In the run up to Fizz Feast we have a series of Fizz Feast Taster blogs each telling the story about one of our fabulous exhibitors, to give you a flavour of the treats in store on Saturday 17 November. Today’s Fizz Feast Taster is all about Ambriel – not only a lovely family run wine producer but also a producer of some stunning English Sparkling Wine. As Ambriel themselves say “Our motto 'Non Angli sed Angeli' – 'not English, but Angels' - was Pope Gregory's exclamation w

In the run up to Fizz Feast we have a series of Fizz Feast Taster blogs each focusing on one of our fabulous exhibitors, to give you a flavour of the treats in store on Saturday 17 November. Vilarnau is a small, artisanal and cutting-edge winery based just outside Barcelona. Historically the Vilarnau family were members of the Spanish aristocracy who settled in the region back in the 12th Century. However, it wasn’t until 1949 that the first Cava was produced bearing the Vil

In the run up to Fizz Feast we have a series of Fizz Feast Taster blogs each focusing on one of our fabulous exhibitors, to give you a flavour of the treats in store on Saturday 17 November. The latest Fizz Feast Taster blog is all about an old favourite wine merchant - Oddbins. Reformed under new management in 2011, Oddbins now has 45 stores up and down the UK, offering an exceptional quality wine range, while continuing to represent the most exciting emerging trends in th

In the run up to Fizz Feast we have a series of Fizz Feast Taster blogs, each focusing on one of our fabulous exhibitors, to give you a flavour of the treats in store on Saturday 17 November. Today’s Fizz Feast Taster Blog looks at an interesting and important player within the drinks trade, who to date has worked mainly with the drinks producers. This player is now opening up their expertise to the enthusiast with a series of Sensory Self Learn Kits and Sensory Training Pro

Each week on a Tuesday and a Thursday in the run up to Fizz Feast , we’re focusing on one of our fabulous exhibitors, to give you a flavour of the treats in store on Saturday 17 November. Our latest Fizz Feast Taster originates from a slightly unusual gentleman but nevertheless one who is extremely important to the wine industry today. Living in the 17th Century this gentleman was a philosopher, theologian, writer, pirate and inventor. Most importantly he almost accidentally,

Each week on a Tuesday and a Thursday in the run up to Fizz Feast we’re focusing on one of our fabulous exhibitors to give you a flavour of the treats in store at Fizz Feast on Saturday 17 November. You may well be aware that Prosecco is particularly popular in the UK, but did you know that we are extremely important Prosecco players, having consumed a third of all Prosecco produced last year? Another important player in the Prosecco world is the wonderful family-run company

Each week on a Tuesday and a Thursday in the run up to Fizz Feast we’re focusing on one of our fabulous exhibitors to give you a flavour of the treats in store at Fizz Feast on Saturday 17 November. Today’s Fizz Feast Taster looks at Martha the mouse who is scampering back to Fizz Feast again this year. Martha is a very happy little mouse who has the perfect life. She’s normally spotted sitting on a truckle of Damn Fine Cheese looking at people with her big round eyes encour

Each week on a Tuesday and a Thursday in the run up to Fizz Feast we’re focusing on one of our fabulous exhibitors to give you a flavour of the treats in store at Fizz Feast on Saturday 17 November. Today's Fizz Feast Taster is all about Taittinger who we’re very pleased to be welcoming back for the third year running. Whilst many of us are familiar with Taittinger Brut Non-Vintage there’s a whole range of Champagne to enjoy from this popular Champagne House. Master of Wine

Each week on a Tuesday and a Thursday in the run up to Fizz Feast we’re focusing on one of our fabulous exhibitors to give you a flavour of the treats in store at Fizz Feast on Saturday 17 November. Today’s Fizz Feast Taster is all about another one of our fabulous Fizz Feast exhibitors who is returning this year. The Tobermory Fish Company is a true artisan food company. Heading for their 50th anniversary, this award winning company based in the picturesque harbour of Toberm

Each week on a Tuesday and a Thursday in the run up to Fizz Feast we’re focusing on one of our fabulous exhibitors to give you a flavour of the treats in store at Fizz Feast on Saturday 17 November. Today’s Fizz Feast Taster is all about Greyfriars Vineyard who I’m delighted to be welcoming back to Fizz Feast again this year. No, Greyfriars Vineyard is nothing to do with our Edinburgh four legged friend but I couldn’t resist taking the photo which certainly raised a few eyes

Each week on a Tuesday and a Thursday in the run up to Fizz Feast we’re focusing on one of our fabulous exhibitors to give you a flavour of the treats in store at Fizz Feast on Saturday 17 November. Today’s Fizz Feast Taster features the wonderful Pacari Chocolate – also one of our fabulous masterclasses. I first met Edinburgh-based Juan Santelices at Foodies Festival last summer and we had fun pairing some Greyfriars English Sparkling Wine (another Fizz Feast exhibitor) wit

Now that we have most of the barrage of GDPR emails out of the way I thought it was time for some fun and safe to tempt you to a few tastings. If by chance you'd like to find out a bit more about Wine Events Scotland and GDPR then pour yourself a glass and scroll to the bottom of this newsletter. As many of you know I tend to steer clear of organising tastings in July and August so we've got a bit of a bumper June with 3 events. There are still a few places for the New Zea

Another hugely popular wine evening on the mezzanine at Le Di-Vin. The wines we tasted were from small producers in Australia's premium wine growing regions such as Clare, Yarra, Eden and Hunter Valleys. We also enjoyed some iconic Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra and Barossa Valley Shiraz as well as a Sparkling Shiraz. A Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon was tasted blind which created some great competition from the two people who guessed it correctly. They both then had to t