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 Basics—Do’s and Don’ts
Do…1. Choose your equipment carefully2. Drink wine wit... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Thu, Jan 1st 1970
General Etiquette
Because there’s so much ritual surrounding the enjoyment of wine, people tend to get pretty... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Thu, Jan 1st 1970
Wine Headaches
Rule number one: Don't drink too much. And rule number two: If you do, take a few aspirin with a ... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Tue, May 26th 2009
Decanting
Ah, decanting, that most intimidating and misunderstood aspect of the wine-service ritual. When s... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Mar 18th 2009
Pouring the Wine
Pouring wine into a glass may seem like a no-brainer, but, in fact, there are a few rules. Okay, ... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Mon, Mar 16th 2009
Getting Started - What do I need?
In many ways, wine is a lot like golf: Without the right equipment, you'll get nowhere in your pu... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Mon, Mar 9th 2009
The Wines of Piedmont
Ask any connoisseur where the world’s greatest wines are produced and you’re likely t... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Feb 25th 2009
Wines Between $301 and Up
Welcome to the big leagues! Don't let a price tag scare you, these wines are over three hundred d... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Jul 2nd 2008
