Fells Logo News & Events Home News & Events Symington Family to Host #PortLoversUnite April 24, 2020 News Symington Family to Host #PortLoversUnite Symington family to host #PortLoversUnite in support of the International Red Cross COVID-19 emergency appeal. The digital gathering – taking place on Sunday 3rd May – will see Port lovers from around the world share a glass of Port via a live video conference with members of the Symington family to raise funds to support humanitarian relief and medical services in conflict areas. Attendees are asked to register their attendance at 3.00 pm (GMT) on Sunday 3rd May via this form, make a contribution to the Red Cross appeal, and join the digital gathering with a glass of Port in hand. Port lovers in other time zones who cannot make the live event are invited to drink a glass of Port on the same day, share a photo on social media using the hashtag #PortLoversUnite, and make a donation to the Red Cross. The Symington family will make their own donation to the same appeal and will announce the total donations raised after the #PortLoversUnite event. Since the coronavirus reached Portugal, Symington Family Estates have implemented various initiatives to support the national response to the pandemic. These include the in-house production of 10,000 litres of antiseptic gel (made with distilled grape spirit, glycerine and water) which has been distributed to various hospitals in the north of Portugal, the donation of a ventilator to the Vila Real hospital in the Douro region, funding towards a diagnostic X-Ray machine for a hospital south of Porto, and the purchase of 3,000 medical-grade protective masks for hospitals in the Porto area. “For many Port drinkers, opening a bottle is an integral part of family gatherings, especially after lunch on a Sunday – in this case on the weekend of the May Day bank holiday. Sadly, this year many families will not be together. Port has solidarity in its DNA, in that the Douro has more than 21,000 grape growers and 92% of them farm fewer than 5 hectares of vineyard. As a result, people who drink Port are supporting entire communities in the Douro. In this time of social distancing and lockdown, we wanted to create an opportunity for the global Port community to share a glass together online, whilst contributing valuable funds to support the many courageous people on the front lines of this global pandemic. The International Red Cross is doing vital work in response to the pandemic providing emergency healthcare support for those living in conflict zones.” Rob Symington, Associate Director – Symington Family Estates Click here to find out more about Symington Family Estates and their range of wines. PreviousNext Recent Posts Ricasoli 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Collection Release An Iconic Library Release of 1994 Vintage Ports Try Torres Natureo this Stoptober Symington Family Estates donate rare decanter of Graham’s New Oublie 1882 Archive November 2021 October 2021 April 2021 July 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 January 2020 June 2019 Categories Events News Find out the latest from Fells If you would like to receive updates from Fells, including details of upcoming events and new wine releases, simply sign up below*. Please DON’T FORGET to press ‘confirm’ when you receive our confirmation email to complete your subscription. * Please note: This newsletter is only available to bone fide Trade customers within the UK Retail and Wine Trade You can unsubscribe at any time with one click and we will never share your e-mail or personal details. Fells logo Instagram Twitter The leading distributor of premium family-owned and produced fine wines in the UK. 01442 870 900 Main order line for new and existing accounts Email Got a question about anything at all About Us News & Events Our Producers Our Team Find a Stockist Press & Media Contact Us Terms & Conditions Cookies & Privacy Policy Modern Slavery Statement © John E Fells & Sons Ltd 2021 - Site by Howell Penny Registered Office: Fells House, Station Road, Kings Langley, Herts. WD4 8LH Registered No 167004