Champagne Expériences

For the right occasion, champagne deserves more than a glass.

It deserves a story, a setting, an exceptional meal, and someone who understands the wines well enough to bring them to life.

For years, Sally Hillman has created Champagne experiences for private hosts, corporate clients and philanthropic gatherings across Australia.

Every experience begins with the people and the setting. The champagnes are selected for those around the table, the menu crafted in close collaboration with a chef, and the pace of the experience considered so conversation, discovery and enjoyment unfold naturally.

These are not ticketed events. They are private experiences created in direct consultation with Sally. Every detail is shaped around the guests and the atmosphere you wish to create.

A Different Way To Experience Champagne

At the heart of every Sally Hillman experience is a carefully considered selection of grower-producer champagnes: wines made by small, fiercely independent vignerons whose work reflects a particular terroir, philosophy and vintage.

These are wines with a sense of place, made by people with a distinct point of view. Some are difficult to find outside Champagne itself; others are quietly exceptional bottles that deserve to be better known.

Sally brings the wines to life by sharing their stories, the places they come from and the people behind them. Each wine has its own character, and part of the pleasure is discovering what makes it distinctive.

For those who are curious about Champagne, there is always more to discover.

Private

Host a private gathering in your own home: an intimate tasting for close friends, a celebration dinner, or a seasonal soirée for those who appreciate the finer things. A Sally Hillman experience brings something genuinely special to any occasion.

Corporate

Champagne and an atmosphere of curious discovery create an exceptional environment for client entertaining. Whether rewarding a high-performing team or hosting valued clients, a bespoke champagne experience offers a memorable and considered alternative to the standard corporate dinner.

Fundraising

A Sally Hillman experience provides a natural platform for bringing together philanthropists and supporters for an exclusive and educational evening. The combination of exceptional wine, expert guidance and an intimate atmosphere creates the kind of occasion guests talk about long after it has ended.

The Conversation Begins Here

Every experience is created directly with Sally.

You may have a fully formed occasion in mind, or simply the beginning of an idea. Tell Sally what you are thinking about, and together you can shape the experience around it.

Tour de Champagne

For those whose love of Champagne extends beyond the glass, Sally has created a guide to the Champagne appellation: its grower-producers, historic villages, cellar doors and remarkable dining destinations. Drawing on years of travel throughout the region, it offers an insider’s perspective on the people and places that make Champagne so unique.

Private Tour de Champagne experiences for small groups are occasionally available by arrangement.