Ian Blackburn, Founder of LearnAboutWine hosted an advanced wine tasting class “Palate Builder” at the Bluewater Grill in Tustin on Wednesday August 10th from 6:45pm.
The class was featured in “Greer’s Daily Dose of OC”
“Want to learn how to taste wines like a pro? Attend an advanced Learn About Wine event at Wednesday at 6:45 to 9 p.m. at The Bluewater Grill at The District at Tustin. At the Palate Builder class, hosted by wine expert Ian Blackburn, you’ll learn how to decipher the smells, flavors, and tastes of up to 20 diverse wines. Costs $95 per person; or $69 for an advanced online special. Just use code word “FAN”. LearnAboutWine members pay just $49. On the wine menu you can try artisan reds and whites including single vineyard wines, old versus new world reds.”
To read the full advertisement: CLICK HERE
Posted on - August 11, 2011 Comments Off
LearnAboutWine’s Tequila Event was featured in Urban Daddy!
“Tequila Tasting at Lexington Social House
An Exclusive Night Of Drinking A Whole Lot Of Tequila
Sunday, August 14—we hope you’re free. Because Perks is getting you into an exclusive tasting event at Lexington Social House. You’ll try 10 tequilas, enjoy small plates and commisserate with your host: Playboy scribe and occasional Conan guest Dan Dunn. But we had you at 10 tequilas”
For more information on this event: CLICK HERE
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Posted on - August 5, 2011 Comments Off
LearnAboutWine’s Cakebread Wine Dinner and Tequila Event are featured in Gayot!
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“August 14
Learnaboutwine.com is hosting a Tequila tasting with Dan Dunn at Lexington Social House on August 14, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Single tickets are $69 in advance, $125 for two or $55 for vintage members. Lexington Social House, 1718 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-461-1700 “
For more information: CLICK HERE
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“August 25
Head to Umami Burger’s Hollywood location for a Cakebread wine dinner on Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m.Mr. Cakebread will be pouring his wines at this all-you-can-drink dinner, which includes a burger with all the fixings. Cost is $95 per person or $75 for Vintage members. For more information, visit www.learnaboutwine.com. Umami Burger, 1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd. #7, Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-469-3100.”
For more information: CLICK HERE
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To read Gayot event calender online: CLICK HERE
Posted on - August 5, 2011 Comments Off
Ian Blackburn, Founder of LearnAboutWine will host a fun Tequila Event on August 14th at Lexington Social House.
The event detail was featured in “Thirsty in LA Cocktail Culture in the City of Angels”!!
Article: Aug. 14: Spend Your Sunday Sipping Tequila with Dan Dunn
To read the full article online, CLICK HERE.
Event Detail:
Tequila with Dan Dunn August 14th 3pm at Lexington Social House, Hollywood
Occasionally an event comes along that begs for a limo, a suite in a swank Hollywood party hotel, and some new crazy hot outfit!
This is that event…. build the weekend around it.
Tequila expert Dan Dunn, referred to as “rock star booze writer” will guide you through the world of Tequila!
File Under: Outrageous Social Class, High Alcohol Tolerance might be a good idea, a great sense of humor – a must.
$100 value
$69 Advanced Sale / Two for $125 Special
$55 for Vintage Members
Click HERE for registration
(Tequila inspired snacks included)
List of Tequila:
Blanco:
Casa Noble Crystal
Karma Blanco
Avion Silver
Reposado
Tequila Ocho Reposado
Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Reposado
Cazadores
Anejo
Cabo Wabo
Herradura
Extra Anejo
Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia
Chinaco Negro
Posted on - August 1, 2011 Comments Off
Ian Blackburn, founder and CEO of LearnAboutWine was quoted in LA Times.
Article: FROM TOGETHER, A SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE
Girls Night Out Ditching single life with an epicurean bachelorette party
While food may be in the bachelorette party spotlight, libations will always be key, said Fox — mainly specialty drinks and fine wine. Ian Blackburn, founder of Learn About Wine (www.learnaboutwine.com) agrees.
“Wine evokes conversation,” he said, noting an especially lively tasting party he threw.
“They had a blast,” he said. “And isn’t that what a bachelorette party is all about?”
To read the full article: CLICK HERE
Posted on - July 20, 2011 Comments Off
