GENERAL INFORMATION
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To inform, educate and inspire the general public on the subject of wines |
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To provide easy access to well qualified, objective wine presenters. |
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To maintain and improve standards of wine education. |
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To establish a collective profile as a recognised professional group. |
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Richard Bampfield MW: Chairman
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 Laura Clay : Secretary |
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Scots Firs, 70 Joiners Lane, Chalfont St. Peter, SL9 0AU
Tel/Fax
01753 882320 E-mail: admin@wineeducators.com
AWE members are specialist wine educators who come from varied backgrounds with most having experience either in the wine trade or in education or both. Several members are active in the media as wine writers or radio/TV presenters. Our members hold WSET Diploma or have demonstrated equivalent knowledge in wine (some are Masters of Wine), and are experienced in presenting on wine in general or on their specialist subjects.
To become a member, applicants must have passed the WSET Diploma (or equivalent). They should supply two satisfactory references from people who have heard the applicant speak and must then be evaluated by a current member before acceptance. Members are encouraged to supplement their knowledge by attending regular seminars, tastings and vineyard tours, which are arranged by the Association.
Full Members fulfil all the above requirements. In a minority of cases, members also trade in wine, in which case this is clearly indicated on their individual entry.
Associate Members have highly detailed knowledge in a specific field, which is indicated on their individual entry. Associate Members are assessed on their communication skills in exactly the same way as Full Members but do not hold the WSET Diploma or equivalent.
The AWE
insists that all members present wines objectively.
To become a member, applicants must have passed the WSET Diploma (or equivalent). They should supply satisfactory references from two non-members who have heard the applicant speak and must then be evaluated by a current member before acceptance. Members are encouraged to supplement their knowledge by attending regular seminars, tastings and vineyard tours, which are arranged by the Association.
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Full members are wine educators who do not trade in wine. |
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Associate members are equally qualified wine educators whose income comes partly from trading in wine. |
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AWE insists that all members present wines objectively. |
If you are interested in joining, please contact
the administration office at
Scots Firs, 70 Joiners Lane, Chalfont St. Peter, SL9 0AU
or e-mail us at admin@wineeducators.com.
WHAT CAN OUR MEMBERS OFFER YOU? - THEIR SERVICES
AWE members are experienced in working with groups of wine consumers and wine
trade students of all levels of knowledge. Many offer Wine & Spirit
Education Trust (WSET) Intermediate and Advanced Certificate courses at colleges
or private venues (WSET is a Corporate Member). Most will tailor-make courses,
evenings, corporate events, residential weekends or holidays to suit your
requirements. Members present tastings on a wide range of subjects ranging from
introductory tastings to specialist tastings of wines from a particular grape
variety, country, region or even individual vineyard. For more details of an
individual member's work, see their personal directory entry.
All AWE members are specialists in organising all types of wine event.
HOW TO USE THIS DIRECTORY
Members are listed alphabetically or by region.
On region pages, there is a quick key to the services offered eg WSET courses,
travel holidays. Click on the members photo for more details. Note that unless otherwise stated, telephone numbers are for both
daytime and evening. Please contact individual members directly to discuss
dates, subjects, fees and expenses for your required wine event. Please note
that our members charge a professional fee for their time and require wines to
be paid for at cost (on some occasions, wine costs may be subsidised). Members
are often willing to travel outside their own region subject to payment of
appropriate travel and subsistence expenses.
AWE welcomes feedback from anyone who has employed a member to present a wine event. We demand a high standard from members for your benefit. Please Email us with your feedback.
The AWE exists as a membership organisation. AWE members arrange and run their own tastings and other events on an independent basis. Therefore, the AWE cannot accept any liability for any occurrence that may arise from a member's activities. The AWE takes all reasonable steps to check the accuracy of the information contained in this brochure, but as individual members' circumstances may change following publication, no guarantees can be given.
In the event of any concerns or if you need further information you are advised to contact the member direct or to contact our administrative office.