Celebrate Bordeaux Wine Month with us! Join us for a blind Bordeaux tasting! Try several different wines completely blind, and see if you can tell which hail from sunny Bordeaux. We'll be talking about the most common preconceptions of Bordeaux Wine, and discussing the newly permitted grape varieties that were introduced in 2021. […]
Celebrate Bordeaux Wine Month with us! Journey back to the past with us as we discuss Bordeaux's history with Edinburgh, the Auld Alliance, and how Cockburns of Leith began. We'll be looking behind the label, discussing the origins of the name 'Claret', and how labelling is evolving. Try some traditional Bordeaux styles as we […]
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and this Friday marks not only 2 months until the big day, but also it is International Champagne Day! To celebrate, we will have traditional method sparklers open to try this weekend. Join us this Saturday 26th October for an insightful tutor led tasting with none other than our […]
Get ready for a month-long celebration of Rioja Wine with Feliz Rioja at Cockburns of Leith! Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just looking for the perfect holiday gift, November is all about discovering the wonders of Rioja. Discover your new favourite winter wine and celebrate the festive season with Rioja! Throughout the month […]
4th - 10th November is Sherry Week! Stay tuned for full details of how we're celebrating! Join us to Discover the Diversity of Sherry at our free tasting event on Wednesday 6th November!
Join us for a Sherry Week Tasting as we take you on an adventure to discover the diversity of Sherry! We'll be trying different producers; Diatomists and Williams Humbert. This tasting is a great chance to try a variety of styles of sherry, from very crisp and fresh, to rich nutty and intense. Sherry […]
Come along for a barrel-top tasting as we're joined by the wine maker from Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine. Hear all about their wine making and try some delicious English wines! This is a unique chance to meet the maker of the wines as you taste them - not to be missed!
Crafty Distillery are a heavily awarded scottish craft distillery known for their dedication to innovation & quality. They are joining us for two barrel top-tastings, where you'll get to sample their Hills & Harbour Gin, Hills & Harbour Distilled Gin Cocktail, and 24Seven Vodka. David from Crafty Distillery will be with us from 3-6pm on […]
Le Beaujolais Nouveau arrive! The countdown to Beaujolais Nouveau Day is on! It’s not so long ago that planes, trains and automobiles raced to bring the latest Beaujolais to Scotland each year. Delivery is now comfortably in advance, but we still can’t wait to share the latest vintage with you, fresh from our friends at […]
The Cockburns of Leith Festive Showcase Tasting is on Thursday 21st November at The Place Hotel! Now in it’s 3rd year, we’re excited to bring this event back for 2024 and celebrate the festive season with you all. We’re in an exciting new location this year, with an amazing selection of over 120 wines to […]
Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking for the perfect gift, November is all about discovering the wonders of Rioja. To celebrate the last day of Feliz Rioja, we'll have a range of our Rioja wines open to sample all day. Come along for the last day of 10% off all Rioja Wines and get […]
Crafty Distillery are a heavily awarded scottish craft distillery known for their dedication to innovation & quality. They are joining us for two barrel top-tastings, where you'll get to sample their Hills & Harbour Gin, Hills & Harbour Distilled Gin Cocktail, and 24Seven Vodka. David from Crafty Distillery will be with us from 3-6pm on […]
