Italy vs France vs Spain | Arts District: Saturday, October 10th at 1PM
About this Event
EDUCATOR IAN BLACKBURN and food pairing expert will craft a unique day of fun pairings with a dazzling set of wines. THIS PROGRAM goes from 1-3 on Saturday and 3-5 on Sunday (A change of times)
Three glasses: wines initially served blind but paired and revealed as we discover some of the magical wines of FRANCE vs SPAIN vs Italy - one glass will always be from SPAIN but which? Learn, Laugh, Love and enjoy amazing pairings. The food is hand made and guests will think of this like a light lunch portion - quality over quantity here.
FIRST COURSE
BUBBLES: ITALY VS. FRANCE VS. SPAIN
Served with a curated selection of cheeses.
Adami, “Cartizze,” Brut Prosecco, Valdobbiadene Superiore, Italy, NV
91 Points — Vinous
Domaine Lagille, “L’Inattendue,” Champagne Brut, Champagne, France, NV
No critic score listed
AT Roca, Brut Reserva Corpinnat, Penedès, Spain, 2023
92 Points — Wine Enthusiast
Score awarded to the 2021 vintage
SECOND COURSE
WHITE WINES: ITALY VS. FRANCE VS. SPAIN
Served with a chilled pasta salad featuring mushrooms and fresh herbs.
Azienda Agricola Tornatore, Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy, 2023
No critic score listed
Clos Lointain, “Meditations,” White Blend, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2023
96 Points — Owen Bargreen
Vinos en Voz Baja, Costumbres Blanco, Rioja, Spain, 2023
92 Points — Wine Advocate
Score awarded to the 2022 vintage
THIRD COURSE
BLENDED REDS: SPAIN VS. ITALY VS. FRANCE
Served with a selection of charcuterie.
Bodegas Viñas del Cenit, “Bonales,” Field Blend Tinto, Tierra del Vino de Zamora, Castilla y León, Spain, 2022
93 Points — James Suckling
Arianna Occhipinti, “SP68” Rosso, Sicily, Italy, 2024
91 Points — Vinous
Score awarded to the 2023 vintage
Château Pesquié, “Anniversary Cuvée,” Terrasses Rouge, Ventoux, Rhône, France, 2022
93 Points — Jeb Dunnuck & James Suckling
FOURTH COURSE
BIG REDS: FRANCE VS. SPAIN VS. ITALY
Served with an elevated selection of charcuterie.
Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Château d’Armailhac, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, 2011
91 Points — Wine Enthusiast
Dominio de Pingus, Flor de Pingus, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2022
95 Points — Wine Advocate
Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy, 2022
98 Points — International Wine Review & James Suckling
FIFTH COURSE
DESSERT WINES
A selection of cheeses will accompany these exceptional dessert wines.
Albert Boxler, Gewürztraminer Boland/Pfoeller, Vendanges Tardives, Alsace, France, 2022
No critic score listed
Lustau, Almacenista Juan García Jarana, “Pata de Gallina” Oloroso Sherry, Jerez, Spain, NV
91 Points — Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator & Decanter
Paolo & Giampiero Bea, Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito DOCG, Umbria, Italy, 2011
95 Points — Vinous
Our event sustainability policy - ***we open 1 bottle per paying guest - 10 wines minimum. 15 when we are sold out at 15 guests.
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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Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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