Thursday, 22 March 2012
Tony Aspler elected to Wine Media Guild of New York Wine Writers’ Hall of Fame
Tony Aspler, Canada's leading wine writer, has just been elected to the Wine Media Guild of New York Wine Writers’ Hall of Fame. Here is the notice of his election:
'Congratulations! We are
writing to tell you that you have been elected to the Wine Media Guild of New
York Wine Writers’ Hall of Fame. The Wine Media Guild is a
professional association of 50 leading US wine writers, authors and
journalists. It was founded in 1976. Membership in the Guild is based on
sponsorship and election by the members. [See our website for a list of
members: www.winemediaguild.org and click
on "Members." ]
In 2007, we
established the Wine Writers’ Hall of Fame to recognize and honor, by
induction, individuals who have made significant
contributions to the body of wine writing and education. Each year,
individuals who have had exceptional careers and significant
achievements as wine authors, journalists or educators are nominated
and elected by a committee of their peers. Consideration is on a global
basis. Previous Inductees include, among others: Michael Broadbent,
Robert Parker, Kevin Zraly, Steven Spurrier, Matt Kramer, Hugh Johnson, Jancis
Robinson, James Halladay, Peter Sichel, Gerald Boyd, Dan Berger, Ed McCarthy
and Karen MacNeil. [Go to www.winemediaguild.org and
click on "Hall of Fame" for photos and bios of previous Inductees].'
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