WSET Level 2 Wine Course Manchester

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Ready to take your wine knowledge up a level? Here is exactly what to expect on the WSET Level 2 Wine Course in Manchester, from the moment your study pack lands on the mat to the day you sit your exam. You will leave able to taste like a pro, talk confidently about grapes and […]

WSET Level 2 Spirits Course Manchester

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Serious about spirits? Here is exactly what to expect on the WSET Level 2 Spirits Course in Manchester, from your study pack arriving to the day you sit your exam. You will come away able to taste with real confidence, explain what makes a whisky, rum or gin taste the way it does, and prove […]

Wine Tasting in Manchester: What to Expect on the Day

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Booked your first wine tasting in Manchester and not quite sure what you have signed up for? Relax. You do not need to know your Rioja from your Riesling, and there is no exam, no jargon and no pressure. You simply turn up, settle in and let one of our experts guide you through the […]

Wine Glossary: An A to Z of Wine Terms, Made Simple

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Ever nodded along to a wine list, smiled at a word like terroir, and quietly wondered what on earth it meant? You are far from alone. Wine has a language all of its own, and at times it can feel like a velvet rope keeping ordinary drinkers out. This wine glossary is here to pull […]

Spanish Wine Guide: From Rioja to Ribera del Duero

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You pick up a bottle of Spanish red, see the words Crianza, Tempranillo and Ribera del Duero, and quietly hope nobody asks you what any of it means. You are not alone. Spain makes some of the most rewarding wines in the world, yet the labels can feel like a closed door. This Spanish wine […]

Your Beginner’s Bordeaux Wine Guide: Taste It With Confidence

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Pick up a bottle of Bordeaux, and the label can feel like a test you did not revise for. Château this, cru that, a village name you cannot quite pronounce, and not a single grape variety in sight. It is enough to make anyone quietly put it back and reach for the bottle with a […]

Hen Party Wine Tasting in Manchester: A Better Kind of Hen Do

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You have probably been to the hen do that follows the script. Bottomless brunch, a few daft props, a blur of prosecco nobody actually tasted, and a sore head by lunchtime. It is good fun for an hour, but it rarely becomes the story people retell at the wedding. A hen party wine tasting in […]

Sake Sommelier Course in Manchester

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Looking for a Sake Sommelier Course Manchester can rely on? You have found it. If you would love to taste sake properly, talk about it with real confidence and maybe build a career around it, this is where you start. Our Certified Sake Sommelier course takes you from curious to qualified over two focused days. […]

WSET Level 1 Wine Course Manchester

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Curious about wine but not sure where to start? The WSET Level 1 Wine Course in Manchester is the perfect first step, and here is exactly what to expect on the day. You need no experience at all, just an interest in wine and a free day in your diary. By the time you leave, […]

Food and Wine Matching

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Food and wine matching has a reputation for being fussy, but the truth is far friendlier. Get a few simple ideas under your belt, and you can pair with confidence, whether you are planning a dinner party or just choosing a bottle for a Tuesday night curry. Your own taste matters more than any rule […]