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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/mwsa-blind-wine-tasting-jan-2026</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/119th-annual-members-lunch-xly56</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/wines-of-hungary-members-invitation</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-09-30</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/laurent-perrier-x-coravin-members-invitation</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/mwsa-blind-wine-tasting-pol-roger-sep-2025</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-15</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Blind Wine Tasting sponsored by Pol Roger</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Midlands and North East associations (MWSA and NEWSA) are both committing to a minimum of 12 participants each i.e. 3 teams of 4/5 people. For historical context the previous 2 events were both won by the MWSA and were both fun events very enjoyable with lighthearted wine tasting followed by an excellent lunch both designed to promote the regional organisations. Wine tasting experience is obviously a prerequisite however it must be stressed that this is essentially a fun event, an opportunity to taste some very good and interesting wines partake of an excellent lunch and generally have a great day with good company excellent food and wine all provided. Don’t worry about teams, you can sign up on your own and we will organise teams when we have the names of all those who which to take part. If you wish to be with anyone please let us know. Opportunities like this arrive very rarely and we encourage anyone with a remote interest in good food and wine and good company to put their name forward. Also should you have a friend or colleague who you feel would like to participate please let us know. Where: Manchester (venue TBC) When: Tuesday 16th September (time TBC) Sign Up: online Travel: the venue will be walking distance from Manchester train stations Please note this is a members-only event (you may bring Trade guests) and you must show confirmation of your ticket purchases upon arrival. This is a great opportunity for our current members to meet up discover more about the MWSA. If you’d like to attend why not become part of our growing Midlands wine network today and join us.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/australian-new-zealand-wine-tasting-with-emma-symington-mw-rebecca-gibbb-mw</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-08</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Australian and New Zealand Masterclass with Emma Symington MW and Rebecca Gibb MW - Manchester</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Aussies and Kiwis have lots in common: fine wine, great food, stunning scenery, the cool Southern Ocean and also our cool Antipodean attitude. Our wines are an expression of our distinctive terroirs and the vibrant communities that craft them. Perfecting traditional techniques and inventing our own ways of doing things, we push the boundaries in the pursuit of the most diverse, thrilling wines in the world. Taste the wines that have put Australia and New Zealand in the spotlight and discover exciting new wines that are coming out of the two countries today. Uncover regional and stylistic differences, find out about winemaking techniques and innovative spirit, and look into the future of Australian and New Zealand wine. Where: The Castlefield Rooms, 18-20 Castle Street, Manchester M3 4LZ When: Monday 9th June 10am - 5pm Sign Up: contact uk@wineaustralia.com and chris.stroud@nzwine.com The masterclass line-up – five wines from Australia and five wines from New Zealand – includes organic and biodynamic wines, minimal intervention and natural wines, and alternative varieties and new wave styles. We also invite you to explore contemporary styles in the free-pour tasting, which features 60 wines. The flights are sparkling wine, Riesling, aromatic whites, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, rosé, light reds, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz, and Cabernet and blends. From Pét-Nat to Uva di Troia, we’ll challenge your perceptions of Australian and New Zealand wine. All of the wines are available in the UK. If you’re looking to expand your portfolio of Australian and New Zealand wines, this is a great opportunity to taste and explore a diverse range under one roof. 10 wines in the masterclass and 60 wines in the free-pour tasting Wines from 19 regions across Australia and 9 regions across New Zealand New releases and older vintages from iconic producers Alternative grape varieties and new wave styles Organic, biodynamic and sustainable champions Masterclass (10.30 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 15.30) Discover exciting new wines from Australia and New Zealand with Emma Symington MW (Education Development Manager, Wine Australia) and Rebecca Gibb MW (Wine writer and consultant). Try organic and biodynamic wines, minimal intervention and natural wines, and alternative varieties and new wave styles. We’ll explore the countries’ climatic diversity, winemaking brilliance and innovative spirit, and challenge your perceptions of Australian and New Zealand wine. The line-up - five wines from Australia and five wines from New Zealand - includes cool climate expressions, Mediterranean varieties and Pét-Nat. We will run the masterclass twice – when you register, please select either the morning or afternoon session. Please don’t sign up to both sessions as it is the same masterclass. Spaces are limited - if the masterclass is full, please email uk@wineaustralia.com to be added to the waiting list. Free-pour tasting (10.00 - 17.00) The free-pour tasting, running throughout the day from 10am until 5pm, features 60 wines from across Australia and New Zealand. The flights are Sparkling wine, Riesling, Aromatic whites, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé, Light reds, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz, and Cabernet and blends. This is an opportunity to discover new wave styles such as skin contact wines and minimal intervention wines as well as alternative grape varieties like Albariňo, Fiano, Zibbibo, Barbera, Montepulciano, Tempranillo and Uva di Troia. If you think Australia is all about Shiraz and New Zealand about Sauvignon Blanc, then think again. Please note that this is a trade tasting and is limited to wine trade and media only and you must show confirmation of your ticket purchases upon arrival. This is a great opportunity for our current members to meet up discover more about the MWSA. If you’d like to attend why not become part of our growing Midlands wine network today and join us.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/italian-wine-and-cheese-masterclass-christine-marsiglio-mw-birmingham</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-08</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Italian Wine and Cheese Masterclass with Christine Marsiglio MW</image:title>
