Online wine tastings are enjoyable and fun - much-needed in the current times.

This successful format involves up to 25 guests who receive the wine couriered to them in advance, with preparation instructions from our professional wine merchant. The tasting itself takes place on Zoom at 5pm on Friday 12 June.

The format is a short welcome from AAE, a 25 minute wine tasting with talk on the wine and region, then answer any questions, and short  discussion about association event challenges and enjoyable networking, all completed latested by 18:00hrs.

The Wine & Region

Arinto Vale do Homem, Quintas do Homem 2019
This Arinto grape wine is particular to portugal, with its home turf in the Vinho Verde region north of Oporto. Hear about the wine, the grape, the wine region and how it is now producing some amazing quality wines, as well as the father and son who produce this fine wine.

Wine Expert

The wine expert Caspar Bowes is experienced in giving successful online wine tastings, making them fun and informative. For thirty years he has been giving advice for drinking wine, laying it down in private cellars as well as for investment. His expertise covers wines from throughout Europe, Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Australia as well as Bulgaria, Romania and Greece.

Who can attend?

Anyone can attend who is an employee of an association, society or federation.
There are a maximum of 18 places, so please book early.
Registration deadline is Friday 5 June at 12 Noon.

What does it cost to attend?

CEOs / Executive Heads of associations - NO FEE
Event Directors, Heads of Events & Senior event managers - NO FEE
All other positions in associations - £40 including VAT (card payment only)