Manchester Wine School
Manchester
(12)
Manchester
(12)
A very warm welcome to Manchester Wine School, We are different because we do not sell wine!
The school is owned by Simon Woods an award winning wine writer.
We are local and independent (so do not sell wine) and we run fun and informal Manchester Wine Tastings and Manchester Wine Courses, plus corporate events and private wine tastings across Greater Manchester and North Cheshire for people who enjoy wine and would like to learn more about it;
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12 customer reviews
Joanne Heyes
What a great afternoon. Something a little different from just sitting in a bar. The 4 of us had a lot of fun. Learnt alot and even found some new wines to try
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Edward Noon
Fantastic experience of the 8-week wine tasting course of lessons. Our sessions were held on a Thursday evening at the Jury's Inn Hotel and each week we tried 6 wines, with nibbles including cheeses, biscuits, grapes and meats to accompany as a snack. Each wine is between £5-25 and the majority around £10-15 so accessible prices. They have great flexibility when you can't make a particular session and both Jack and Phil who ran our classes were both non-pretentious, had great knowledge, and a real enthusiasm for what they were doing. They don't sell wines, which must be made clear. We've made some lovely friends and overall it was a brilliant experience. If I chose again, I would definitely say the 8-week course was a good length to go for because otherwise you're just scraping the surface with one session, which it is possible to take individually. More...
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Richard Andrews
Great wine selection and well priced
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Sarah Davies
Fantastic experience studying WSET Level 1 and Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits with Manchester Wine School. Both courses were extremely well run and very enjoyable. From the moment I booked, I felt fully supported throughout and the teaching was to a very high standard. Nothing was too much trouble for the tutors, who were on hand around class time too to help with my studies. I would highly recommend studying with Manchester Wine School to anyone looking to learn more about wine. More...
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Rob Humar
We have been twice to the sessions and both times have been great. Highly recommend!
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Jane Baker
We had a wonderful time at the Inroduction to Wine day. Phil guided us through the day filled with information, time to look, smell and taste and to get real insight on the same grape produced on different continents. Lovely lunch in between. We will definitely come again More...
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Edna Pope
The Blind Wine Tasting Challenge was a very relaxed and enjoyable evening for the 40-50 who came The format was uncomplicated and Lisa's presentation, along with the clear and illuminating tasting notes made the tasting quiz great fun. The careful matching of the varied nibbles to wines was also instructive. It was a perfect social event, with the convivial chat continuing long after the end. We all loved it! More...
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Carl Atkinson
I have attended a number of events with Manchester Wine School most recently the “Family of 12” New Zealand tasting. All of the events were well run, informative, inclusive and entertaining
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Emma Smyth
I really enjoyed the wine tasting event we attended. Really interesting and fun and would love to do it again.
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Lesley Hallett
Last Saturday, my husband and I attended a wine tasting at the Holiday Inn Manchester. We had a great time! The group were really pleasant and a lot of fun! Nick was great , very knowledgeable and told us quite a bit we weren't already aware of and the venue was convenient for Piccadilly with a really nice lunch supplied too. The measures were very generous and the bottled water much appreciated. We are already planning our next tasting! More...
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Andy Wharton
I had arranged this for my wife and I as a first day out after having our son. It was hosted at the National football museum. It was ideally located next to Manchester Victoria Train station (less than a 5 minute walk). We were greeted by Nick who was knowledgeable and informative but took the laid back approach to giving you a one day crash course in wine.The course itself started by being greeted by a glass of champagne. It had a mixture of whites, reds and one rose and was a whirl wind trip around the globe. It went into detail about each area wine comes from and what that area brings to the wine. The food included with the course was of a high standard, we went for the chicken main and cheese cake option. All served by friendly and professional staff who catered to our every need.Before this my wife and I were typical weekend wine drinkers who normally grab any bottle on a Friday night to help unwind. I feel now I that have more of an appreciation of wine and was a good starting point if you want to know the basics. Another good point of this was that all the wine picked had come a mixture of supermarkets and wine merchants. This meant there is no pushing of wine selling on the day. I will certainly be picking up a couple of bottles that I tasted this week on our weekly shop. More...
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Felicity Harper
I bought my boyfriend and I tickets to an intro evening. I had no idea what to expect as I'd never been to a wine tasting before but I was really pleasantly surprised. Lisa is a fantastic host, she made it really informal and informative, and she made speaking in front of a group of strangers look easy! I think there were 8 wines to try and each was a good measure, I didn't drink all of mine and still felt tipsy! Thankfully the cheese and bread in the break filled me up! We'd definitely go again, it was good fun and great value for money. It was something different to do, in a nice venue too. Thanks to Lisa for looking after us. X More...
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Why should our clients choose you?
Our trip advisor reviews speak for themselves.
Professional service and fun, informative events.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
With the launch of our brand-new online wine tastings powered by the wonder that is Zoom, now’s your chance to have Manchester Wine School beamed directly into your home.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Keeping our educators and customers safe, while still hosting an enjoyable experience, is our main priority. We will adhere to the UK's Government guidelines and follow their online advice and guidance for workers and employers regarding premises re-opening, which can be found in the 'Reopen Your Business Safely' guide.
Online Wine Tasting
If you’re planning a corporate client entertainment event, a virtual office party or a social wine tasting event for colleagues, we’d be delighted to work with you. In the past few years, we’ve organised wine tastings for many companies in and around Manchester, from groups as small as five to events for 100+.
“Simon delivered a fantastic wine tasting in our office, where we invited our customers and local businesses for a lovely evening. The team were fantastic to deal with, provided everything, and made the whole process so easy and straightforward.”
Current restrictions on social gatherings mean that we won’t be involved in face-to-face corporate events in the run-up to Christmas, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve been running online tastings via Zoom since Spring, and we’d love to tailor an event that’s just right for your company.
Gift Vouchers for Wine Tasting
Looking for a gift ideas or a gift experience to enjoy in Manchester city centre?
Attending an event at Manchester Wine School makes the perfect gift for any wine lover. Our Gift Vouchers carry the longest period of validity in the gift experience industry - they are valid for two years to allow your recipient plenty of time to choose a convenient date.
Buy with confidence with our Covid guarantee - any lockdown periods will be added back to remaining voucher life.
