2 Tasting Experiences courses in Urmston

Learn the basics of wine and have a fun evening (with dinner) in Manchester City Center! This beginners wine course is for anyone who wants to start learning about wine, either for passion, personal interest or for those looking for a career in wine or hospitality. No prior knowledge is required. Fast-track your way into the wine knowledge with a well done training with our highly-experienced sommelier instructor. You'll learn how to distinguish a shiraz from a nero d'avola and a pinot grigio from a grillo with this one day beginner level introduction to wine, held at our premise Sicilian NQ wine bar in Manchester Northern Quarter. Together we’ll use our senses to explore the main types and styles of wine in a cosy informal environment.  Highlights: * Gain basic wine experience * Master 6 wines paired * Italian Dinner 3 courses  (vegan and vegetarian options available)  * You be awarded with a Dirextra's certificate to showcase your skills at the end of your course * A fun experience * Suitable for beginners 📅 19th March 2024 ⏰ 5.00-9.00pm📍 Sicilian NQ - Restaurant and Bar, 14 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ COURSE VENUE Sicilian NQ,  award winning "Best Neighbourhood  Bar 2023 - Central Manchester", it's a charming mediterranean style wine bar, relaxed and characterful venue nestled in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter, right in the heart of the city center. Northern Quarter is a cool neighbourhood, with lively street art, bohemian bars and independent shops. It's home to lively restaurants and some of the city's biggest music venues, featuring concerts from trendy independent bands and famous artists.Location COURSE PROGRAMME You’ll learn how to: * The main types and styles of wine, grapes varieties and regions * Common wine grapes in the world and their characteristics * Evaluate quality: cheap and fine wines * Assessing wine ageing * The principles of food and wine pairing * How to store and serve wine * Spot wine faults and how to deal with them * Best producers and new stars to look out for * How to describe wine using the Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine

Who says what's right for you? How aware are you of how much you actually drink each week? Is it more than you want it to be? Does it take the edge off your performance? Or do you just think it's time to change? This session will challenge the way you think about drink. It's not about what someone else thinks you ought to drink - it's about your own attitude to it. Take away a completely fresh way of thinking about drinking. Get some insights into 'how come' you drink what you do. Find out what you can easily do to drink less. During the session you will have the opportunity to take a fresh look at: * Your drinking habits - casual/social drinking, habitual drinking, binge drinking * 'How come I do this'? * How we think about habits * 'How could I change my drinking'?