Edinburgh Uncorked 2026 with special guest Joe Wadsack

Taste your way around the world with hundreds of wines, meet dozens of wine experts, and take part in engaging wine workshops. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, there’s something for everyone to discover at Edinburgh Uncorked.

We have wines from all over the world including some off the beaten track countries and regions. Joe and Diana look forward to welcoming you to this unmissable day of wine, learning, and fun—just in time for summer 2026.

You can select from two available time slots: 12-3pm or 4-7pm. Tickets are £35 which grants you the chance to taste and sample every wine featured at the event, plus some enticing offers which might tempt you to take your favorites home.

Have a look at our short video here to get a flavour for what’s in store for you at Edinburgh Uncorked.

Masterclasses – Great Guided Tastings

Enhance your Edinburgh Uncorked experience with a 30-minute Masterclass in our dedicated theatre. Sit back and enjoy curated tastings presented by top wine experts – each session is fun, informative, and full of stories.

First Session

Masterclass 12.30pm - VIP Early Access         

The Perfect Match: Festival Wines & Scottish Cheese Pairing Experience

Join Diana Thompson to taste her top Edinburgh Uncorked picks, paired with Scottish cheeses from The Scottish Cheese Academy with Tanny Gill, exploring flavour, texture and perfect matches. You will gain an extra 30 mins early access to the event.

Masterclass 1.30pm              

Terroir & Style: Rioja, Rueda & Rías Baixas in Focus with Ramón Bilbao's Ana Frías

Discover how terroir influences wines from some of Spain’s most famous regions with Ramón Bilbao's Global Wine Hospitality Coordinator Ana Frías. Compare Rioja, Rueda and Rías Baixas side by side, exploring flavour, character and regional differences.

Second Session

Masterclass 3.30pm – Early Access

The Perfect Match: Festival Wines & Scottish Cheese Pairing Experience

Join Diana Thompson to taste her top Edinburgh Uncorked picks, paired with Scottish cheeses from The Scottish Cheese Academy with Tanny Gill, exploring flavour, texture and perfect matches. You will gain an extra 30 mins early access to the event.

Masterclass 4.30pm - VIP Early Access

Mucho Más: Wines to Savour & Enjoy with Joe Wadsack

Join Joe Wadsack to explore the Mucho Más range - approachable Spanish blends full of flavour and personality. Taste sparkling, white, rosé and red wines, with Joe sharing stories bringing each style to life.

Masterclass 5.30pm

Louis Jadot - The Essence of Burgundy with Mark O’Bryen MW

Louis Jadot produces wines from the tip of Chablis to the toe of Beaujolais. Join us for this special masterclass demystifying Burgundy, exploring styles, regions and what makes them unique.

Who is Joe Wadsack?

Diana’s view – Joe is one of the most loveable, funny and outspoken people in the wine industry who I’ve known for over 30 years and we’re going to have so much fun at Edinburgh Uncorked!

The Official View – Joe Wadsack is the drinks expert on BBC TV’s ‘Food and Drink: Series 3’ with host Tom Kerridge. Joe studied winemaking in Bordeaux and has since worked as a wine buyer and consultant for a number of leading supermarkets. Joe’s other roles include Richard and Judy’s wine expert on Channel 4 as well as his own series ‘Great Wine Walks’ for UKTV’s Good Food Channel.

We are thrilled Joe will be coming up to Edinburgh to join us as our special guest for Edinburgh Uncorked 2026.