About Dylan Goodman
Dylan is a freelance writer and wine enthusiast from the West of Ireland. His interest began a long time ago, with collecting cool wine labels, but the more he has learned, the more grape-mad he has become. He also writes articles for 8Wines, and in his spare time he annihilates his opponents in chess and watches dogs.
Education and Certifications
BA in Journalism and New Media w/ English Literature - University of Limerick
Expertise
Wine writing
Georgian wine
Wine and food pairing
Favorite Wines
Gewürztraminer - hard to beat on a sunny day with some cheese and crackers.
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