Tastings & Masterclasses

We’re proud to offer intimate masterclass tasting events upstairs at Public. These are presented by visiting winemakers and local importers, alongside Campbell Burton and the team here at Public, and are accompanied by snacks from the kitchen.

Masterclasses are announced via our Instagram page and newsletter and will also be listed here, with tickets available for purchase through the website. Please stay tuned for more masterclass announcements very soon!

Previous Classes:

Le Coste Masterclass
with Gianmarco Antonuzzi

Gianmarco Antonuzzi of iconic Lazio domaine Le Coste joins us for an in-depth tasting and discussion of the estate, alongside importer Giorgio de Maria.

Thursday May 22nd, 2025. 6:30-8:30pm.

A man with glasses and a black beanie tasting wine from a large wooden barrel in a cellar or underground space, holding a glass of red wine.

Cheese tasting and masterclass
with Anthony Femia of Maker and Monger

A presentation of 5 cheeses from one of the foremost authorities of cheese in this country, with matched wines from Campbell Burton.

Tuesday June 5th, 2024. 6:30-8:30pm.

A smiling man in a purple jacket standing in front of a cheese display at a grocery store or deli. The display contains various cheese blocks, and there are grocery shelves in the background.

Gazzetta Masterclass
with Trish Nelson

Trish Nelson of famed Lazio winery Gazzetta discusses farming and life in Lazio alongside a tasting of 8 of her new releases.

Monday February 19th, 2024. 6:30-8:30pm.

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Te Matau a Māui - Hawke’s Bay Masterclass
with Amy Hopkinson and Campbell Burton

A fascinating and detailed tasting and discussion of the region of Te Matau a Maui - Hawke’s Bay with Amy Hopkinson of Halcyon Days.

Tuesday November 21st, 2023. 6:30-8:30pm.

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Shobbrook masterclass
with Tom Shobbrook and Campbell Burton

An in-depth tasting and discussion with South Australian legend Tom Shobbrook of Shobbrook Wines.

Wednesday September 6th, 2023. 6:30-8:30pm.

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Limus masterclass
with Kyatt Dixon

An in-depth tasting and discussion with Kyatt Dixon of Limus in Mt Gambier, discussing geology and farming and Anna and Kyatt’s approach to vinification and elevage.

Wednesday August 23rd, 2023. 6:30-8:30pm.

A shirtless man wearing shorts and boots is walking through a lush vineyard with a young child sitting on his shoulders. The child is wearing a striped hoodie and gray pants, and they are surrounded by grapevines on both sides on a cloudy day.

Beaujolais masterclass
with Campbell Burton

Exploring winemaking styles, agricultural influences and the impact of soil through a tasting of old wine, young wine, sparkling wine, white wine, rosé and various shades of red.

Wednesday July 5th, 2023. 6:30-8:30pm.

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Piquenique Wines masterclass
with Tess Bryant and Campbell Burton

An extremely rare opportunity to sit down, taste and discuss Tess Bryant and Nic Coturri’s transfixing wines and ciders from the ancient orchards around the San Juan Island group in Washington State.

Wednesday June 14th, 2023. 6:00-8:00pm.

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Cantina Giardino Masterclass
with winemakers Daniela and Antonio De Gruttola and Giorgio de Maria (GDM Fun Wines)

A tasting of 8 new (and also nicely mature) wines from the volcanic soils of Irpinia and also Antonio and Daniela’s hugely sought-after collaboration cuvee with Brasserie Cantillon, with a presentation from the winemakers.

Saturday April 22nd, 2023. 1:00-3:00pm.

Illustration of a green dragon with red horns and fins, holding a blue fish with black and brown patches, surrounded by black fork and knife, with text above and below reading 'Irpinia Comes to Australia' and 'Canta Giareino', created by Giorgio de Maria Fun Wines.

Auvergne Masterclass
with Campbell Burton, Giorgio De Maria (GDM Fun Wines) & Ludovic Deloche (Halle Aux Vins)

An in-depth tasting and discussion of the work and wines of Catherine Dumora (L’egrappille), Manuel Duveau (Yahou Fatal), Benoit Rosenberger (Verre de Terre) and Vincent & Marie Tricot.

Wednesday March 8th, 2023. 6:30-8:30pm.

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Jauma at Public!!
A masterclass and discussion
with James Erskine and Campbell Burton

A deep and involved discussion about farming, winemaking, the evolution of the Australian wine market, terroir, restaurants and great food.

Wednesday November 16th, 2022. 6:30-8:30pm.

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Kunoh Wines Masterclass
with Yuki Nakano and Campbell Burton

A presentation by Yuki Nakano, former Kyoto sommelier and now New Zealand-based farmer and winemaker, for the Australian release of his 2021 wines.

Thursday October 20th, 2022. 6:30-8:00pm.

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Ostal Levant Masterclass
with Campbell Burton

An in-depth tasting and discussion of the work and wines of Louis and Charlotte Perot of Cahors domaine Ostal Levant.

Wednesday October 12th, 2022. 6:30pm - 8pm.

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Schnabel Masterclass
with Campbell Burton

An in-depth tasting and discussion with Kyatt Dixon of Limus in Mt Gambier, discussing geology and farming and Anna and Kyatt’s approach to vinification and elevage.

Wednesday September 28th, 2022. 6:30-8:30pm.

A scenic landscape of rolling hills with vineyards, some lightly dusted with snow, under a blue sky with clouds. There are scattered houses on the hills and a leafless vineyard in the foreground with remnants of snow.

Loire Valley Masterclass and tasting with Tom Van Beem of Mesa Wines

An in-depth look at the Anjou region of the Loire Valley with Perth based importer Tom Van Beem of Mesa Wines.

Wednesday August 3rd, 2022. 6:30pm - 8pm.

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