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Welcome to Emma’s Wine Time, through awareness of inclusion and accessibility I aim to make the wine world accessible in more ways than one. My mission is to make wine on all levels inclusive.

ABOUT ME

I am a passionate wine professional and advocate for inclusion and accessibility for all. I've spent over 2 decades dedicated to supporting people with additional needs in achieving their goals and living fulfilling lives. Transitioning into the world of wine it became clear I had more to offer to the hospitality and wine industry. My mission is to make the wine industry more inclusive and accessible to everyone, spreading the joy of wine in a welcoming and approachable manner. I have developed a training awareness programme ‘7 Stems of Inclusion’ focusing on inclusion and access within the hospitality and wine industry.

Services

Accessibility and Inclusion Awareness training

Using the "7 Stems of Inclusion" training methodology, I provide accessibility and inclusion awareness training to hospitality teams. This structured approach ensures that all team members are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all patrons.

Wine Training

Wine communication, content creation, and writing are my specialties. I excel at leading wine tastings for both consumers and trade professionals.

🌟Kicking off December 🌟 Started the festive season being surrounded by family and one with one of best friends (who I only get to see a couple of times a year ), twinkling lights, and the cosy magic at Longleat @centerparcsuk . And, of course, a f
🌟Mental health 🌟 Sometimes, the most selfless thing you can do is to be a little selfish. Taking a few days away, spending quality time with family and friends, or just pausing for self-care isn’t indulgence—it’s necessity. Whe
🌟Drinks Retailing 🌟 Thank you to @drinksretailing for featuring a piece based on my recent post about accessibility features on Instagram. Grateful for the opportunity to share these thoughts—check it out in the latest issue! 🥂 #Inclus
🌟Drinks United 🌟 Yesterday I attended Drinks United advisory panel meeting. This groundbreaking initiative by @WSTA, @WSETglobal, and @DrinksTrust is setting the stage for a safer, more inclusive drinks industry. We discussed the steps for foste
🌟Celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau 🌟 What a lovely evening, tasting and exploring wines from some of the 10 Crus of Beaujolais with friends @davyswinevaults . Wines from Beaujolais are only made with Gamay grapes. With focus on the fresh and fruity

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Calling on the Hospitality industry…..

It has become the norm to ask ‘Do you have any dietary requirements?’ But what if we also asked the question ‘Do you have any access needs?’ Imagine how more inclusive it would be.

— Emma Hodges Accessibility Consultant