Brian Freedman

Location: Haverford, Pennsylvania

Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly contributes to Food & Wine digital as well as other national publications. His first book, Crushed: How A Changing Climate Is Altering the Way We Drink, was published in October 2022.

Brian has written about wine, spirits, travel, and food full-time for more than 15 years. In addition to his work with Food & Wine digital, he regularly contributes to Forbes.com, Whisky Advocate, and more. Brian often appears on camera and frequently presents lectures on wine, spirits, and the effects of climate change on the drinks industry. He also hosts tastings and seminars for corporate clients around the United States. His first book, Crushed: How A Changing Climate Is Altering the Way We Drink, was praised by Publishers Weekly as “a must-read.” He travels extensively both internationally and domestically for his work.

Freedman earned his BA from Penn State University and his MA from New York University.

Food & Wine, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for anyone passionate about the culinary world. With rigorously tested recipes and the most trusted restaurant, drinks, culinary travel and home coverage, we inspire and empower people everywhere to discover, create, and devour the best in food and wine. Learn more about us and our editorial process.

Experience

Education

About Food & Wine

Latest from Brian Freedman