Celebrate the end of August with our Last of the Summer Wine tasting, featuring a delightful selection of rosé, orange, and light red wines. These wines are perfect for those lingering warm evenings, offering fresh and vibrant flavors that capture the essence of the season. From the blush hues of rosé to the intriguing complexity […]
Celebrate Bordeaux Wine Month with us! This tasting will be showcasing some of our newest Bordeaux wines, as well as some newer styles coming out of Bordeaux. We'll be discussing the new changes and sustainable practices happening in this historic wine region, and hear about James' recent trip to Bordeaux! RSVP below for […]
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 […]
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!
Join Cockburns of Leith for a free wine and whisky tasting to celebrate Burns Night! Taking place the Thursday before Burns Night, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore a selection of wines and whiskies to pair with your Saturday celebrations. Whether you're hosting a Burns supper or simply looking to toast the […]
March is the month to celebrate women! From International Women's Day on the 8th, to Mother's Day on the 30th, the Women's Six Nations and Women's History Month, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to spotlight some of our incredible producers who are pioneering female winemakers and trailblazing women in wine. Join […]
Join us in store to taste five exciting new wines that we have added to our shelves at Cockburns of Leith this month! You'll get to sample wines of various styles from across the world, learn about their production and get food pairing recommendations - all for free! Reserve your spot below. T&Cs: Over 18s […]
Our next free tasting event will take place on Wednesday 25th June from 6-7pm. Join us in store to try a selection of five summery wines. Book your free ticket below! T&Cs: Over 18s only. Please arrive promptly for 6pm, if you arrive after the event starts you may miss out on some samples. We […]
This July we will be joining lots of other businesses across the UK in participating in the 31 Days of German Wine campaign, to promote the wonderful range of wine produced in the country! To celebrate, our free in-store tasting in July will be a German wine exclusive! Join us from 6-7pm on Wednesday 9th […]