| Tom Cannavan's wine-pages.com |
Tom Cannavan
| Wine writer and broadcaster Tom Cannavan was a pioneer of wine on the Internet when he
launched wine-pages.com in 1995. In 2008 he was awarded the trophy as Louis Roederer International Online Wine Writer of the Year, and then in 2010 the Portuguese wine industry
named him Wine Journalist of the Year. Tom is also the resident wine expert on Scottish Television's magazine show The Hour,
with his weekly wine slot (see below).
After graduating from Glasgow School of Art, Tom worked as a teacher and lecturer. His passion for wine was undiminished throughout and he began writing food and wine articles for newspapers and magazines in 1994. Wine-pages.com remains Tom's passion, but he has carved a reputation in print too: he writes regularly for publications including Decanter, World of Fine Wine and Square Meal magazine. Tom's writing has appeared in The Sunday Times and The Independent newspapers, and he frequently appears as guest wine expert on BBC radio Scotland. Tom has written or contributed to 10 wine books, including the annual Wine Report, the Which? Wine Guide and the Good Web Guide to Wine. Tom is also a founder member of www.thewinegang.com, publishing a monthly tasting report with colleaugues Anthony Rose, Joanna Simon, David Williams and Jane Parkinson. |
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An experienced international wine judge, Tom judges some of the world's most prestigious wine competitions on three continents, including several competitions in
Australia, Chile, Argentina, Italy, France, Germany and the UK. He is a Chairman of the Georgian National Wine Competition.
Tom teaches occasional courses for the AWC Wine Academy and as a public speaker he hosts fun wine tastings for corporate clients.
Contact www.taste-in.com to book his services.
In 2004 Tom launched sister title beer-pages.com with Contributing Editor Roger Protz, and in 2006 he launched whisky-pages.com with Contributing Editor Gavin D Smith to complete his portfolio of online drinks titles. Tom says he has catholic tastes and 'enjoys all fine wines, especially with good food and good company,' and adds: 'What I really love about wine is that it is so endlessly fascinating and constantly re-newing itself.' |
Tom on TV
| Tom has been making weekly broadcasts on Scottish Televsion's hit tea-time magazine show, The Hour, since it began in May 2009. As Scotland's most recognisible wine authority Tom doesn't take himself too seriously, and he tries to convey his passion and enthusiasm for wine by bringing great wines to ordinary wine lovers. Whether broadcasting live from the studio each Friday evening where he tastes his choices with the show's guests, or filing his reports from the field, Tom enjoys this chance to be a little less serious - but hopefully always informative - about wine. Click the video clip opposite for a taster. Thanks to Scottish Television and The Hour for use of this clip. |