Mr Foodie Money off code for 100 Best Australian wine festival in Edinburgh
Award-winning wine writer and taster Matthew Jukes is bringing his top Australian wines to Edinburgh later this month. He is one of the most knowledgeable people on the planet when it comes to Australian wine. With a career spanning more than three decades, Jukes is a UK wine writer who has published 14 wine books and comprehensive annual Wine Reports, which are published on his website matthewjukes.com, including the internationally renowned 100 Best Australian Wines Report. Jukes tastes more than 4,000 Australian wines every year, from which he selects his top 100 and he will be in Edinburgh to share top picks from the 20th anniversary of his 100 Best Australian Wines Report at a unique one-day tasting festival hosted by Wine Events Scotland.
The 100 Best Australian Wines Festival will take place across two sessions at the Edinburgh Academy (42 Henderson row, Edinburgh, EH3 5BL) on Saturday 23rd March, from 12 noon until 3pm, and 4 till 7pm.
Matthew Jukes will be showcasing wines from £7 to £125 a bottle
‘I am incredibly excited to bring my 100 Best Australian Wines Festival to Edinburgh,’ says Jukes. ‘I have tasted a phenomenal number of Aussie wines to whittle down to the very finest for my latest Report and, believe me, Australia produces some of the most exquisite fine wines on earth.’ He continues, ‘With more variety of style than you could possibly imagine, I cannot wait to pour the wines for you! I guarantee you are in for an epic treat.’
‘Matthew is recognised the world over as an expert in Australian wines and he has some amazing wines to introduce,’ says Diana Thompson, Wine Events Scotland founder. ‘It’s a walk-around tasting, so visitors can sample the wines and ask questions from experts there on the day. Matthew will be mingling with guests and hosting two of the exciting masterclasses. For these, he’s digging deep in the cellar to bring out some older vintages of previous 100 Best winning wines.’
The tasting comprises 54 of Matthew’s favourite wines from all corners of Australia. These range from great-value, everyday-style, bottles to fabulous fine wines. The average RRP of wines being shown and tasted on the day is more than £30, and the selection includes wines from £7 to £125 a bottle.
Buy a ticket
100 Best Australian Wines Festival with Matthew Jukes, The Edinburgh Academy, Henderson Row, Saturday 23rd March 2024, from 12-3pm or 4-7pm: tickets from £32, masterclass tickets, £15, available from www.wineeventsscotland.co.uk. who are responsible for many other Edinburgh wine events such as the yearly Fizz Feast, which also takes place at The Edinburgh Academy.
Use code 100BESTFE15 for 15% off tickets at Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines Festival.
