Blaine Ashley
Sommelier
Blaine Ashley
Sommelier
Blaine Ashley — known as “Champagne Blaine” — is the founder of New York Champagne Week (est. 2013), a premier platform that pioneered the champagne lifestyle through innovative, engaging events from interactive pairing dinners to immersive multi‑sensory experiences.
Over 13 years the platform evolved into a consumer‑facing brand with year‑round programming and expansion beyond NYC to major markets including but not limited to Los Angeles, Miami, and the Hamptons.
Ashley’s approach centers on authenticity, accessibility, and celebration—making champagne approachable and memorable through curated, high‑profile events and partnerships with exclusive venues, members-only clubs, and hotels. In 2018, she founded The FIZZ is Female to spotlight women in sparkling wine from around the world in efforts to promote female empowerment in the food, beverage and hospitality industries.
Press highlights:
Wine Enthusiast 2016 “40 Under 40” Tastemaker (“The Champagne Queen”); Forbes coverage for pandemic‑era innovation (2021); Crain’s Business recognition for high‑touch champagne lifestyle experiences (2024); Luxury People for presenting champagne as both an art form and a lifestyle.
Ashley’s approach centers on authenticity, accessibility, and celebration—making champagne approachable and memorable through curated, high‑profile events and partnerships with exclusive venues, members-only clubs, and hotels. In 2018, she founded The FIZZ is Female to spotlight women in sparkling wine from around the world in efforts to promote female empowerment in the food, beverage and hospitality industries.
Press highlights:
Wine Enthusiast 2016 “40 Under 40” Tastemaker (“The Champagne Queen”); Forbes coverage for pandemic‑era innovation (2021); Crain’s Business recognition for high‑touch champagne lifestyle experiences (2024); Luxury People for presenting champagne as both an art form and a lifestyle.
Schedule
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Saturday, Nov 7
Bubble Boot Camp
with Blaine Ashley #16:00 PM - 7:00 PMObservation Lounge -
Tuesday, Nov 10
Bubble Boot Camp
with Blaine Ashley #23:00 PM - 4:00 PMObservation Lounge