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Events
 Within our region we organise regular wine tastings and dinners. One of the highlights of the year is our Annual Luncheon. This event is held in early February and as a member the occasion gives you a prestigious forum from which to entertain your customers or meet up with friends and colleagues.
In support of its educational function the West of England Wine and Spirit Association organises trips to the wine and spirit producing countries of the world. In the past, parties of members have visited the Caribbean, Spain, South Africa, Australia, Uruguay, Brazil, New Zealand, Tuscany, Mexico and California as well as the classic wine regions such as Bordeaux. These study tours offer a fun way to learn first-hand about wine and make new friends in the process.
This year we visited the Lebanon and the Douro in Portugal. Upcoming Events
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January 1st 2012 : WSET Diploma course in Bristol (ongoing)  Level 4 - Diploma in Wines & Spirits (link opens new window)
The Level 4 Diploma is designed to prepare people for responsible jobs within the wines and spirits business. The course will not only develop product knowledge to a specialist level, but will also enable students to acquire skills, eg. in research and report writing, that will continue to be of use beyond the course. The course consists of one day per week (six hours) lasting six months taken over a period of 18 months. Both semesters commence with introductory units to allow candidates to start the course in any year. Students are registered for three years which allows flexibility in matching periods of study with other work-related commitments. The diploma is divided into 6 units all of which must be passed before the diploma is awarded.
DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM BELOW or contact Alun Cox: 0117 9633087, aluncox@btinternet.com
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January 16th 2012 - Mar 19th 2012 : Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits Evening Course 
Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits
Evening Course
Mondays, 16th January - 19th March 2012
This evening course will be held from 18.30 - 20.30 over ten weeks, commencing on Monday 16th January 2012, at The Bristol and Bath Tennis Club, Beggars Bush Playing Fields, Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol BS8 3QD. The cost is £295.00 per student.
If you would like to attend, please complete the attached application form, and return it to the heading address by Monday 9th January, together with your cheque or details for invoicing.
The fee includes all materials, WSET study pack and exam, and 6 ISO tasting glasses. Students will also need to bring something to spit into, plus a cloth to dry their glasses after washing. The full programme will be issued on the first day of the course, but will cover the following topics:
Tasting Technique and Food and Wine Matching
Wine Service and Storage
Viticulture.and Vinification
The Major Grape Varieties and their interpretation around the World
The Wines of France
German Wines
Wines of Italy, Spain and Portugal
Wines of the Americas and Southern Hemisphere
Sparkling Wines
Fortified Wines and Spirits
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to make contact.
Yours sincerely,
(Lys Hall)
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January 23rd 2012 - Jan 23rd 2012 : Wine and Spirit Education Trust -Level One award in Wines 
Wine and Spirit Education Trust – Level 1 Award in Wines
The next Level 1 Foundation Courses will be held from 09.00 - 17.00 on Monday 23rd January 2012 at The Bristol and Bath Tennis Club, Beggars Bush Playing Fields, Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol BS8 3QD. The cost is £140.00 per student.
The Level 1 Programme provides a basic introduction to the main styles of wines available to front line staff involved in the service of wine. It introduces students to the technique of tasting wine and the characteristics of the common grape varieties used to produce wines The programme aims to provide the basic product knowledge and skills in the service of wines required to prepare students. It includes a tutored tasting of the major grape varieties, and a food and wine matching exercise. The day finishes with a multiple-choice exam.
Application forms for each course are attached below, but if you would like any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us on the above numbers/addresses.
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January 30th 2012 - Feb 20th 2012 : Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits 
Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits
Mondays, 30th January - 20th February 2012
This four-day course will be held from 09.00 - 16.30, commencing on Monday, 30th January 2012, at The Bristol and Bath Tennis Club, Beggars Bush Playing Fields, Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol BS8 3QD. The cost is £295.00 per student.
If you would like to attend, please complete the attached application form, and return it to the heading address by Monday 23rd January, together with your cheque or details for invoicing.
The fee includes all materials, WSET study pack and exam, and 6 ISO tasting glasses. Students will also need to bring something to spit into, plus a cloth to dry their glasses after washing. The full programme will be issued on the first day of the course, but will cover the following topics:
Tasting Technique and Food and Wine Matching
Wine Service and Storage
Factors Affecting Style, Quality and Price
The Major Grape Varieties and their Interpretation around the World
Key Wine Producing Regions of the World
Sparkling Wines
Sweet and Fortified Wines
Spirits and Liqueurs
Information and Advice for Customers and Staff
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to make contact.
Yours sincerely,
(Lys Hall)
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February 6th 2012 - Feb 6th 2012 : ANNUAL LUNCHEON AND AGM 2012 45th Annual Luncheon, Monday 6th February 2012
@ Bordeaux Quay Cannons Way Bristol BS1 5UH
The Chairman of the West of England Wine & Spirits Association invites you and your guests to join him at the Annual Luncheon of the Association. The lunch will be preceded by the Annual General Meeting at the same venue.
The AGM will start at 11am, followed by the sparkling wine reception at 12.15pm.
At 1pm an excellent four course lunch will be served including wine with the formal part of the event finished by 4pm. There will be a Port vintage guessing competition, proceeds to go to the benevolent fund.
The cost of places at the lunch willbe £50.00 for bookings and payments received by
10th January.
After this date the cost will be £55.00
Once again we would like offer a table of ten for a very special price of £450.00 if booked and paid by Tuesday 10th January.
Please note that we cannot guarantee a place at the lunch unless we have received your remittance by Thursday 2nd February. An invoice will be sent to you if required.
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