Slonk Session: An Albariño Wine Tasting
Slonk Sessions are back and for July, celebrating the ever delicious Albariño Day by popping on a Special Galician Wine Tasting at the Black Grape Wine Bar.
About Slonk Session: An Albariño Wine Tasting
Get excited Edinburgh! We're celebrating the ever delicious Albariño Day by popping on a Special Galician Wine Tasting at the Black Grape Wine Bar.
Summer is finally here and this means exploring fresh, zippy and fun textural white wines.
Slonk, together with the The Black Grape, are bringing you an immersive Albariño wine tasting with on Wednesday, 26 July, and of course it wouldn’t be one of our tasting’s without tasty treats, so we've got a couple of rather pretty canapés to have alongside!
Venue: The Black Grape 240 Canongate Edinburgh EH8 8AB
About this event:
Join us inside the so beautiful Black Grape wine bar in Edinburgh's Old Town, located on the Royal Mile, at 6.30pm on 26 July 2023 at 6.30pm.
On arrival you'll be treated to a Surprise Cocktail to settle you in and get your mouth’s watering before the tasting begins!
And what'll you get in that, you ask?
- 6 x Albariño Wines (from light and bright, to minerally and textured, and then those deliciously rich ones),
- 3 x Specially crafted Canapés to make the wine flavours pop (*miso caramel will be featured*), and,
- A very fun masterclass to walk you through the wines and transport you to the Atlantic sea.
You will taste and learn about each of the the Wine styles, hear what makes them uniquely special, become a wizard on what they pair best with and basically have a grand time, tasting it all for yourself, as guided by our Founding Sommelier & Spanish Wine Expert, Isobel Salamon.
This tasting is all about inclusivity and having fun. So whether you're a wine novice, something of an expert or simply love getting out and trying new experiences, this one is for you.
Tickets are extremely limited so get in fast!
And of course, you're very welcome to stay for dinner afterwards.
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The fine print:
Please arrive within your assigned time. This ensures we can move you safely in and get the tasting started.
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.
On-site toilets will be available including accessible facilities.
For full venue info go to - theblackgrape.co.uk
About us:
Slonk is an international wine consultancy brand offering brilliantly fun events and a dedicated service in working with Winemakers, Sommeliers, Hotels, Restaurants, Theatre's, PR groups 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 Black Grape Wine Bar. Realtively new to the Edinburgh Dining Scene, The Black Grape, located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile has carved out a name for it's small plates, wine & good times in a stunning setting. Their menu is a gastronomic tour de force with inspiration from around the globe. One thing unites all their dishes however - bold, punchy flavours and plates that are perfect for sharing. In addition to a 40 seater restaurant the Black Grape also has a cozy wine & cocktail bar - expect a carefully curated selection of drinks soundtracked with the best funk & soul.
D.O. Rías Baixas Wines offer the taste of Galicia, and the essence of the Atlantic. The wines of the Rías Baixas Designation of Origin have evolved from a wine-growing tradition that is deeply rooted in the 5 sub-zones of which it is made up. They are produced from indigenous grape varieties, such as Albariño, which achieve their full expression in the special wine-growing conditions of southern Galicia.
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