Drink. Better. Wine.
CorkNTalk brings fun, approachable wine experiences to North Shropshire and the Welsh Marches, from relaxed tasting to tailored events, staff training, and expert wine guidance.
the corkntalk experience
Less Snobery, More Sippable Joy
Wine shouldn’t feel like a final exam. It shouldn’t be pretentious, confusing, or reserved for those “in the know”. At CorkNTalk, we strip away the ego and bring wine back to what it’s meant to be: sociable, enjoyable, and full of stories worth sharing.
Whether you’re hosting friends at home, planning a special event, training your hospitality team, or simply want to discover wines you’ll genuinely love, we’re here to help with authenticity, enthusiasm, and absolutely no boring, no snobbery, no hype wines, and no nonsense.
WHAT WE DO
Explore Our Wine Experiences…
Private Wine Tastings
Fun, relaxed wine sessions brought straight to the comfort of your own home. Each tasting is tailored to your personal preferences. Expect great wine, good conversation, and an atmosphere that feels like friends gathered around the table… with a little extra expertise poured in.
Public Wine Tastings
Join us for our monthly ticketed events, each themed around a different region, style, or story from the world of wine. These tastings are social, welcoming, and full of discovery. Perfect for beginners and seasoned sippers alike. Every month brings new bottles, new flavours, and new delicious surprises to enjoy.
Dinner-Party Tastings
Want to elevate your next dinner party? We’ll pair each course with the perfect wine and join you for the evening to share the stories, reasoning, and flavours behind each bottle. It can be as formal or as laid-back as you like, but your guests will definitely leave impressed (and very well hydrated).
Hospitality Staff Training
Give your team the confidence to talk about, recommend, and sell wine with ease. Our training covers the fundamentals, from grape varieties to tasting techniques, delivered in four approachable, engaging sessions that can be tailored to your venue. Just practical knowledge your staff can use straight away.
Beauty Salon Sparkling Events
Introducing Fizzy Fridays and Sparkling Saturdays, the perfect blend of pampering and bubbles. While clients enjoy their beauty treatments, we pour a new sparkling wine to explore together. Light, fun, and interactive, this experience adds a touch of luxury (and a lot of enjoyment) to the salon atmosphere.
Wedding Wine Support
Planning your wedding wine doesn’t need to be stressful. We guide you through choosing, sourcing, and budgeting for the perfect bottles, whether you want a crowd-pleasing fizz, elegant pairings for the meal, or a memorable toast. Personal, practical, and pressure-free, so you can focus on celebrating.
Garden Party Wine Talks
Take your outdoor gathering up a notch with a curated selection of wines chosen specifically for your occasion. We’ll bring the bottles, the stories, and a relaxed, engaging tasting talk that gives your guests something fun to sip and chat about. Perfect for summer afternoons, celebrations, and everything in between.
Private Wine Sourcing
If you’re looking to stock up, explore new styles, or build your own private wine cellar, CorkNTalk offers a personal wine sourcing service tailored to your taste and wallet. It all begins with a simple conversation about what you enjoy, the price range, and the occasion. This service is ideal for customers wanting trustworthy recommendations and less hassle.
Testimonials
What People are Saying…
“Looking forward to the next one”
“Harry and his passion for wine are next level. Amazing experiences with CorkNTalk. Do one of his events or just reach out for some amazing wine choices.”
Lee Eason
“Great host, 11/10”
“Absolutely fantastic way to spend your night. I’ve done smaller groups of 4 and larger parties of 12, and they are aways a great night. Harry has a plethora of wine knowledge”
Mike Jones
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Drop Us a Line
Whether you’re booking a tasting or just curious about how it all works, drop us a message, we’d love to hear from you.
Drop Us a Line
Whether you’re booking a tasting or just curious about how it all works, drop us a message, we’d love to hear from you.