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.
Wines Between $201 and $300
Oxygen is starting to get a little thin at this price range! That's right; these wines are not fo... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Jul 2nd 2008
Wines Between $101 and $200
Splurge with wines in the $101 to $200 price range. No bargain bottles here, only top shelf stuff... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Jul 2nd 2008
Wines Between $51 and $100
$51-$100 wines. This price range is the launching pad for truly expensive bottles. It's very rare... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Jul 2nd 2008
Wines Between $26 and $50
$26-$50 is a sweet spot for wine. This price range is expensive enough to provide consumers with ... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Jul 2nd 2008
Wines $25 and Under
Everyone knows that good wine doesn't have to break the bank! Check out our selection of wines $2... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Jul 2nd 2008
Everyday Wines
One of the biggest misconceptions about wine lovers is that they prefer complex, so-called seriou... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Tue, Apr 8th 2008
The Joys of Local Pairings
Pairing food and wine can be complicated; no person with a solid knowledge of food and wine would... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Fri, Mar 28th 2008
Unexpected Pairings
If there is a better budget pairing than fennel-sausage pizza and Las Rocas de San Alejandro Garn... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Fri, Mar 7th 2008
