Early Bird: $150 | $200 Door
This is a LearnAboutWine event held at "The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills"
Please do not call the location for questions or concerns.
Whether you call it fromage, queso, or formaggio, each of these three European countries impart their own unique flavors, textures and aromas to their creamy creations.
In this cheesy taste off but someone has to do it! Three wines will be served at a time - see the wine list below - we are NOT MESSING AROUND - the wines are TOP NOTCH. Ask? which is the italian? - which is Spanish and which is French? .... after a few flights, you will gain some expertise. We open some magnificent examples... Limited to only 14 guests.... we open one bottle per paying guest and 15 wines at SOLD OUT.
Cheeses
Italian Cheese vs French Cheese vs Spanish Cheese.
Cheeses selected from the store, day of the event!
Our Wine List
Italy
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Manincor, 'Reserve Della Contessa' Bianco, Alto Adige, Italy, 2021
- Franco Conterno, "Cascina Sciulun" Barbera D'alba Superiore, Piedmont, Italy, 2019
- Bussola, 'Ca Del Laito' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Veneto, Italy, 2019
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Marco De Bartoli, Marsala Oro Vigna La Miccia, Sicily, Italy, 2018
France
- J. Lasalle, 'Cachet Or' Premier Cru Brut, Champagne, France, NV
- Domaine Zind-humbrecht, Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France, 2021
- Domaine Des Escaravailles, 'la Ponce' Red, Rasteau, Rhône, France, 2022
- Château Montlandrie, Castillon, Bordeaux, France, 2020
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Domaine Fontanel, 'ambré' Rivesaltes, Languedoc-roussillon, France, 2015
Spain
- Bodegas Capita Vidal, 'fuchs De Vidal' Bodega Reserva Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain, NV
- Ladeiras Do Xil, Godello "Gaba Do Xil ‘o Barreiro’ Branco" Valdeorras, Spain, 2023 (Telmo Rodriguez)
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Raul Perez, Mencia, "Ultreia Saint Jacques" Bierzo, Spain, 2020
- Lustau 'Solera Reserva' Pedro Ximenez San Emilio Sherry, Jerez, Spain, NV
Policy - we open and share 1 bottle per paid guest - 10 guests minimum to operate.
Location
Our Policy
All tickets are non-refundable, no cancellations, no refunds, no credits for future use. Wines can change without notice, we open one bottle per paid guest, failure or corked wine does not result in any type of credit or refund.
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.
