Experience one of wines most decadent pairings, extreme Champagne and artisan cheese.
The producers are considered top quality - not the wines you find at Costco.
Rare bubbles with unforgettable bites—a luxurious tasting journey where Champagne meets the art of exceptional cheese.
Hosted in the private classroom downstairs - limited to 12 guests maximum.
Program does not include a gratuity for Host and staff - we encourage cash that day 15-20% suggested.
One bottle per paying guest - this event sells out at 12 guests
8 people minimum.
The Wine List
Ulysse Collin, 'Les Pierrieres', Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut, 48 Mois, Champagne, France, NV | 97 Points
Gosset, 'Celebris' Extra Brut Millesime, Champagne, France, 2008 | 96 Points
Paul Bara, 'Annonciade' Brut Grand Cru, Champagne, France, 2007 | 95 Points
Claude Cazals, 'Clos Cazals' Blanc de Blancs, Vieilles Vignes, Extra-Brut, Grand Cru Oger, Champagne, France, 2013 | 94 Points
Robert Moncuit, 'Les Chetillons' Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France, 2015 | 95 Points
Egly-Ouriet, Grand Cru, Extra Brut, Champagne, France, NV | 95 Points
Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs, Vintage Brut, Champagne, France, 2014 | 96 Points
Pierre Péters, L'Esprit, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Grand Cru, Champagne, France, 2020
Champagne Paul Launois, Single Barrel Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne, France, 2017 | 97 Points
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