Georgian Wine Tasting!

Dive into the ancient world with a Georgian Wine tasting with Slonk on Sunday 31st August at The Port of Leith Distillery!

About Georgian Wine Tasting!

	31st August 2025
	5pm - 6.30pm
	The Port of Leith Distillery 11 Whisky Quay, Leith EH6 6FH
	£40 + booking fee
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August is for Ancient Worlds — & the Art of Winemaking in Georgia!

Georgia — the cradle of wine for 8,000 years — crafts unique terroir-driven wines naturally aged in massive underground clay qvevris. These orange, amber, & deep red wines reveal layers of texture and centuries of history.
Vibrant, complex, and captivating, Slonk explores Georgian wines: home to some of the world’s oldest winemaking traditions and their iconic qvevri vessels.

From Kakheti’s fertile valleys to Kartli’s rolling hills, taste grapes bursting with fresh, savoury, + intensely aromatic profiles.

We’ll explore:
- Qvevri-aged whites with skin contact + oxidative depth
- Rich amber wines with nutty tannins
- Bold, earthy reds with rustic charm

Discover Georgia’s full wine heritage — paired perfectly with the hearty flavors of ქართული სამზარეულო (Georgian cuisine). An unforgettable journey into the world’s oldest wine culture awaits.

About this event:
On arrival, enjoy a surprise aperitif while soaking in the panoramic distillery views 👀. Then it’s on to the tasting!

What’s included:
6 x Georgian Wines – from white to amber to red and off dry!
A fun masterclass filled with knowledge and tasting tips
Delicious curated nibbles
Hosted by wine expert Isobel Salamon, your guide to the wonders of Georgia

This tasting is all about inclusivity and having a good time. So whether you're a wine novice, bit of a connoisseur or simply love getting out and trying new experiences, this one's for you.

Tickets are extremely limited so get in fast!
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Please arrive on time. This ensures we can move you safely in and get the tasting started. If you are running late please contact us.

If you need to cancel your ticket please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. In general, tickets are non-refundable, but we know plans change and if you can no longer attend, get in touch and we will open your tickets up to the waitlist. Exceptional circumstances will also be considered on an individual basis for refunds.

18+ event only. No one under 18 years will be permitted entry and please, no pets.

Post event dining in the Distillery can happily be accommodated until 8pm. Please let us know if you’d like us to set aside a table for you.

On-site toilets will be available including accessible facilities.

The distillery address is 11 Whisky Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6JH. They’re a short walk from Ocean Terminal and the Royal Yacht Britannia. The tram stop is Ocean Terminal with trams running every 7 minutes. For full directions please view the Leith Distillery website below.

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For full venue info go to: Port of Leith Distillery

About:

Slonk is an international wine consultancy brand dedicated to working with Winemakers, Sommeliers, Venue Owners, Importers and more to provide on demand sommelier services, and create an inclusive atmosphere for education, inspiration and team/business development, all while demystifying wine.

The Port of Leith Distillery is a new Scotch Whisky distillery in Edinburgh's historic port district of Leith. It is Scotland's first vertical distillery to operate for over 100 years! The Port of Leith brand also produces two Sherry wines that are crafted from Bodegas Baron, a 480 year old producer with a very modern outlook. Sherry plays a crucial role in transforming the character of many of Scotland’s best-loved whiskies, and this sherry will enhance their own whisky.

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