For the hedonists, here you'll find all our food and wine pairing evenings and those other 'just for fun' tastings where the focus is on company, great food and delicious wines. No previous experience required for these tastings, so you can't go far wrong... *Warning, you may learn something too*
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Wed 04
Mar
- 2026 -
World of Wine - Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
Join us for an evening of decadence as we celebrate the wonderful world of bubbles!
£42.00
Thu 05
Mar
- 2026 -
Riesling Masterclass
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
Riesling. Misunderstood, Mispronounced, Undervalued, Underappreciated. Forget the Blue Nun of the 1970s and uncover this gem of a grape. From it's home in Germany, to Australia and everywhere in between we'll uncover a range of styles.
£55.00
Fri 06
Mar
- 2026 -
Crisps & Wine Pairing
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
There are many classic wine and food pairings from around the world. However, there's nothing we love more than a quiet night in with a glass of wine and a bag of crisps. This tasting pairs both the expected and unexpected.
£40.00
Fri 27
Mar
- 2026 -
Posh vs Plonk!
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
How much should I spend on wine? Are more expensive wines better? Can you really taste the difference between a cheaper and more expensive bottle?
This evening - we will answer these questions and many more alongside 8 wines, tasted blind!
£35.00
Sat 11
Apr
- 2026 -
Saturday: Oceania. Australia and New Zealand do Battle
Hotel du Vin
11:00am
Fly to the other side of the world with us and explore the wines of both Australia and New Zealand with a great 2 course lunch mid way.
£120.00
Mon 13
Apr
- 2026 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
10:00am
WSET L1 Award is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or those beginning a career in hospitality. It lays the foundation for understanding wine, giving you confidence for food and wine pairing, and an introduction to different styles...
£225.00
Thu 16
Apr
- 2026 -
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
Join us for an introductory look at the wonderfully diverse and quirky world of wine. This evening tasting is perfect for those to new to wine or who want to understand the basics of wine tasting.
£30.00
Fri 17
Apr
- 2026 -
Scottish Cheese and Wine Pairing
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
Scotland is home to world-class cheese producers from every corner of the country. This workshop is all about celebrating our amazing produce by pairing them up with delicious wines from across the globe.
£47.00
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Thu 23
Apr
- 2026 -
White Wines of the World
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
If you're a white wine lover, know what you like but want to learn a bit more about it then this is the tasting for you! We'll broaden your horizons and perhaps change the way you think about white wines forever!
£37.00
Fri 24
Apr
- 2026 -
Spanish Tapas and Wine Pairing
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
There is arguably no other country on earth that can match the vibrancy, flair, quality and diversity of Spanish wine. This evening's tasting is dedicated to sampling some of its very best, paired with top quality examples of local delicacies.
£47.00
Thu 30
Apr
- 2026 -
Red Wines of the World
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
At this time of year you can't beat a nice warming glass of red wine! Tonight we'll taste our way through some of the best examples of the huge variety of red wines available.
£37.00
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Fri 01
May
- 2026 -
Scottish Charcuterie and Wine Pairing
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
Scotland is home to world-class charcuterie producers in every corner of the country, including Edinburgh. This workshop is all about celebrating our amazing produce by pairing them up with delicious wines from across the globe.
£47.00
Thu 07
May
- 2026 -
Scottish Food and Wine Pairing
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
On this workshop we match up some of the delicacies from Scotland's world famous larder with some delicious wines from around the globe. We'll see how the complex flavours can complement each other, bringing out the flavours of both.
£47.00
Thu 14
May
- 2026 -
£50.00
Fri 15
May
- 2026 -
Crisps & Wine Pairing
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
There are many classic wine and food pairings from around the world. However, there's nothing we love more than a quiet night in with a glass of wine and a bag of crisps. This tasting pairs both the expected and unexpected.
£40.00
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Fri 19
Jun
- 2026 -
French Wine Essentials
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
French Wine Essentials (FWE) introduces you to the most important regions and wine styles. Each wine is presented within a regional and cultural context while landmarks and traditional cuisine are highlighted to complete the curriculum.
£415.00
Thu 25
Jun
- 2026 -
£75.00
Fri 26
Jun
- 2026 -
Scottish Food and Wine Pairing
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
On this workshop we match up some of the delicacies from Scotland's world famous larder with some delicious wines from around the globe. We'll see how the complex flavours can complement each other, bringing out the flavours of both.
£47.00
Fri 03
Jul
- 2026 -
Italian Charcuterie and Wine Pairing
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
With over 1000 indigenous grape varieties to get to grips with, & enormous diversity of wine styles, Italy can be a confusing wine country to get to know! It’s also the best example of a region that makes wine specifically designed to go wi...
£47.00
Fri 10
Jul
- 2026 -
Spanish Tapas and Wine Pairing
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
There is arguably no other country on earth that can match the vibrancy, flair, quality and diversity of Spanish wine. This evening's tasting is dedicated to sampling some of its very best, paired with top quality examples of local delicacies.
£47.00
Fri 17
Jul
- 2026 -
French Cheese and Wine Pairing
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
7:00pm
Cheese & Wine are unquestionably two of the greatest things ever created by man! And France produces some of the finest examples of both. Tonight we'll be exploring many of the classic cheese and wine pairings that the home of gastonomy has to of...
£47.00
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