Christopher Friedmann Instagram Title: Writer Education: B.A. in English Literature & Film, Certificate as a California Wine Appellation Specialist at the San Francisco Wine School Location: Los Angeles, CA Christopher Friedmann is a freelance writer with over a decade of experience editing and writing for magazines, online publications, and massive corporations—with a particular focus on travel, wine & spirits, culture, and lifestyle. His work appears in Travel + Leisure, Men's Journal, and Wine Enthusiast, among others.Highlights:Founder & Editor at Spirited (spiriteddrinks.com)Assistant Managing Editor at McKinsey & CompanyWriter for Men's Journal and Wine Enthusiast Experience A California Wine Appellation Specialist as well as an avid runner, skier, traveler, reader, and spirits enthusiast, Christopher Friedmann began his career as an executive assistant in the world of independent film, before succumbing to a passion for writing. He began his career at French guidebook Gayot as their wine & spirits editor as well as travel editor, before heading into the music and entertainment world, and then writing about business, culture, and society. He has worked for the Daily Mail, The Wealth Advisor, and McKinney & Company, and founded Spirited. His writing has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Wine & Enthusiast, and Men's Journal, among others. Education Christopher Friedmann holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature & Film. He earned a certificate as a California Wine Appellation Specialist at the San Francisco Wine School. About Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is a top travel media brand with a mission to inform and inspire passionate travelers. Our expert team includes a network of hundreds of writers and photographers across the globe, all providing a local eye on the best places to stay, eat, and explore. We reach an audience that takes 76 million round trips annually, offering valuable travel tips, ideas and inspiration, and products you need to get you to your destination — whether it’s a small town or big city, beach or lake, national park or theme park, road trip, cruise, or long-haul flight, and everything in between. Learn more about us and our editorial process