WINE AND SPIRITS MASTERCLASSES
AT THE JOLLY MARKET
Kick of the Christmas season the right way
Sydney-siders, it’s hosting season!
Prepare for your silly season with our FREE Wine & Spirits Masterclasses (booking essential).
This year, our wine and spirits offering is thoughtfully curated to showcase boutique Australian wineries and independent producers. Sip, discover, and meet the makers behind each label — because every glass tells a story. Join a free masterclass, learn perfect pairings, and pick up tasting tips that will elevate your festive entertaining and impress your guests.
Explore the full program now:
N.B. While masterclasses are free, please ensure you can attend before booking, as our winemakers and distillers are eager to host full sessions. 18+ only.
Disclaimer: By booking a masterclass, you consent to your email being shared with the presenting winery or distillery. You may opt out at any time.
Friday, December 12th
Cooks Lot Wine at 6:00 pm
Ester Spirits at 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 13th
Cooks Lot Wine at 6:00 pm
Ester Spirits at 7:30 pm
Cooks Lots Wines
SESSION 1
6:00 PM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
SESSION 2
6:00 PM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18TH
Discover the cool-climate elegance of Cooks Lot Wines, crafted from high-altitude Orange vineyards. In this masterclass, taste 2 whites, 2 reds and 1 dessert wine while learning how altitude shapes flavour. Meet the maker and enjoy expressive, small-batch wines.
Jessop Wines
SESSION 1
5:00 PM ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH
SESSION 2
6:00 PM ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20TH
Founded by brothers Matthew and Chris, Jessop Wines crafts small-batch, single-vineyard wines from Orange’s coolest sites. Join them for a guided tasting and discover the purity, texture and cool-climate character of their Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and emerging varietals.
Ester Spirits
SESSION 1
7:30 PM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
SESSION 2
6:00 PM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
Ester Spirits grew from a backyard still to winning World’s Best Navy Gin. In this masterclass, Felix Clark will guide you through tastings of their gins and bottled cocktails, exploring how each recipe builds on Ester’s signature flavours and classic inspirations.
Chocolate in a Bottle
SESSION 1
4:00 PM ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH
SESSION 2
4:00 PM ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20th
Chocolate in a Bottle is a French sparkling Blanc de Blancs infused with Belgian chocolate and hazelnut. Crafted by a Flemish sommelier and French winemaker, it’s been a European favourite for over a decade and arrived in Australia in 2024. This masterclass includes a guided tasting and expert pairing tips.
Burly Gin
SESSION 1
4:00 PM ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH
SESSION 2
4:00 PM ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
Burly Gin is a small-batch artisan gin distilled in Burleigh Heads, inspired by the easygoing coastal lifestyle. Expect fresh, sunny flavours in every sip. In this masterclass, taste their citrus-bright Dry Gin and seasonal fruit releases while learning how they’re crafted, the botanicals used, and how to pair or mix them perfectly.
Tractorless Vineyard
SESSION 1
6:00 PM ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH
SESSION 2
5:00 PM ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
Tractorless Vineyard combines old-world winemaking with regenerative, biodynamic farming to craft expressive, nutrient-rich wines. Committed to becoming truly “tractor-less,” they prioritise soil health, biodiversity and low-impact practices. In this masterclass, explore their farming philosophy and taste how sustainability and natural systems translate into vibrant, living flavours in every glass.
Hold Fast Distillery
SESSION 1
6:30 PM ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 15TH
SESSION 2
5:00 PM ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
Join a gin-focused masterclass with Hold Fast Distillery. Taste their handcrafted gins and explore the botanicals, techniques and coastal inspiration that define their spirit. Discover how each gin reflects Hold Fast’s unique style, and learn expert cocktail and pairing tips to elevate your drinks.
De Beaurepaire Wines
SESSION 1
7:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH
SESSION 2
5:00 PM ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
De Beaurepaire Wines crafts single-estate wines on limestone soils in Rylstone, NSW, blending French-style elegance with cool-climate Australian terroir. In this masterclass, taste their refined whites, reds and sparkling wines, and learn how soil, climate and minimal-intervention winemaking shape their flavour and balance.
Ambrosia Distillery
