a’Beckett’s Vineyard

Vine RentalYour wine from your own vineyard

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a’Beckett’s an overview

• Established in 2001• The vineyard now covers 10 acres • Already capable of producing 30,000 bottles per

annum• Regular medal winner at national competitions• Regional wine of the year 2 years out of the last

3• Developing a range of apple juices and cider

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Why Vine Rent?

• We saw the potential to deliver a number of benefits for both ourselves and also for you;– Expand the vineyard– Build stronger customer relationships– Allow people to own their own vineyard without

all the effort and cost– Create a vineyard community over the next decade– Take the vineyard to at least 20 acres– Be able to help meet demand with supply

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How does it work?

• You rent one or more vine units (50 vines per unit) for 10 years

• Maintain them each year through a management agreement

• At harvest, grapes from your vines are picked and weighed to determine the potential number of bottles

• Wine is made at an agreed price per bottle• You collect the wine and enjoy• For personal consumption it is duty free

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What do I get?

• When in production a vine unit we estimate will yield on average 70 bottles per annum

• That’s 490 bottles over 10 years• The most you could get per annum is 100 bottles• Regular newsletters• Vineyard visits• Annual wine release event• 10% off any other purchase

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What does it cost?

• Charges are in 3 parts– The Vine Lease is £8.50 per vine– Annual maintenance is £1.88 per vine– Wine making charges are• £3.00 for white and rosé• £4.50 for red• £7.15 for sparkling

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What does that mean?

• If we assume an average 70 bottles per annum when in production then the total bottle price to you would be;– White and rosé £5.78 - we usually retail at £8.00– Red £7.28 – we usually retail at £12.50– Sparkling £9.93 – we usually retail at £17.50

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What happens at the end?

• The vines revert to the vineyard• Further vine rental can be arranged• Supporter loyalty will be rewarded

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Would you like to know more?

• More details can be seen at http://www.abecketts.co.uk/vineleasing.htm

• Or by e-mailing sales@abecketts.co.uk • Or calling 01380 816669

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