BURGER BATTLE: In N Out v The Habit-Cab vs Merlot vs Syrah | Mar 16-DTLA

Whether you’re a ride or die fan of "In N Out" or uncontrollably addicted to "The Habit," we’ll let you battle it out to see which is your favorite! At this competitive tasting format, we focus on indulging the guilty pleasure of pairing wine with your favorite southern California Cheeseburger. You no longer have to hide your glass of wine under your seat as you take that first bite!

Not only will you be able to pick your favorite burger but we will sample up to 21 different wines! Served 3 blind wines at a time - Which is the Cabernet? Which is the Merlot? Which is the Syrah? Can you even tell which wines are in each flight?

Celebrating our 30th Anniversary, Learnaboutwine continues to stay FRESH AND CURRENT as an industry leader in adult education and entertainment in wine. LearnAboutWine invented this competitive approach long ago. We've explored the cheeseburger landscape before, but this will be our first time pitting "THE HABIT" against the all time champ "IN-N-OUT!" We know there are so many other fantastic options, which we plan to explore in the future.

Tasted 3 wines at a time. 21 Wines when sold out at 21 people.
Fewer people? Larger pours of fewer wines - we aim to open one bottle per person.

Key Event Details:
Date and time: Sunday, March 16 at 7:00 pm

Location:

LearnAboutWine Classroom

Downtown LA Arts District

530 Molino St #214, Los Angeles, CA 90013

$145
Sample Wine Lists

CABERNET

S.R. Tonella Cellars, Reserve, Proprietary BDX Blend, Napa Valley, 2021

Williams Selyem, Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, Cabernet, Napa Valley, 2020

M, Michael Mondavi Family, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2018

Caliza Winery, 'End of the Day' Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California, 2021

Emerson Brown, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2020

Branham Estate, Resolution, Rock Pile, Cabernet, Sonoma, 2021

MERLOT

Acre, Merlot, Napa Valley, California, 2019

James O'Neil - J.O. Sullivan, Founder's Reserve Merlot, Napa Valley, 2019

Hudson Ranch, Phoenix Blend, Carneros Estate, 2017

Arbalest, Bordeaux, France, 2022

J Bookwalter Winery, Notebook, Red Wine, 2021

Peter Franus, Merlot, Napa Valley, California, 2017

SYRAH

Piedrasassi, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Syrah 2021

Force Majeure, Parvata, Red Mountain, 2018

Camins 2 Dreams, Zotovich Vineyard, Sta Rita Hills, Syrah, 2018

Aaron, Sand & Stone, Paso Robles, 2022

M. Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage, La Petite Ruche, Rhone, 2016

Field Recordings, Fiction, Red, Paso Robles, 2021

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PLEASE NOTE:

We provide a basic cheeseburger only from BOTH locations for this event, which means no special orders and no changes or add-ons, i.e., animal style, protein style, etc. However, we can order removals such as no cheese or no sauce due to dietary restrictions.

LearnAboutWine Classroom

530 Molino St #214

Los Angeles, CA 90013

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ABOUT IAN BLACKBURN, WINE EDUCATOR - 25 YEARS OF INDUSTRY SERVICE

Ian discovered the wine industry at the ripe age of 21 while working for famous chefs such as Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal in the top dining rooms of Los Angeles. The discovery of wine and his endless need for knowledge quickly engulfed Ian’s life. His passion would eventually redirect his career from restaurants and hotels to vineyards and education. In 1995 LearnAboutWine.com was born, becoming the first website dedicated to wine education.

With over 25-years of experience traveling the wine world, Ian is a published author (Wiley Publications, 2002), has 10 vintages of top level winemaking on his resume at Beekeeper Cellars, and is considered one of the region's best wine educators. Ian’s push to evolve and his ability to pivot has produced a strata of new concepts such as, ZoomIntoWine.com (virtual education), MerchantofWine.com (the family’s online wine store), and now the return of in-person gatherings with LearnAboutWine.com. Ian maintains high levels of entertainment and enthusiasm at his events by using all the great gathering spots in LA as potential venues. All while making a name for himself in the wine industry, Ian has never forgotten to give back to the community. Over the last few years he has raised over $650,000 for the T.J. Martell Foundation, which donates to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to help fund research to cure cancer in children. The combined charity efforts of LearnAboutWine have raised over a million dollars for a variety of causes throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

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Our Policy

All tickets are non-refundable. We can adjust your menu for dietary needs up to 72 hours prior without any additional cost. Wines can change without notice, failure or corked wine at the dinner does not result in any type of credit or refund. We open one bottle minimum per paying guest, and can reduce the total number of bottles being opened so that the dinner does not have to cancel should ticket sales not reach the minimum. Fewer bottles equals larger pours - you will get the same quantity of wine and we always open the best wines for the quality of the event. Cancellation due to illness is not allowed, you may however take food to go - or assign your seat to someone else without fee. The perishable nature of our product requires no cancellation, no credit, no refunds for any reason - this is like an airline flight or Dodger game… once it goes, its gone.

NOTICE REGARDING ALLERGIES, FOOD RESTRICTIONS + LIMITATIONS INCLUDING BEVERAGES BUT NOT LIMITED TO WINE

*Please carefully review any programs you may be interested involving food/refreshment/beverages.

No refunds, cancellations, or date swaps allowed.

Unfortunately, refreshments and food & beverage substitutions are politely declined. We try our best to accommodate food limitations/restrictions, however, it is our policy is to inform you that we make no promises or guarantees of any particular food/ beverage accommodation, regardless of whether learnaboutwine or our third-party venue is providing refreshments/ food and/or beverages. We make no promises guarantees that if/ any refreshments/food and/or beverages are free of any allergens and/or health restricting products/elements. We will not be held responsible/liable for/if any illness that may occur while consuming at his/her/their own free will and at his/her/their own discretion.

*Please be advised, outside food and beverage is not permitted at any of our events.

*Adult Participants must be 21 and over. Valid government issued ID required to attend this event. The entirety of the experience is important and vital for the enjoyment of all adult participants. Our private events are created for adults 21-years of age and older and unable to accommodate minors. Minors are not allowed into any of our events.

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