Wine Events Scotland

20/12/2024

100 Best Australian Wines Festival is back! And we've got a fun Christmas Quiz packed with facts and trivia for you to challenge yourself, family & friends over the festive period. Uncork the latest Wine Events Scotland newsletter to find out more - https://mailchi.mp/wineeventsscotland/100-best-australian-wines-festival-is-back-and-christmas-quiz

17/12/2024

Appreciating Rioja - Monday Minis
3 February 2025
7pm-8pm (By Zoom)

Our Monday Minis Series is very popular and is, of course, a lovely way to start the week. Each month we focus on a region or topic and enjoy 6 wines which are delivered to your door in mini (55ml) sizes. The app we’ll be using is Zoom.

Join us on Monday 3 February 2025 for a great tasting when we’re off to discover some of the more unusual wines of Rioja.

We’ll be enjoying wines from well known producers such as Ramon Bilbao and CVNE including a couple of interesting whites, a premium rosé, a couple of reservas to compare and a stunning gran reserva. Throughout the tasting we’ll delve into the fascinating history of Rioja as well as becoming more familiar with the landscape and terroir of this famous land of 100km of contrast.

The cost is just £30 and includes the 6 mini bottles delivered to your door. You can also request an extra set of wines for someone else in your household to join the same screen for £20.

Discover more about this fun event and to purchase your tickets, follow the link - https://bit.ly/AppreciatingRioja

12/12/2024

Fun Wine Facts to prepare you for the Festive Season & new events for 2025 just launched.

Uncork the latest Wine Events Scotland newsletter to find out more! - https://mailchi.mp/wineeventsscotland/fun-wine-facts-preparing-you-for-the-festive-season

11/12/2024

Just a few tickets remaining for this unique event. Fragrance & Wine Tasting - quite fascinating!
Join us here bit.ly/WESMBFPP

10/12/2024

Australia Off the Beaten Track 🍷

20 February 2025
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Hotel du Vin, Edinburgh

Larry Cherubino is one of Australia’s most awarded winemakers and his wines are full of character from the name, to the label and of course.

Wines in this growing eclectic range include Hen & Chicken Chardonnay, named after Larry’s favourite Chardonnay vine clone and the Cruel Mistress Pinot Noir relating to this somewhat challenging grape variety. Join us for a fun and informative evening when we’ll be tasting through a range of these wines. Cherubino is also passionate about the environment and sustainability is at the forefront of his approach to wine growing and wine making.

You’ll find out more about these beautifully elegant wines Western Australian, what makes them so special and hear some of the stories behind the labels. We will start at 6.30pm, the tasting will last just over an hour with plenty of time for questions. Afterwards we’ll enjoy some cheese and charcuterie nibbles, another glass of wine and a chat before finishing at 8.30pm.

As with all Wine Events Scotland tastings, the aim is that it’s a relaxed, fun, informal and informative evening. Come on your own or with a friend, whatever your interest or knowledge of wine everyone who enjoys wine is welcome.

Tickets cost £37 - come along and join the fun! Follow the link to find out more and book tickets - https://bit.ly/AustraliaOfftheBeatenTrack

10/12/2024

Lidl Spain Portugal Wine Tour

It’s the one to shed those January Blues! Lidl’s February Wine Tour will take us off to sunny Spain and Portugal. It’s a fun Zoom tasting so you can join from anywhere in the UK. We have a special offer on tickets too!

Beat the January Blues Offer – register for a friend who hasn’t joined a Lidl Wine Tour before and you’ll both get 50% off tickets!

As we’re all aware Lidl have some cracking wines at cracking prices. The Monthly Wine Tours consist of an extra special selection of wines which are normally only available in smaller parcels than Lidl’s Core Range. We’ll have an interesting selection of white, red and no doubt some sparkling and rosés for everyone to enjoy.

How do the tastings work?
During the tasting we’ll be giving you a brief overview of where the wines come from and a bit about the style or grape variety and then of course we’ll taste them.

We’ll taste 6 wines and it’s completely up to you if you’d like to buy any or all of the wines to have ready to taste along with us. Alternatively, if you’d like to join us to find out what everyone else recommends then you’re welcome to. However, the more people who have one, two or even all six of the wines, the more interesting and fun it will be since everyone will enjoy hearing each other’s views. If you’ve tried or have any other favourites within the range we’d love to hear about these too.

Trust you’re tempted to join us. The cost is just £15 and of course only one ticket per household is required. The tasting is expected to last an hour.

To book and find out more - https://bit.ly/LidlSpainPortugalWineTour

08/12/2024

Who says rosé is just for summer?

With one such as this, packed with elegant red berries, hints of rhubarb and a refreshingly creamy finish it’s perfect for rain, sun, storms & snow!

