About Tom
Tom Parker is a writer based in Seattle, Washington. With an educational background that includes an undergraduate History degree and M.B.A., Tom has written professionally on business and technical topics, but his passion for travel and the world of wine led to writing on these subjects. In 2002, Tom wrote the book, “Discovering Washington Wines: An Introduction to One of the Most Exciting Premium Wine Regions.”
He has traveled extensively through wine regions in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Other destinations have included the UK, Denmark, St. Helena Island, Mauritius, India, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Tom documents journeys with his own still photographs and is in the process of adding video to his repertoire of reporting tools.
Projects
Discovering Washington Wines: An Introduction to One of World’s Most Exciting Premium Wine Regions
by Tom Parker
Raconteurs Press, 2002 ISBN 0-9719258-5-2
Discovering Washington Wines is a consumer-friendly guide to America’s most exciting new premium wine region. Washington is now the second-largest producer of wine in the U.S. and is recognized by wine experts as one of the most important new sources of superb premium wines. Many wine connoisseurs see the future of American wine in the Pacific Northwest, and specifically in Washington state.
“For consumers looking to begin exploring Washington wine country, Discovering Washington Wines is a good introductory guide that provides the basic background on the past and present of the industry”. - Wine Press Northwest
“Discovering Washington Wines celebrates, and gives an overview of the state’s wine industry, from primary grape growing regions to varieties grown in the state”. - Alaska Airlines Magazine
Vineyard Traditions Classic Wine Playing Cards
by Raconteurs Press, 2006
ISBN 0-9719258-2-8
Vineyard Traditions Classic Wine Playing Cards celebrates classic wine grapes and winemaking throughout history. This richly illustrated set includes two Bridge-size decks with common face cards, and card backs with woven grapevine designs in two different colors. Each face card features a beautiful original watercolor illustration depicting classic grape varieties, wine history, and winemaking, along with wine facts and trivia. Illustration subjects range from early Mesopotamia, ancient Greece and Rome, to modern day Napa Valley. Tom Parker is the publisher of Vineyard Traditions Classic Wine Playing Cards, and managed all production activities from picture research, art direction, and printing to final publication.
Washington Wine Playing Cards
by Raconteurs Press, 2004
ISBN 0-9719258-0-1
The Collector’s Edition of Washington Wine Playing Cards from Raconteurs Press is a Bridge-size deck that combines illustrations and maps with interesting wine facts and trivia that highlight the history and importance of this exciting new wine region. Custom playing card decks at this level of artistic originality and quality are quite rare and decks with unique - and beautiful - illustrations on every single face card are even scarcer. Tom Parker is the publisher of Washington Wine Playing Cards, and managed all production activities from initial concept to picture research, art direction, and publication.
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