Champagne Classes

Bernadette O’Shea has been saluted by France’s finest champagne makers. They pay tribute to her exceptional palate, profound champagne knowledge, and the enthusiasm with which she imparts her skill. She has been honoured in Australia since 1984, when she became the first non professional woman to win the coveted Vin de Champagne Award, an award she currently co-judges.

 

A full-time champagne consultant and educator, she lives in Brisbane, enjoys a huge personal following of former and perennial students, and travels professionally both in Australia and Champagne, France. She holds a French knighthood, Chevalier de l’ordre du Mérite Agricole, for her contribution to the champagne industry as well as other French awards.

'To say I learnt a lot is a great understatement! It was really fabulous – I enjoyed your style of presentation and the way you structured the tastings.

This is what Champagne royalty say about her....

'Bernadette is energy, passion, taste, flair, smiles, conviction, elegance …'

Rémi Krug, Champagne Krug

Bernadette “Bubbles” O’Shea is able to add sparkle to your dullest day.'

Béatrice Cointreau, Champagne Gosset

'Bernadette speaks of Champagne with such poetry and sensitivity that when you listen to her you hear the bubbles.'

Frédéric Heidsieck, Champagne Louis Roederer

'Besides her charm, knowledge and exceptional sense of humor, Bernadette is one of the great Ambassadors of Champagne.'

Count Audoin de Dampierre, Champagne Comte Audoin de Dampierre

Available Classes & Dates

For all information about classes or for cancellations or changes to your existing booking, please contact Lyn Brandon at education@thewineemporium.com.au or on

Please note that all classes are held at our Education Centre -

41 Allison Street, Bowen Hills, QLD, 4006

ONE NIGHT CLASS

This class is a condensed version of the current two night format. Ten different bottles are tasted on the night including non vintage and vintage Champagnes. Held on Monday evenings.

$145 per person

Upcoming dates

 

Monday 10th of November 2025

(SOLD OUT)

 

Monday 2nd of February 2026

 

Monday 2nd of March 2026

 

Monday 23rd of March 2026

 

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TWO NIGHT CLASS

We highly recommend that you start with the brilliant two night class. Held on two consecutive Monday evenings, Bernadette O'Shea will demonstrate the house style of seven major champagne producers. The first night focuses on non vintage Champagnes, while the second night showcases vintage Champagnes, reflecting the nuances and effects of differing years.

$245 per person

Upcoming Dates

 

Monday 17th & 24th November 2025 (SOLD OUT)

 

Monday 16th & 23rd of February 2026

 

Monday 9th & 16th of March 2026

 

 

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