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
During my WSET 3 studies, I was first introduced to the wines of the Côtes du Rhône. I loved the high quality, accessible Côtes Du Rhône Villages red wines, which are rich with character but also fruity and yet, simple (not necessarily a bad thing!). However, today I was introduced to the wide variety of […]
When Vins de Bordeaux invites you to a special event specific to writers and the like, you go! It’s been a while since I’ve been into Manhattan (maybe three years?) but I absolutely had to attend this event. It was an intimate exploration of the wines from Bordeaux lead by winemakers, industry experts, and Master […]
August is the last official month of summer (unless you’re a local Jersey shore person, but let’s stay on track here). September is just around the corner and we’re all trying to soak up the last few moments of the season. White wine is the perfect summer adult beverage that is generally a safe option […]
On October 6, 2018, the first ever National Orange Wine Day was celebrated. It was a small modest celebration at Ruffian in NYC, which at that time had the largest selection of Orange Wines in the city. Since then, National Orange Wine Day has expanded and is recognized on the National Day Registry. Learn more […]
If someone tried to explain what Biodynamics were to me 5 years ago I probably would have zoned out and just started drinking. Flash forward to the present day, I now realize it’s implications for overall Vineyard health and quality grape production. But what does this term, Biodynamic mean? Let’s first start with its history: […]
Wine is a funny thing. In theory, it’s just fermented grape juice. However in practicality, there’s a lot more intricate steps involved in the process. If you’re an individual who cares about the welfare of animals and choses not to eat meat, how your wine is made should be something of interest to you. Many […]
Amanda Claire Goodwin | Sommelier Private Wine Tastings & Wine Writer in Monmouth County, New Jersey 