Tastings / Cabernet Sauvignon
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 »
Benziger Wine Picks
Two wines from opposites ends of the spectrum, from an everyday white to a special occasion Benziger red. More »
Chateau Lagrange First vs. Second
Same vintage. Same winemaker. Ben Giliberti does a side-by-side tasting of the 2004 Fief de Lagrange and Chateau Lagrange. Saddled between two great vintages, do the 2004's deliver great quality and value? More »
John Kolasa: Bordeaux Winemaker
Bordeaux winemaker John Kolasa talks with Wine Taste TV about the 2004 vintage for Rauzan Segla and Chateau Canon. Will the neglected vintage that offers great value today develop into greater wines after another decade in the bottle? More »
Piero Incisa Della Rochetta
Sassicaia has received some of the world's most prestigious wine awards for decades. Now, Sassicaia producer Piero Incisa Della Rocchetta talks with Paul Grieco about his family's history of great winemaking, and their exciting new offering. More »
Saint Julien Second Labels
For fine Bordeaux on a budget, second labels offer Saturday night style on a Tuesday night budget. Ben Giliberti tastes three Saint Julien offerings from 2004 with elegant style at a reduced price. More »
Cabernet Sauvignon 101
Cabernet Sauvignon is King in Napa Valley. In his continuing Guide to Grapes, Chris Blanchard takes on the tannic power of cabernet sauvignon and talks about what he loves about this powerful red wine varietal. Smokey notes of espresso, chocolate, and rich, voluptuous fruit all make cab compelling. More »
Eno Wine Bar - Wine Education in Style
With the philosophy Eat, Drink and Be Happy it's no wonder people are flocking to the Eno Wine Bar. With their wine education classes, or "Enoversity," sommelier Holly Smith teaches guests how to pair flights of wine with cheese and chocolate. WineTasteTV stops by this cutting edge hotel wine bar and mixes wine education with a luxurious social setting. More »
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 »
Spring Mountain Cabernet
Taste this outstanding Napa Valley Cabernet with the winemaker who crafted it--Jac Cole of Spring Mountain...only from WineTasteTV.com! More »
A to Z Wineworks
They're billed as 'Aristocratic Wines at Democratic Prices.' How bad can that be? Paul Grieco speaks with A to Z Wineworks Sam Tannahill and Deb Hatcher, and together they taste Night and Day, the winery's bold new wine. More »
Spring Mountain's Elivette
Get a taste of this fabulous bottling of Spring Mountain's Elivette--direct from winemaker Jac Cole...only on WineTasteTV.com More »
Jeremy Seysses, Domaine Dujac
Paul Grieco and Robert Bohr taste the elegant wines of Domaine Dujac, one of Burgundy's finest producers, with winemaker Jeremy Seysses. More »
Doug Shafer
WineTasteTV talks with Doug Shafer about his family's early days in the wine business and how they focus on letting the vineyard fruit shine through in the wine. From their Shafer Hillside Select to the newest project, One Point Five, find out how the Shafer family has placed quality above everything else. More »
Wine and Chocolate Pairing
Ben Narasin takes you on a tasting adventure pairing cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay with chocolate. Pairing food and wine is always tricky, but does chocolate really go with chardonnay? More »
Jean-Charles Cazes
The legendary Chateau Lynch-Bages in Bordeaux dates back to the 18th century, but the new president of the company is only 32 years old. His fresh outlook and respect for tradition has resulted in some wonderful wines. Join Mari Stull, as they taste through a selection of fine wines. More »
Spring Mountain Vineyard History
Sip wine in a slice of paradise as Spring Mountain Vineyard’s Ron Rosenbrand takes us on a tour of their stunning vineyards and incredible natural setting. (Production support provided by Spring Mountain Vineyard) More »