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This is a LearnAboutWine class held at the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills.
Please do not call the location for questions or concerns.
The Pairing List:
1. Bubble - we will start with a 93 point Prosecco and pair it with a top triple cream of italy.
Masottina, “R.D.O. – Le Rive di Ogliano Ponente,” Brut Millesimato, Valdobbiadene Superiore, Italy, 2023
Masottina, “R.D.O. – Le Rive di Ogliano Ponente,” Brut Millesimato, Valdobbiadene Superiore, Italy, 2023
2. Bright white - we will stay in Italy for another inspired bright white of the moment - paired again with a super exciting cheese of Italy (what grows together goes together)
Bisci, Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy, 2024
Bisci, Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy, 2024
3. A deeper White -This is absolutely wild... partial skin contact makes this almost orange and absolutely delicious. South African superstar producer here: A special Goat Cheese with Honey - that will go amazing with this tart and daring white / orange wine.
Craven, Pinot Gris, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2022 (Skin Contact)
Craven, Pinot Gris, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2022 (Skin Contact)
4. Sweetness and Blue: Staying in South Africa for one of the greatest sweet wine of the universe with a super cool Bleu - it's a match made in heaven.
Mullineux Family Wines, Straw Wine, Swartland, South Africa, 2024 (375mL)
Mullineux Family Wines, Straw Wine, Swartland, South Africa, 2024 (375mL)
5. Milk Chocolate and Pinot Noir... this is a beautiful Pinot from the former winemaker at BYRANT FAMILY. We will have it with a special milk from Beverly Hills treasure TRESSOR (European origin).
Atelier Ilaria, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California, 2022
Atelier Ilaria, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California, 2022
6. Dark Chocolate of France Legend - Brought back from Paris.
Paired with a 94 point Syrah that is singing... this pairing is perfect.
Tensley, Syrah, Santa Barbara, California, 2021
Tensley, Syrah, Santa Barbara, California, 2021
7. A hard aged cheese with a great Nebbiolo from Piedmont.
Figli Luigi Oddero, Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2021
Figli Luigi Oddero, Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2021
8. Total Surprise - I don't even know what it is. It will be red and feature incredible chocolate. Both will be the most expensive products of the day... this course requires the program to be SOLD OUT.
9. A dark chocolate Waver that is so delicate it will blow your mind—I'm pairing it with a fine Spanish Red Wine Superstar!
Alto Moncayo, “Veraton,” Garnacha, Campo de Borja, Spain, 2021
Alto Moncayo, “Veraton,” Garnacha, Campo de Borja, Spain, 2021
10. Dessert pairings are the best. I'm ready to try this sexy COLHEITA from Portugal with Salted chocolate - with caramel.
Kopke, Colheita Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal, 2007
Kopke, Colheita Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal, 2007
*Actual list will be determined in the final days before for the event.
Location
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 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
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
