{"id":1100299,"date":"2026-07-20T09:38:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1100299\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T09:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:38:16","slug":"hallgarten-takes-annual-inclusivity-programme-to-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1100299\/","title":{"rendered":"Hallgarten takes annual inclusivity programme to Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    By Hamish Graham<\/p>\n

    Published:\u00a0 20 July, 2026<\/p>\n

    Hallgarten & Novum Wines<\/a> has announced that it is taking its fully-funded \u2018Inclusivity in Wine\u2019 WSET programme to Scotland for the first time. Twelve successful candidates will gain the opportunity to study for and complete the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines.<\/p>\n

    Those inducted onto the course will attend sessions this October, hosted at Edinburgh venue The Hoxton, with the WSET teaching carried out by Hallgarten\u2019s senior wine trainer Garry Samuels. The project forms a part of Hallgarten\u2019s wider ED&I mission.<\/p>\n

    In its fifth year, the importer detailed that the course aims to \u201cmake qualifications in wine accessible to as many individuals as possible\u201d. Open to candidates from \u2018diverse backgrounds\u2019, the importer explained that this is up for interpretation and can include \u2013 though not limited to \u2013 race, disability, ethnicity and sexuality.<\/p>\n

    Over its previous four editions, there has been a pass rate of 97%. The course both allows awardees the opportunity to gain a WSET qualification but also connect them to a \u201cgrowing alumni network of peers within the hospitality and wine industries\u201d, said Hallgarten.<\/p>\n

    Previous course attendee Vikram Mertia, independent wine bar owner, commented: \u201cI was very impressed with the WSET Level 2 curriculum, and the training structure organised by Hallgarten.<\/p>\n

    \u201cIt was incredibly comprehensive yet concise. I passed the exam with Distinction and have since gone on to complete WSET Level 3 with Merit. I highly recommend it to anyone who is seeking to create a future in wine or would like to be well versed with the subject.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Alex Buckley, head of the business\u2019s ED&I team, added: \u201cWe are incredibly proud of the success of this programme thus far.<\/p>\n

    \u201cWe are now excited to broaden our reach by bringing this opportunity to Edinburgh, extending our commitment to making the wine industry more accessible for all and laying the foundations for careers in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

    The application form for the course can be found here<\/a>. Upon completion you can send it to hr@hnwines.co.uk. Applications for the initiative close Monday 31 August.<\/p>\n

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