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Use code: RHONE20 to save $20!
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| 6:30PM VIP |
$175
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| 7PM General Admission |
$95
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About this experience
A walk around tasting of Rhône varietals and blends with 25+ wineries from around the globe and over 80 wines.
How It Works: Each attendee has a golden token to award to their favorite winery! The winery with the most GOLD wins!!!!
HALL OF FAME LIFEtIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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John S. Alban
Winemaker, Owner, and Head Groundskeeper
In 1986, John started Alban Vineyards- the first American winery and vineyard established exclusively for Rhone varieties. Widely recognized as the leading patriarch of the American ‘rhone renaissance’, Robert Parker dubbed John “…the spiritual and qualitative leader of the movement.” Alban Vineyards is also one of only 170 wineries worldwide and one of only 22 in the U.S. to be featured in Robert Parker’s book, “The World’s Greatest Wine Estates”. Jim Laube wrote in the Wine Spectator, “Leading the pack is John Alban…His [Syrahs] are stunning, among the most distinct and compelling I’ve had in more than 30 years of drinking wine.”
Besides introducing Roussanne, and Grenache Noir to California, John Alban is the Founding Director of Hospice du Rhone- the world’s largest international celebration of Rhone varieties. In 2021 Alban Vineyards became generational with the Alban’s eldest son- Jared, joining his father full time in the winery and vineyard.
FEATURED WINERIES SO FAR:
A. Central Coast Viognier, 2025
B. Patrina, 2021
C. Reva, 2020
D. Estate Grenache, 2021
A. Estate ‘Attente’ Red Blend
B. Estate Grenache
C. Estate Syrah
A. Benza Vineyards Syrah
A. Chardonnay, Bien Nacido, Santa Maria Valley, 2023
B. GSM, Parallax, Templeton Gap, 2023
C. Cabernet Sauvignon, Templeton Gap, 2023
D. Syrah, Centauri 2023
A. Albariño, Paso Robles, 2025
B. Vermentino, Duas Terras Vineyard, Geneseo District, 2025
C. Crown of Avignon, Paso Robles, 2023
D. Syrah, Willow Creek District, 2023
A. Tres Violet, 2023
B. Reserve Grenache, 2023
C. Devil’s Canyon Syrah, 2023
D. Lilly Blanc, 2025
A. ORSELLI VINEYARD GRENACHE, 2023
B. ORSELLI ESTATE VINEYARD SYRAH, 2022
A. BEATUS CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, 2023
B. CLOS LOINTAIN THE SPECTRA GRENACHE, CÔTES CATALANES, 2023
A. 2025 Rosé of Grenache & Mourvèdre
B. 2023 The Story Grenache
C. 2023 The Cure Red Rhône Blend
D. 2023 The Source Syrah
A. Viognier, 2025
B. Grenache, 2024
C. Mourvèdre, 2024
D. Rockin’ Ted, 2022
A. Grenache, Sta. Rita Hills, 2024
B. Mourvèdre, Sta. Rita Hills, 2023
C. Roussanne, 2025
D. Grenache Blanc, 2025
A. 2023 Viognier
B. 2023 Bodega Aparador
C. 2023 Syrah
D. 2024 Syrah
A. Red Mountain Estate Syrah, 2023
B. Walla Walla Estate Syrah, 2023
C. Red Mountain Estate Parvata, 2023
D. Syrah, The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, 2023
A. Estate Grenache, 2021
B. Estate Mourvèdre, 2021
C. Estate Syrah, 2022
D. Ame de la Vigne, 2021
A. El Paso De Robles White Wine, 2025
B. El Paso De Robles Red Wine, 2025
C. Two of a Kind Grenache, 2023
D. Two of a Kind Syrah, 2023
A. Estate Rosé, 2024
B. Estate Grenache Clone 362, 2023
C. Estate Grenache Clone 515, 2023
A. Viognier Combe Pilate, 2023
B. Meysonniers Crozes Hermitage Blanc 2024
C. Crozes-Hermitage Meysonniers Rouge, 2024
D. Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Bernardine Rouge 2023
A. The Jungfrau Grenache, 2024
B. The Monk Syrah, 2024
C. The Jungfrau Grenache Blend, 2023
D. The Monk Syrah, 2023
A. Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco, 2024
B. Prima Rosso Red Blend, Arroyo Seco, 2023
C. Grenache, Arroyo Seco, 2023
D. Syrah, Arroyo Seco, 2023
A. Sonoma Coast Syrah, 2022
B. Estate Syrah, Fort Ross-Seaview, 2022
C. The Fight Red Wine, Sonoma County, 2023
D. Cuvée 22 Syrah, Fort Ross-Seaview, 2021
A. Viognier, 2025
B. Syrah, 2023
C. Fox-3 (Syrah/Grenache), 2024
D. Grenache, 2024
A. Love by Léoube, 2025
B. Rosé de Léoube, 2025
C. Le Secret de Léoube, 2025
A. Ogier Côtes du Rhône Rouge, 2022
B. Ogier Gigondas, 2021
C. Ogier Crozes-Hermitage, 2022
D. Ogier Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2021
A. Acrata Tinta Del Valle
B. Clos Benoit, 2020
C. Clos Benoit La Paloma
D. Lopes Rosso Viognier
VENUE
Nestled in the vibrant Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, The East Angel combines modern style with artistic creativity, offering a unique venue experience.
Conveniently situated amidst the city's finest new and historic hotels, eclectic restaurants, vibrant nightlife, and two renowned breweries, The East Angel offers a captivating space you'll fall in love with.
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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
