Amanda

Barnes
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Motivated and driven freelance writer and editor with a specialism in

South American wine and travel.
Freelance Journalist: 2006 - Present
Freelance writer for international travel and wine publications including: Decanter, The Drinks
Business, Oz Clarkes Pocket Wine Book (Chile correspondent), Hugh Johnsons Wine Guide
(South America correspondent), Vivino, The Guardian, Wines of Chile, Berry Bros, Wine-Searcher,
Wine.co.za, The Telegraph, Fodors travel guides (Chile & Argentina), and Time Out among others.
Sought-after specialist in South American wine since relocating to Mendoza, Argentina, in 2009.

!Founder & Editor, Around the World in 80 Harvests: 2016 - Present

Global editorial project visiting 80 wine regions around the globe, in 42 countries, communicating
what makes each region unique through articles, videos and photography. Published online www.
80harvests.com and through different media outlets. Winner of Born Digital Wine Award 2016.

!Founder & Editor, The Squeeze Magazine: 2014 - Present

Wine and travel publication for Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. First digital english-language guide to
the wineries and wines of each region. The company was selected by Start Up Chile in 2015 for their
entrepreneur incubator program. www.thesqueezemagazine.com

!Editor, Wine Republic magazine: 2010 - 2015

Editor and writer for bi-monthly magazine in Mendoza, Argentina. Managed a team of editorial,
advertising and distribution staff. Organised first annual wine tasting (and 2 consequent
tastings each year). Winner of Great Wine Capitals 2014 Award.

!Editor & Creator, Playground Buenos Aires magazine: 2014 - 2015

Amanda was headhunted by a VC to create new print magazine in Argentinas capital and arm an
editorial, advertising and distribution team. 52-page bi-monthly magazine with 30,000 distribution.

!Editor, Alton Post Gazette newspaper: 2007 - 2009

Started as a Junior Reporter, later Editor for weekly title and two sister titles in Hampshire.
Amanda managed a team of reporters and advertising staff. Proven ability to manage a team at a
young age, and handle a high-pressure work load.

!Education & Tasting Experience

!Regular taster in panels, tasting events and press visits to wineries in Argentina and Chile mainly.
!Descorchados 2016: Chile producer and
NCE: Fully Qualified Journalist from National
organiser. Tasted over 2000 wines in 6 weeks.
WSET Diploma: Scheduled to complete in 2017
WSET Level 3: Completed April 2014

Council for the Training of Journalists (UK) 2009

BA Hons Comparative Literature, Kings College
London 2007

Wine Writers Symposium 2017:

Awarded fellowship for Napa symposium

Co-founder, Fundacion Servir: 2012 - 2015.

Co-founder of non-profit charity offering free
education to children and adults in Mendoza
wine region. Organised two fundraising events
with over 300 attendees and wine auction.

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Additional
!Wine Bloggers Conference 2016:
Awarded Rodney Strong Scholarship
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