The 100 Best Australian Wines Festival returns in 2026, bringing an extraordinary showcase tasting experience created by Matthew Jukes, one of the world’s leading authorities on Australian wine.

This is a fantastic opportunity to taste a wide range of these award winning, elegant and fresh modern style Australian wines.

What to look forward to:
• Dozens of Award Winning Wines: From everyday affordable bottles to ultra-premium options, including those priced up to £125.

• A plethora of styles to explore – from sparkling to sweet, elegant to full-bodied whites, delicate Pinot Noirs to spicy Shiraz, and everything in between.

• Meet the Experts: Interact with wine merchants, importers, and Matthew Jukes himself, who has been producing highlighting the 100 Best Australian Wines for over 20 years.

• Two Sessions to Choose From: 12-3pm or 4-7pm in The Edinburgh Academy’s stunning Main Hall.

If you’ve not tasted Australian wine for a while now’s the chance to rediscover this incredible country – and enjoy a fantastic day out.

An unmissable chance to taste Australia’s finest, guided by Matthew Jukes himself leading the adventure – the ultimate Aussie wine guru.