Coastal Spain Wine Tasting!

September is for Coastal Spain — where the sea meets the vine! 🌊🍷

Spain’s coastline gives us so much — from Galicia’s windswept Atlantic shores to the rugged Basque coast, from Catalonia’s sparkling Mediterranean cliffs down to Málaga and Jerez in the sultry south. Here, the sea isn’t just a backdrop, it’s a defining force: shaping vineyards, flavours, and the culture of the table itself.

This tasting dives right in — exploring how salt, breeze, and seaside traditions have shaped the country’s most captivating wines. Think fishing villages, seaside tapas bars, and long sunlit lunches — bottled. In Spain, wine is never far from the table, always paired with food, laughter, and the rhythm of daily life. Del mar a la mesa (from the sea to the table).

Fresh, vibrant, and deeply rooted in place, Slonk explores Spain’s ocean-linked heritage via it's wine . 🌊🍇

We’ll taste our way through:⚓ Zesty, saline whites from Galicia + the Basque Country🍊 Catalan treasures with Mediterranean charm🍒 Elegant reds shaped by sea breezes + coastal soils🍷 The iconic fortified wines of Jerez — with a kiss of the ocean

And of course — Jamón, Catalan almonds, anchovies, and Basque delights to match! 🇪🇸

✨ About this event

📍Port of Leith Distillery 📅 Sunday, 21 September 2025 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 Coastal Spanish Wines – from sparkling to white to red + fortified!

🎓 A fun masterclass filled with stories, history, and tasting tips

🧀 Delicious Spanish nibbles inspired by the coast — Jamón, Catalan almonds, anchovies, Basque bites & more

🎤 Hosted by Certified Spanish Wine Educator & Spanish Wine Ambassador Isobel Salamon — your guide to the flavours of Coastal Spain!

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.