Greece vs Germany vs Austria | Arts District: Sat, February 27th at 3PM

Join Wine Educator Ian Blackburn and a food pairing expert for a lively and delicious exploration of Greece vs. Germany vs. Austria
About this Event

Join Wine Educator Ian Blackburn and a food pairing expert for a lively and delicious exploration of Greece vs. Germany vs. Austria, featuring exceptional wines, creative pairings, and a little friendly competition!

Three countries. Three glasses. One delicious discovery.

Wines will initially be served blind, inviting guests to taste, compare, and uncover the distinctive character of each country. As the wines are revealed, discover the grapes, regions, and traditions that make these European wine destinations so exciting.

Each wine will be thoughtfully paired with handcrafted dishes, highlighting the magic that happens when great food meets great wine. A special highlight will be Ian's Eggs Benedict with Asparagus, a creative pairing designed to surprise and delight.

Expect a light lunch-style experience, where quality takes precedence over quantity, with exceptional wines, delicious bites, and plenty of discovery.

Learn, laugh, taste, and discover! Which country will win your palate?

GREECE

Douloufakis, Vidiano, Crete, Greece, 2025
92 Points – Decanter (2024 Vintage)

Tetramythos, Roditis Blanc Natur, Peloponnese, Greece, 2024
93 Points – Jancis Robinson

Estate Argyros, Atlantis White, Santorini, Greece, 2024

Anatolikos Vineyards, Fine Assyrtiko, Thrace, Greece, 2022

Vassaltis Vineyards, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece, 2025
94 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2023 Vintage)

Alpha Estate, Ecosystem, Xinomavro Reserve, Old Vines, Barba Yannis, Amyndeon, Greece, 2021
90 Points – Vinous

GERMANY

Weingut Wittmann, Estate Trocken, Riesling, Rheingau, Germany, 2025
94 Points – James Suckling

Fritz Haag, Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett, Riesling, Mosel, Germany, 2025
95 Points – Vinous (2024 Vintage)

Wwe Dr. H. Thanisch, Bernkasteler, Riesling Spätlese, VDP Grosse Lage, Mosel, Germany, 2024
94 Points – James Suckling

Bassermann-Jordan, Hohenmorgen Riesling (GG) Grosses Gewächs, Pfalz, Germany, 2016 (Dry)
93 Points – Wine Spectator

Weingut Robert Weil, Kiedrich Gräfenberg Spätlese, Riesling, Rheingau, Germany, 2017
95 Points – James Suckling & Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Selbach-Oster, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir, Mosel, Germany, 2022
93 Points – Wine Advocate

AUSTRIA

Diwald, Furmint vom Löss, Wagram, Austria, 2021
93 Points – Ian Blackburn

Weingut Stadt Krems, Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria, 2024
92 Points – James Suckling

Hirsch, 'Hirschvergnügen' Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal, Austria, 2024
93 Points – Falstaff

Weingut Wohlmuth, 'Ried Dr. Wunsch,' Riesling, Erste Lage STK, Steiermark, Austria, 2023
95 Points – James Suckling & Falstaff

Weingut Emmerich Knoll, Loibner Grüner Veltliner Federspiel, Wachau, Austria, 2024
92 Points – Falstaff

Weingut Hans Johann Schwarz, 'The Butcher,' Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Austria, 2021
92 Points – Falstaff

*We reserve the right to change the wine line up without notice. We open one bottle per paying guest. The cost of our event is never based on any one bottle of wine but the cost of the event to operate and perform.**We do not include but do encourage gratuity, if you agree we have worked to your satisfaction and are impressed by our show.

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.

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.

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