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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.
Upcoming Events
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September 13th 2010 - Nov 29th : Advanced WSET course Autumn 2010 Evenings 
WSET Advanced Certificate Course Evenings 2010
13th September - 29th November 2010
The Evening Advanced course will be run as a series of two-hour modules, once a week for 13 weeks, starting on Monday 13th September 2010 and running through to the exam on 29th November 2010. To keep the modules clear of the Christmas period, there will be two Saturday sessions as well - 9th October and 6th November. The cost is £400.00 to include all lecture and wine fees, plus notes, study packs and examination registration.
The lectures will be held from 6.00pm – 8.00pm at Matthew Clark/ Constellation Europe, Whitchurch Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 0JZ. The Saturday sessions will run from 09.00 - 16.30.
An application form is attached and should be returned to me, together with your cheque or details of payment, to ensure your place.
Please note, that each student requires 6 ISO tasting glasses for the tastings. Boxes of these can be purchased on the first day as long as you indicate on the application form that you need them. You will also need something to spit into and a cloth to dry the glasses after washing.
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September 14th 2010 - Nov 16th : Intermediate WSET course - Tuesdays  Level 2 - Intermediate Certificate in Wines (link opens new window) Cost: £275
Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Evening Intermediate Course
Tuesdays, 14th September - 16th November 2010
This evening course will be held from 18.00 - 20.00 over ten weeks, commencing on Tuesday 14th September 2010, at Constellation Europe HQ, Whitchurch Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0JZ. The cost is £275.00 per student.
If you would like to attend, please complete the attached application form, and return it to the heading address by Tuesday 7th September, 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
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October 9th 2010 : Foundation WSET course 
Wine and Spirit Education Trust – Foundation Courses 2010
The next Level 1 Foundation Courses will be held on Saturdays 9th October and 6th November from 9.00am to 5.00pm at Matthew Clark/Constellation HQ, Whitchurch Lane, Bristol, BS14 0JZ.
The training is a single day induction course covering the basics of wine and wine service, with most emphasis on tasting technique and food and wine matching. The structure is designed to give confidence to those less experienced in a hospitality or retail team, to help them in recommending types and styles of wines. Customers appreciate being served by knowledgeable staff who have the confidence to suggest a suitable choice or recommend a more expensive wine, so why not take advantage of this local opportunity to attend the Foundation course. The day finishes with a food and wine matching exercise and a multiple choice exam.
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October 13th 2010 - Nov 3rd : Intermediate WSET course - Wednesdays 
Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Intermediate Course North Bristol
Wednesdays, 13th October - 3rd November 2010
This day course will be held from 09.30 - 16.30 over four weeks, commencing on Wednesday 13th October 2010, at Clifton Rugby Football Club, Station Road, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol BS10 7TT. The cost is £275.00 per student.
If you would like to attend, please complete the attached application form, and return it to the heading address by Wednesday 6th October, 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
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October 28th 2010 - Nov 18th : Intermediate WSET course - Thursday  Level 2 - Intermediate Certificate in Wines (link opens new window) Cost: £275
Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Intermediate Course South Bristol
Thursdays, 28th October - 18th November 2010
This day course will be held from 09.30 - 16.30, commencing on Thursday 28th October 2010, at The Bristol and Bath Tennis Club, Beggars Bush Playing Fields, Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol BS8 3QD. The cost is £275.00 per student.
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.
Contact Lys Hall: 01275 332980, wineinfo@grape-escapes.co.uk
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January 3rd 2011 : 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.
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August 20th 2010 : WSTA regional Newsletter August 2010 Click below to download the newsletter
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