For 25 over years Janet has studied, travelled, tasted and worked in the international and Canadian wine industries, and led global export initiatives increasing awareness of Canadian wine abroad. She writes about wine, food, and travel, in Canadian and international publications. Janet is a principal critic at WineAlign, wine columnist for Luxe Magazine Ottawa and Diplomat and International, and the Canada contributor to the Oxford Companion to Wine. She judges at dozens of international and national wine competitions, and is a senior judge at the National Wine Awards of Canada

Dick Snyder is a Toronto-based freelance writer and editor. He is executive and drinks editor for Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants and hold a diploma (Level IV) from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. He is ever on the look out for the perfect olive.

Tammy is a creative professional with a background in fine arts, graphic design, and magazine publishing. She founded Expose Design Studio in 1997 in her hometown of Kelowna, British Columbia. Tammy is the visionary and publisher behind The British Columbia Wine Tour Handbook, winetourhub.com, and lovebcwine.ca. Painting, drawing and printmaking are Tammy's creative passions. Much of her inspiration comes from traveling through BC's wonderfully diverse wine regions.