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| $225 per person | $300 per person |
On November 1st, we taste a bold list of EPIC wines paired with some of the greatest cheeses, delectable chocolates and charcuterie. Limited to 12-14 guests - this event is scheduled from 1pm to 3:15pm.
INTENDED WINE LIST:
- Champagne Gamet, "Bas-Bauchets," Blanc de Noirs, Brut Nature, Champagne, France, 2019 | 95 points (a favorite right now)
- Domaine Weinbach, Pinot Gris, Clos des Capucins, Alsace, France 2019 | 90 points (Leading producer)
- Pulido Walker, Chardonnay, Mt. Veeder Estate, Napa Valley, 2021 | 98 points (one of the best in California)
- Château d'Yquem, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France, 2022 (375 ML) | 100 points
- Bodega Chacra, 'Sin Azufre' Pinot Noir, Patagonia, Argentina, 2022 | 96 points (top new brand in the world of Pinot and chardonnay)
- Conterno NERVI, Gattinara, Piedmont, Italy, 2016 | 94 points
- Beekeeper Cellars, Hidden Hillside Reserve, Sonoma County, California, 2017 | 97 points
- Peter Michael, L`Esprit des Pavots, Knights Valley, California, 2006 | 91 points
- Cheval des Andes, Mendoza, Argentina, 2021 | 98 points
- Quinta Do Noval, Vintage Porto Port, Douro, Portugal, 2018 | 97 points
Example of the pairings below.
- A sticky triple cream with the Champagne from a neighboring village.
- Pinot Gris - with its minerality and richness will play well with Morbier (a cheese with a thin layer of vegetable ash)
- Top Chardonnay from California - next to something like Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam or other local triple-cream
- Yquem and Roquefort, France (Sheep) - A MUST
- Bodega Chacra Pinot Noir and a dusty milk chocolate from South America
- NERVI from Piedmont - and something local and artisan... Special Prosciutto / Charcuterie - only brought in by the Cheese Store.
- Beekeeper Zin will play well with a local "swiss" chocolate and hazelnuts from a special chocolatier in Beverly Hills.
- Peter Michael - we will play off the age and another charcuterie - hyper rich and amazing.
- Cheval and an aged gouda or Comte - we will tame this 98 point beast.
- The port wine with its youth is fun to enjoy with a robust dark chocolate with salted caramel.
We make it happen in a dynamic way!
This is sit down
This is detailed
This is pre plated
This action packed
You will excite your taste buds and reward your palate.
We hope you are interested and want to join.
*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
