“The GUCCI of wine classes” - LA TIMES.
Acquire the skills needed to elevate your wine knowledge! Taste great wine examples with an expert instructor. History, anecdotes, and laughs all served in generous portions. For thousands of years, people have made and enjoyed wine. If it's been around so long, why is it so intimidating? We know how to demystify this ancient beverage… fun, fast, and factual. Whether you’re new to wine or would like to take your wine knowledge to the next level, everyone should take a Wine Camp. Class includes a petite cheese plate and wine tasting experience.
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WHAT You'll experience in this 2 hour session
IMPROVE YOUR ABILITY
You’ll learn how wine is made and improve your ability to describe the smell and taste of wine.
IN DEPTH DISCUSSION
Discuss food and wine pairing and increase your level of appreciation to gain a depth of enjoyment, learn how to teach your friends and family.
SERVICE TRICKS
Learn several tricks of the trade, learn how to store wine properly and be able to make confident wine purchases.
Sample wine list
Dry Creek Vineyard, Fumé Blanc, Sonoma County, California, 2021
Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis, Sainte Claire "Vieilles Vignes" Burgundy, France, 2019
Mojave, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California, 2020
D'Alfonso-Curran, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, California, 2019
Camins 2 Dreams, Syrah, Zotovich Vineyard, Santa Barbara, California, 2018
Emerson Brown Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2020
Mauritson, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, 2021
Our 30th Anniversary Edition! Click here to read our blog post.
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
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.
