Cheersmate

Virtual & In-Person Beverage Tasting

CheersMate is the first fully integrated beverage tasting concierge platform. Their in-person and virtual trip-building app helps you plan the perfect wine, beer, and spirits tasting experience from the palm of your hand.


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Looking for an easy-to-plan, virtual wine tasting for your colleagues, clients, and friends? CheersMate is the first fully integrated beverage tasting concierge platform. Easily connect with wine, spirits, and beer experts ready to set up an incredibly memorable experience for you and your guests, no matter where you are.


CheersMate is an online platform and soon-to-be app that facilitates professional-led in-person and virtual beverage tasting experiences. They exist to ignite human connection and celebration, one tasting at a time. Enthusiastic beverage tasters can easily plan their own perfect live or virtual tasting experience utilizing CheersMates’ beverage expert recommendations and services.


Hosted on a video chat–style platform, their virtual tasting events put a new twist on gatherings and celebrations. From tasting recommendations and food pairings to in-depth knowledge about wines and spirits. It’s sure to be a fun, educational, and memorable night for everyone.


About the founder

Behind the platform is wine & spirits business consultant and marketing specialist Sarah Kraft, an entrepreneur with a passion for business in the technology and commercial product spaces. The beverage industry of wine, beer, and spirits is her bread and butter and she has worked in neary every brand and tech-related job in the industry.


Sarah is an adventurer, world champion sailer, fisherwoman, traveler, and an avid reader; a lover of life and all it has to offer. Her goal is to generate capital and to do good in this world by lifting up those she connects with along the way. Along with her is a dedicated team who works day-in and day-out to bring their clients the most amazing experiences for a digitally connected world.


How does it work

You start by first building your unique virtual beverage tasting experiences with the help of a wine, beer, or spirits expert. Invite your mates and loved ones and then manage the step-by-step itinerary from the palm of your hand! Each experience is completely personalized based on your wants and needs and includes an expert, with your choice of beverage quality, and bottle quantity.


Plan an Experience in Three Easy Steps


Step 1: Reach Out

Let us know you want to participate in a virtual tasting by requesting a specific expert or by having us match you with one. Use the mobile app to browse a list of beverage experts in wine, beer, and spirits.


Step 2: Arrange

Pick from a selection of uniquely designed live and virtual experiences planned by beverage experts. Choose from one of the party options provided, connect with the team, and in a painless planning sesh get all the details nailed down ready to go.


Step 3: Savor Together

Coordinate with an expert through the concierge system to plan the perfect party. With a beverage in hand and virtual links clicked you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your time together!


The CheersMate platform has other great features including:

  • Curated Discovery- Recommendations for unique live and virtual experiences.
  • Activity Feed- Engagement with experts, brands, and other users.
  • Tasting Experience- Step by step itinerary as you taste virtually or in person.
  • Personalized Discovery- Preference-based recommendations of experiences, brands, and experts you enjoy.
  • Automated Travel Guide- Step by step itinerary as you create your own in-person or virtual social tasting adventures.
  • Explore Exclusive Offers. Buy product, experiences & stay in touch with your favorite brands and experts. Never miss the party.
  • Join the Fun! Receive early adoption promos and host your own social tasting adventures


CheersMate for spirits providers


The CheersMate platform lets wine, beer, or spirits industry professionals engage, build relationships, and network with your clients in a memorable and shareable virtual event.


TasteMate is about more than just helping the consumer enjoy their in-person or virtual tasting experience. It’s about giving the winery, brewery, distillery, beverage expert, or beverage business the opportunity to directly market their business and offerings. 


CheersMate is a platform, tool, and marketplace for consumers and business owners alike. They offer consumers booking reservations, ticket purchases, and links to sales of your products and clubs. Any consumer who favorites a business will be instantly notified of any new releases or experiences the business has on offer.




With the expansion of technology comes a whole new set of ways to connect with family anywhere in the world. Let our team at CheesMate plan the perfect virtual tasting that will make any family event one to remember.


Looking for an easy-to-plan, virtual wine tasting for your colleagues, clients, and friends? CheersMate is the first fully integrated beverage tasting concierge platform. Easily connect with wine, spirits, and beer experts ready to set up an incredibly memorable experience for you and your guests, no matter where you are.


CheersMate is an online platform and soon-to-be app that facilitates professional-led in-person and virtual beverage tasting experiences. They exist to ignite human connection and celebration, one tasting at a time. Enthusiastic beverage tasters can easily plan their own perfect live or virtual tasting experience utilizing CheersMates’ beverage expert recommendations and services.


Hosted on a video chat–style platform, their virtual tasting events put a new twist on gatherings and celebrations. From tasting recommendations and food pairings to in-depth knowledge about wines and spirits. It’s sure to be a fun, educational, and memorable night for everyone.


About the founder

Behind the platform is wine & spirits business consultant and marketing specialist Sarah Kraft, an entrepreneur with a passion for business in the technology and commercial product spaces. The beverage industry of wine, beer, and spirits is her bread and butter and she has worked in neary every brand and tech-related job in the industry.


Sarah is an adventurer, world champion sailer, fisherwoman, traveler, and an avid reader; a lover of life and all it has to offer. Her goal is to generate capital and to do good in this world by lifting up those she connects with along the way. Along with her is a dedicated team who works day-in and day-out to bring their clients the most amazing experiences for a digitally connected world.


How does it work

You start by first building your unique virtual beverage tasting experiences with the help of a wine, beer, or spirits expert. Invite your mates and loved ones and then manage the step-by-step itinerary from the palm of your hand! Each experience is completely personalized based on your wants and needs and includes an expert, with your choice of beverage quality, and bottle quantity.


Plan an Experience in Three Easy Steps


Step 1: Reach Out

Let us know you want to participate in a virtual tasting by requesting a specific expert or by having us match you with one. Use the mobile app to browse a list of beverage experts in wine, beer, and spirits.


Step 2: Arrange

Pick from a selection of uniquely designed live and virtual experiences planned by beverage experts. Choose from one of the party options provided, connect with the team, and in a painless planning sesh get all the details nailed down ready to go.


Step 3: Savor Together

Coordinate with an expert through the concierge system to plan the perfect party. With a beverage in hand and virtual links clicked you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your time together!


The CheersMate platform has other great features including:

  • Curated Discovery- Recommendations for unique live and virtual experiences.
  • Activity Feed- Engagement with experts, brands, and other users.
  • Tasting Experience- Step by step itinerary as you taste virtually or in person.
  • Personalized Discovery- Preference-based recommendations of experiences, brands, and experts you enjoy.
  • Automated Travel Guide- Step by step itinerary as you create your own in-person or virtual social tasting adventures.
  • Explore Exclusive Offers. Buy product, experiences & stay in touch with your favorite brands and experts. Never miss the party.
  • Join the Fun! Receive early adoption promos and host your own social tasting adventures


CheersMate for spirits providers


The CheersMate platform lets wine, beer, or spirits industry professionals engage, build relationships, and network with your clients in a memorable and shareable virtual event.


TasteMate is about more than just helping the consumer enjoy their in-person or virtual tasting experience. It’s about giving the winery, brewery, distillery, beverage expert, or beverage business the opportunity to directly market their business and offerings. 


CheersMate is a platform, tool, and marketplace for consumers and business owners alike. They offer consumers booking reservations, ticket purchases, and links to sales of your products and clubs. Any consumer who favorites a business will be instantly notified of any new releases or experiences the business has on offer.




With the expansion of technology comes a whole new set of ways to connect with family anywhere in the world. Let our team at CheesMate plan the perfect virtual tasting that will make any family event one to remember.


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