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Price Increases on March 19: |
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| $149 | $169 | $195 |
Aiming for 18 guests to try 18 Bubbles of the World with Howlin' Rays!
Howlin' Ray's is Los Angeles' top chicken venue with long wait times and we make it so easy to try one!!!
THIS EVENT FEATURES:
- LA's Best Fried Chicken (served as a Sando)
- Top Wine Education Experience - and "as much fun as you can have wine tasting"
- Taste many wines and learn the differences between them!
- Detailed Champagne Discussion with flights of some of the best in Champagne
- This edition discusses BUBBLES OF THE WORLD - and all the developments in Sparking.
- The class lasts about 2 hours; we quickly taste, rate, and review the three wines at a time, then select our favorites.
*Please notify us in advance if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
*We open one bottle per paying guest, with 18 wines and 18 guests, the class is not based on the cost of any single wine.
As Seen In:

SCHEDULED TO APPEAR:
THE “HEAD” WINES COMPETE
Dom Pérignon, Brut, Champagne, France, 2015
Laurent-Perrier, Grand Siècle Brut No. 25, Champagne, France, NV (with Metal Jacket)
Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France, 2013
BLANC DE BLANCS FLIGHT
Gusbourne, Blanc de Blancs, Kent, England, 2019
Varnier-Fanniere, Blanc de Blancs, Cuvée Saint Denis, Grand Cru, Brut, Champagne, France, NV
Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Champagne, France, NV
FLIGHT ZERO ZERO – LIFTING OFF
Francis Boulard & Fille, "Le Murtet" Brut Nature, Champagne, France, 2018
Vignerons D'Estezargues, Alma Viva, Pet Nat, Brut Nature, Vin de France, 2023
Landron Chartier, Naturlich, Loire, Vin de France, 2022
LAMBRUSCO SET
La Piana, "Mirco Gianaroli", Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, NV
Zanasi, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOP, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 2023
Zanasi, Lambrusco di Sorbara Tradizione DOP, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 2023
ROSÉ BUBBLES OF THE WORLD
Jansz, Premium Rosé, Tasmania, Australia, NV
Gruet "Domaine Saint Vincent" Méthode Classique Rosé Brut, New Mexico, NV
Café de Paris, Brut Rosé, France, NV
TOP BUBBLES OF THE WORLD
Julia Bernet Vinyer de Muntanya "U" Brut Nature Corpinnat, Penedes, Spain, 2022
Masottina, Contradagranda Extra Dry, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG, Italy, NV
Montgermont, Cremant de Bourgogne, Blanc de Noirs Brut, Burgundy, France, NV
*We reserve the right to change the wine line up without notice. The price of this event is not based on any one champagne or sparkling.
RECOMMENDED TIP - Only if earned - This ticket does not include service tip. Should the team deliver an exceptional experience - please tip accordingly.
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
*Please note all events at 214: This is a private residence- all events are private events and guests that participate are on the guest list and are 21 years or older. Tickets are not sold at the door. There’s no sale of alcohol at our events.
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Our Policy
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 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. About 214 Events *Please note all events at 214: This is a private residence- all events are private events and guests that participate are on the guest list and are 21 years or older. Tickets are not sold at the door. There’s no sale of alcohol at our events.
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