JOANNE SASVARI
Joanne Sasvari is a Vancouver-based writer who covers fashion, travel, food and drink and lifestyle. She writes the weekly “In Good Spirits” column for The Vancouver Sun, is the BC Chair of the Travel Media Association and author of the book Paprika: A Spicy Memoir from Hungary (CanWest Books, 2006).
Joanne Sasvari is a Vancouver-based writer who covers fashion, travel, food and drink and lifestyle. She writes the weekly “In Good Spirits” column for The Vancouver Sun, is the BC Chair of the Travel Media Association and author of the book Paprika: A Spicy Memoir from Hungary (CanWest Books, 2006).
JUDITH LANE
Judith Lane is a Vancouver-based wine, food and travel writer who contributes to the Georgia Straight, City Food and BC Restaurant News among other publications. Judith will go almost anywhere for a good story and a glass of wine!
Judith Lane is a Vancouver-based wine, food and travel writer who contributes to the Georgia Straight, City Food and BC Restaurant News among other publications. Judith will go almost anywhere for a good story and a glass of wine!
JAMES NEVISON
James Nevison is an award-winning wine writer and educator and the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver. Along with Kenji Hodgson, James has co-authored five best-selling wine books, the latest of which is Had a Glass 2010: Top 100 Wines for 2010 under $20 (Whitecap Books). His weekly wine column, “The Wine Guy,” appears Thursdays in The Province.
James Nevison is an award-winning wine writer and educator and the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver. Along with Kenji Hodgson, James has co-authored five best-selling wine books, the latest of which is Had a Glass 2010: Top 100 Wines for 2010 under $20 (Whitecap Books). His weekly wine column, “The Wine Guy,” appears Thursdays in The Province.
KASEY WILSON
Kasey Wilson is an award-winning Vancouver-based food and travel writer and broadcaster. She is food editor of Wine Access magazine and editor of Best Places Vancouver. Her articles have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Bon Appétit and Gastronomica. The author of eight non-fiction books, Kasey is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and the Association of Food Journalists.
Kasey Wilson is an award-winning Vancouver-based food and travel writer and broadcaster. She is food editor of Wine Access magazine and editor of Best Places Vancouver. Her articles have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Bon Appétit and Gastronomica. The author of eight non-fiction books, Kasey is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and the Association of Food Journalists.
RHYS PENDER
Rhys Pender became Canada’s youngest Master of Wine in 2010. Rhys is a wine educator, consultant, judge and freelance writer through his company Wine Plus+ and his website www.rhyspender.com. He is a regular contributor to Wine Access, Montecristo and Savour. In 2008 Rhys was named as one of the “Top 40 Foodies Under 40” in Western Canada by Western Living magazine.
CAROLYN EVANS-HAMMOND
Best-selling author, seasoned journalist and UK-educated sommelier Carolyn Evans-Hammond makes wine accessible with her witty and light approach to the topic. Her latest book, Good Better Best Wines, ranks North America’s most popular wines and quickly soared to #1 wine guide on Amazon.ca. Internationally recognized, Carolyn catalogues her work at www.wine-tribune.com.
Best-selling author, seasoned journalist and UK-educated sommelier Carolyn Evans-Hammond makes wine accessible with her witty and light approach to the topic. Her latest book, Good Better Best Wines, ranks North America’s most popular wines and quickly soared to #1 wine guide on Amazon.ca. Internationally recognized, Carolyn catalogues her work at www.wine-tribune.com.
JAMES CLUER
James Cluer is a Master of Wine. He runs Fine Vintage Ltd., a company that offers instruction in the prestigious Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) wine courses. He also publishes James Cluer Selects, a monthly ezine of wine recommendations. James is one of the world’s leading wine consultants whose clients include airlines, cruise lines and luxury hotel groups.
James Cluer is a Master of Wine. He runs Fine Vintage Ltd., a company that offers instruction in the prestigious Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) wine courses. He also publishes James Cluer Selects, a monthly ezine of wine recommendations. James is one of the world’s leading wine consultants whose clients include airlines, cruise lines and luxury hotel groups.
BARBARA PHILIP
Barbara Philip, Master of Wine, is the Portfolio Manager responsible for selecting European wines for BC Liquor Stores. Barbara has a long history working as a sommelier and wine educator and in 2007 became the first Western Canadian to achieve the Master of Wine designation. Barbara also works as a freelance lecturer, radio columnist and wine judge with her company Barbariain Wine Consulting.
Barbara Philip, Master of Wine, is the Portfolio Manager responsible for selecting European wines for BC Liquor Stores. Barbara has a long history working as a sommelier and wine educator and in 2007 became the first Western Canadian to achieve the Master of Wine designation. Barbara also works as a freelance lecturer, radio columnist and wine judge with her company Barbariain Wine Consulting.
LAUREN MOTE
An award-winning mixologist, certified sommelier and niche-beverage consultant, Lauren Mote has assisted in the development of bar menus for Le Select Bistro in Toronto and Lumière, Goldfish Pacific Kitchen, Hawksworth Catering and Chow Restaurant in Vancouver. Also an accomplished food, beverage and lifestyle writer, you can currently find Lauren’s healthy cocktail program and huge collection of homemade bitters at The Refinery on Granville Street in Vancouver.
An award-winning mixologist, certified sommelier and niche-beverage consultant, Lauren Mote has assisted in the development of bar menus for Le Select Bistro in Toronto and Lumière, Goldfish Pacific Kitchen, Hawksworth Catering and Chow Restaurant in Vancouver. Also an accomplished food, beverage and lifestyle writer, you can currently find Lauren’s healthy cocktail program and huge collection of homemade bitters at The Refinery on Granville Street in Vancouver.
BRUCE STEPHEN
Bruce Stephen is a Vancouver-based sommelier, journalist, consultant and wine judge. He has cultivated his knowledge and passion for food and wine over 25 years in senior management positions with hospitality leaders like The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Park Hyatt Hotels. Bruce has contributed to the North Shore Outlook, Indulge, Friday News Magazine, Wine Access and Western Living Magazine.
Bruce Stephen is a Vancouver-based sommelier, journalist, consultant and wine judge. He has cultivated his knowledge and passion for food and wine over 25 years in senior management positions with hospitality leaders like The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Park Hyatt Hotels. Bruce has contributed to the North Shore Outlook, Indulge, Friday News Magazine, Wine Access and Western Living Magazine.
