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Price Increases on May 1: |
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| $175 | $195 | $250 |
The Cheese Store Beverly Hills - Importer of small production artisan products from France, Italy, Germany and from across America.
On this occasion we will focus on the Cheese and Charcuterie of Spain. This is a great time to celebrate Mom and we'll toast the Mothers everywhere.
This wine line up and cheese alignment (pairing) will be refined and improved for showtime. Number of wines will range from 8 minimum to as many as 10 depending on class size. Class is not priced based on any one wine or pairing. Due to the higher end nature of the products - this program will cost a few more dollars than prior tastings.
Please do not call the location for questions or concerns.
The Pairing List:
Charcuterie Focus
Jamón Serrano
A deep dive into Spain’s iconic cured ham — texture, salt, fat, and the art of slicing.
Wine Pairing
Dominio de Pingus, “PSI,” Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2022
Ibérico Jamón
Rich, nutty, and intensely marbled — we will taste and compare.
Wine Pairing
Clos Mogador, “Gratallops,” Priorat, Spain, 2022
Spanish Cheese Selection
A curated selection chosen to optimally pair with the wines. Below is a representative example.
Torta del Casar (Extremadura)
Creamy, almost liquid sheep’s milk cheese, scooped from its rind. Slightly bitter, intense, and unforgettable.
Wine Pairing
Julia Bernet, “Vinyes de Muntanya” Cuvée U, Catalunya, Spain, 2022
(Corpinnat — elevated Cava expression)
Idiazabal (Basque Country / Navarre)
Firm raw sheep’s milk cheese, often lightly smoked over beechwood. Rich, savory, beautifully structured.
Wine Pairing
Jiménez-Landi, Blanco Malvar, Méntrida, Spain, 2022
Mahón-Menorca (Balearic Islands)
Cow’s milk cheese with its signature paprika-rubbed rind. Buttery to sharp depending on age.
Wine Pairing
Do Ferreiro, Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain, 2023
Tetilla (Galicia)
Recognizable by its iconic cone shape. Soft, creamy, delicate, with a subtle tang.
Wine Pairing
Los Loros, Listán Blanco, Valle de Güímar, Spain, 2022
Manchego (La Mancha)
Spain’s most iconic sheep’s milk cheese. Firm, nutty, buttery, traditionally aged 1–2 years.
Wine Pairing
R. López de Heredia, “Viña Tondonia” Reserva, Rioja, Spain, 2012
Garrotxa (Catalonia)
Semi-hard goat cheese with a distinctive grey bloomy rind. Earthy, smooth, subtly nutty.
Wine Pairing
Descendientes de J. Palacios, “Villa de Corullón,” Bierzo, Spain, 2023
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
