Greece: Beyond the Islands

Discover five remarkable Greek wines with perfectly paired nibbles at Arcane, one of Manchester's most atmospheric cocktail bars. Most people know Greece for sunshine, beaches and holidays. Far fewer know that it's home to some of Europe's oldest vineyards, extraordinary native grape varieties and wines unlike anything else you'll find on the average wine list. This is an evening to discover them. Join Raise Your Glass at Arcane, Manchester's intimate cocktail bar tucked away in the city centre, as we journey beyond the postcard islands and into the fascinating world of Greek wine. Across the evening, you'll taste five carefully selected wines from mainland Greece and its islands, each chosen for character, contrast and conversation. Not the labels you've seen before. Not the obvious choices. The bottles that quietly make you wonder why you've never tried them before. Alongside each wine you'll enjoy a selection of delicious nibbles designed to complement the tasting and keep the conversation flowing. Because great wine deserves great company. Guiding the evening is Nick Fildes, our Lead Sommelier, with over two decades in hospitality and a firm belief that wine should be enjoyable, approachable and shared. No lectures. No exams. No pressure to remember grape names. Just flavour, stories and the pleasure of discovering something new alongside good people. You'll leave with: - Five Greek wines you'll want to drink again - A better understanding of what you enjoy - Fresh stories to share over your next bottle - The confidence to order something different next time Hosted in the warm surroundings of Arcane, this promises to be a relaxed evening of discovery, conversation and exceptional wine. This isn't a masterclass. It's a better way to spend an evening.