Brian Freedman

Brian Freedman is our host for all things Classic Wines! Brian can be seen featured in our wine videos as he guides viewers through the intricate world of wine. In addition he is also an editor and contributor to the extensive Classic Wines Articles section. Brian is Food and Wine Editor of LifeStyle Magazine, Director of Wine Education at The Wine School of Philadelphia, restaurant critic and food and drinks columnist for AroundPhilly.com and AroundAC.com, contributing food and drinks writer for Philadelphia Style Magazine, and Editorial Director of ClassicWines.com. Brian is also a trained sommelier--he has passed his first exam with the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers--and regularly hosts wine dinners at restaurants, clubs, and private residences throughout the Philadelphia area. His work for The Wine School includes teaching wine courses, choosing wine lists for the school's classes, and conducting corporate, private, and charity wine events. Brian's work has been published both nationally and locally, and he has made several live television appearances on both Fox 29's "Good Day Philadelphia" and "Your Morning on CN8." In addition, he is the host of "The Classic Wines Minute" on ClassicWines.com, a popular on-line video series for which he has interviewed some of the region's most important wine experts. He has also been interviewed for articles in a number of publications, including USAirways Magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and syndicated Associated Press articles, among others. Check out Brian and Classic Wines on Facebook. Follow Brian and Classic Wines on Twitter. Need more social media? How about Myspace.

Barrels

The world of barrels is a complicated one, like so much else when it comes to wine. But unlike th... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Tue, Jun 23rd 2009

Producer, Winemaker, Vineyard

Ah, yes: These are the terms that are far too often used interchangeably and, well, incorrectly. ... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Jul 8th 2009

Integrating Wine Into Your Life

Is there any task more rewarding or fun than trying to integrate more wine into your life? Really... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Fri, Aug 21st 2009

What's a Sommelier?

Put simply, a sommelier is a wine waiter. But, of course, the job entails far more than simply pu... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Thu, Jul 16th 2009

Health Benefits of Wine

It's become common knowledge that wine consumption, within reason, is good for you. And not just ... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Mon, Jul 13th 2009

Intro to Wine Terminology

Like any other specific area of expertise, wine has its own vocabulary. And for people who are no... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Sep 2nd 2009

Wine Investing Do's and Don'ts

Do... 1. Assemble a wide-ranging collection 2. Buy wines you personally love 3. Keep an eye on em... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Thu, Jan 1st 1970

Investing in Wine

Playing any kind of market is a risky proposition, and the one for fine wine is really no differe... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Sep 2nd 2009


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