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The 100 point dinner features multiple 100, 99, 98 point wines - all the wines are paired with amazing cuisine from one of LA's most brilliant restaurants 71ABOVE. All the wines are decanted and prepoured, a multi-course meal accompanies the line up. Taste the best wines in the world from Spain, Italy, France, Austria, Australia, Argentina, and California. You will be suprised what your favorites are!!! We do it blind and reveal - its fun, its challenging and you will surprise yourself.
Pricing: $100 Deposits until we get enough interest - then invoices are issued. Deposits are non refundable unless dinner is cancelled.
-Early Bird: $795 plus 22% gratuity = $969.90 + 3.5% credit card fee
-November 1st: $850 plus 22% gratuity = $1,037 + 3.5% credit card fee
-Door: $1,200 all inclusive
Wine List:
Champagne Welcome:
Krug, Grand Cuvée, Champagne, France, NV
96 Points - James Suckling | $279.95 (per bottle but several will be presented)
First Course Whites:
Mario Schiopetto, 'M' Collio Friulano, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, 2020
Friulano | 97 Points - James Suckling | $100
Rudi Pichler, Grüner Veltliner Hochrain-Smaragd Riesling, Wachau, Austria, 2021
Riesling | 98 Points - James Suckling | $75
Francois Villard, 'Le Grand Vallon' Condrieu, Rhône, France, 2020
Viognier | 96 Points - Decanter | $70
Red Wines:
Bodega Chacra, 'Treinta y Dos 32' Pinot Noir, Patagonia, Argentina, 2021
Pinot Noir | 99 Points - James Suckling | $130
Tenuta di Biserno, Biserno, Tuscany IGT, Italy, 2020
Bordeaux Blend | 98 Points - James Suckling | $120
Poggio di Sotto, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy, 2019
Sangiovese | 98 Points - RPWA | $329.95
Bodegas Contador Benjamin Romeo, "Carmen" Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 2008
Tempranillo Blend | 95 Points - RPWA | $150
Penfolds, Grange Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia, 2014
Shiraz | 100 Points - Decanter | $769
Chateau Margaux, Margaux, Bordeaux, France, 2005
Cabernet Blend | 99 Points - Jeff Leve | $800
Vasse Felix, Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec, Margaret River, Australia, 2018
Cabernet Blend | 98 Points - RPWA | $159.95
Saxum Vineyards, The Hexe, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles, 2019
Grenache | 100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck | $249.95
Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage Rouge, Rhône Valley, France, 2020
Syrah | 100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck | $389.95
Sine Qua Non, Eleven Confessions Vineyard Grenache, Central Coast, 2018
Grenache | 100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck | $499
Hundred Acre, Morgan's Way Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon | 100 Points - RPWA | $700
Harlan, 'Promontory', Napa Valley, California, 2016
Cabernet Sauvignon | 100 Points - RPWA | $1,000
*Wine list may change without notice (one bottle will be opened per paying guest
Sample Menu:
*We can accommodate any dietary restrictions with a 72 hour notice.
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, a city that is filled with different cultures and diversity. As a young child, my father exposed me to the gastronomy of LA--Middle Eastern, Mexican and Thai foods. I began cooking at 10 and got my first restaurant job at 17 working at the Jonathan Club under Chef Josh Gil. That’s where my creativity started to take shape.
I stay motivated by my family’s humble beginnings in Nicaragua and aspire to motivate my kitchen staff.
Location: 71Above
In the heart of downtown Los Angeles and almost 1,000 feet above ground level, 71Above is the highest restaurant west of the Mississippi. Executive Chef Javier Lopez prepares elevated seasonal modern American cuisine coupled with spectacular 360º views. From Malibu to Laguna Hills and the surrounding mountain ranges, guests can enjoy an uninterrupted panorama in an upscale, romantic atmosphere.
In addition to the magnificent views, 71Above offers a variety of dining experiences. Guests may choose to dine within the buzz of the bar, our relaxed bistro-style SkyLounge, or the lively main dining room. We also offer an interactive chef’s table experience facing our open kitchen, edge tables positioned looking out over West Los Angeles, and quieter, semi-private dining areas.
For special events and fully secluded dining, 71Above offers one large and two small private dining rooms overlooking Dodger Stadium.
633 W 5TH STREET, 71ST FLOOR, LOS ANGELES
Dinner 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 / 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.
About
IAN BLACKBURN
I discovered the wine industry while working with Chef’s Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal in the top dining rooms of Los Angeles. My passion redirected my career from restaurants/hotels to vineyards and wine-education. Now with over 25-years of experience hosting events; leading trips around the wine world; I published a wine book; produced my own wine called Beekeeper Cellars and sat for the difficult Master of Wine Exam! Today, I am considered one of the region's best wine educators and work for my 20,000 followers (follow me), visiting vineyards and wine regions and produce over 100 wine classes and events a year for my businesses and my team.