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The Champagne Academy celebrates 60 years

The Champagne Academy celebrates 60 years

By Heather Dougherty
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May 11, 2016

Last night at a dinner at The Lanesborough Hotel in London, The Champagne Academy celebrated its 60th anniversary and launched the 2016 programme of its annual Champagne Academy Course trip to Champagne in June. As in all previous years, the 2016 trip will provide a unique and in-depth Champagne education experience,...
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Exeter Festival of Food & Drink

By Linda Simpson
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April 10, 2016

22 – 24th April 2016 The Festival is an annual event held in the courtyard of Exeter Castle and the surrounding Northernhay Gardens, right in the centre of Exeter. Taking place over three days, the Festival also includes two evening Festival After Dark Events featuring live music, wine tasting, chef...
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Benevolent Quiz

By Laura Clay
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April 8, 2016

AWE is putting a team in for the Benevolent Quiz on 12th April to help raise funds for our trade charity. Last year we did very well coming in 2nd place, but, of course, winning is of no importance whatsoever, it’s the taking part and having fun which counts. Mostly....
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New Book by Keith Grainger and Hazel Tattersall

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March 21, 2016

Keith Grainger and Hazel Tattersall’s new book ‘Wine Production and Quality – 2nd Edition’ has just been published by Wiley. The work is in hardback format, and also available as an e-book. This comprehensive guide explores the techniques of wine production in the vineyard and winery, and considers their impact...
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The Great Riesling Tasting

By Heather Dougherty
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March 14, 2016

Monday 16th May 2016 Lindley Hall, Elverton Street, London SW1P 2QW 10.30am – 7.30pm for trade visitors (public admitted from 5.30pm) Masterclasses, including at 2pm, our own Anne Krebiehl MW Wines from over 50 Riesling estates around the world More information and registration: www.greatrieslingtrade.eventbrite.co.uk
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Wines from Spain Tasting

By Linda Simpson
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February 8, 2016

27TH ANNUAL WINES FROM SPAIN TRADE FAIR 2016 Thursday 14 April 2016 10.30am – 6pm (early access for press at 9.30am) Tobacco Dock, 50 Porters Walk, Wapping, London E1W 2SF The 27th Annual Wines from Spain Trade Fair will take place on Thursday 14 April 2016 at...
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Death of former AWE member Brian Wheaton MW

By Heather Dougherty
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December 9, 2015

On of our senior members, Christopher Fielden, has made us aware of the recent passing away of former AWE member, Brian Wheaton MW. I didn’t know Brian personally, but I’m sure his name will be familiar to those of you who have been members for longer than I have. He...
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AWE At Love Wine Festival

By Laura Clay
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November 1, 2015

AWE will be exhibiting at Love Wine at the Hotel du Vin in Birmingham on 7th November. Showing a range of wines selected from the 100 AWESOME Wines brochure, Heather Dougherty and Linda Simpson will be guiding visitors on how to taste and introducing them to the AWE and its...
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Contemporary Wine Studies With A Difference

By Laura Clay
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October 13, 2015

AWE member, Professor Gareth Morgan along with his colleague Richard Tresidder, have published a fascinating book which looks at wine in a social context giving the reader the incentive to think about the part wine plays in the world today. Its double title, Contemporary Wine Studies: Dancing with Bacchus illustrates...
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Fresh From France tasting 13th October

By Heather Dougherty
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October 6, 2015

Another event in the packed Autumn tasting diary which might be of interest to AWE members. The 7th annual Fresh from France tasting takes place next Tuesday 13th October at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BY. The tasting will showcase a diverse and varied selection of French wines from small independent...
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