The Nick Tarayan Bursary Trip

About The Nick Tarayan Bursary

Nick Tarayan spent many years in the food and drinks Industry, spending some of that time as a journalist with a particular commitment to creating opportunities for young people to get into the trade. Nick worked closely with Prue Leith OBE in both her restaurant and outside catering operations and latterly was director of his own wine importing business.

Tragically, in 2006, the year before he was due to take up his position as Chairman of The Champagne Academy, Nick was struck down by a serious illness and is now in long term care at a London nursing home.
In September 2007 a fundraising event for Nick was held at The Middle Temple Hall. There were two objectives: firstly to help the nursing home, where Nick is cared for and secondly to raise money for educational trips and a top student prize. These Bursary activities, in Nick’s name, are dedicated to the continuation of his legacy by creating opportunities that will encourage the next generation of talented sommeliers.

The Champagne Academy, which Nick was set to Chair in 2007, has supported the fundraising. Those of you who met Nick will know something of his charm and many achievements and in particular his overriding goal to bring passion for wine and food into everyone’s life and encourage the young, talented and less advantaged to explore a career in this exciting industry. He was always there to help a good cause and we do ask you now to help us and this great opportunity in any way you can.

Thank you

Following the Nick Tarayan Bursary trip 2009 we are pleased to announce a unique opportunity for young people under 40 and working in the on-trade: a very special, all expenses paid, Educational Trip to Spain in September 2011...

THE NICK TARAYAN BURSARY TRIP 2011

WIN A TRIP TO SPAIN ON THE NICK TARAYAN BURSARY TRIP 2011

The Nick Tarayan Bursary 2011 is to provide a unique educational trip to Spain for new and aspiring people entering the food and drink business. Any young people keen to expand their knowledge in the wine areas of Spain are invited to apply – 12 winners will be chosen by the panel of judges to join us for the 2011 trip.

THE JUDGES & ORGANISATION:

Working with the WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) The panel of judges include: Kate Preston, Director of The Contented Vine & Champagne Academy Chairman 2010; Martin Dibben, Director of Operations Ampersand & Champagne Academy Committee member and Ian Harris, Chief Executive WSET.

THE TRIP: THURSDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER – THROUGH TO SATURDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER.

The group will fly in the morning of Thursday – arriving to drop bags off at the hotel – then onto Torres for visits to the cellars and where a light lunch will be served. In the afternoon this will be followed by tastings and in depth study of the wine making processes before dinner and then back to the hotel. On the Friday morning the group will leave for Torres for a larger more in depth tasting including some special vintages. We will leave mid morning for Friexenet where lunch will be provided and further cellar visits and tastings. The group will fly back at some point on Saturday p.m. – after a fun Market trip – taking in some local wines and some local ingredients from the market.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1) Flights from London, transfers, accommodation & meal costs are all included. Flights will be subject to the airline terms and conditions
2) All winners are responsible for taking out their own travel insurance, and must carry documentation (to be produced on demand) to prove that they are insured.
3) Travel costs to the departing airport will be the responsibility of the winner.
4) In the event of the winner missing the flight, no compensation will be payable.
5) in the event of unforeseen travel disruption, the organisers reserve the right to alter the itinerary, or to cancel the trip
6) Closing date for applications is Monday 25th July, winners will be notified by Monday 8th August

Who can enter?

The competition is open to anyone under 40 and currently working in the on-trade who have a passion for wine and are attending one of the WSET Courses. For your chance to join us as one of the 12 winners, all you have to do is send your CV (remember to include your Date of Birth, Address, Tel / Mobile Number & Email) and a 500 word essay entitled
“My passion for wine and The grapes of Spain” to:

Nick Tarayan Bursary 2011. C/o The Contented Vine, 17 Sussex Street, London

SW1V 4RR By email to Kate@contentedvine.com