Sardinia Wine Tasting

The landscape shapes everything. Think windswept granite hills, wild herbs in the air, sheep grazing the mountains, and the deep blue Mediterranean stretching out forever.

Culture here is equally vibrant. Throughout the year Sardinian towns burst into life with traditional festivals — processions through cobbled streets, music across piazzas, tables piled high with pecorino, bread, olives and seafood. These gatherings celebrate community, land and harvest — and of course, wine.

This tasting is inspired by that spirit: sun, sea, longevity and Sardinian hospitality.

Seasonal touches will include rustic breads, olive oil, island cheeses and simple Mediterranean flavours to accompany the wines.

🍾 Vermentino – coastal, bright and saline, like sea spray in a glass
🌿 Ancient whites – rich, herbal and quietly complex
🍒 Cannonau – Sardinia’s legendary red, generous, warming and linked to the island’s Blue Zone longevity
🌺 Island reds from mountain vineyards – wild, aromatic and sun-soaked

The wines we’ll taste capture the island’s soul: windswept vineyards, ancient traditions, and a culture where a good glass of wine is simply part of living well. 🌊🍷✨

📍 📅 Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 5.00pm

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 Sardinian Wines

🎓A guided tasting filled with stories, regional insight, and tasting tips

🍄 Sardinian inspired seasonal nibbles

🎤 Hosted by Wine Expert Isobel Salamon

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 a 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. 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.

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