To Enquire
Bespoke experiences are arranged directly with Sally. If you have an occasion in mind, whether fully formed or simply the beginnings of an idea, she would be delighted to hear from you.
Experiences
For the right occasion, champagne deserves more than a glass. It deserves a story, a setting, a meal, and someone who knows the wine well enough to make the evening unforgettable.
Sally Hillman has spent years creating bespoke Champagne experiences for private hosts, corporate clients and philanthropic gatherings across Australia. Each is designed from the ground up, with the champagnes selected for the occasion, the menu crafted in close collaboration with a chef, and the evening thoughtfully paced to allow conversation and discovery to unfold naturally.
These are not ticketed events. They are private experiences arranged directly with Sally, with every detail tailored to the occasion, the guests and the atmosphere you wish to create.
What a Bespoke Experience Looks Like
At the heart of every Sally Hillman experience is a curated selection of grower-producer champagnes: the small, fiercely independent vignerons whose wines express a specific terroir, a distinct philosophy and a unique vintage. These are not the labels found on every wine list. They are wines with stories, and part of the pleasure of the evening is hearing them told.
Depending on the occasion, an experience may take the form of a soirée with exquisite canapés, a convivial seated luncheon, or an elegant dinner with each champagne thoughtfully paired to a seasonal dish. Working closely with a chef, Sally designs every experience around the interplay between food and wine. Sometimes the menu is created for the champagnes; at other times, the champagnes are selected for the menu. Either way, the result is entirely bespoke.
From intimate gatherings of eight to large-scale celebrations, Sally creates thoughtfully curated experiences designed around the people they bring together. Whether working with private hosts, corporate event organisers or fundraising committees, she approaches every occasion with the same attention to detail, warmth and commitment to creating memorable moments.
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.
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.