121 Wine courses

Wine and Beer go head-to-head to see which makes the best pairing with Steak! Which will you choose as we pit Wines from around the World with the ultimate Beers all accompanied by succulent Steaks? A wonderful culinary evening showcasing mouth-watering steaks, paired with 3 superb wines from classic wine regions and 3 beers. A fabulous feast for food, wine, and beer lovers!

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wines is an ideal starting point for any wine enthusiast who: is considering embarking on a professional career in the drinks industry would like to improve their knowledge of wine through more structured training, and be awarded a certificate to prove they know their stuff It is an enjoyable, relaxed and interactive course designed to introduce participants, in a structured way, to wine styles, storing and serving of wine, and food and wine matching. No prior experience of wine tasting is necessary. There is a short multiple-choice assessment at the end of the day to ensure you have met all the criteria, and can be awarded the certificate. The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as part of the UK Qualifications & Credits Framework as a Level 1 Vocational Qualification. The Fee includes: All WSET course materials Professional WSET tuition by WSET Certified tutor Wine samples to taste during the day. We teach you the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) ® which will enable you to analyse wines objectively and consistently registration with WSET, all examination fees, and an internationally-recognised certificate upon successful completion Tea & coffee breaks VAT at 20% Funding Funding for this course is available:  DEVELOP is the educational programme of The Drinks Trust, the drinks and hospitality industry charity. DEVELOP offers fully funded training and skills courses, delivered by industry-leading providers for people already working, or with an ambition to work, in the drinks and hospitality industry. Manchester Wine School has partnered with The Drinks Trust to bring courses free of charge to eligible students. All of the WSET courses are available for funding with DEVELOP. To learn more please visit the Drinks Trust website HERE Criteria of eligibility for DEVELOP funding: must be 18 or over, eligible to work in the UK, have a National Insurance Number, and be earning less than £26k/pa

This fascinating wine tasting evening will focus on the classic wine region of the Rhone Valley in France and the stunning Syrah grape (aka Shiraz in Oz). The evening will cover an overview of all the different appellations and an explanation of the different styles of wine produced. We will share our findings about current winemaking practices, marketing and tourism, and bring you right up to date with this dynamic and exciting wine region.

Join us for this 2-hour tasting as we explore and taste a wide range of chocolates from white and milk to rich dark and flavoured chocolates. All paired beautifully with six superb wines which create a level of pairing pleasure you never felt was possible!

Art & Wine Painting Evening with Edinburgh artist Suzanne Kemplay at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh's historic New Town city centre.

Learn why France still makes some of the best wines in the world. Discover the best value from Bordeaux, and taste some wines from the left bank. Compare these Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wines to the right bank and the top appellations of Saint Emilion and Pomerol, where Merlot makes up the majority of the blend.

Wine and Beer go head-to-head to see which makes the best pairing with Steak! Which will you choose as we pit Wines from around the World with the ultimate Beers all accompanied by succulent Steaks? A wonderful culinary evening showcasing mouth-watering steaks, paired with 3 superb wines from classic wine regions and 3 beers. A fabulous feast for food, wine, and beer lovers!

Wine and Beer go head-to-head to see which makes the best pairing with Steak! Which will you choose as we pit Wines from around the World with the ultimate Beers all accompanied by succulent Steaks? A wonderful culinary evening showcasing mouth-watering steaks, paired with 3 superb wines from classic wine regions and 3 beers. A fabulous feast for food, wine, and beer lovers!

Sometimes you just don't have anything in the fridge, can't be bothered to cook, and for some reason can't decide on a takeaway, but still fancy having some wine and something nice to eat with it.

Red wine lover? Compare some of the best Malbec from Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia (yes, Malbec is no longer just grown in Argentina!) with some of the best Malbec from Cahors (yes, Malbec actually originates from France!). Think you only like a particular type? Then prepare to have your tastebuds challenged ...