Amanda Barnes, Author at Circle of Wine Writers

L’ Acadie Blanc bubbling away nicely on North Atlantic peninsula

Posted on September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 by Nathalie Spielmann

Nathalie Spielmann dives into Nova Scotian traditional method sparkling wines, made from its signature hybrid grape variety. Nova Scotia, a quaint Atlantic province of Canada, has many things going for it. The bustling harbour city of Halifax, the historic landmarks and villages, famous ships (like the Bluenose) and shipwrecks, undoubtedly the best lobster in the world, high tides, and picturesqu...

Rating the Rieds of Austria

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Jochen Erler

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Wendy Narby launches Wine and 2 Veg

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Amanda Barnes

Circle member Wendy Narby has launched a new seasonal recipe collection for plant-based wine enthusiasts with fellow wine expert Sally Evans. Wine and 2 Veg is a website that serves as both recipe ideas and a guide on optimally pairing plant-based dishes with wine, reflecting the authors' health-conscious and holistic approach to wine consumption. Narby is a leading Bordeaux Wine Educator an...

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

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...