If you love wine (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?), here’s your chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to the WineAlive Big Winter Wine Festival — Manchester’s most unmissable wine-tasting event of the year!

Taking place inside the stunning Manchester Cathedral, WineAlive is the evolution of the much-loved Three Wine Men tastings — same incredible experience, just with a new name for 2025. Expect an evening filled with hundreds of wines to taste, expert masterclasses, and a line-up of wine legends ready to share their favourites with you.

🍷 About the Event

The WineAlive Big Winter Wine Festival is the ultimate celebration of all things wine. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, there’s something for everyone — and yes, every tasting is included in your ticket price!

Here’s what to look forward to:

🍾 Hundreds of wines to taste – from reds and whites to sparkling, rosé, sweet and fortified 👋 Meet the experts – chat with Oz Clarke, Tom Surgey, and Luma Monteiro as they guide you through their top picks 🧠 Three themed masterclasses, including: A Journey through North West Spain Sparkling Wines from around the World Discover Southern France’s Pays d’Oc Wines 💬 Talk wine with producers and exhibitors from around the world 💸 Special show offers on bottles to stock up for the festive season

So whether you’re filling your wine rack for Christmas, or simply want an evening of tasting and discovery, WineAlive is where you need to be.

🎟️ Competition Details

I’ve teamed up with the team at @wine.alive to give away three pairs of tickets to this year’s Manchester event!

Each pair gives you entry to one of the following sessions:

Friday 24th October – 6pm to 9pm Saturday 25th October – 5pm to 8pm

To enter:

👉 Head over to my Instagram page – @dandohertyblog

❤️ Like the competition post

👯‍♂️ Tag who you’d take with you for a night of wine-filled fun!

That’s it — simple! Winners will be selected at random after the closing date of Midnight 21st October 2025 and contacted via DM.

🗓️ Important Info

Open to UK residents aged 18+ only Prize: 1 of 3 pairs of tickets (worth £78 per pair) No cash alternative, and travel expenses are not included Winners can choose either the Friday or Saturday session Normal competition T&Cs apply

🍇 Don’t Want to Wait?

Tickets for WineAlive Manchester always sell out fast, so if you don’t want to leave it to chance, grab yours now via the official link below:

👉 Book Your Tickets Here

This is your chance to experience one of the UK’s most exciting wine events — from sparkling delights to deep, velvety reds, all set in one of Manchester’s most iconic venues.

Good luck — and cheers to tasting something new this autumn! 🍷