Last week I accepted an invite to try out Restaurant Bar & Grill in Manchester, and as a person who can never refuse such an invite in a venue which I’ve always admired, I gave it my full attention when myself and my friend turned up for a Tuesday lunch. Seated by the window of their rather stylish decorContinue reading “Restaurant Bar & Grill Review”
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Corks Out Winter Tasting, Manchester Review
Last week carried on something that has been proving popular in recent years – the Corks Out tasting evenings. Back with a bang at the Castlefield Rooms in Manchester, they brought along with them a host of brands in both wine, Champagne and spirits. With the promise of a wide selection from producers including Morton, Franschhoek and Cattier asContinue reading “Corks Out Winter Tasting, Manchester Review”
Corks Out Summer Tasting – Manchester
Last week was the inaugural start of something that has been proving popular in recent years – the Corks Out tasting evenings. Only this time, instead of the usual Warrington and Chester locations, they’ve branched out into Manchester and brought along with them a host of brands in both wine, Champagne and spirits. With the promiseContinue reading “Corks Out Summer Tasting – Manchester”
Stevens Garnier Trade Tasting Roadshow
A few weeks back, Castlefield in Manchester was the base for the Oxford wine agency of Stevens Garnier to showcase their very best offerings in their latest trade tasting roadshow. Attracting wine makers from countries including Austria, Portugual, California and France, as well as industry folk like Ruth Yates of Corks Out and Chris Green of the ManchesterContinue reading “Stevens Garnier Trade Tasting Roadshow”
Vertigo Restaurant and Bar Review
Vertigo call themselves a ‘fine dining experience’, but with a lunch tine offer of two courses for £10, I opted to give them a go and see the hype that surrounds this 5 floor venue. Located between Albert’s Square and Deansgate, the former Japanese restaurant of Ithaca has been going strong for a couple of yearsContinue reading “Vertigo Restaurant and Bar Review”
Corks Out Summer Classics Tasting
Last week, Corks Out in Timperley hosted their monthly wine tasting, this time looking at offerings suited for the BBQ summer weather. Hosted by Karim, we were to be delving into Prosecco, three white, a rose and two reds all from various old and new world countries. So below, I give to you my tasting notes on each –Continue reading “Corks Out Summer Classics Tasting”
AFWS Wines of Portugal Tasting
Last week, the Academy of Food and Wine hosted alongside Wines of Portugal a masterclass at Manchester’s Malmaison hotel, with the chance to try out a range of the New World wines that are slowly hitting our shores. Hosted by Joe Wadsack, a freelance wine professional, former columnist for The Daily Express, presenter on SaturdayContinue reading “AFWS Wines of Portugal Tasting”
Wines of Austria – Corks Out Tasting
Last Thursday I took part in one of Corks Out monthly wine tasting events, and this month their Timperley store focused on Austria. Our hosts for the evening were Karim and Alan, two highly knowledgeable gentleman who would guide us through seven different Austrian wines, as well as touching on the history of the wine market inContinue reading “Wines of Austria – Corks Out Tasting”
Malmaison’s ‘Toast to the Roast’ at Smoke Bar & Grill
I was given the opportunity to try out Manchester Malmaison’s Sunday offering of ‘Toast to the Roast’, housed in their recently opened Smoak Bar & Grill. Never one to pass up on an opportunity to dine in one of Manchester’s premier hotels, myself and a friend opted for an early time slot and enjoyed a drinkContinue reading “Malmaison’s ‘Toast to the Roast’ at Smoke Bar & Grill”
Corks Out – Independant Wine and Spirit Specialists
Ruth Yates. Most of you may have never heard of Ruth before, but she has the honour of being named 16th in the inaugural list of the top 75 most influential people in wine. A rather stunning accolade to hold, but not her only achievement as her independent wine and spirits company, Corks Out, has won over 20Continue reading “Corks Out – Independant Wine and Spirit Specialists”
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