Early Bird: |
February 19th: |
Price At the Door: |
| $299.95 includes taxes, fees and service | $350 | $400 |
Imagine walking into a tasting room in Sonoma and getting the download on a large set of top producers - a few classics and a set of hot new brands.
Today Sonoma is one of the most attractive markets to visit - with an abundance of new hotels, new restaurants, and a varied wine set that really highlights the States best efforts in Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Rhone and of course Pinot Noir.
Get your SONOMA wisdom points here - or bring some to the table. Hosted in the private dining room inside the beautiful FIG at the Fairmont Santa Monica.
Dinner will allow you to select your appetizer, entree and choice of dessert.
Dinner is Hosted by Professional Sommelier and Educator Ian Blackburn.
We will discuss the region, the landscape, the places to visit, the producers on the rise… and the future for this ever evolving region.
THIS IS A SMALL FORMAT:
12 guests / 12 wines - basically you are drinking or tasting a bottle of wine with this event. We open one bottle per paying guest - see rules and restrictions below.
Minimum 8 guests and 8 wines. Price is all inclusive.
Wine List
*Wine list may change without notice (one bottle will be opened per paying guest.
*We can accommodate any dietary restrictions with a 72 hour notice.
FIG, an American bistro, achieves something rare and almost impossible: A rustic yet refined cuisine that is both a favorite of the local community and a coveted destination for world travelers. FIG, located in Santa Monica at the Fairmont Miramar, is a neighborhood bistro committed to fresh, seasonal cuisine. The menu features diverse Southern California bounty, sourced from multiple weekly visits to the local farmers markets and from specialty foragers that comb the coastline for hard to find items.
Great restaurant for a weekend brunch or dining in the neighborhood.
101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Dinner Policy
All tickets (including Deposits) 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. Cost of ticketing fees and credit card fees are lost at purchase.
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
