March Newsletter

It's such a wonderful time of the year, isn't it? This month brings with it longer evenings and the promise of some spring sunshine.

We have our recommendations for transitioning into the springtime. We also suggest some fabulous Mother's Day and Easter gifts.

Our thanks to everyone who made it along to David Bann on Sunday 22 February. We enjoyed a lovely specially created menu with wines to match and, of course, good company. Keep your eyes out for our future amazing events...

We have some fantastic opportunities for you to join us too, with events at Cockenzie House Market and our ever-popular Vegan Tipples' Wine Tasting Evenings. Plus, exciting news about our Edinburgh Fringe events planned for the summer ahead. We'll raise a glass to that, "Happy Drinking!"

The Vegan Tipples' Spring Box has landed!

A selection of wines - fizz, white, rose and red. Perfect for Spring:

La Fornarina Prosecco 10.5%

Indomita, Costa Vera Chardonnay 12%

Mont Rocher Viognier 13% ABV

Umbrele Pinot Rosé, Vilie Timisului 12.5%

Ancora Monferrato Chiaretto 12%

Luis Felipe Edwards Carmenere Reserva, Loma Negra

All this for just £57.

Our next wine tastings will take place at 7pm on:

6 March (sold out), 10 April and 8 May

Just £17.50 pp - this is amazing value for money.

We will welcome you with a vegan fizz, and you can try a further five vegan wines. We'll serve vegan snacks throughout.  All wine tastings take place at our premises in the very heart of historic Edinburgh. Do join us, we'd love to welcome you.

We also host bespoke wine tastings. Please do get in touch to discuss how we can provide the perfect event for you!

Perfect to welcome the arrival of spring...
Produttori Di Manduria, Zin, IGT, Puglia, Italy, 2024 - 

Produttori di Manduria make high-quality examples of Puglia's most famous vinous export Primitivo, and this leading producer is well-versed in producing fascinating whites from Fiano and Verdeca.

A fine, bright straw yellow colour.  There's intensity on the nose in aromas of peach, melon, herbs and pine, which translate to the ripe, medium-bodied palate. Warm and soft, zesty acidity on the palate accompanied by a new freshness.  This wine pairs well with tempeh and tofu dishes.  £15.25

Stone`s Throw Shiraz 2024

Quintessentially Australian, this range offers consistent quality, hugely appealing wine styles that have gained a loyal following.  Samantha Bailey brings her signature palate and decades of experience to finessing components into the loveliest expressions of Oz.

This incredible wine is bright, aromatic and juicy on the nose.  True to the varietal, the tiny proportion of Malbec in this blend gives a flowery perfume. This vintage is their brightest, most dangerously drinkable Shiraz to date due to its fine, bright fruit and soft silky elegance.  £13.25

Say it with wine this Mother's Day...

Produttori Di Manduria, Aka Charme Rosato Spumante Brut, IGT, Puglia, Italy, 2024

As if the spectacular bottle design itself wasn't enough, this incredibly sparkling wine is perfect to enjoy with sushi, aubergine dishes and it's delicious as an aperitif: "An intense and brilliant pink sparkling wine, defined by its fine, elegant perlage and crafted to captivate from the first glance. On the nose, it delivers vibrant intensity with notes of small red fruits, delicate rose petals, and subtle hints of bread crust and yeast, creating a refined and inviting bouquet. On the palate, its lively effervescence and excellent acidity bring remarkable freshness, while its softness and balanced structure make it beautifully harmonious and unmistakably fragrant—an effortlessly appealing choice for consumers seeking elegance with a modern, uplifting character.  £17.99

We have an incredible Easter Wine Gift Set available for you this year! For just £48.75 you will receive:

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Rose

Painted Wolf Chenin Blanc

Bodegas Luis Canas, Rioja Crianza, DOCA Rioja

Free Gift Bag

This represents great value and makes a wonderful Easter gift. Order now, while stocks last.

Edinburgh Fringe......

We're excited to once again host our fun-size 1 hour wine tastings throughout August as part of the EdinburghFringe. These 'taster tastings' easily fit in to your festival schedule. But there's still enough time to enjoy tasting four wines and improve your wine knowledge while you're at it! You'll receive a top up of your favourite wine at the end.

These tastings take place in the heart of historic Edinburgh, very close to Edinburgh bus station and Edinburgh Waverley train station.  Various dates throughout August at 4-5pm or 6-7pm. Just £20 per person.