Contributors This Issue
CHRISTINE CAMPBELL Christine Campbell is a Vancouver-based wine and travel writer, engaging educator and Wine Soundtrack 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 Canada podcast host. A WSET‑certified expert
JAMES NEVISON James Nevison is an award-winning writer,
CHARLENE ROOKE Charlene Rooke 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
DAENNA VAN MULLIGEN Daenna Van Mulligen 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.
DAVID WOLOWIDNYK David Wolowidnyk is a Certified Specialist of Spirits and a founder of the Canadian Professional Bartenders Association. He is accredited nationally and globally, holding titles such as “World’s Most Imaginative Bartender” (Bombay Sapphire), “Canada’s Best Mixologist” (Grey Goose) and “Bartender of the Year” ( Vancouver Magazine ). David is an influential veteran in Canada’s cocktail culture.
CATHERINE DUNWOODY Catherine Dunwoody is a lifestyle writer and editor with a focus on spirits, wine, food, travel and entertaining. She’s contributed to Food Network, The Vancouver Sun, HGTV, The Georgia Straight, WestCoast Food, BC Living, Vita and Porter Airlines magazine. Often told she puts the ‘style’ in lifestyle content, you can follow her on Instagram @cathdun.
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.
charlenerooke.com and @_packlight.
Wine Festival. Follow her @girlsgograpedotcom.
LARA VICTORIA Blend together training as a pastry chef and extensive qualifications in wines, spirits and sake. Let it develop as a WSET-certified educator. Add a creative eye and a gift for words and you have Lara Victoria’s gastronomic mastery to enjoy in her articles and foolproof, delicious and visually stunning recipes. Follow her @laravictoria.cheers.
SABRINE DHALIWAL Sabrine Dhaliwal 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.
LAWREN MONETA Lawren Moneta 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.
REECE SIMS Reece Sims, 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.
TARYN WA Taryn Wa’s love language is feeding people. She successfully built and sold one of the top catering companies in Vancouver with her partner and is now a food stylist, recipe developer and potter.
JORY DAVIES Jory Davies is a Vancouver-based
JERAMIE ADAMS Jeramie Adams 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.
mixologist and founder of Eucalyptus Cocktails, a high-end private event bar service. Coming from a family of chefs, recipe development and creating elevated experiences has always been a passion in his life. With the firm belief that making cocktails shouldn’t be intimidating, he started JoryProof, a social media channel teaching cocktail recipes and methods for viewers to follow along at home.
The Team
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