Champagne Experiences
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 curated bespoke Champagne experiences for private hosts, corporate clients and philanthropic gatherings across Australia.
Every experience is tailored from the ground up, with the champagnes selected for the occasion, the menu crafted in close collaboration with a chef, and the pace of the evening 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 occasion, the guests and the atmosphere you wish to create.
The Art of a Bespoke Champagne Experience
At the heart of every Sally Hillman experience is a carefully curated selection of grower-producer champagnes: the wines of small, fiercely independent vignerons whose work reflects a specific terroir, a distinct philosophy and a unique vintage. These are not the labels found on every wine list, they are wines with remarkable stories, and part of the pleasure of the evening is hearing them told.
No two occasions are alike. An experience might unfold as an elegant soirée with exquisite canapés, a convivial long luncheon shared around the table, or a multi-course dinner where each champagne is thoughtfully paired with a seasonal dish. Working in close collaboration with a chef, Sally creates each experience around the interplay between food and wine. Sometimes the menu is inspired by the champagnes; at other times, the champagnes are chosen to complement the menu. In every case, the result is entirely bespoke.
From intimate gatherings of eight to large-scale celebrations, every experience is designed around the people it brings together. Whether working with a private host, corporate event organisers or fundraising committees, Sally approaches every occasion with the same meticulous attention to detail, genuine warmth and an instinct for creating memorable moments that linger long after the final glass.
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.
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.
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.