We take 3 glasses and serve the wines blind - one will be ZIN - one will be CAB and one will be Merlot. When this event is sold out at 21 we will taste 21 wines…. Fewer guests would mean larger pours of fewer wines.
Sample Wine List
Cabernet
- Barkan Reserve, Gold Cabernet Sauvignon, Galilee, Israel, 2016
- Château Camou, "Umbral" Tinto, Baja, Mexico, 2019
- Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2019
- Caliza Winery, 'End of the Day' Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California, 2021
- Royal Prince, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2019
- Williams Selyem, Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, Napa Valley, 2020
- Venge Vineyards, 'Igneous' Cabernet Sauvignon, Calistoga, Napa, California, 2021
Merlot
- Acre, Merlot, Napa Valley, California, 2019
- Château de Fonbel, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France, 2020
- Hudson Ranch, Phoenix Blend, Carneros Estate, 2017
- Realm Cellars, The Tempest Red Blend, Napa Valley, California, 2019
- Tua Rita, Giusto di Notri, Tuscany, Italy, 2017
- Peter Franus, Merlot, Napa Valley, California, 2017
- Avignonesi "Desiderio" Toscana IGT, Italy, 2016
Zinfandel
- Bedrock, "Old Vine" Zinfandel, California 2020
- Beekeeper Cellars, Secret Stones Zinfandel, Rockpile Appellation, California, 2016
- Limerick Lane, Estate '1910' Block Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, California, 2021
- Locanda Estate, 'Remus', Sonoma Valley, California, 2018
- Martinelli, Giuseppe & Luisa Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, California, 2021
- Once & Future, 'Frank's Block' Teldeschi Vineyard Zinfandel, Dry Creek, Sonoma, 2019
- Ridge Vineyards, Geyserville, Sonoma, California, 2021
Policy - we open and share 1 bottle per paid guest.
Location:
Lunetta serves great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines that we enjoy drinking with our family & friends.People matter most, seasonal makes sense, authenticity rules, quality governs, deliciousness is undeniable, pretense is absurd, comfort feels good, fun tastes better, teamwork and pride sustain it all. We buy the freshest ingredients we can find. We cook seasonally because that’s what is fresh and best. We support local farmers and businesses whenever we can, because the best flavor naturally follows. Menus for Lunetta are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal ingredients based on the abundant product available on the California Coast. Food is served either as separate items for each guest or family style to share amongst everyone at your table. Our full bar features classic as well as craft cocktails using the finest in artisan spirits, mixers and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our comprehensive wine list highlights small California producers and artisan winemakers from around the world.
2420 / 2424 Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405
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 / 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.
