Event
The Third Big Indie Wine Fest
The Big Indie Wine Fest celebrates the UK’s best independent wine merchants. No retail giants included, this is a chance to sample some of the most exclusive wines around with guidance from the merchants themselves. Plus, take part in bespoke tutored tastings from experts from around the UK. 4 sessions run across the weekend at the iconic People’s History Museum.
The Big Indie Wine Fest is sponsored by 
The sessions include:
Friday 7th:
Session 1, 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 8th:
Early bird session- 12pm - 2pm
Session 3, 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Session 4, 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Confirmed Merchants are as follows ...
Smithfield Wines - This celebrated wine merchant also sells vegan and Kosher selections. Please see ... www.smithfieldwine.com
Rodney Densem - A leading, multi-awarding winning North West wine merchant since 1972. Please see ... www.rodneydensemwines.com
Portovino Ltd - Specialist importers and agents of fine Portuguese wines, ports and Madeira. Please see ... www.portovino.co.uk
Corks out - Stocking exclusive wines from France, South Africa and New Zealand. Please see ... www.corksout.com
Origin Wine - Exclusive wines, primarily from small independent producers. Please see ... www.taste-buddies.co.uk
T Wright Wine - Established in Horwich, Bolton as a fine wine merchant since 1896 selling wines, spirits, champagnes and connoisseur whiskies. Please see ...
www.twrightwine.co.uk
The Vineyard - Take a wine tour from Sardinia to southern France with this Ramsbottom supplier. Please see ... www.thevineyardwineshop.co.uk
WSET - WSER is the largest global provider of education and qualifications in wines & spirits. Please see ... www.wsetglobal.com
Pacta Connect - Representing exclusively 11 winemakers from Istria, Croatia. Please see ... www.pactaconnect.co.uk
hangingditch - This central independent wine merchant is the wine enthusiast’s venue of choice. Please see ... www.hangingditch.com
Manchester Wine School - Independent wine school running courses and tastings. Please see ... www.manchesterwineschool.com
Harvey Nichols - Offering more than 700 wines, Harvey Nichols wine shop is a destination in itself. Please see ... www.harveynichols.com
Aldeby Wines Limited - Aldeby wines import and sell wines direct from producers in Southern France. Please see ... www.aldebywines.co.uk
Reserve Wines - Manchester based wine merchant specialising in quality wines, spirits & champagnes. Please see ... www.reservewines.co.uk
To buy you masterclass tickets click on the links below: Please note guests can only gain entry to the mastercalsses if they have first bought a ticket to the main tasting area. Please click on the buy now link below to do this.
Saturday Mastercalasses session 1 ( 12pm - 2pm)
Saturday Masterclasses session 2 ( 2:30pm - 5:30pm)
Saturday Masterclasses session 3 ( 6.30pm - 9:30pm)
