"Diana is a skilled educator who makes learning both fun and interesting whilst ensuring everything we learn sinks in! It’s quite an art and I’ve loved the courses I’ve been on with her.”
Edinburgh
UK (excl N Ireland)
0131 6293126
07796502012
Corporate events, Club/Society tastings, Private tastings, Wine courses, Trade/Sommelier training, Public/trade wine shows, Food and wine matching, After dinner speaking
New World, Pays d’Oc IGP, Alsace, Spain
WSET Level 1-3
VDP Ambassador
Liveryman – The Vintners Company
Wine Events Scotland Ltd
Diana Thompson has 30 years’ experience within the wine and hospitality industry, including national and international roles with Corney & Barrow, Southcorp Wines (now Treasury Wine Estates) and Waverley Wines & Spirits. Having been a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certified tutor for 10 years Diana now offers bespoke wine courses.
Having worked closely with hotels and restaurants with her company Thompson PR, Diana launched Wine Events Scotland in 2016, and works with producers and consumers holding workshops, tastings and events across Scotland. Diana has scooped up several awards including most recently Leading Organiser of Wine Festivals & Workshops 2023 – Scotland at the Lux Hospitality Awards 2023.
Discover 100 great value wines recommended by professionals.
View online our ‘top 100’ value for money wines from £7 to £35; a one-stop list of great wines, so you can buy with confidence. There is something there for everyone – red, white and rose listed by price brackets dependent on your budget - under £12 and over £12, some great sparkling recommendations coming in under £35 and a few fortifieds and some sake to finish. The wines are available from a variety of retailers from supermarkets to independents, from online merchants to specialist importers across the country. Tasted and assessed by our members, taking pride in their profession! #wine
If you are looking for inspiration, with the backing of the pros, then you need look no further….
Look out for our new Roundel which recognises the quality and value of the wines listed and can be used by the retailers listed. An A5 printed brochure is also available if you prefer to have a hard copy to hand. Please email us.
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