Top 5 Wine Attractions

Wine Educator Stephen Rosser shares his Top 5 Wine Attractions in Manchester.

1) Salut Wines 
 

Salut is THE place to drink wine in Manchester City Centre. Boasting 4 Enomatic Wine machines which dispense 32 wines by the glass in perfect condition, in addition to more than 300 different bottles of wine from around the world. This is a very relaxed place to share and enjoy great wine without any stuffiness or wine snobbery! More info. 

2) Hangingditch
 

Hangingditch is one of Manchester’s premier wine shops. Ben Stephenson of the Ditch has travelled and tasted his way around the world to create a fine collection of wines. In a wonderful setting adjacent to Manchester Cathedral you can enjoy your wines inside or outside on those barmy Manchester days. They hold regular wine tasting events including hosting visiting wine makers from Portugal, Lebanon & New Zealand. More info. 

3) Albert’s Chop House
 

If you want to enjoy fine wine & food in Manchester city centre, your best venue is Albert Square Chop House. Located opposite the iconic Manchester Town Hall, Albert's has one of the best wine lists in the city. George Bergier, former Chairman of the Manchester Guild of Sommeliers, champions English wine, and has one of the largest selections including the stunning sparkling Nyetimber, which the Queen sometimes offers her guests at Buckingham Palace. More info. 

4) Evuna
 

Evuna on Deansgate and also in the Northern Quarter has been serving fine tapas and Spanish wines for more than 13 years. Jane Dowler not only runs this thriving operation, but is also involved in directly sourcing the wines from small family wineries. So as you are savouring tapas, you can match your Pescados a la sal with a dry Manzanilla Sherry, or the Rabo du Buey with a fine, mature Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva. More info. 

5) Reserve Wines, Altrincham Market House
 

If you want to escape the city centre, jump on the Metrolink tram to the end of the line in Altrincham. Here you will find the rejuvenated Market House, which has been transformed into the trendy food & drink destination of South Manchester. For the adventurous, go behind the counter & discover the vinous goodies stacked on the shelves. More info.