Wine writer, author and journalist
Journalist, author and wine writer, I worked at Australian Consolidated Press (ACP Media) in Auckland, New Zealand, between 1997 and 2008, contributing to magazines on both sides of the Tasman and forging a wine column across several titles.
Former weekly wine writer for The New Zealand Herald, The Post, the Christchurch Press, Waikato Times, Capital Times, Capital magazine Editor of (and now contributing to) Drinkzbiz magazine (NZ).
I have written 15 books about wine in New Zealand, published by New Holland NZ and HarperCollins.
Teacher of Wine & Spirit Education Trust Levels 1, 2 & 3 (WSET) and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority's Certificate in Wine at the New Zealand School of Food & Wine.
My writing is independent.
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 share stories of wine from its place to your glass.
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
