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
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 […]
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 […]
Happy HalloWINE everyone!! Today I am sharing my favorite Halloween inspired wines! Some pair well with candy, others are just great for the look. What are your favorites? Orange Wine: Real talk: If the wine is orange than it belongs on your HalloWINE drink list. I can’t think of a better way to be more […]
If you know me in real life, it’s no secret I love Cheese. Whenever I host a get together I always make sure to have a cheese plate prepared. I feel like Cheese and Wine go together like Rhoda and Mary, or Lucy and Ethel, maybe even Thelma and Louise. Cheese and Wine are like […]
Amanda Claire Goodwin | Sommelier Private Wine Tastings & Wine Writer in Monmouth County, New Jersey 