Thursday, April 6th at 6:45PM | $600 After April 1st or $750 at the Door
This is over $7,000 in great cabernet! Targeting 20 guests (when sold out). We will open and taste at least 20 wines (minimum one bottle per guest) at this fantastic Cabernet based dinner. Learn about the future of Cabernet, lean into the past, and see what the smaller top producers are doing to this amazing industry. The event is paired with a multi-course steak dinner provided by Jar restaurant with the legendary Chef Suzanne Tracht.
Then the wines are served 3 at a time blind
*We can accommodate any dietary restrictions with a 72 hour notice.
Wine List
3 Whites
1. Marciano, “Massaglia” Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2013
2. O’Shaughnessy “Children’s Garden” Sauvignon Blanc, Oakville, Napa Valley 2014
3. Plinth, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California, 2021
18 Reds
1. Scarecrow, Napa Valley 2012 by Celia Welch - 99 points
2. Arkenstone Vineyards, Estate Red, Napa Valley, 2018 by Sam Kaplan - 98 points
3. Colgin, Napa Valley, 2018 - 98 points
4. Crescere Wines, Alexander Valley, 2018 (New Producer) by Philippe Melka
5. Dalla Valle Vineyards Maya, Napa Valley, 2012 (Old School Cult)
6. BLIND - A Blind Wine Always Creates A Fun Discussion
7. Hundred Acre, "Ark Vineyard", Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2018 - 99 points
8. Institution Winery, Erba Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2018 by Rusell Bevon - 98 points
9. J. Bookwalter Wines, Volumeten, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2020 - 96 points (Big Time Washington Producer Making Noise)
10. Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley, 2018 - 100 points
11. Jurisdiction, Napa Valley, 2018 by Philippe Melka
12. Keever Vineyards Estate, Napa Valley, 2016 by Celia Welch - 97 points
13. Maroon Wines, Special Reserve, Maroon Vineyard, Coombsville, 2018 by Philippe Melka
14. Maybach Family Vineyards, Amoenus, Napa Valley, 2019 - by Thomas Rivers Brown - 97 Points
15. Perliss Estate, 'The Ravens' Napa Valley, 2018 by Arron Pott
16. Pott, Smoke, Pott Art! Vineyard, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, 2020 by Arron Pott
17. Screaming Eagle, Second Flight, Napa Valley 2019 - 96 points (Valued at $1,200)
18. Summit Lake Vineyards, "Emily Kestrel", Howell Mountain, 2018 (New Howell Mountain Darling that won its flight in the last Cab Dinner)
*Wine list may change without notice (one bottle will be opened per paying guest)
Jar, a modern chophouse in the heart of Los Angeles, dazzles Angelenos with the allure of Chef Suzanne Tracht’s familiar retro dishes from the American culinary repertoire. Since it's debut in 2002, Jar's devoted fans return again and again to enjoy her signature Pot Roast, Kansas City Steak, wild and sustainable Seafood, Lemongrass Chicken, Black Mussels with Lobster Bearnaise & Fennel Salt, award-winning French Fries, market-fresh sides and perfectly mixed martinis.
8225 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048
A driving force in the Los Angeles culinary scene, Suzanne Tracht has built JAR into one of the most beloved and successful restaurants in Los Angeles. Drawing inspiration from classic American comfort cuisine, JAR is a pilgrimage for passionate eaters and wine lovers from across the country. Opening in 2001 with the help of her longtime Chef de Cuisine Preech Narkthong, Tracht's modern American chophouse continues to receive acclaim for its atmospheric setting and exceptional steaks, braises, and seasonal sides—including her sumptuous signature pot roast, which along with her char siu pork has been cited by culinary heavyweights on the Food Network’s popular series The Best Thing I Ever Ate as worthy of the show’s title.
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.