Saturday 21 March · Early Session Only (12–3pm) March 21 lands right as the Northern Hemisphere tips fully into spring — the equinox hits the day before, on 20 March 2026 , marking the moment daylight starts stretching, temperatures lift, and everything feels newly switched on. And what better way to celebrate the first bright weekend of the season than with a glass (or several) of Australia’s most exciting wines? Matthew Jukes is back in Edinburgh with his 100 Best Australia

​ Edinburgh’s wine calendar is overflowing this spring — and Bite readers are getting first pick. From generous walk‑around tastings to expert‑led masterclasses, here are three unmissable wine fairs  landing in the city, each with an exclusive Bite offer. Great Grog Big Spring Wine Fair — Sat 18 April Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Pleasance Edinburgh’s most generous wine tasting returns with 100+ wines , producers pouring on the day, and a relaxed, roam‑as‑you‑like format. Bit

Edinburgh’s most generous wine tasting returns this spring as Great Grog opens the doors to its Big Spring Wine Fair  on Saturday 18 April 2026 , offering two relaxed, discovery‑driven sessions at the Greyfriars Charteris Centre  on Pleasance. With 100+ wines  to explore and producers pouring on the day, it’s one of the city’s most convivial ways to taste widely, chat freely, and find new favourites. This year, Bite readers get something special: 4 pairs of tickets for each s

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 b

Edinburgh’s only independent Spring Wine Festival returns to the Assembly Rooms in 2026 with a fresh line‑up of global flavours, engaging workshops, and a very special guest. Edinburgh Uncorked, hosted by Wine Events Scotland’s Diana Thompson , is a celebration of discovery—bringing together hundreds of wines from across the world, including exciting bottles from lesser‑known regions. Special Guest This year, Diana is joined by Joe Wadsack, one of the UK’s most charismatic w