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
That is the question! When and what should you Decant? Is it worth it to Decant a cheaper wine? Or is it only used for high end, special wines? Also, how they heck do I clean it!? With so many unknowns regarding decanting, no wonder it has a permanent place in your china hutch. Why […]
Happy Wine Wednesday! It’s that time of year again: Gift Guides galore and countless buying options for all your loved ones. However, while we’re busy taking care of everyone else let’s not forget to take care of ourselves! With so much over abundance of food, wine, and poor sleep, even the cheeriest of us succumb […]
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 […]
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 […]
Amanda Claire Goodwin | Sommelier Private Wine Tastings & Wine Writer in Monmouth County, New Jersey 