Wine writer, author and journalist
Wine writer, journalist and author, I worked at ACP Media (the largest magazine company in Aotearoa New Zealand at the time) in Auckland between 1997 and 2008, contributing to many magazines in this stable on both sides of the Tasman.
Former weekly wine writer for The New Zealand Herald, The Post, the Christchurch Press, Waikato Times, Capital Times, Capital magazine and other publications, including editing (and now contributing to) Drinkzbiz magazine (NZ).
I have written 15 books about wine in New Zealand, all published by New Holland NZ and HarperCollins.
Teacher of Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority's Certificate in Wine at the New Zealand School of Food &^ Wine.
I have the WSET Diploma.
My work is independent, approachable and informed.
I have won several awards for my writing, including, among others, Best Wine Guide in the World (English speaking) 2003 for Joelle Thomson's Under $15 Wine Guide (New Holland publishers).
Meet Joelle
Wine and words are close to my heart and this website brings both together to write mostly about wine and its compelling blend of geography, history, taste, flavour and the people who find it as fascinating to make as I do to write about.
I wrote my first wine column in 1994 and have since studied wine, judged at wine and food shows, taught wine qualifications and written extensively about it.
Best of... stories about great wines
News from the world of wine
Writing
I have been writing about wine since 1994 when I began a monthly series of wine columns in Capital Times arts weekly in Wellington; the capital city of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tastings host
My aim is to make learning about wine an enjoyable journey. Join me to deepen your wine knowledge and savour each moment.
Presenter
I present wine tastings in an accessible, engaging style with humour and depth - for both serious tastings to fun, informal wine tasting events.
Every sip tells a story.
Joelle Thomson... Savouring and shaping meaningful narratives about wine.
Email: mailme@joellethomson.com
