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The best wine tastings in Manchester

The intricacies of wine are complex and fascinating, with tastings being a popular activity for anyone who wants to learn and explore wine more deeply. Whether you're already a seasoned wine connoisseur or you're discovering wine for the first time, you can find a tasting experience in Manchester that'll suit you. You'll come away armed with new knowledge and perhaps a new favourite tipple too. This is our guide to the best wine tastings in Manchester.

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  1. Where to go for wine tasting in Manchester
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      Ad Hoc Wine Shop Trendy NQ bottle shop
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      Kerb Cool wine shop and bar
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      Wine Unearthed In-depth tasting sessions
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      Salut Wines Bespoke private wine tastings
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      Isca Focusing on natural wine
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      The Beeswing Tasting flights and events
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      Cork of the North Wines from around the world
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      Manchester Wine School Expand your wine knowledge
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      Northern Wine School Choice of tasting sessions
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      Sip Themed tasting events
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      Tiny's Tipple Popular Chorlton bottle shop
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      Reserve Wines Wine tastings every month

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Where to go for wine tasting in Manchester

Ad Hoc Wine Shop

Trendy NQ bottle shop

Based in the Northern Quarter, Ad Hoc Wine Shop is a trendy independent bottle shop. This shop offers a curated range of wines to suit all preferences – you can shop here, try something from the ever-changing wine list, or discover more at a tasting. Events with a range of themes take place, for example wines produced on islands.

Kerb

Cool wine shop and bar

Kerb is an on-trend destination for natural wine in Ancoats. It's bustling and dog-friendly, boasting an impressive curved wine wall and a busy programme of exhibitions and events. That includes weekly tastings every Thursday. These events are relaxed and non-ticketed, giving you the chance to learn more in a friendly and open atmosphere.

Wine Unearthed

In-depth tasting sessions

Wine Unearthed offers award-winning tasting experiences, taking place in the grand and classic surroundings of The Midland hotel. During a session, you'll sample 14 different wines and learn how to taste wine like a professional. Open-dated gift vouchers to give this experience to another wine lover are also available.

Salut Wines

Bespoke private wine tastings

Located in the city centre, Salut Wines is one of Manchester's leading independent wine retailers, stocking hundreds of bottles. It also has an on-site wine bar with a cosy atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. Private wine tasting experiences for up to 20 people are available here, featuring six different wines with your choice of overall theme.

Isca Wines – Wine tastings
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Isca

Focusing on natural wine

Natural wines and organic food are the specialities at Isca Wines. This trendy local venue sells products to take home, but you can enjoy food and drinks in the homey surroundings here. The wine is natural and organic, originating from small-scale producers. Wine tastings take place regularly, focusing on a changing region or wine variety.

The Beeswing

Tasting flights and events

The Beeswing encompasses a cosy wine bar, tapas restaurant, and terrace, all with elegant and contemporary decor. Wine by the glass and tasting flights are available here, but you can also delve deeper with a wine tasting experience. Try different wines and learn how to pair different bottles during these enjoyable sessions.

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Wines from around the world

There are a couple of branches of Cork of the North, a popular wine bar and shop, in Greater Manchester. Shop for wines from around the world or choose from over 100 varieties by the bottle or glass. Tastings are available at these snug venues – join a relaxed group session or organise a private tasting for a corporate group.

  • 104 Heaton Moor Rd 13 Northenden Rd
    Cork of the North Heaton Moor
    104 Heaton Moor Rd
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    13 Northenden Rd
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    Cork of the North Heaton Moor
    016-144 271 11
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Manchester Wine School

Expand your wine knowledge

Whatever your level of experience, you can develop your knowledge of wine with Manchester Wine School. This wine school holds events at various venues around the city, ranging from laid-back tastings to in-depth courses. Tastings include pairing workshops and sessions for total beginners. The school also does private and corporate tastings.

Northern Wine School

Choice of tasting sessions

Northern Wine School offers numerous ways to discover more about wine, from relaxed tastings to detailed courses. The school offers a variety of different wine tasting sessions, including a few options that involve a meal. Private and corporate tastings are also available, plus there are some wine courses you can study remotely.

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Sip

Themed tasting events

Explore wine in an unpretentious environment when you visit Sip Wine Bar. This warm and rustic spot serves bottles from all over the world, and encourages guests to really explore what's available. Whether you're a wine expert or a novice, the wine tasting sessions cover different themes and let you get to grips with delicious wines.

Tiny's Tipple

Popular Chorlton bottle shop

Tiny's Tipple in Chorlton sells a comprehensive range of wines from all over the world, as well as an ever-changing beer selection featuring local and international brews, and a wide range of spirits. The expert staff can make recommendations. Shop here for a bottle or join in a themed wine tasting to discover more.

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Wine tastings every month

Reserve Wines has a few locations around Manchester where you can shop for wines from all over the world, including lesser-known regions, and sample seasonal wines and cocktails on-site. All three locations offer monthly tasting experiences too, with the West Didsbury site having its own private tasting room and some venues offering Paint and Sip sessions.

  • 1 Eagle Street, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter Greenwood Street 176 Burton Rd
    Reserve Wines Mackie Mayor
    1 Eagle Street, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
    Reserve Wines Altrincham Market
    Greenwood Street
    Reserve Wines West Didsbury
    176 Burton Rd
  • Reserve Wines Mackie Mayor
    reservewines.co.uk/pages/store-mackie-mayor
    Reserve Wines Altrincham Market
    reservewines.co.uk/pages/store-altrincham
    Reserve Wines West Didsbury
    reservewines.co.uk/pages/store-west-didsbury
    Reserve Wines Mackie Mayor
    016-170 605 65
    Reserve Wines Altrincham Market
    016-170 605 65
    Reserve Wines West Didsbury
    016-170 605 65
  • Reserve Wines Mackie Mayor Reserve Wines Altrincham Market Reserve Wines West Didsbury

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