100 Best Australian Wines Festival with Matthew Jukes

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The 100 Best Australian Wines Festival with Matthew Jukes is back at The Edinburgh Academy on 15th March, following its great success last year!

About 100 Best Australian Wines Festival with Matthew Jukes

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This exciting event will showcase over 50 of the highest-scoring wines from Matthew’s annual list of the best Australian wines. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste a wide variety of wines, from everyday value bottles to exceptional premium wines, with some priced as high as £125 per bottle.

The festival is a “Walk Around” tasting, where you can meet wine importers and merchants, learn about the wines, and chat with Matthew Jukes himself. The event will be held in the stunning Main Hall of The Edinburgh Academy on Henderson Row. There will be two sessions, 12-3pm or 4-7pm.

There are Masterclasses too!
And it doesn’t stop there! We also have some fantastic 30 minute Masterclasses offering in-depth wine experiences. Booking in advance is advised for these.

All attendees will receive Matthew’s 100 Best Australian Wines 2025 booklet, containing detailed tasting notes, background information, and listings of the featured wines. The ticket costs £32, which includes the booklet valued at £75.

About Matthew Jukes:
Matthew Jukes, a renowned international wine writer, is celebrated for his exceptional knowledge of Australian wines. He is widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable experts in the field. Each year, Jukes tastes over 4,000 Australian wines, curating his prestigious “100 Best Australian Wines Report” from this extensive selection. With over three decades of experience in the wine industry, he is known for his deep understanding of wine and his authoritative reports, which have earned him respect worldwide.

This is a rare opportunity to taste and learn about the best wines Australia has to offer with Matthew Jukes, the leading authority on Australian wine. Come along and join the fun!

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