Cost is $150 | October 1: $179 | Day of: $250
EDUCATOR IAN BLACKBURN and food pairing expert will craft a unique day of fun pairings with a dazzling set of wines. THIS PROGRAM goes from 1-3 on Saturday and 3-5 on Sunday (A change of times)
Three glasses: wines initially served blind but paired and revealed as we discover some of the magical wines of FRANCE vs SPAIN vs Italy - one glass will always be from SPAIN but which? Learn, Laugh, Love and enjoy amazing pairings. The food is hand made and guests will think of this like a light lunch portion - quality over quantity here.

FIRST COURSE
BUBBLES: ITALY VS. FRANCE VS. SPAIN
Served with a curated selection of cheeses.
Adami, “Cartizze,” Brut Prosecco, Valdobbiadene Superiore, Italy, NV
91 Points — Vinous
Domaine Lagille, “L’Inattendue,” Champagne Brut, Champagne, France, NV
No critic score listed
AT Roca, Brut Reserva Corpinnat, Penedès, Spain, 2023
92 Points — Wine Enthusiast
Score awarded to the 2021 vintage
SECOND COURSE
WHITE WINES: ITALY VS. FRANCE VS. SPAIN
Served with a chilled pasta salad featuring mushrooms and fresh herbs.
Azienda Agricola Tornatore, Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy, 2023
No critic score listed
Clos Lointain, “Meditations,” White Blend, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2023
96 Points — Owen Bargreen
Vinos en Voz Baja, Costumbres Blanco, Rioja, Spain, 2023
92 Points — Wine Advocate
Score awarded to the 2022 vintage
THIRD COURSE
BLENDED REDS: SPAIN VS. ITALY VS. FRANCE
Served with a selection of charcuterie.
Bodegas Viñas del Cenit, “Bonales,” Field Blend Tinto, Tierra del Vino de Zamora, Castilla y León, Spain, 2022
93 Points — James Suckling
Arianna Occhipinti, “SP68” Rosso, Sicily, Italy, 2024
91 Points — Vinous
Score awarded to the 2023 vintage
Château Pesquié, “Anniversary Cuvée,” Terrasses Rouge, Ventoux, Rhône, France, 2022
93 Points — Jeb Dunnuck & James Suckling
FOURTH COURSE
BIG REDS: FRANCE VS. SPAIN VS. ITALY
Served with an elevated selection of charcuterie.
Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Château d’Armailhac, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, 2011
91 Points — Wine Enthusiast
Dominio de Pingus, Flor de Pingus, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2022
95 Points — Wine Advocate
Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy, 2022
98 Points — International Wine Review & James Suckling
FIFTH COURSE
DESSERT WINES
A selection of cheeses will accompany these exceptional dessert wines.
Albert Boxler, Gewürztraminer Boland/Pfoeller, Vendanges Tardives, Alsace, France, 2022
No critic score listed
Lustau, Almacenista Juan García Jarana, “Pata de Gallina” Oloroso Sherry, Jerez, Spain, NV
91 Points — Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator & Decanter
Paolo & Giampiero Bea, Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito DOCG, Umbria, Italy, 2011
95 Points — Vinous
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
HOW IT WORKS:
- Phase One - we get enough support to go forward. We take a non-refundable deposit - this is not the cost of the dinner approx. will hold your space. Should the dinner not hit the minimum - we will refund your purchase. Should the dinner continue, deposit is forfeited if you do not complete the registration.
- Phase Two- we have reached enough reservations to go forward and have signed the agreement with the venue. Event is now rain or shine and no cancellation policy is enforced. We open 1 bottle per guest - maximum 15 guests/15 wines (minimum). We always aim to under promise and over deliver - and bring back of wines should we have an issue; but our policy is that corked wine can and does occur - see our policy - one bottle per paying guest, and price of dinner is not predicted on any one wine remain in place and are accepted at deposit.
- For some events, we will offer companion tickets (please inquire - they maybe sold out at this time) (only available with a full price companion - you will share their wine)
- Once we reach the minimum - we issue invoices that need to be paid inside of 48 hours. Deposit Price of the event includes tax but does not include service and 3.5% credit card fee.
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