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3 Hour Scottish Culinary Food and Drink Tour, Edinburgh

Join a small group tour, visit 3 restaurants, taste incredible artisan Scottish foods perfectly paired with a selection of European wines.

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A Private Evening Tour with a Scottish Sommelier

Discover Edinburgh's culinary scene with your local guide and Sommelier.

A tailored tour that will complete your trip to Scotland.

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Girls Weekend! Destination Edinburgh!

A sophisticated and stylish way to kick off a weekend of celebrations!

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Wine List Consultation

You have the perfect menu, now bring it to life with the perfect wine pairings! We will review your menu and compile a winelist that suits your menu, budget and guest numbers.

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I'm Joanne, an Independent Wine Specialist and Presenter in Edinburgh.

I have 15+ years experience presenting wine and food pairing events in the UK and USA. My tasting experiences unique and engaging and the perfect way to explore wine.

Corporate events, wedding wine pairings, tours and private dinners, I can help. Please get in touch.

e-mail: joanne@swirlsipsocialise.com

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Magazine Articles

June 4, 2023

What to drink this summer? Aperol Spritz Slush, a taste of summer sunshine!

What will your signature summer drink be? I love rosé wine and chilled crisp whites, but when the temperature soars and I'm sitting in the garden, I want something a little more refreshing. Aperol Spritz Slush takes a bit of preparation, but I think it is worth it!

A study of the senses : May 2023

While I may never describe a wine as smelling of dirty carrots, I may use the term ‘earthy’ and recall the damp smell of earth on the carrots. Sometimes a white wine will have a strong vegetal note reminiscent of the green peppery notes of ripe vine grown tomatoes. These descriptors round out the tasting note and help others relate to the wine.

Slow down and smell the rosé : June 2023

I am often asked, how do floral flavours get into wine? Are flowers and grasses ground up or marinated in grape juice? If a wine has notes of honeysuckle, has the wine got honeysuckle in it?