Amanda Barnes, Author at Circle of Wine Writers

Meet the Member: Joanna Simon

Posted on September 25, 2023September 30, 2023 by Amanda Barnes

Joanna Simon is a prolific wine writer and editor, whose career includes 22 years as wine critic for The Sunday Times, authoring several wine books and serving editor of various food and drinks magazines. In our Meet the Member interview, she tells Amanda Barnes why she is surprised Riesling remains niche in the UK and talks about the irresistible appeal of photography. What is your first...

Exploring Campanha and a direction for Brazilian wine

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by Amanda Barnes

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Graševina: from beach bars to raising the quality bar

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Robert Smyth

New Member: Cindy Rynning

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Amanda Barnes

Cindy Rynning has been writing about wine, food and travel on her award-winning blog, Grape Experiences, since 2011. She holds the WSET 3 certification and with her experience as a classroom teacher and a law librarian, she believes educating others using a variety of strategies is key. The content of wine is no exception and Cindy is diligent in finding a variety of ways to educate others. ...

Weighing up Washington

Posted on August 31, 2023September 1, 2023 by Heather Dougherty

Heather Dougherty ponders the Pacific Northwest state and its place, particularly in the UK wine trade, and finds it’s about much more than Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Washington State’s message to wine consumers in the UK must be pretty simple: firstly yes, we make wine; and secondly, no, we’re not Washington DC, but Washington State, in the Pacific Northwest. But when it comes to the tra...

Anne Krebiehl MW tours the world through the lens of Pinot Noir

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by Markus Hungerbühler

Markus Hungerbühler reviews Pinot Noir Around the World by Anne Krebiehl MW, a new monograph produced by the IWFS. The International Wine & Food Society (IWFS), founded in London in 1933 and with approx 6000 members around the world, aims to bring people together to be enriched by food, wine and good company. The IWFS also publishes Monographs, providing authoritative coverage of topics of ge...

New Member: Jamie Knee

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Amanda Barnes

Jamie Knee, also known as Petite Wine Traveler, is a passionate global wine communicator. With a love for wine, wine travel, and the wine lifestyle, she shares her knowledge and excitement worldwide. A wine speaker, writer, educator, and blogger, Jamie's influence spans countries and cultures, inspiring others to embrace wine. Based in Santa Barbara County, she hosts diverse wine education expe...

New Member: Fred Nijhuis

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by Amanda Barnes

Fred Nijhuis is a self-confessed wine lover, wine writer, romantic realist and a critic when necessary. His career in wine started some 40 years ago when he started asking, “Why and how?”, a question that still keeps him busy. After working exclusively for a wine magazine for several years, he became an independent professional and specialises in Italian wines, educational workshops and tailor-...

Mallorca makes strides in reviving indigenous varieties

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Amaya Cervera

Manchuela – Spain not as we know it

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Keith Grainger

Keith Grainger goes off the beaten track, not so far from Benidorm, but in other ways a world away, and is beguiled by Bobal, Moravia Agria, Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante-Bouschet) and Macabeo. It’s a source of endless fascination as to why some wine regions have become world famous, whilst others remain largely unknown. “Monsieur, c'est le terroir!” is an oft-heard response, when asking the winem...