Available Classes & Dates
For all information about the Red Wine Appreciation classes, or the Italian Wine Journey, or for cancellations or changes to your existing booking, please contact Robert Lavelle at rob@thewineemporium.com.au or on
Please note that all classes are held at our Education Centre -
41 Allison Street, Bowen Hills, QLD, 4006
Red Wine Appreciation Class
A one night class that explores, entertains and gives better understanding to the world of red wine, both Australian and international. Twelve wines are sampled over the night, accompanied with a shared selection of cheeses, antipasto and bread.
Held from 6pm to approx. 9pm
$99 per person
Italian Wine Journey Class
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we take you on a journey through Italy’s most celebrated wine regions, including Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily, Abruzzo, Sardinia and more. With 15 exceptional bottles of wine, each carefully chosen to represent the unique character of these regions, you’ll explore a rich variety of reds and whites. Every wine is perfectly paired with an exquisite selection of cheeses and cured meats, enhancing the experience with delightful, complementary flavours. Whether you're already a long-term fan or a newcomer to Italy's charms, this is a great evening of fun and flavour.
Held from 6pm to approx. 9pm
$159 per person
Upcoming Dates
Thursday 26th of March 2026
For all information about the Burgundy classes below, or for cancellations or changes to your existing booking, please contact Brent Williamson at brent@thewineemporium.com.au or on
Australia vs France
To compare style, quality and value for money between the French and Australian wines, we pair a famous example from each country for the six major grape varieties of riesling, sauvignon/semillon, chardonnay, pinot noir, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. Held on Thursday evenings.
$170 per person
White Burgundy Masterclass
This one-night introduction to the great white wines of Burgundy will rivet you. Nowhere in the world does a white wine feature so much power and complexity, coupled with freshness and elegance. We use the best bottles from the finest producers to perfectly explain the differences between the major regions.
$325 per person
Red Burgundy Masterclass
This masterclass showcases the differences between the various flavours and structures of Burgundy’s most famous villages, as well as examine the soils, vineyards, producer philosophies and winemaking techniques that influence them. This one-night masterclass perfectly introduces the great red wines of Burgundy, but we do warn; you may never be able to drink anything other than Burgundy again!
$350 per person