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 County, NJ
When I imagine a cargo sailboat I think back to the 1700s & 1800s. A sail powered cargo boat in 2026 is the last thing on my mind in regards to wine transit, yet this is how wine has been transported for hundreds of years prior to the Industrial Revolution. But now Grain de Sail has entered the chat.
It’s not everyday that a Grammy nominated artist is playing waterfront at Proving Grounds in Atlantic Highlands. But, Thursday August 6th was that kind of day. The event was organized by Colangelo & Partners PR firm and included JJ’s team, his girlfriend Bruna, and other wine & spirits/writing professionals. We were introduced to JJ in […]
During my WSET 3 studies, I was first introduced to the wines of the Côtes du Rhône. I loved the high quality, accessible Côtes Du Rhône Villages red wines, which are rich with character but also fruity and yet, simple (not necessarily a bad thing!). However, today I was introduced to the wide variety of […]
When Vins de Bordeaux invites you to a special event specific to writers and the like, you go! It’s been a while since I’ve been into Manhattan (maybe three years?) but I absolutely had to attend this event. It was an intimate exploration of the wines from Bordeaux lead by winemakers, industry experts, and Master […]
August is the last official month of summer (unless you’re a local Jersey shore person, but let’s stay on track here). September is just around the corner and we’re all trying to soak up the last few moments of the season. White wine is the perfect summer adult beverage that is generally a safe option […]
On October 6, 2018, the first ever National Orange Wine Day was celebrated. It was a small modest celebration at Ruffian in NYC, which at that time had the largest selection of Orange Wines in the city. Since then, National Orange Wine Day has expanded and is recognized on the National Day Registry. Learn more […]
