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
On May 8th, I was invited to a lunch with the Montecucco Consortium at Corkbuzz. The lunch was lead by Master Sommelier Laura Fiovetti, Silvia Coppetti, Communications Manager of the Montecucco Consortium and Giovan Battista Basile, a former lawyer who relocated to the region to make wine. I’m going to be honest with everyone, prior to […]
I finally traveled to somewhere else other than Florida for a change. It’s good to step out of your comfort zone, right!? I went with my mother and we experienced the cliché San Fransisco Tourist spots (Müir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Warf, etc) and of course, Napa Valley. The trip took place in […]
It’s the weekend and you’ve decided to visit a Winery or two (alright, maybe 3). Perhaps, it’s your first time, maybe it’s a friend’s first time and you want to give them some tips. Either way, newbie or pro, we all could benefit from a little Tasting Room Etiquette. After questioning wine professionals and tasting […]
La vie en orange, translates roughly to “the Orange life” which basically summarizes my journey with orange wines thus far. Every chance I’ve been given, I’m trying out new and different orange wines imported from all over the world. I’m quickly finding that most of them don’t come with a users’ manual. Many people are […]
When I dream about Italian wine, (which I frequently do) I imagine lush vineyards planted along the slopes of rolling hills. The Alps are flawlessly painted in the background as they are both majestic and powerful. There are Mediterranean style small towns adorned with red tile roofs and stucco walls. In my mind, there is […]
Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away and there’s no better way to celebrate than opening up a box of delicious chocolates. But perhaps you ask yourself, what wine should I pair with them? Wine and chocolate can be a tricky combination. Both red wine and chocolate contain a fair amount of something called ‘Tannins.’ Tannins are what […]
Amanda Claire Goodwin | Sommelier Private Wine Tastings & Wine Writer in Monmouth County, New Jersey 