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.
Oporto
There is perhaps no wine in the world more intimately associated with a specific region than Port... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Thu, Aug 23rd 2007
Fonseca Vintage Port 2003
This wine is not for the faint of heart—or the shallow of wallet. In fact, don’t even... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Thu, Aug 23rd 2007
Wine by The Glass
There’s a bit of a wine revolution going on these days, and nowhere is this more apparent t... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Fri, Aug 10th 2007
Gaja 2001 Sperss
Among wine lovers, the name Gaja is legendary. The patriarch of this family-run operation, Angelo... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Mon, Jul 30th 2007
Tasting Etiquette
Or, Why It's Not A Frat PartyOne of the most exciting trends in the world of wine these days is t... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Mon, Jul 23rd 2007
The Rise of the Wine Bar
The New Neighborhood Watering HoleThese days, it seems, wine bars are opening at a breakneck pace... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Mon, Jul 30th 2007
Turn Turn Turn
The wine world, mercifully, is changing. And it's not happening a moment too soon, because for a ... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Tue, Jul 17th 2007
Borsao Tinto 2005, Wine of the Week
July 17, 2007This wine is exactly the sort of thing you should keep half a case of in your cellar... more
Written By: Brian Freedman on Tue, Jul 17th 2007
