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
Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, the warmer weather and sunshine has been a reminder that summer is here. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to wanting to goto beach parties or bar hop until 2am. Although it doesn’t seem like summer will go as planned, the following carefully selected list of […]
It’s not very often that I’m able to say there’s a Napa Valley wine label founder in my nearby vicinity of New Jersey. Yesterday, Michelle Faustini and I had lunch at The Butcher’s Block, presently a BYOB restaurant in Long Branch, NJ. She brought along with her a selection of the wines she produces which […]
I finally traveled to somewhere else other than Florida for a change. It’s good to step out of your comfort zone, right!? I went with my mother and we experienced the cliché San Fransisco Tourist spots (Müir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Warf, etc) and of course, Napa Valley. The trip took place in […]
One of the things I love about living near NYC is how it’s such a hub for the wine industry. We have visiting wine makers, wine families, and top tier professionals come into town all the time! Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Executive Winemaker and Consultant George Bursick of Maxville Wines. We […]
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 […]
Amanda Claire Goodwin | Sommelier Private Wine Tastings & Wine Writer in Monmouth County, New Jersey 