What’s more La Vieille Ferme Rosé is available in these great magnums at Sainsbury’s from £14!

Perfect for the Festive Season!

And a special thank you to Salt for patiently modelling 🐓

06/12/2024

A few days late for day but with a wine such as this it’s worth waiting for the weekend!

Another stunning wine from the stable this is perfect.

Bursting with elegant blackcurrants & a hint of green herbs….or is it the South African fynbos? Followed by soft ripe black cherries and a pinch of spice on the palate with a celebration of gentle tannins.

06/12/2024

Tis the season for fantastic wine offers!

Here's a case full of recommendations and special offers around the UK to enjoy.

Uncork the latest Wine Events Scotland Newsletter to find out more!

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06/12/2024

Tis the season for fantastic wine offers - here's a case full of recommendations and special offers around the UK to enjoy. Uncork the latest Wine Events Scotland Newsletter to find out more!

04/12/2024

From Chile’s most northerly vineyard to the north of Scotland.

Pictured here on a grey Scottish Highland day these two Glacier Grey wines sure to brighten any winter’s evening.

Viña Ventisquero’s Grey pair aim to show the true expression of origin following rigorous soil mapping prior to vineyard planting. The vineyards are split into blocks with each block separated into different parcels depending on their soil types. The fruit for each parcel is picked and vinified separately and then blended together, creating these Single Block wines.

The Sauvignon Blanc hails from the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world and is not surprisingly Chile’s most northerly commercial vineyard. A stunning Sauvignon Blanc, bursting with elegant citrus fruit together with a pinch of green herbs and capsicum thrown in followed by a delicious saline finish.

The Carmenère meanwhile comes from Viña Ventisquero’s oldest vineyard on the Maipo Valley coast. It’s brimming with bright perfumed cassis, combined with winter warming spice and a dusting of dark chocolate beautifully balanced by refreshing acidity and polished tannins.

Go on - treat yourself!

Grey Glacier Sauvignon Blanc can be found at Vino Fandango, Vinum, ND John Wines, Reserve Wines and other lovely independents from £16.50

Grey Glacier Carmenère 2020 can be found at Vino Fandango, ND John Wines, Cellier and other lovely independents from £17.45

28/11/2024

Embracing the Festive Season & beyond - Fizz Feast 2025!

Don't miss these Early Bird Tickets!

Uncork the Wine Events Scotland Newsletter to find out more - https://mailchi.mp/wineeventsscotland/embracing-the-festive-season-beyond-fizz-feast25

25/11/2024

In time for the festive season, we’ve just launched a series of tasting packs with our mini bottles.
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Each pack gives you the opportunity to taste a range of 6 wines at your leisure and then order any favourites.
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There are two packs - one consisting of 6 whites and another of 6 red wines.
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Each pack comes with information and tasting notes for each wine.
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You could even create a DIY tasting by ordering a few sets with friends.
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The introductory offer is £12 per pack, delivered anywhere in the UK including postage and packaging.

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22/11/2024

A case full of tempting tastings & more. We've just launched some great new tastings for you to enjoy - uncork the latest Wine Events Scotland newsletter to find out more https://mailchi.mp/wineeventsscotland/enjoy-a-case-full-of-tempting-tastings

20/11/2024

Fancy a fun evening with Grana Padano PDO & Prosecco DOC this Thursday? Come and join us anytime from 5pm-8.30pm for the launch of Cheers & Cheese to EU. Tickets are just £8. Register here bit.ly/PadanoProsecco

17/11/2024

Keeping in with the sparkling theme & to celebrate .sundaypost launch of a new look gorgeous glossy magazine here’s a trio of fizz to enjoy.
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15/11/2024

Fizz Feast set up team all done & looking forward to popping corks tomorrow!
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See you then for a Fizztastic event!

14/11/2024

I’m honoured and excited to announce I've just been accepted to join the prestigious Circle of Wine Writers

Delighted to welcome new member Diana Thompson to the Circle of Wine Writers. Diana is based in Edinburgh, writes the wine column for The Sunday Post - Scotland’s most read Sunday newspaper - as well as local publications including Edinburgh’s Spotlight magazine. She is a contributor to various digital food & drink online platforms such as Tom’s Food.

Diana is the founder of Wine Events Scotland and a member of the Association of Wine Educators. She holds regular events for wine enthusiasts and corporate organisations, including Edinburgh Uncorked - Scotland’s largest independent wine fair, Fizz Feast and regularly presents at Foodies Festival in Edinburfh and Glasgow. She also works with the trade, organising events for sommeliers and retailers.

Diana was awarded The People’s Choice Drinks Awards Drinks Communicator of the Year 2024, and placed in the Top 100 Most Influential People in Drinks 2024.