100 Best Australian Wines Festival 2026 with Matthew Jukes

Experience Australia’s most exciting new-generation award winning wines in one place – from sparkling wines and elegant Chardonnays to aromatic Rieslings, delicate Pinots, and irresistible Cabernets. Taste the innovation, quality, and diversity shaping Australia’s vibrant wine scene today.

What to look forward to:

• Dozens of Award Winning Wines: From £9-£125.

• A plethora of styles to explore: From sparkling to sweet, elegant to full-bodied whites, delicate Pinot Noirs to spicy Shiraz, and everything in between.

• Meet the Experts: Interact with wine merchants, importers, and Matthew Jukes himself, who has been producing highlighting the 100 Best Australian Wines for over 20 years.

• Two Sessions to Choose From: 12-3pm or 4-7pm in The Edinburgh Academy’s stunning Main Hall.

If you’ve not tasted Australian wine for a while now’s the chance to rediscover this incredible  country – and enjoy a fantastic day out.

Exciting Masterclasses:

Matthew Jukes – Cool Climate Aussie Superstars

A look at modern-style Australian wines, exploring some fabulous gems from cooler regions of Australia producing wines with character and elegance.

A Taste of Two Terroirs – Australian Wines Meet Scottish Cheeses

Mark O’Bryen MW from Robert Oatley and Cherubino Wines will be joined by Tanny Gill of the Scottish Cheese Academy, pairing award-winning Australian wines with award-winning Scottish cheeses.

What Else?

• Matthew’s 100 Best Australian Wines 2026 Book: everyone attending will recieve one of these fantastic books valued at £75.  This guide is included with the ticket price and provides detailed tasting notes and insights into the wines, producers and regions.

• Video Preview: have a look at last year’s video for a taste of what to expect.

• Needing tempting further? Have a read of the latest article about the event in The Smart Leisure Guide