It’s the festive season and a time when I trust corks will be popping, wine will be flowing and glasses clinking.  Maybe also a time to amuse friends with some of these fun – and some serious wine facts; 1. Oenostiaphobia is an official phobia – the fear of running out of wine! Wine Events Scotland can always assist if you have this! 2. The world’s oldest bottle of wine is still sealed. It ’s over 1,600 years old and stored in a museum in Speyer, Germany. 3. There’s a village

A special collaboration between Brasserie Prince at The Balmoral Hotel and Jennettas Gelateria has brought an inspired tasting menu pairing artisan gelato with exceptional wines and Champagnes.

A special collaboration between Brasserie Prince at The Balmoral Hotel and Jennettas Gelateria has brought an inspired tasting menu pairing artisan gelato with exceptional wines and Champagnes. A Legacy of Craftsmanship Founded in 1908 by a Sicilian family, Jennettas Gelateria has been delighting customers for over a century. Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, brothers Lewis and Ross Hazel are determined to “continue the history and make the family proud,” k

At its heart, Belly Dance is a kefir soda – a naturally fermented fizz made from water kefir grains using 100% natural ingredients.

As Matthew Jukes launches the 21st edition of his world-renowned celebration of the 100 Best Australian Wines, we hear just what we have to look forward to at the exciting Festival with Matthew and Wine Events Scotland.

Struggling with Dry January or Zero Alcohol Wine?

Home to over 250 indigenous grape varieties, Portugal boasts an incredible diversity of wines produced across the length and breadth of this beautiful country. Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Quinta do Ameal in the Vinho Verde region, located in the far north of Portugal, bordering Spain.

As we head full speed towards Christmas here are a few fun facts for you to share with friends whilst you’re wrestling with a corkscrew.

Our recent Insta Live with this year’s Edinburgh Uncorked host, wine expert Susy Atkins, was great fun and provided a snapshot of what visitors to the event on 1st June can expect.

Our recent Insta Live with this year’s Edinburgh Uncorked host, wine expert Susy Atkins, was great fun and provided a snapshot of what visitors to the event on 1 June can expect.

It's that festive time of year when we're getting together with family and friends with often the challenge of a Christmas quiz.  I thought you might enjoy some fun wine related trivia which could prove as inspiration or just make you smile.

Whilst we tend to be conditioned that red meat means red wine there are a few exceptions. Certainly DO Rueda is one of these

What a pleasure it was to be part of this tasting with Langham Wine Estate and Alexander Wines.  Also a historic occasion welcoming Tommy Grimshaw and Calum Chance from Dorset up to Edinburgh since it was Tommy’s first trip further north than the Lake District! Langham’s dynamic Head Winemaker Tommy has his own style of winemaking inspired by his love of Grower Champagnes and this is very apparent. Situated in Dorset in the southwest of England, Langham Estate is at the very

Fizz Feast 2023’s Feast Hall is full of delicious artisanal fayre that makes the perfect Christmas gift for foodies This year’s feast hall is set to be a sensation for the senses - we have every foodie want and need catered for. Our wonderful food producers are all based in Scotland and have an incredible range of delicacies to share. We know you will be impressed by the array of artisan talent on our doorstep. Try before you buy, taste something new, shop for Christmas prese

Fizz Feast came about as a way to introduce as many people to as many different styles of sparkling wine as possible, all under one roof. It is easy enough to try different still wines – much more difficult to try out sparkling wine, which can be expensive to experiment with – but  Fizz Feast gives you the opportunity to do just that. Our Fizz Hall at the Edinburgh Academy on 18 November is set to welcome an effervescent line up of guests this year, with every type of sparkli

If you spotted this in the latest newsletter but didn't manage to work out all the wines here are the answers; Answers Spot the Wine 1. Beaujolais 2. Bordeaux 3. Chianti 4. Burgundy 5. Lambrusco 6.Valpolicella 7.Champagne Spot Another Wine 1.Muscadet 2.Beaune 3. Sauternes 4. Chardonnay 5.Piesporter 6. Saint- Emillion

Are you curious about what wines we are loving in the UK right now? Let's dive into the latest trends and discover the rising stars of the UK wine market! Australian wines continue to dominate the market, capturing an impressive 22.6% share of the UK supermarket wine volume. The four countries with the highest volume of wines in UK supermarkets are Italy, Chile, France, and Australia, but all of them have experienced a decline of more than 5%. However, the landscape is shif

Are you curious about the latest wine trends in the UK? We have some quiz questions for you this week! Scroll to the end to reveal the answers. 1. What is the most popular white wine in the UK? a) Chardonnay b) Pinot Grigio c) Sauvignon Blanc d) Riesling 2. Do you know which country dominates the market, capturing an impressive 22.6% share of the UK supermarket wine volume? a) France b) Australia c) Italy d) Spain 3. Which are the four countries with the highest volume of

Don’t miss your chance to meet wine writer, expert and all-round entertainer Oz Clarke with Wine Events Scotland Oz Clarke, OBE, has to be one of the world’s most-popular wine experts, certainly in the UK, quite possibly in the world. Which is just one of the reasons we are delighted to welcome him to Edinburgh Uncorked Wine Fair with Oz Clarke this June. With a passion for wine dating from his student days at Oxford University, his wine tasting skills have won him an intern

Wondering what wine to enjoy this spring? We have a few delicious suggestions