CHAMPAGNE CHALLENGE with Howlin' Ray's | Saturday Oct 25 in DTLA

Schedule

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA

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For those who love Champagne! Join us for a fast-paced, blind tasting of bubbles with a tasty Howlin' Ray's chicken sandwich.
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18 guests will try 18 Champagne with Howlin' Ray's!

Howlin' Ray's is Los Angeles' top chicken venue with long wait times. But we make it so easy to try one!

WARNING - each paying guest will get poured the equivalent of an entire BOTTLE of Champagne! Yes we Saber! Yes we crown a champ!


Key Event Details:

Date and time:

Saturday, June 21 at 7:00 pm


Location:

LearnAboutWine Classroom

Downtown LA Arts District

530 Molino St, #214, Los Angeles, CA 90013


$159 NOW
$169 OCT 1st
$179 OCT 10th

The class lasts about 2 Hours as we quickly taste, rate, and review the three wines and pick our favorites.

*Please notify us if you have allergies or dietary restrictions with advance notice.


WINE LIST
  • Charles Heidsieck, Blanc des Millenaires - Collection Crayeres, Champagne, France, 2007
  • Bollinger, La Grande Annee Brut, Champagne, France, 2005
  • Dom PĂ©rignon, Brut, Champagne, France, 2013
  • Paul Bara, Special Club Blanc de Noirs Brut, Champagne, France, 2004
  • Pierre Gimonnet et Fils, Special Club Extra Brut 'Grand Terroirs de Chardonnay' Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Champagne, France, 2016
  • Marc HĂ©brart, Special Club MillĂ©simĂ© 1er Cru Brut, Champagne, France, 2019
  • Lanson, 'Clos Lanson', Blanc de Blancs Champagne, France, 2007
  • Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs, Vintage Brut, Champagne, France, 2014
  • Clotilde, Blancs de Blancs, Grand Cru, Champagne, France, NV
  • Veuve Clicquot, Ponsardin Vintage Brut, SMEG container, Champagne, France
  • Costco NV
  • Medici Ermete, "Phermento di Modena" Secco Lambrusco, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 2022 (Pet-Nat)
  • John Anthony, 'La Dame Michele' Blanc de Blancs, California
  • Domaine Saint Vincent, MĂ©thode Classique RosĂ© Brut, New Mexico, NV (Gruet)
  • Veuve Fourny et Fils, Brut RosĂ© Premier Cru, Champagne, France, NV
  • Domaine MĂ©nard-Gaborit, Methode Traditionnelle Brut, Loire Valley, France, 2020
  • Jansz, Premium CuvĂ©e Brut, Tasmania, Australia, NV
  • Bodegas Capita Vidal, 'Fuchs de Vidal' Bodega Reserva Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain, NV

*We reserve the right to change the wine line up without notice. The price of this event is not based on any one champagne or sparkling.


RECOMMENDED TIP - Only if earned - This ticket does not include service tip. Should the team deliver an exceptional experience - please tip accordingly.
POLICY - We open and share 1 bottle per paid guest. Amount of Champagne per person is 1 bottle. We continue to open bottles as we add guests.

Join us for these exceptional events, where every flute raised is a toast to the artistry of Champagne and the joy of exploration!


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Paired with a COUNTRY STYLE fried chicken sandwich from Howlin' Ray's.The story of Howlin' Ray's isn't simply about a restaurant. It's a tale about love – for the people in our lives and for the dishes that bring us together. Since 2015, Chef Johnny Ray Zone and wife Amanda Chapman have been bringing the heat to the people of Los Angeles, courtesy of their Nashville-inspired hot chicken... and they're just getting started!


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The Venue:

LearnAboutWine Classroom

530 Molino St, #214

Los Angeles, CA 90013


Located in the heart of the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles, next to Bavel, Girl and the Goat and Blue Bottle Coffee, The Private Event Classroom is the home of LearnAboutWine.com. The 2000 square foot loft space at 530 Molino (number #214) provides an intimate and modern setting to accompany the next steps in your journey into wine. Here you will explore the nuances and bold flavors of wines from all over the world, in a relaxed and discerning environment led by Ian Blackburn. Come and explore a new experience toward gaining an unparalleled appreciation of wine. Please note: there are no tickets available at the door. All tickets to the learnaboutwine.com classroom events must be purchased in advance on the website and your name must be on the guest list for admission. Please bring your id, no one under 21 years of age is permitted in the space.


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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.

*ALL/ANY TICKET SALE IS FINAL. WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS/EXCHANGES/CREDITS/TRANSFERS BETWEEN OUR PROGRAMS.

Email us - [email protected]

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine, and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects.

Email us: [email protected]

LearnAboutWine.com Office | 10am-4pm PST Tuesday-Friday | 310-451-7600

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