      <image:caption>Members of the MWSA are invited to an Italian masterclass of wines from Etna and Alto Adige along with Pecorino Romano cheese to be held in Birmingham this May. The tasting will be followed by lunch. Please express your interest asap as places are limited. Where: Riva Blu, 61-63 Temple Row Birmingham B2 5LS When: Monday 12th May at 11:00AM – 1:00PM: Masterclass and 1:00PM – 2:30PM: Lunch Sign Up: email Laura Clay at laura@bywine.co.uk The consortia of Alto Adige DOC wines, Etna DOC wines and Pecorino Romano PDO cheese have joined forces in a three-year promotional campaign in the UK. Despite their geographical distance with Alto Adige being the northernmost winegrowing region in Italy and Etna being located in the southern Italian island of Sicily, the two DOC-regions have many similarities: The guarantee of high-quality production and their unique terroir. The presented wines from Alto Adige DOC &amp; Etna DOC will be accompanied by a diverse selection of food around Pecorino Romano PDO. The tasting will be led by Christine Marsiglio, a Master of Wine since 2019. She was awarded the prestigious Bollinger Medal for excellence in tasting during the Master of Wine exams. Christine also leads as the Director of Education at Wine Folly, where she contributes her extensive expertise in the field. This is a great opportunity for our current members to meet up discover more about the MWSA. If you’d like to attend why not become part of our growing Midlands wine network today and join us.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/mwsa-burgundy-wine-tasting-with-richard-bampfield</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-12</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Burgundy wine tasting with Richard Bampfield MW</image:title>
      <image:caption>We have a wonderful opportunity to taste a range of 12 wines from Maison Bichot, 6 whites from 2022, 6 reds from 2020. This is a rare chance to compare appellation, village and terroir differences presented by Burgundy expert and Master of Wine, Richard Bampfield. Richard has worked closely with Bichot for many years so we can look forward to an excellent in-depth educational presentation as well as some top-class wines. Places are very limited so please book your ticket immediately to avoid disappointment. Where: Harbourne Kitchen, Harborne High Street, B17 9QE When: 17:00 Monday 7th April Sign Up: online We will be learning more about Burgundy as well as tasting an impressive line up of wines: Whites Bourgogne Aligoté Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Santenay Blanc Mercurey Les Champs Michaux Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Meursault Reds Moulin-a-Vent Rochegrès Mercurey 1er Cru Les Champs Martin Fixin Gevrey-Chambertin Pommard Clos des Ursulines Morey St Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbets So come discover more about Burgundy wine in an exclusive local tasting with Richard Bampfield MW. Please note this is a members-only event (you may bring Trade guests) and you must show confirmation of your ticket purchases upon arrival. This is a great opportunity for our current members to meet up discover more about the MWSA. If you’d like to attend why not become part of our growing Midlands wine network today and join us.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/mwsa-australian-wine-tasting-with-emma-symington-mw</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-14</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Australian wine tasting with Emma Symington MW</image:title>
      <image:caption>About our presenter Emma Symington MW - Emma has worked in the wine trade for the past 15 years in a variety of roles, including buying and selling wine, and even working a vintage in New Zealand. She is now Education Development Manager for Wine Australia's EMEA region, based in their London office, where she organises and hosts a series of tastings, seminars and masterclasses to help increase enthusiasm in and knowledge of Australia’s wines and wine regions. After winning the Vintners' Cup and Vintners' Scholarship for the top WSET Level 4 Award in Wines Diploma graduates in 2011, Emma embarked on the Master of Wine course, becoming an MW in 2015. A WSET-certified educator, Emma judges at several international wine competitions and also writes for the Wine Monkeys blog, for which she won the Emerging Wine Writer category in the 2014 Louis Roederer Awards. Where: Loki Wine Bar (upstairs), 36 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham, B2 5HU When: 5:30pm Monday 30th June Sign Up: online Travel: the venue is a 10 minute walk from Birmingham New Street or Snow Hill train stations So come discover more about Australian wine in an exclusive local tasting with Emma Symington MW. Please note this is a members-only event (you may bring Trade guests) and you must show confirmation of your ticket purchases upon arrival. This is a great opportunity for our current members to meet up discover more about the MWSA. If you’d like to attend why not become part of our growing Midlands wine network today and join us.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/119th-annual-members-lunch</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-03-04</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/bulgarian-masterclass-dr-jamie-goode-loki-wine-birmingham</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-05-08</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Bulgarian Wine Masterclass - Thracian Lowlands with Dr Jamie Goode</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please note this is a Trade-only event (you may bring Trade guests) and you must show confirmation of your ticket purchases upon arrival. Where: Loki Wine Bar (upstairs), 36 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham, B2 5HU When: 14:00-15:30 Tuesday 13th February Sign Up: online using the button above The ancient Thrace culture dates back over 6000 years and together with Dr Jamie Goode, we are taking a deep dive into how that has shaped its wine production today. You'll be guided through 10 iconic wines, including indigenous varieties such as; Mavrud, Rubin, Vrachanski Misket and Tamyanka, which are grown alongside the likes of Cabernet, Syrah and Sangiovese. This is a great opportunity for our current members to meet up discover more about the MWSA. If you’d like to attend why not become part of our growing Midlands wine network today and join us.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/mwsa-wset-business-education-post-christmas-celebration</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-01-14</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - WSET business education &amp;amp; post-Christmas celebration</image:title>
