Early Bird: |
July 1st |
Day of: |
| $125 | $150 | $250 |
Cabernet vs. Zinfandel vs. Rhône: A Blind Tasting Experience
This 7pm Event provides a blind tasting of top quality wines, 3 at a time, one is Cabernet, one is Zinfandel, and one is Rhone Varietal - which is which and which do you prefer? We include a significant cheese and charcuterie plate along with the tasting. Taste, compare, guess, and discover your favorites.
We’ll open one bottle for every paying guest. If the event sells out at 21 guests, we’ll taste 21 wines total. Fewer guests means larger pours of fewer wines.
Cabernet
• Castiel Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2023
• Clif Family, “Croquet Vineyard” Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017
• Pott, “Space and Time” Red Blend, Mount Veeder, 2021
• Jack Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Peak, 2018
• Kelham Vineyards, “Sons” Proprietary Red, Oakville, 2010
• S.R. Tonella Cellars, Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2021
• Myriad Cellars, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2022
Rhône Varietals
• Kobler, “Cuvée of the River” Grenache, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, 2022
• Skinner Vineyards, Mourvèdre, El Dorado, 2020
• Keplinger, “Sumo,” Amador County, California, 2021
• Alta Colina, “Downslope,” Paso Robles, 2021
• Terre Sang, “To The Birds” Grenache, Peake Ranch Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills, 2020
• Andremily Wines, “EABA,” Santa Barbara, California, 2021
• Riise, “Peace” Syrah Blend, Paso Robles, 2021
Zinfandel
• Beekeeper Cellars, Montecillo Vineyard Zinfandel, Sonoma County, 2016
• Epoch Estate Wines, Zinfandel, Paso Robles, 2018
• Williams Selyem, Saitone Estate Vineyard Zinfandel, 2023
• Venge Vineyards, “Scout’s Honor” Proprietary Red (Zin Blend), Napa Valley, 2023
• Frias Family Vineyard, “Lady of the Dead” Red, Napa Valley, 2021
• Dane Cellars, Justi Creek Vineyard Zinfandel (Magnum), 2012
• Once & Future, “Frank’s Block” Teldeschi Vineyard Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, 2022
Location
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. 530 Molino St #214, Los Angeles, CA 90013
*Please note all events at 214: This is a private residence- all events are private events and guests that participate are on the guest list and are 21 years or older. Tickets are not sold at the door. There’s no sale of alcohol at our events.
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Our Policy
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 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. About 214 Events *Please note all events at 214: This is a private residence- all events are private events and guests that participate are on the guest list and are 21 years or older. Tickets are not sold at the door. There’s no sale of alcohol at our events.
About
IAN BLACKBURN
Ian Blackburn, CSW, Event Producer
Ian discovered the wine industry while visiting the Napa Valley as a Culinary Student. Ian moved his focus to the front of the house, while working with Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal in Los Angeles. Now in his 30th year hosting events; leading trips around the wine world; Ian has published a wine education book and is working on a new one; Ian has his own wine brand called Beekeeper Cellars and has sat for the difficult Master of Wine Exam! Today, Ian is considered one of the region’s best wine educators and works for his 120,000 followers (follow me), visiting vineyards and wine regions and produce over 100 wine classes and events per year for Learnaboutwine.com
