Heroic winemaking tasting!

Prepare your taste buds for a thrilling adventure in viticulture! Heroic viticulture sees daring winemakers conquer extreme terrains to craft extraordinary wines. From Italy's Valtellina to France's Côte Rôtie and Portugal's Douro Valley, these vineyards cling to steep slopes, soar to dizzying altitudes, or thrive on remote islands. 👀

Italy leads the charge with regions like Valle d'Aosta, Alto Adige, and Sicily's volcanic slopes, but you'll find these viticultural daredevils worldwide.😮

With slopes over 30%, altitudes above 500 meters, and challenging island conditions 😮‍💨, heroic winemakers cultivate these vines despite constant threats.Why? The wines they produce are simply unparalleled in their expressiveness.

So sit back with a crisp Cinque Terre white or a bold red from the precipitous slopes of Ribeira Sacra, and get ready to hear the tales of human determination and nature's extremes.

About this event

Join us at 📍 in Leith, Scotland on Sunday, 17 November 2024 at 5.00pm.

On arrival you'll be treated to a surprise aperitif 😋 to get you settled, and give you time to enjoy the distillery views 👀.

And then the tasting will begin!

What'll you get in that?

• 6 x Wines from the most 😮Intense vineyards,
• A fun filled Masterclass (lots of facts + tips of course),
• Delicious Nibbles!

Wine Expert Isobel Salamon will lead you on your evening. During which you'll taste premium wines from all over the world.

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 within your assigned 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 a individual basis for refunds.

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

🍔 Please get in touch with any dietary requirements before the event and we will do our best to accomodate them.

🍽️ Post evening 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. You can also find them using What3Words with ///copper.deck.branch .

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.

Host or Publisher Slonk x Lind & Lime Distillery