Alcohol in Moderation (AIM)
A series of no-nonsense websites in five languages which explain the pros and cons of drinking to consumers. There are specific areas for parents, teachers as well as information on what sensible drinking is and how much is too much.
tel +44 (0)1225 471444, fax +44 (0)1225 427444
www.drinkingandyou.com
The Benevolent
Helps people from across the UK drinks industry, providing one-off or regular financial grants, sheltered accommodation, care home facilities and much more.
39–45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3FX
tel +44 (0)20 7089 3888, fax +44 (0)20 7089 3889
www.thebenevolent.org.uk
Geoffrey Roberts Award
The Geoffrey Roberts Award is an international travel bursary worth £3,000 (almost $6,000) given each year to someone who can demonstrate to the judges that their travels are likely to make a positive difference to the worlds of food, drink and/or travel.
Contact Venetia Lebus, Hon Secretary, 103 Streathbourne Road, London SW17 8RA
email geoffreyrobertsa@aol.com
www.geoffreyrobertsaward.com
Institute of Masters of Wine
Mapfre House, 2/3 Philpot Lane, London EC3M 8AN
tel +44 (0)20 7621 2830, fax +44 (0)20 7929 2302
email sturner@masters-of-wine.org
www.masters-of-wine.org
International Wine Challenge
Wine competition. Now owned by William Reed, publishers of Wine & Spirit.
www.wineint.com
Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux
10 cours du XXX juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France
tel +33 (0)5 56 51 91 91, fax +33 (0)5 56 51 64 12
email ugc@ugcb.net
www.ugcb.net
Vinopolis
Wine-orientated tourist destination and wine tour, between Borough Market and the river in London SE1. Offers a tour of wine and its associated pleasures, Majestic shop, an events venue and four restaurants.
City of Wine, 1 Bank End, London, SE1 9BU
tel +44 (0)20 7940 8300, fax +44 (0)20 7940 8302
email sales@vinopolis.co.uk
www.vinopolis.co.uk
The Vintners' Company
One of 12 livery companies of the City of London. Vintners' Hall is also available as an events venue.
Vintners' Hall, Upper Thames Street, London, EC4V 3BG
tel +44 (0)20 7236 1863, fax +44 (0)20 7236 8177
email theclerk@vintnershall.co.uk
www.vintnershall.co.uk
Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA)
The only UK organisation representing the whole of the wine and spirit supply chain. Their online diary is quite useful for trade events.
International Wine & Spirit Centre, 39–45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF
tel +44 (0)20 7089 3877, fax +44 (0)20 7089 3870
email wsa@wsa.org.uk
www.wsa.org.uk
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
International Wine & Spirit Centre, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XF
tel +44 (0)20 7089 3800, fax +444 (0)20 7089 3845
email wset@wset.co.uk
www.wset.co.uk
The Wine Education Service Ltd
Runs wine courses to suit all levels of knowledge and experience in London and around the country.
Vanguard Business Park, Alperton Lane, Middlesex UB6 8AA
tel +44 (0)20 8991 8212 or 8213
email info@wine-education-service.co.uk
www.wine-education-service.co.uk
Wine Unearthed
Cheshire-based company hosting one-day wine workshops, wine courses, wine dinners, private and corporate wine events etc. around the UK.
tel 07933 345184
email drink@wineunearthed.co.uk
www.wineunearthed.co.uk
