Joanna Simon (wine)
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Joanna Simon is a British
author
and wine
journalist
known for her column in The Sunday Times
from 1987 to 2009. She has also columns in Style Magazine, has previously worked as editor of the consumer magazine Wine and Wine & Spirit
, occasionally contributes to publications such as Wine & Spirit, Waitrose
Food Illustrated and Decanter
, and functions as a wine tasting judge.
Simon has published the books The Sunday Times Book of Wine, Wine: An Introduction, '‘Discovering Wine'’ and '‘Wine with Food'’. She has also presented the BBC Radio 4
series The Bottle Uncorked.
In September 2008 Simon was also one of five UK wine writers, along with Tim Atkin MW
, Anthony Rose
, Tom Cannavan
and Olly Smith
, to launch an online wine ratings magazine for the UK called The Wine Gang. After 22 years with The Sunday Times, Simon's column ended in March 2009.
An occasional lecturer, she has urged Chilean wine
makers to "'lighten up' on alcohol levels and the use of oak".
She is married to the art historian and critic Robin Simon
.
United Kingdom
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author
Author
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and wine
Wine
Wine is an alcoholic beverage, made of fermented fruit juice, usually from grapes. The natural chemical balance of grapes lets them ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, or other nutrients. Grape wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast...
journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
known for her column in The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times is a British Sunday newspaper.The Sunday Times may also refer to:*The Sunday Times *The Sunday Times *The Sunday Times *The Sunday Times...
from 1987 to 2009. She has also columns in Style Magazine, has previously worked as editor of the consumer magazine Wine and Wine & Spirit
Wine & Spirit
Wine & Spirit is a British monthly magazine on wine, spirits, beers and cocktails, directed at both consumers and the drinks industry. The magazine also organises the annual "International Wine Challenge" and "International Spirits Challenge", and publishes the annual results book, the World's Best...
, occasionally contributes to publications such as Wine & Spirit, Waitrose
Waitrose
Waitrose Limited is an upmarket chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom and is the food division of the British retailer and worker co-operative the John Lewis Partnership. Its head office is in Bracknell, Berkshire, England...
Food Illustrated and Decanter
Decanter (magazine)
Decanter is an up market magazine on wine and spirits, published in over 90 countries on a monthly basis. The magazine content includes news from the industry, vintage guides and wine recommendations. Decanter organizes the annual Decanter World Wine Awards.-Wine Ratings:Decanter employs a 1 to 5...
, and functions as a wine tasting judge.
Simon has published the books The Sunday Times Book of Wine, Wine: An Introduction, '‘Discovering Wine'’ and '‘Wine with Food'’. She has also presented the BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a British domestic radio station, operated and owned by the BBC, that broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history. It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is currently Gwyneth Williams, and the...
series The Bottle Uncorked.
In September 2008 Simon was also one of five UK wine writers, along with Tim Atkin MW
Tim Atkin
Tim Atkin is a British Master of Wine, and wine correspondent of several publications.-Career:Atkin has published columns in The Observer, Observer Food Monthly, Off Licence News, Woman and Home, The World of Fine Wine, The Economist. Between 2000 and 2003 Atkin was editor of Harpers Wine and...
, Anthony Rose
Anthony Rose
Anthony Rose is a British wine journalist known for his column in The Independent. He also contributes to publications such as Wine & Spirit, Decanter and The World of Fine Wine...
, Tom Cannavan
Tom Cannavan
Tom Cannavan is a Scottish author and a wine journalist. He is considered a pioneer presence on internet of the British wine writing establishment.-Biography:...
and Olly Smith
Olly Smith
Olly Smith is a TV presenter, wine expert and newspaper columnist. He is the presenter of The Secret Supper Club for Channel 4, Iron Chef UK for Channel 4 and regularly appears on BBC1's Saturday Kitchen, BBC Breakfast, Great Food Live, Food Uncut "Fern" and Taste, and formerly presented the...
, to launch an online wine ratings magazine for the UK called The Wine Gang. After 22 years with The Sunday Times, Simon's column ended in March 2009.
An occasional lecturer, she has urged Chilean wine
Chilean wine
Chilean wine is wine made in the South American country of Chile. The region has a long viticultural history for a New World wine region dating to the 16th century when the Spanish conquistadors brought Vitis vinifera vines with them as they colonized the region. In the mid-19th century, French...
makers to "'lighten up' on alcohol levels and the use of oak".
She is married to the art historian and critic Robin Simon
Robin JH Simon
Robin Simon , FSA, DLitt, art historian and critic, editor of , is the son of the late Archbishop Glyn Simon. Since 2007 he has been Visiting Professor in the Department of English at University College London...
.