Join Wine Educator Ian Blackburn and a food pairing expert for a lively and delicious exploration of Greece vs. Germany vs. Austria, featuring exceptional wines, creative pairings, and a little friendly competition!
Three countries. Three glasses. One delicious discovery.
Wines will initially be served blind, inviting guests to taste, compare, and uncover the distinctive character of each country. As the wines are revealed, discover the grapes, regions, and traditions that make these European wine destinations so exciting.
Each wine will be thoughtfully paired with handcrafted dishes, highlighting the magic that happens when great food meets great wine. A special highlight will be Ian's Eggs Benedict with Asparagus, a creative pairing designed to surprise and delight.
Expect a light lunch-style experience, where quality takes precedence over quantity, with exceptional wines, delicious bites, and plenty of discovery.
Learn, laugh, taste, and discover! Which country will win your palate?

GREECE
Douloufakis, Vidiano, Crete, Greece, 2025
92 Points – Decanter (2024 Vintage)
Tetramythos, Roditis Blanc Natur, Peloponnese, Greece, 2024
93 Points – Jancis Robinson
Estate Argyros, Atlantis White, Santorini, Greece, 2024
Anatolikos Vineyards, Fine Assyrtiko, Thrace, Greece, 2022
Vassaltis Vineyards, Assyrtiko, Santorini, Greece, 2025
94 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2023 Vintage)
Alpha Estate, Ecosystem, Xinomavro Reserve, Old Vines, Barba Yannis, Amyndeon, Greece, 2021
90 Points – Vinous
GERMANY
Weingut Wittmann, Estate Trocken, Riesling, Rheingau, Germany, 2025
94 Points – James Suckling
Fritz Haag, Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett, Riesling, Mosel, Germany, 2025
95 Points – Vinous (2024 Vintage)
Wwe Dr. H. Thanisch, Bernkasteler, Riesling Spätlese, VDP Grosse Lage, Mosel, Germany, 2024
94 Points – James Suckling
Bassermann-Jordan, Hohenmorgen Riesling (GG) Grosses Gewächs, Pfalz, Germany, 2016 (Dry)
93 Points – Wine Spectator
Weingut Robert Weil, Kiedrich Gräfenberg Spätlese, Riesling, Rheingau, Germany, 2017
95 Points – James Suckling & Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Selbach-Oster, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir, Mosel, Germany, 2022
93 Points – Wine Advocate
AUSTRIA
Diwald, Furmint vom Löss, Wagram, Austria, 2021
93 Points – Ian Blackburn
Weingut Stadt Krems, Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria, 2024
92 Points – James Suckling
Hirsch, 'Hirschvergnügen' Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal, Austria, 2024
93 Points – Falstaff
Weingut Wohlmuth, 'Ried Dr. Wunsch,' Riesling, Erste Lage STK, Steiermark, Austria, 2023
95 Points – James Suckling & Falstaff
Weingut Emmerich Knoll, Loibner Grüner Veltliner Federspiel, Wachau, Austria, 2024
92 Points – Falstaff
Weingut Hans Johann Schwarz, 'The Butcher,' Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Austria, 2021
92 Points – Falstaff
Location
Located in the heart of the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles, next to Bavel, Girl and the Goat and Blue Bottle Coffee, The Private Event Classroom is the home of LearnAboutWine.com. The 2000 square foot loft space at 530 Molino (number #214) provides an intimate and modern setting to accompany the next steps in your journey into wine. Here you will explore the nuances and bold flavors of wines from all over the world, in a relaxed and discerning environment led by Ian Blackburn. Come and explore a new experience toward gaining an unparalleled appreciation of wine. Please note: there are no tickets available at the door. All tickets to the learnaboutwine.com classroom events must be purchased in advance on the website and your name must be on the guest list for admission. Please bring your id, no one under 21 years of age is permitted in the space.
530 Molino St #214, Los Angeles, CA 90013
HOW IT WORKS:
- Phase One - we get enough support to go forward. We take a non-refundable deposit - this is not the cost of the dinner approx. will hold your space. Should the dinner not hit the minimum - we will refund your purchase. Should the dinner continue, deposit is forfeited if you do not complete the registration.
- Phase Two- we have reached enough reservations to go forward and have signed the agreement with the venue. Event is now rain or shine and no cancellation policy is enforced. We open 1 bottle per guest - maximum 15 guests/15 wines (minimum). We always aim to under promise and over deliver - and bring back of wines should we have an issue; but our policy is that corked wine can and does occur - see our policy - one bottle per paying guest, and price of dinner is not predicted on any one wine remain in place and are accepted at deposit.
- For some events, we will offer companion tickets (please inquire - they maybe sold out at this time) (only available with a full price companion - you will share their wine)
- Once we reach the minimum - we issue invoices that need to be paid inside of 48 hours. Deposit Price of the event includes tax but does not include service and 3.5% credit card fee.
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