CULT Wine Dinner | Peninsula Beverly Hills: Thurs, September 24th at 6:45PM
About this Event
The Peninsula Beverly Hills partners with Learnaboutwine to present a great steak house dinner (choice of steak or fish) featuring the most iconic names in ultra luxury collectable table wine (AKA CULT).
Current published wine list is for the first 10 guests (all wines will be opened). As guest count increases, a selection of other top CULT wines will be added from Scarecrow, Screaming Eagle and Harlan and others.
This event targets to sell out at 18 total guests (18 wines will be opened minimum at Sold Out - including Champagne and dessert wines).
Learnaboutwine and Ian Blackburn are experts in wine, winemaking, appraisal, and collectible products. The conversation will be stimulating as will be the room, the wine, the guests.
CHAMPAGNE WELCOME
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
SECOND COURSE: SAUVIGNON BLANCS
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Parmesan, Croutons
Paired With:
Plinth by Phillip Melka
Arkenstone by Sam Kaplan
[Winemaker of Momento Mori]
Cervantes by Andy Erickson
[Formerly of Screaming Eagle]
THIRD COURSE:
PASTA
Paired With:
Scarecrow
Scarecrow, ‘M. Étain,’ Napa Valley, California, 2013
Harlan
The Mascot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2018
(By Harlan Family)
Screaming Eagle
Screaming Eagle, ‘The Flight,’ Napa Valley, California, 2019
FOURTH COURSE:
FILET MIGNON
Pommes Puree, Seared Maitake Mushroom, Black Truffle Butter
Paired With:
Scarecrow
Scarecrow, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2019
Harlan
Harlan Estate, Napa Valley Red Wine, Oakville, California, 2019
Screaming Eagle
Screaming Eagle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2019
FIFTH COURSE:
DESSERT
Paired With:
Selection of Dessert Wines
TBA
The Peninsula Hotels group has a unique identity among the world’s leading hotels. Established in 1928, we now operate prestigious luxury properties in twelve major cities. These include the flagship in Hong Kong, plus Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Paris, Istanbul, Bangkok and Manila. Peninsula is a living legend, the name synonymous with luxurious comfort and impeccable service. We set our sights high and our standards higher, aiming always to delight our customers, and in many cases we are now serving the third generation of our loyal guests.
The Belvedere boasts a rich history of artisan collaborations, including the Emerging Artist Series and a Cirque du Soleil performance in 2019. More recently, it has hosted a series of successful pop-ups with renowned names like Sushi Nakazawa, Michelin-starred French bistro Camphor, Ginza Nishikawa—the artisanal maker of Shokupan milk bread—and cult whiskey creators Wolves Whiskey. With several more extraordinary experiences on the horizon, The Belvedere continues to be a hub for exceptional culinary and artistic events.
With over 15 years of luxury hospitality and Michelin-concept restaurant experience, Executive Chef Luis Cuadra oversees all culinary aspects of The Peninsula Beverly Hills, including its signature restaurant, The Belvedere and rooftop restaurant, The Roof Garden. Chef Cuadra brings his passion and creativity to every dining experience while harnessing his global expertise to create refined, menus that showcase the finest seasonal ingredients and excellence in technique.
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 then at 24 for Joachim Splichal in Los Angeles’ top dining rooms. The discovery of wine and his endless need for knowledge quickly engulfed Ian’s life, and his passion redirected 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 - using all the great gathering spots in LA as potential venues.merchantofwine.com | learnaboutwine.com | beekeepercellars.com
Dinner Policy
All tickets (including Deposits) 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 wines do 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 event does not have to cancel should ticket sales not reach potential. Fewer bottles will equal larger pours, so 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 understandable and appreciated, but does not qualify for a refund. If you are not well, you may ask for the food to be made available for togo 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. Cost of ticketing fees and credit card fees are lost at purchase.
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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.
* 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 / 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.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 WineLA 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.
Your ticket ownership is transferable: pass your ticket on to family/friends at your own discretion, and at no additional cost. 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.
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 1810.45
