Amanda Claire Goodwin | Sommelier Private Wine Tastings & Wine Writer in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Freelance Wine Writer, Private Wine Tastings, Sommelier for hire, & Pop-up Wine Bars in Monmouth & Northern Ocean County, NJ
Yesterday, I attended a wine and learn lunch hosted by both wines of Germany and Bordeaux. I honestly did think to myself, hmm, wines of Bordeaux and Germany?nHowever, the similarities are more profound than you would imagine. The event opened up with a sparking rosé from Bordeaux and a German Sekt which appeals to the […]
Happy Wine Wednesday! Have you ever tried the warm, authentic, and inviting wines from Southwest France? In 2017, Wine Enthusiast Magazine named Southwest France Wine Region of the Year. After attending a small party back in April where wines of Southwest France were served, I can certainly see why! In today’s article, I am discussing two different types of red […]
Happy International Merlot Day!! Today we celebrate Merlot all over the world. Fun facts: Merlot is second-most planted grape in the entire world and the most planted variety in Bordeaux (surprised?). In the United States for whatever the reason Merlot has a bad rap. I’m sure we can all thank the movie Sideways for the […]
If you’re new to wine and haven’t explored French wine, I invite you to seek them out. Without tasting French wines you’re missing a huge piece of the puzzle. It’s like going to New York City as a tourist, not having pizza, and not visiting Times Square. While in Whole Foods Market today, I picked […]
Amanda Claire Goodwin | Sommelier Private Wine Tastings & Wine Writer in Monmouth County, New Jersey 