Napa Valley Experience | Sun, Oct 12 in Santa Monica

Limited to 12 guests.

Experience includes a small plate of cheese or appetizers from FIG restaurant.

Hosted by Educational Ambassador Ian Blackburn.

We open one bottle per paying guest and pour larger pours for fewer guests.

Minimum 8 clients - if sold out we taste approx $2000 of wine with appetizers.

Ideal for those wanting to see what is next.

Ideal for experienced wine lovers to share.

Ideal for visitors and newbie wine drinkers to get your compass established.

Yes - Wines can be ordered from this experience.

Yes - The venue is beautiful.

Join me!

1. Annulus, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California, 2022 (93 Points) Winemaker Nigel Kinsman - know his name… he is one to watch. Annulus is a brand to discover. $75

2. Cervantes Family Vineyards, Palomino Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California, 2022 (94 Points) Winemaker Andy Erickson. Cervantes is a brand to discover.$90

3. Plinth, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California, 2023 (not yet rated) Winemaker Philippe Melka. Plinth is a brand to discover. $100

4. ZD Wines, Reserve Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, 2022 (96 Points) ZD - perhaps the best wine I have ever tasted from ZD. ZD stands for Zero Defect - appreciate the shoulders Napa Producers stand on… $85

5. Pulido Walker, Mt. Veeder Estate Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2021 (98 Points) Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. Pulido Walker - get to know this brand. Success does not happen by accident. $125

6. Gallica, Estate Rosé, St Helena, Napa Valley, California, 2024 (not yet rated) Winemaker Rosemary Cakebread - learn about her path. Phillip Coturri - winegrower of high ethos. Galica - a cool brand to discover. $40

7. Robert Foley Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley, California, 2018 (93 Points) Winemaker Robert Foley - AKA Mr. Mountain Merlot. You will taste and ask - why am I not drinking more merlot. $60 (yes - only $60!)

8. Forman, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2021 (96 Points) Winemaker Rick Forman. Historical winemaker we must taste and compare to the next generation. $125

9. Patria, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Ranch, Napa Valley, California, 2021 (97 Points) Winemaker Tony Biagi. Patria is a brand to get to know and love. $125

10. Castiel Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, 2022 (95 Points) Winemaker was Celia Welch (Scarecrow’s Winemaker) This is a Howell Mountain Wine that puts the Howell in the cellar. You will love what is happening here. New winemaker enters into the future of this brand. 2022 is so drinkable - you will love the store of time - Castiel… Cass-tee-el. $160

11. The Mascot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2020 (94 Points) Harlan Family “the mascot”Winemaker Cory Empting. $185

12. Bergman, Red, Napa Valley, California, 2021 (98 Points) Winemaker Nigel Kinsman. Bergman is new - exciting - and near perfect at 98 points. $300

*Wine list may change without notice (one bottle will be opened per paying guest.

*We can accommodate any dietary restrictions with a 72 hour notice.

FIG, an American bistro, achieves something rare and almost impossible: A rustic yet refined cuisine that is both a favorite of the local community and a coveted destination for world travelers. FIG, located in Santa Monica at the Fairmont Miramar, is a neighborhood bistro committed to fresh, seasonal cuisine. The menu features diverse Southern California bounty, sourced from multiple weekly visits to the local farmers markets and from specialty foragers that comb the coastline for hard to find items.

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. | merchantofwine.com | beekeepercellars.com | learnaboutwine.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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