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.
Wine-Storage Do's and Don'ts
Do... 1. Invest in a good wine-cellaring unit 2. Treat your bottles with the respect and care the... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Thu, Jan 1st 1970
Building a Wine Collection
Putting together a good collection of wine is an ongoing process, so the last thing you should do... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Thu, Jan 1st 1970
Proper Storage
Aside from choosing the right bottle of wine, storing it in the appropriate conditions is the sin... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Thu, Jul 9th 2009
General Wine Do's and Don'ts
Do... 1. Keep an open mind; you never know when you'll discover your next favorite bottle 2. Ask ... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Thu, Jan 1st 1970
At the Table
Once a month, I get together with a small group of local wine professionals for dinner and a good... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Mon, Apr 20th 2009
Reading the Label
Reading the label on a bottle of wine is an exercise fraught with danger, and has the potential f... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Sun, Jan 24th 2010
Enclosures
Cork has come in for a lot of criticism in recent years, and the race to find a replacement has r... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Mon, Apr 27th 2009
Bottle Shapes
Wine bottles come in four main varieties: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Riesling, and Ch... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Mon, Jun 1st 2009
