5 reasons to attend the Manchester Wine Festival

1. Meet producers making wine at more than 100 estates around the world

Travel the world through wine … and meet the people who make your favourite bottles. Meet the talented winemaker, Sofia Barbanera, who is behind customer favourite the Saracosa, and everyone’s favourite Frenchman Jean-Marc Sauboua.  

These winemaking superstars will regale you with tales from their vineyards while you sip wines which they’ve spent decades perfecting. Ask them anything you like, whether it’s what food they enjoy alongside their wine, or what their favourite season in the vineyard is. 

2. Taste your way through a selection of 100 wines, securing selections for the party season 

As this is our biggest Manchester show ever it’s only right that we treat you to wine list like none other. As well as all of your favourites – think Il Papavero, The Gooseberry Bush, RedHeads, (we could go on and on) - we’ll also have wines never seen before...  

Don’t miss our half-price Champagne, just in time for Christmas celebrations. Plus spirits shaking and stirring things up with a range of cocktails.

3. Try out our new silent disco experience

Enjoy the ultimate sensory experience with Merlot on the Dance Floor. Grab a glass, put on the headphones and see how the music alters the way you taste wine.

4. Explore artisan cheese and find perfect match for your wines 

As well as plenty to drink, there will be lots of cheese to sample!

5. Take a seat at our tasting theatre 

We’ll have expert-led wine tastings, giving guests more of an in-depth look behind the scenes of winemaking. 

We’ll introduce you to grape varieties and wine-making countries you may not have tried before, and talk to our fantastic producers about their favourite tipples.