LearnAboutWine School JWE | Sep 12-Oct 24 (6 Saturday Sessions)

I created Learnaboutwine School in 2006, we saw a need for the City of Los Angeles to have a credential program. WSET came in shortly afterward with a brilliant nationwide effort that inspired amazing growth in the industry.

In 2010, I was accepted to sit and study with the Masters of Wine - out of London. I had not taken or completed the WSET program and that showed in my exam results in 2014. So I had gone back and started to accumulate various credentials, to help me better prepare students for the CSW, WSET and Advanced Sommelier programs.

In 2026 - we will relaunch the LAW SCHOOL product as we see a more defined lane that this program can provide. More in depth about the primary regions of the world - a step that can help you fill the gap between WSET 2 and 3 - for consumers - this may be all you need as we provide world wine comprehensive knowledge ... and use our time in class tasting and discussing.

We also taste and discuss blind tasting which is required for many of the advanced exams. LearnAboutWine school will still lean on the textbook, but we have added more granular information and believe we keep the program fun, and entertaining at the same time. Join us for LAW SCHOOL - aka Learnaboutwine School.

If you pass our BAR exam (the Beverage Aptitude Review) you will receive your J.W.E credential/ Junior Wine Enthusiast Certification. Over 1200 students have graduated from Learnaboutwine over the past 20 years with a pass rate over 90%.

SATURDAY OUTLINE/DATES AT 11AM

Week One: September 12, 2026 (Remote Video)
Week Two: September 19, 2026
Week Three: September 26, 2026
Week Four: October 3, 2026
Week Five: October 10, 2026
Week Six: October 24, 2026 (Exam)

The exam comes directly from the book and tasting sessions. The BAR EXAM (Beverage Aptitude Review) - you will have 7 days to complete the exam, every student receives a different exam.

PREREQUISITES

While little wine knowledge is required to start, we will ask that you have completed our Wine Camp program prior to beginning LAW SCHOOL. Additionally, reading the materials prior to each week's program is necessary to keep up with this program. Those with less knowledge will want to read ahead prior to the start of the program. We will provide a detailed path. All students must be registered for this program 10 days prior to its first session.

CLASS INCLUDES
- Hands-on tasting and instruction
- An introduction and exploration of tasting skills as we discuss 12-20 wines per week x 4 weeks (approx 60-80 wines)
- Each student participates in our wine purchasing project (each student buys 3 bottles that are assigned on week one as a homework project). Our wine school provides additional wines to support the needs of this comprehensive class.
- Weekly Wine Quizzes
- Varietal descriptions
- Wine laws and history, pulled from our selected text book.
- A Credential Exam (The Beverage Aptitude Review), J.W.E. Credential Certification awarded upon successful completion.
- Successful Certification includes: Wall Certificate, J.W.E. Credentials and a handsome lapel pin to tell the world of your accomplishments.

REQUIRED MATERIALS
NO PRIOR WINE KNOWLEDGE IS REQUIRED; WE HAVE A CURRICULUM TO GET STARTED NOW.

Textbook (Not Included):

Culinary Institute of America’s Exploring Wine textbook, 3rd Edition(You may purchase this from us - and we can have it delivered or you may source your own copy of the current edition from Amazon). Please visit the link below for purchasing options.

NOTE: At any time, this book may move to a new edition. The 3rd Edition will be the source for all our quizzes and the final exam for this session. The answers are inside the book. Any answers found on Google or other reference will not usurp the answers found in this time tested guide.

ABOUT
The Junior Wine Executive (J.W.E.) credential includes a wall certificate, and recognized credentials that are helpful in the application process for future wine industry job placement; or just to impress and educate your family and friends around the dinner table. Perhaps best of all, you’ll be in the upper 10% in wine knowledge and comfortably conversational in wine at all future work and social occasions.... prepare to have the wine list handed in your direction.

All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

LearnAboutWine Classroom

530 Molino St #214

Los Angeles, CA 90013

ABOUT IAN BLACKBURN, WINE ENTREPRENEUR

Ian discovered the wine industry at the ripe age of 21 while working for famous Chefs such as Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal in Los Angeles’ top dining rooms. The discovery of wine and the massive need for wine knowledge quickly engulfed Ian’s life and his passion redirected his career from Restaurants and Hotels to Vineyards and Education. Soon enough 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. winecloudinc.com | merchantofwine.com | beekeepercellars.com

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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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