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
Have you ever had a wine that tastes of something ancient, perhaps even primal? When I took my first sip of Josko Gravner’s Amphora Bianco Breg 2004 I felt as if I was drinking a piece of history. However, to tell the truth, I really was: the amphora method of wine making dates as far […]
Whenever I think about Italy I picture the landscape of the Amalfi coast, the leaning tower of Pisa and the Vatican. I picture a landscape consistent with Southern Europe and the home of my great grandparents. It wasn’t until last week that I had a very eye opening experience. I was invited to attend a […]
During a recent collaboration with Martha Stewart Wine Club and they sent two beautiful bottles of Scavi and Ray Spumante. Scavi & Ray Ice Prestige Spumante is a brand new sparkling wine that has been eloquently crafted and designed for ice-cold enjoyment on the rocks! Tasting notes: lemony straw colored with medium-fine bubbles. On the […]
Happy Wine Wednesday, Winos! It’s been a while since we’ve posted because we’ve been really busy promoting Dan’s Rosé Soirée. Anyways, on Friday I (Amanda) had the most amazing wine experience. Yes, those do happen from time to time! Charlotte aka @Madampalate invited me to a wine tasting/meet the wine maker event at Pure Liquid. […]
On October 6, National Orange Wine Day takes a bold sip of an ancient method of making of winemaking! This little-known style of wine shines with its bold flavor and auburn color. Join National Orange Wine Day as it gains some appreciation with vineyards, wine cellars, and lovers. Originally made nearly 6,000 years ago in […]
Amanda Claire Goodwin | Sommelier Private Wine Tastings & Wine Writer in Monmouth County, New Jersey 