CAROLYN EVANS HAMMOND

Carolyn Evans Hammond is an internationally recognized wine authority, bestselling author of three wine books, and wine columnist for the Toronto Star (syndicated). She also creates original wine content for her Instagram community @carolynevanshammond.

She hosted The Wine Find, the travel series available on the Access Luxury channel on Roku across North and South America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, France and Germany, and on Prime Video in the United States and United Kingdom.

With more than 20 years as a wine writer and media personality, Carolyn has appeared on CNN International, BON TV (China), Canada AM and CITY-TV, and on radio stations across the U.S. Her writing has been published in Decanter, Wine Spectator, Wine & Spirit International, The Times (London), Maclean’s and other leading publications.

A longstanding member of the Circle of Wine Writers (UK), Carolyn holds the WSET Diploma (UK) and a BA from York University. She conducts private tutored tastings and continues to travel extensively to taste and meet winemakers worldwide.

PRIVATE WINE TASTINGS

Carolyn Evans Hammond offers private tastings in person and virtually. To enquire, please email her at carolyn@carolynevanshammond.com

TESTIMONIALS

“I follow Carolyn's online programs and was thrilled when my son arranged a virtual wine tasting hosted by her as a birthday present for me. We had a small group of six family members and friends. The hour-long session was well-organized, engaging, informative and fun. We only tasted one wine - but it was a goodie! Who knew that Chablis had such a storied past?

I'm happy to recommend a tutored and interactive wine tasting led by Carolyn. You won't be disappointed.”

Randy Steffan, Toronto, Ontario

“My Colleagues and I thoroughly enjoyed the virtual wine tasting with Carolyn!  We did 6 different tastings in the spring and summer which was a great social event.  Carolyn selected some great wines and we were all very impressed with her level of product knowledge.  We look forward to doing another series of wine tastings with Carolyn this summer.”

William Abbott, Partner, MacDonald & Partners LLP Family Law Practitioners

“Recently we hosted a virtual wine tasting which brought together several colleagues from across the GTA. This was my first such wine tasting, and judging from the overwhelmingly positive response it will be the first of many. Virtual wine tasting offered a perfect forum for conversation, sharing impressions, many laughs, and strengthening customer relationships in a COVID-19 world. I, with my colleagues look forward to booking our next wine tasting with Carolyn!”

Barry McDonnell, Executive Clinical Specialist, Ophthalmology, Aequus Pharmaceuticals

The virtual tutored wine tasting was the highlight of our client event.  Carolyn’s expertise delivered insights and smiles for both wine connoisseurs and new wine consumers, in a warm ambience.  Through a complete and practical solution, she thoughtfully recommended some delicious vintages (under $25 per bottle), arranged for delivery of the wines to all of our team members at their homes and hosted the tasting via zoom with technical learning and laughter. Everyone enjoyed Carolyn’s interactive and relaxed approach and learned something new. A definite repeat!

Karen Atkinson, CPA, CA | Partner | Tax Services, Ernst & Young LLP

“It was a pleasure to collaborate with Carolyn in the delivery of a virtual wine tasting with a group of 22 as a social gathering during a virtual professional medical conference.

Carolyn coordinated the entire process of wine selection, wine delivery to attendees and most importantly guided the group with expert insights via her richly descriptive technical tasting. Her professional knowledge and approachable candour made all feel welcome and resulted in very robust Q&A going well beyond our allotted time.

Carolyn was a delight to work with and I will certainly do so in the future whether virtual or in person. In this unprecedented time of social distancing, I commend Carolyn for developing this format of virtually sharing her sommelier expertise with fine wine and engaging stories – complete with a few laughs. It was such a fun experience!

A number of the attendees commented it was the highlight of the virtual conference. Thank you again Carolyn for making this such a unique and memorable event.”

Janet Lacasse, Sales Manager Ophthalmology, Aequus Pharmaceuticals