Napa Valley Experience | Fig at The Fairmont: Sunday, October 12th at 3PM

Napa Valley Experience | Fig at The Fairmont: Sunday, October 12th at 3PM

Regular price $250.00 Sale price$175.00 Save $75.00
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Price Increases on October 1:

$175 All Inclusive $250 All Inclusive


This will be a sit down tasting - teaching you about some of the newest producers and some of the prestigious wines of the Napa Valley.

Limited to 12 guests.
Experience includes a small plate of cheese or appetizers from FIG restaurant.
Hosted by Educational Ambassador Ian Blackburn 
We open one bottle per paying guest and pour larger pours for fewer guests
Minimum 8 clients - if sold out we taste approx $2000 of wine with appetizers.

Ideal for those wanting to see what is next 
Ideal for experienced wine lovers to share 
Ideal for visitors and newbie wine drinkers to get your compass established.
Yes - Wines can be ordered from this experience 
Yes - the venue is beautiful 
Join me.


1. Annulus, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California, 2022

Winemaker Nigel Kinsman - say his name… he is one to watch.
Annulus is a brand to discover.
$75 

2. Cervantes Family Vineyards, Palomino Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California, 2022
Winemaker Andy Erickson
Cervantes is a brand to discover.
$90

3. Plinth, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California, 2023

Winemaker Philippe Melka
Plinth is a brand to discover
$100

4. ZD Wines, Reserve Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, 2022
ZD - perhaps the best wine I have ever tasted from ZD.
ZD stands for Zero Defect - appreciate the shoulders Napa Producers stand on…
$85 

5. Pulido Walker, Mt. Veeder Estate Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2021

Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown
Pulido Walker - get to know this brand
Success does not happen by accident.
$125

6.  Gallica, Estate Rosé, St Helena, Napa Valley, California, 2024

Winemaker Rosemary Cakebread - learn about her path.
Phillip Coturri - winegrower of high ethos
Galica - a cool brand to discover.
$40 

7.  Robert Foley Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley, California, 2018

Winemaker Robert Foley - AKA Mr. Mountain Merlot
You will taste and ask - why am I not drinking more merlot.
$60 (yes - only $60) 

8. Forman, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2021

Winemaker Rick Forman
Historical winemaker we must taste and compare to the next generation.
$125

9. Patria, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Ranch, Napa Valley, California, 2021

Winemaker Tony Biagi 
Patria is a brand to get to know and love.
$125 

10. Castiel Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, 2022

Winemaker was Celia Welch (Scarecrow’s Winemaker)
This is a Howell Mountain Wine that puts the Howell in the cellar.
You will love what is happening here.
New winemaker enters into the future of this brand
2022 is so drinkable - you will love the store of time - Castiel… Cass-tee-el
$160 

11. The Mascot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2020

Harlan Family “the mascot”
Winemaker Cory Empting 
$185

12. Bergman, Red, Napa Valley, California, 2021

Winemaker Nigel Kinsman
Bergman is new - exciting - and near perfect at 98 points
$300


*Wine list may change without notice (one bottle will be opened per paying guest. 

*We can accommodate any dietary restrictions with a 72 hour notice.

FIG, an American bistro, achieves something rare and almost impossible: A rustic yet refined cuisine that is both a favorite of the local community and a coveted destination for world travelers. FIG, located in Santa Monica at the Fairmont Miramar, is a neighborhood bistro committed to fresh, seasonal cuisine. The menu features diverse Southern California bounty, sourced from multiple weekly visits to the local farmers markets and from specialty foragers that comb the coastline for hard to find items.

101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Dinner Policy

All tickets (including Deposits) 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 wines do 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 event does not have to cancel should ticket sales not reach potential.  Fewer bottles will equal larger pours, so 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 understandable and appreciated, but does not qualify for a refund.  If you are not well, you may ask for the food to be made available for togo 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. Cost of ticketing fees and credit card fees are lost at purchase. 

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

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