the most conscientious Clos Vougeot producers and owns one of the best parcels of vineyard land, just beneath the slope of the legendary grand cru Musigny.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE REGIONS: FRANCE
DURATION:	2:15
DATE:	04/22/2008

VIDEO	Right Bank Bordeaux Tasting Wine Taste TV's Ben Giliberti takes us to the Right Bank, with two merlot dominated Bordeaux offerings from 2004: Chateau D'Aiguilhe and La Tour Figeac.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE 101: EDUCATION
DURATION:	3:29
DATE:	04/13/2008

VIDEO	Classified Growth Bordeaux Tasting Wine Taste TV's Ben Giliberti continues with his 2004 Bordeaux tastings with two moderately priced offerings: Haut Batailley and La Tour Carnet.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE 101: EDUCATION
DURATION:	5:24
DATE:	04/13/2008

BLOG	Fake Restaurant Wins Real Wine Spectator Award For Fake Wine List (Real Laughter Ensues) Posted 08/27/2008 I've been critical of Wine Spectator in the past. I think a lot of their ratings are bogus and based more on advertising, sample submissions, and relationships than the juice in the bottle. Now I have an entirely new justification to roll a cynical eye at arguably the most influential wine publication in print...   More >
BLOG:	THE VINO VIXEN
AUTHOR:	Mari
DATE:	08/27/2008

VIDEO	Avignonesi Vin Santo Vin Santo is one of the richest dessert wines from Italy. It's thick, unctuous, caramel syrup. Ben Narasin visits Gambero Rosso's San Francisco tasting and discovers the rich joy of Avignonesi's 2005 Vin Santo.   More >
CATEGORY:	TASTINGS: WINE SCENE
DURATION:	1:21
DATE:	06/05/2008

VIDEO	Sassicaia and Le Difese The Sassicaia cabernet sauvignon blend from the Bolgheri has been wowing wine lovers since 1968. Now Ben Giliberti tastes the 2004 Sassicaia alongside its newest sibling: Le Difese, an everyday drinking wine from the same property and same winemaking team - for a fraction of the cost.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE REGIONS: ITALY
DURATION:	3:49
DATE:	05/23/2008

VIDEO	Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Rouge, Jean Marc Pillot Ben Giliberti evaluates this 2005 red Burgundy from the up-and-coming domain of Jean Marc Pillot. Although Chassagne-Montrachet is better known for white wines, it's reds can be complex and extremely interesting. The Morgeot premier cru produces some of the best red wines of the appellation.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE REGIONS: FRANCE
DURATION:	2:32
DATE:	04/22/2008

VIDEO	Volnay-Caillerets, Pousse d´Or Ben Giliberti tastes an outstanding 2005 red Burgundy from the highly regarded Domaine Pousse d´Or. Along with Chambolle-Musigny, Volnay produces the most intensely fragrant wines of Burgundy. This Volnay-Caillerets has a remarkable bouquet of spring flowers, violets, and cherry- strawberry fruit.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE REGIONS: FRANCE
DURATION:	2:09
DATE:	04/22/2008

VIDEO	Pommard Clos de la Platiere, Prince de Merode Ben Giliberti tastes this 2005 red Burgundy from the prestigious domain of Prince de Merode and finds it remarkably ready to drink now. With forward fruit, the reds of Pommard are among the most popular Burgundies and this complex, superbly defined wine will improve in the cellar over the next five to seven years.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE REGIONS: FRANCE
DURATION:	3:06
DATE:	04/22/2008

VIDEO	Beaune Clos de la Mousse, Bouchard Ben Giliberti tastes this ready to drink 2005 red Burgundy. Although Beaune is best known for its white wines, this lighter style red from Bouchard Pere et Fils is quite appealing in 2005.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE REGIONS: FRANCE
DURATION:	2:32
DATE:	04/22/2008

VIDEO	Chambolle-Musigny, Hudelot-Noellat Ben Giliberti tastes this elegant 2005 red Burgundy from Chambolle-Musigny. Along with Volnay, Chambolle-Musigny produces the most fragrant wines of Burgundy, and this wine offers notes of violets and sweet fruit on the nose.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE REGIONS: FRANCE
DURATION:	3:27
DATE:	04/22/2008

VIDEO	Morey St Denis Aux Charmes, Amiot Pere et Fils Ben Giliberti tastes this well structured 2005 red Burgundy from the commune of Morey Saint-Denis, which sits between Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny. Just over the border from Gevrey-Chambertin, it offers a similarly powerful style in this award winning vintage.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE REGIONS: FRANCE
DURATION:	2:59
DATE:	04/22/2008

VIDEO	Gevrey Chambertin, Robert Groffier 2005 Ben Giliberti tastes a 2005 red Burgundy from the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin. Some of the grandest wines of this commune are among the longest-lived red wines of Burgundy and require lots of aging to show their best. But this village level Gevrey-Chambertin has lots of bright cherry fruit and is deliciously ready to drink now.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE 101: EDUCATION
DURATION:	2:26
DATE:	04/22/2008

VIDEO	Allen Meadows, Burghound Wine Taste TV's Bonnie Graves talks with Allen Meadows at this year's World of Pinot Noir event. Find out how he developed his unrivaled passion for Pinot Noir and became one of the world's foremost authorities on Burgundy.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE TALK: L-P
DURATION:	4:08
DATE:	04/08/2008

VIDEO	Wine and Food Pairing with Brian Duncan Brian Duncan shows you how to choose the right wine for what you're eating. It's all about the sauce, matching the intensity of the spices, versatility, and most of all your enjoyment.   More >
CATEGORY:	WINE 101: EDUCATION
DURATION:	4:20
DATE:	03/26/2008

BLOG	Wine, Women & Respect: The Nuances of Marketing Wine to Women, at the Boston Wine School Posted 10/22/2009 Full disclosure: I know Doris Hamner. She makes me laugh, she is my friend. We drink wine together. I like Doris Hamner.So when Jonathon Alsop of the Boston Wine School kindly extended an invitation to the tasting event that Doris was hosting last night, I accepted eagerly. The event was called Wine, Women and Respect and, knowing Doris' background (in wine and as a PhD in sociology), I was keen to hear her thoughts on a subject that I think about often too.I keep a file of notes and ideas rel ...   More >
BLOG:	365 DAYS
AUTHOR:	Cathy
DATE:	10/22/2009

BLOG	20 Questions with John Hafferty, Managing Partner of Bin Ends, Braintree Posted 06/12/2008 Tell me about the genesis of Bin Ends. What's the big idea?My business partner Craig Drollett and I began to discuss plans for a fine wine retail shop in January 2007. Our original thoughts were more along the lines of an upscale boutique wine shop. A month and a 100 page business plan later we shelved the idea. It was a vanity play, requiring too much start up capital, and taking too long to return a profit. The upscale segment of the market is a small niche market and there were already a lot ...   More >
BLOG:	365 DAYS
AUTHOR:	Cathy
DATE:	06/12/2008