Contributors This Issue
CHARLENE ROOKE Charlene is a Vancouver- based drinks writer and a spirits educator for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and other local tastings and events. She’s the Academy Chair, Canada West, for the World’s 50 Best Bars. Find her work at
CHRISTINE CAMPBELL Christine is a Vancouver- based wine and travel writer, engaging educator and Wine Soundtrack Canada podcast host. A WSET-certified expert with a French Wine Scholar designation and Master of Champagne certificate, she regularly contributes to Vitis magazine. Christine serves as the speaker liaison for the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Follow her @girlsgograpedotcom.
DAENNA VAN MULLIGEN Daenna is an experienced wine writer, speaker and judge who splits her time between Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Her website WineDiva.ca was launched in 2004, and WineScores.ca in 2008. A published author and dog-training enthusiast, Daenna has spent much of her life travelling the world. She has written for taste for more than 15 years.
JAMES NEVISON James is an award-winning writer, judge and educator based in Vancouver, Canada. He has been the wine columnist for The Province newspaper since 2002, and began regularly contributing to taste in 2006. James remains widely-known for his fun and accessible, bestselling annual wine guide Had a Glass: Top 100 Wines under $20.
JERAMIE ADAMS Jeramie transitioned to food styling and recipe development after spending 25 years as a restaurant chef from Montreal to Vancouver, with a few stops in between. A passionate traveller and even more passionate diner, he loves connecting the dots between cuisines and infusing classic dishes with a contemporary flair. Follow his journey @cheffin_eh.
LARA VICTORIA Trained as a pastry chef, Lara is a WSET-certified instructor in wines, spirits and sake. With a gift for words and a creative eye, she brings her extensive qualifications and experience into writing and food styling with engaging articles and fool-proof delicious recipes that are visually appetizing too. Follow her creative work @laravictoria.cheers.
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LAWREN MONETA Lawren is an award-winning food stylist, classically trained chef and recipe developer. After honing her craft in kitchens and photo studios around the world, she is now the owner of a bespoke food media company, where she brings artful, mouth- watering visuals to life for print and video. Find her @lawrenmoneta.
NICOLE MACKAY Nicole is a writer and editor specializing in wine, food and travel. She brings a wealth of expertise and creativity to the wine industry as managing editor of Wine Folly . With over 20 years in media, her work appears in top publications like Decanter , GuildSomm , Full Pour , SOMM TV , Wine Enthusiast and VinePair .
SABRINE DHALIWAL Sabrine is a bartender and educator keen to share knowledge and tricks to elevate your home bar experience. A globally awarded bartender and WSET accredited in wine and spirits, Sabrine has led teams to Canada’s Best Bars by creating complexity without being complicated. Follow @sabrinedhaliwal for more cocktail tips.
TARYN WA Taryn’s love language is feeding people. Her love of food comes from her family of amazing cooks. After attending NWCAV cooking school and working in restaurants and as a personal chef, she successfully built and sold one of the top catering companies in Vancouver with her partner. She is now a food stylist, recipe developer as well as a potter.
REECE SIMS Reece, founder of SIP Spirits, is an entrepreneur, educator and writer specializing in drink trends, flavour pairings and sensory marketing. A former award-winning bartender and top sales manager, she created Flavor Camp™ to teach consumers and bartenders a universal language for tasting spirits and honing sensory skills. Connect with her @reecesims.
RHYS PENDER Rhys is a Master of Wine who divides his time between writing, judging, teaching, presenting, consulting, curating wine lists and dirtying his boots at his 4-acre vineyard and winery, Little Farm Winery, in the Similkameen Valley of British Columbia. He runs a wine school, Wine Plus+, and judges wine competitions nationally and internationally.
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