Brian Freedman

About Food & Wine

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Latest from Brian Freedman
Gins to use for a martini
22 Gins That Every Martini Lover Should Try
What is the difference between Whiskey and Whisky
What's the Difference Between Whiskey and Whisky?
Whisky is poured into two glasses
56 American Whiskies Under $100 You Need to Try
Types of Sparkling Wines and Champagne
What's the Difference Between Prosecco and Champagne?
Two whiskies on the rocks
Single Malt and Blended Whisky — What's the Difference?
Ice Wine Explainer
Ice Wine Is the Nightcap You're Missing Out On
Petit Verdot grapes hanging on vines
Petit Verdot Explained: Why This Red Wine Should Be on Your Radar
In a new documentary special, SOMM TV explores the roots of California’s wine culture.
Is Los Angeles the True Birthplace of American Wine?
Sicily & Puglia Regional Wine Guide
Why You Should Be Drinking More Wine from Sicily and Puglia
Michter's
28 American Whiskies Worth Splurging on This Year
Red wine in front of a fireplace
14 Comforting Red Wines for the Coziest Time of the Year
Tempranillo Wine Guide
Tempranillo: A Guide to the Basics
Negroni
The Best Negroni I Ever Had
Wine Guide: Tuscan Coast
How to Drink and Eat Your Way Through Tuscany In Just Three Days
White wine grapes
Pinot Blanc — A Guide to the Basics
Red wine in a decanter
Montepulciano — A Guide to the Basics
Meadowood Napa Valley
100 Hours in St. Helena: Where to Dine and Stay in California Wine Country
Chenin Blanc grapes
Chenin Blanc — A Guide to the Basics
Nebbiolo grapes
Nebbiolo — A Guide to the Basics
Vineyards. Bordeaux, France
How to Find the Best Wines from Bordeaux
Whether it’s red, white, or sparkling, the wines of Oregon have it all.
How to Find the Best Wines from Oregon
Sunrise over a vineyard on the Silverado Trail, Napa Valley, California
How to Find the Best Wines from Napa and Sonoma Valley
Semillon grapes in vineyard
Semillon — A Guide to the Basics
Climate—and climate change—have a huge effect on the character of the wine in your glass.
How Does Climate Impact Wine?