Sonoma Dinner at Fig at Fairmont Santa Monica on Feb 26 at 6:30pm

This dinner experience allows you to taste some of the great producers in Sonoma.
From the legends to a few smaller producers…. Top scoring efforts that you will enjoy tasting and discussing.
Today Sonoma is one of the most attractive markets to visit - with an abundance of new hotels, new restaurants, and a varied wine set that really highlights the States best efforts in Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Rhone and of course Pinot Noir.

Get your SONOMA wisdom points here - or bring some to the table. Hosted in the private dining room.
This is an open and detailed discussion on the wines and the place.
Dinner will allow you to select your appetizer, entree and choice of dessert.
Limited to 12 guests only, gratuity is not included.
All dietary will be met - Gratuity is additional
Hosted by Sommelier Ian Blackburn
We will discuss the region, the landscape, the places to visit, the producers on the rise… and the future

Early Bird: $299.95

on Feb 19: $350

At the Door: $400

THIS IS A SMALL FORMAT

Minimum 8 guests and 8 wines.
Goal is 12 guests / 12 wines - basically you are drinking or tasting a bottle of wine with this event.
Open one bottle per paying guest - see rules and restrictions below.

WINE LIST

- Rochioli, Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, California, 2023 – 96 Pts

- Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, California, 2023 – 95 pts

- Singer Baker Lane Estate, Viognier, Sonoma Coast, California, 2022

- RAEN, Lady Marjorie Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California, 2023 – 99 pts

- Maybach Family Vineyards, 'Irmgard' Chardonnay, Sonoma, California, 2021

- Addax, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California, 2021

- Paul Hobbs, Pinot Noir, West Sonoma Coast, California, 2022 – 94 pts

- Mauritson "Jack's Cabin" Zinfandel, Rockpile, Sonoma County 2021 – 96 pts

- Once & Future, 'Frank's Block' Teldeschi Vineyard Zinfandel, Dry Creek, Sonoma, 2022 – 94 pts

**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.

Great restaurant for a weekend brunch or dining in the neighborhood.

https://www.figsantamonica.com/our-story/

FIG at the Fairmont Santa Monica

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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

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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