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.

Schrader Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

This thoroughly modern Napa cabernet boasts a nose of plum, ripe black berries, licorice, black p... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Tue, Mar 4th 2008

Russian River Valley

This is one of the most exciting places in California these days for Burgundian varietals, and th... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Jan 16th 2008

Simi 2004 Russian River Valley Chardonnay "Reserve"

This is refreshingly Burgundian in style, and embodies everything I like so much about Russian Ri... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Jan 16th 2008

Affluent - The Wines of Piedmont

Ask any connoisseur where the world's greatest wines are produced and you're likely to hear the s... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Jan 16th 2008

Just Say 'No' To Overblown Chardonnay

I cannot tell you how often my wine students claim a great dislike for Chardonnay. It's too butte... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Thu, Jan 17th 2008

A Sparkling Guide to Ringing in the New Year

Grab Your Wallet and Head For That Sparkling White Isle. New Year's Is Here, and That Means It's ... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Thu, Dec 27th 2007

Keep An Open Mind

AustraliaPerhaps it's a natural result of all the mass-produced wine coming out of Australia thes... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Fri, Dec 21st 2007

The Human Factor in Wine

I recently returned from a trip to Piemonte, and was struck yet again, as I am every time I visit... more

Written By: Brian Freedman on Fri, Dec 14th 2007


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