Blind Tasting Kits & Experiences:
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Think you know your Champagne? Put your palate to the test.
Discover an elegant blind tasting experience that combines luxury, laughter and a little friendly competition. Perfect for birthdays, corporate entertaining and celebrations.
You invite the guests. We'll take care of the rest.
Every tasting arrives beautifully prepared with everything you need for a memorable evening.
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Discover how much you really know about Champagne.
There is something magical about a room full of friends, beautifully chilled Champagne, and the excitement of discovering what's really in your glass.
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Our blind Champagne tastings turn an ordinary evening into an unforgettable experience. Each bottle is disguised so nobody knows what they're tasting until the final reveal. Will the most expensive Champagne be your favourite? Can you tell the difference between Champagne and sparkling wine? You'll be surprised how often the answers aren't what you expect.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting clients, planning a team-building event or simply gathering friends together, our tasting experiences combine luxury, laughter and a little friendly competition.
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Every tasting has been carefully designed so you can relax and enjoy the evening. We provide everything you need, including the disguised bottles, tasting guides, scorecards and identical tasting glasses, allowing everyone to compare each wine fairly. ​At the end of the evening comes everyone's favourite moment—the reveal. Guests discover which wines they loved, compare scores and often find a completely new favourite.
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It's elegant. It's interactive. And it's a memorable experience your guests will still be talking about long after the last glass has been poured.
What's Included
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Every tasting includes
✓ Premium Champagne or sparkling wines
✓ Bottles disguised for blind tasting
✓ Tasting scorecards
✓ Guided tasting notes
✓ Three tasting flights
✓ Fun guessing games
✓ Bottle reveal at the end
✓ Hosted or self-guided options
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Why book with The Weekender?
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Curated premium Champagne selection
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Luxury presentation
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Hosted or DIY options
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Corporate and private events
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Auckland hosted experiences
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NZ-wide tasting kits delivered
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"Hi, I'm Jennifer. I've spent years creating memorable entertaining experiences. My goal isn't simply to teach you about Champagne or cocktails —it's to help you host an evening your guests will absolutely love.​​​
How It Works
Select Your Setting
Host your tasting in the comfort of your home or at a venue of your choice. Auckland customers can also add our curated platter box for effortless entertaining.
Your Tasting Kit Arrives
Taste and Compare
We deliver everything you need - all drinks will be in discreet covers, tasting notes and scorecards.
Sample your chosen drink options in flights of three, comparing aromas and flavours while following our guided prompts.
Enjoy, Reveal and Discover
Uncover the bottles, score your favourites, and enjoy the friendly competition. Prefer a fully hosted experience? We can run the event for you in Auckland.
The Champagne Experience
Experience a premium Blind Champagne Tasting
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​Discover the elegance of Champagne in a unique tasting experience. You and your guests will explore 6 exceptional bottles without knowing their identities.
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What to expect:
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6 bottles of champagne concealed in attractive bags with all identifying features covered.
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Tasting notes and a scorecard for each guest
Bottle reveal
Perfect for wine enthusiasts, special celebrations, or a fun night with friends, this event will challenge your senses and enhance your appreciation for the world's most celebrated sparkling wine.
Prices start at $650.
Looking for something different? We can tailor a tasting to suit your group, occasion and budget.
Sparkling Wine & Champagne Tasting: 9 Varietals
Experience a premium Blind Sparkling Wine & Champagne Tasting
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You and your guests will explore 9 exceptional bottles without knowing their identities. This tasting will include 3 Champagnes, 3 NZ Methode Traditionelle and 3 European 6 Sparkling Wines.
Perfect for wine enthusiasts, special celebrations, or a fun night with friends, this event will challenge your senses and enhance your appreciation for the world's most celebrated sparkling wine.
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Prices start at$500
Looking for something different? We can tailor a tasting to suit your group, occasion and budget.
Why would you do a Blind Tasting?
​When you rely on your taste buds and not the label, you find out what you really enjoy without preconceived opinion.
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Expensive doesn't always win
Nobody knows what's in the glass
Everyone is surprised
Everyone has a favourite
It can get competitive
Nobody agrees
It creates a lot of laughter
The final reveal always surprises everyone.
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Perfect for:
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Birthdays
Corporate entertaining/client events
Team Building
Hen's celebration
Dinner parties
Christmas gatherings
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​​Testimonials:
"The most fun we have had at home in ages."
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"I thought I knew my champagne, so much harder than I thought, a really enjoyable night"
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The Botanical Cocktail Experience​
Guests create beautiful cocktails using:
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Premium spirits
GinGin Botanicals
Luxury cocktail rims
Edible gold leaf
Beautiful garnishes
Cocktail styling ideas
Cocktail recipes
Each guest will receive a selection of premium NZ spirits including gin, vodka, rum and whisky. Each guest will receive 5 of our signature 50ml reusable baubles, mixers and our exclusive GinGin Botanicals Stack.
Perfect for:
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Entertaining friends
Hens' parties
Birthdays
Corporate events
Christmas parties​
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Prices start at $90 per person and can be tailored to your requirements
The Gin Tasting Experience
Indulge in a luxurious blind Gin tasting experience featuring the finest Gins from across New Zealand. Guests will explore different styles of gin and discover how botanicals completely transform the flavour.
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Discover new favorites as you sample 5 exceptional Gins, presented in unique 50ml reusable baubles for you to keep. Each sip will be paired with a selection of mixers to enhance the distinct botanicals and flavours of the spirits.
Perfect for cocktail lovers, special celebrations, team building or a fun night with friends. This unforgettable tasting will challenge your senses and deepen your appreciation for gin.
Enquire About Your Experience Here
Get in touch to book your Tasting Experiencce today. One of the team will get back to you asap to organise the perfect event.