      <image:caption>'Training for success' is about boosting team performance, confidence and engagement though quality drinks education. The drinks industry is, like others, experiencing challenging times – but for that reason there has never been a stronger case for investing in quality drinks training for your team. Structured training has been proven to increase premium drinks sales and help businesses retain their best staff, whilst simultaneously boosting employee confidence and self-esteem.   This discussion will be led by Liam Scandrett &amp; Rachel Webster from the Wine &amp; Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and will bring together a panel of experts from across the hospitality industry to discuss: The impact of training on profitability and team morale How to develop a sustainable drinks training programme How to use your training credentials to attract and retain great people How education can help individuals in their career The discussion will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions to the panel, and to taste your way through our different qualification levels. This will then be followed by a post-Christmas celebration where we invite everyone to bring a bottle of their choice to share in drinks afterwards. Where: Loki Wine Bar (upstairs), 36 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham, B2 5HU When: 6-8pm Monday 27th January 2025 Sign Up: online Travel: the venue is a 10 minute walk from Birmingham New Street or Snow Hill train stations So come discover more about business education with our presentation hosted by the Wines &amp; Spirits Education Trust (WSET) to learn how it can benefit your business / employees / career. 'Training for success' is about boosting team performance, confidence and engagement though quality drinks education. Please note this is a members-only event (you may bring guests) and you must show confirmation of your ticket purchases upon arrival. This is a great opportunity for our current members to meet up discover more about the MWSA. If you’d like to attend why not become part of our growing Midlands wine network today and join us.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/mwsa-champagne-tasting-june-2024</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-06-19</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Test your tastebuds and learn about some brilliant Champagne houses</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please note this is a members-only event (you may bring Trade guests) and you must show confirmation of your ticket purchases upon arrival. Where: Loki Wine Bar (upstairs), 36 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham, B2 5HU When: Monday 10th June 6pm Sign Up: online using the button above Test your taste buds and learn about some brilliant Champagne houses, with around a dozen exceptional Cru wines being poured. Pol Roger Louis Roederer Charles Heidsieck Piper Heidsieck Laurent Perrier Taittinger Billecart Salmon Bollinger Paul Lebrun Pierre Mignon A.Levasseur Gosset Drappier This is a great opportunity for our current members to meet up discover more about the MWSA. If you’d like to attend why not become part of our growing Midlands wine network today and join us.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/118th-annual-members-lunch</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-03-07</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/mwsa-professionals-post-christmas-party-2023</loc>
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    <lastmod>2023-11-01</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/mwsa-bordeaux-tasting-sep-2024</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-08-21</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Bordeaux wine tasting with accredited tutor Laura Clay</image:title>
      <image:caption>We’re inviting all of our members and Trade guests, please note you must show confirmation of your ticket purchases upon arrival. Where: Nickolls &amp; Perks Cellars, 37 Lower High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1TA When: 17:30-19:00 Monday 23rd September Sign Up: online using the button above We will be learning more about what’s currently new in Bordeaux as well as tasting an impressive line up of wines: Boyd-Cantenac (Margaux) 2005 Gruaud Larose (St Julien) 2005 Haut-Bages Liberal (Pauillac) Magnum 2005 Cos D'Estournel (Saint-Estèphe) 2005 Domaine de Chevalier (Pessac Léognan) 2005 Suduiraut (Sauternes) 2005 This is a great opportunity for our current members to meet up discover more about the MWSA. If you’d like to attend why not become part of our growing Midlands wine network today and join us.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/mwsa-new-member-drinks</loc>
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    <lastmod>2023-07-25</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/events/117th-annual-members-lunch</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-22</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/blog</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/blog/reshaping-the-bottle</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-28</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/blog/mwsa-guide-to-how-wset-can-help-boost-your-business-in-the-midlands</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/blog/a-note-to-the-mwsa-from-ceo-of-the-drinks-trust-nicola-burston</loc>
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      <image:title>Industry News - A note to the MWSA from CEO of the Drinks Trust Nicola Burston - Make it stand out</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.mwsa.co.uk/blog/survey-of-women-in-the-wine-industry-have-your-say</loc>
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    <lastmod>2023-08-11</lastmod>
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