| Valerie
Cowan
Valerie teaches wine appreciation
courses at London Colleges including the Wine and Spirit Education
Trust. She runs a wine club in Hampstead Garden Suburb. Her relaxed
and informal style is ideal for beginners or
enthusiasts.
For 25 years Valerie was a
Marks & Spencer selector - the last ten years were spent in the
wine buying department. In 1998 Valerie left M&S to study for her wine Diploma and
to develop
other activities. She received her Diploma in 2001, became a member of
the Association of Wine Educators and achieved a City & Guilds
teacher training certificate in 2002.
Valerie also runs tastings for North
London U3A and writes articles for in-house newsletters. She
lectures for other wine schools, on cruise ships and for charity
events. She is a judge at the International Wine Challenge and the
International Wine and Spirit Competition.
Other interests include
travel, theatre and keep fit. Valerie is a member of a singing club
and is also a magistrate. Her professional skills and interest in wine make her
a lively and enthusiastic presenter and tutor.
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