"What a wonderful touch Joelle has, the selection of wines so well chosen and curated. Our input was generously acknowledged and the whole experience  enjoyable and informative - just enough content to be retained and appreciated. I am so looking forward to the next tasting."

Karen Krog  

Taste the great wines of the world and the best affordable bottles, learn more and have fun while broadening your wine drinking... 

Upcoming tastings below

Bookings by email: mailme@joellethomson.com

Dive into Pinot Noir with Joelle Thomson - 2 spaces left

Monday 6 March 6pm to 7.30pm, Cambridge Road tasting room

A global introduction to Pinot Noir with key wines and regions from three different countries: France, Germany and New Zealand. Wines range between $43 and $65 to compare like with like in quality levels.

Bookings by email $50 per person
Email: mailme@joellethomson.com

Recession Busters - top wines under $25 with Joelle Thomson

Tuesday 28 March 6pm to 7.30pm, Cambridge Road tasting room

We all love a great wine and relish it but what are the best tasting wines under $20 and between $20 to $25 and where how can you identify them?
This tasting is a guide to top drops that don’t cost the earth, hosted by Joelle, the author of the long running Joelle Thomson’s Under $15 Wine Guide.

Bookings by email $40 per person
Email: mailme@joellethomson.com

Why taste with Joelle?

My wine tastings and courses are based on 28 years experience in wine writing, wine education, wine judging and hosting tastings for Regional Wines & Spirits, the NZ School of Food & Wine, Lincoln University wine students and private wine tastings. 

The knowledge I have gained over this time and from wine qualifications is underpinned with extensive experience in wine tasting. I have the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 4 Diploma, the highest qualification from the English based WSET and a globally recognised qualification.