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March 21 TICKET OFFER - Australia’s finest pours land in Edinburgh 2026—Matthew Jukes brings his legendary Australian Wine Fair to The Edinburgh Academy

  • Writer: Bite
    Bite
  • Oct 30
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 11

Matthew with Diana from Wine Events Scotland and the crowd at last year's festival all raising glasses
2025

If your palate’s been sleeping on Australian wine, 2026 is your wake-up call. On Saturday 21 March, The Edinburgh Academy’s Main Hall transforms into a tasting fairground for the 100 Best Australian Wines Festival, curated by none other than Matthew Jukes—the UK’s most trusted Aussie wine whisperer in collaboration with Wine Events Scotland




🍷 Corks will pop at Aussie Wine Fair

This isn’t your average swirl-and-sip. Jukes has spent over two decades spotlighting the best bottles from Down Under, and this year’s line-up is a masterclass in modern Australian winemaking. Expect:


  • Dozens of award-winning wines, from everyday drinkables to prestige pours topping £125

  • A kaleidoscope of styles—sparkling, sweet, elegant whites, delicate Pinot Noirs, and spicy Shiraz

  • Direct access to the experts: chat with wine merchants, importers, and Jukes himself


Whether you’re a seasoned sipper or just wine-curious, this is your chance to taste the terroir of Australia without leaving Edinburgh.



🕰️ Two sessions, one unforgettable day

Choose your adventure:

  • Session 1: 12–3pm

  • Session 2: 4–7pm


Both take place in the Academy’s stunning Main Hall.. Attendees also receive a copy of Matthew’s 100 Best Australian Wines 2026 book—valued at £75 and packed with tasting notes, producer insights, and regional deep-dives.



🎓 Masterclasses & more

Masterclasses are the cherry on top—intimate, expert-led sessions that dive deeper into specific styles or regions. Watch this space.



🎁 Bite reader perks

We’ve teamed up with Wine Events Scotland to offer our Bite readers an offer on a limited number of tickets. Snap them up now to avoid disappointment.



📍 Venue & booking

  • Location: The Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row, EH3 5BL

  • Age restriction: Over 18s only


Let’s raise a glass to Aussie brilliance—and may be scribble a few tasting notes while we’re at it. Bite will be there.


Will you?



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