JANUARY/FEBRUARY DATES [HYBRID]
This Hybrid Program (Part Live / Part On Zoom)
Week One [Zoom]: JAN 13 at 6:30-9PM This session is on ZOOM - covers the important notes of the class, provides immediate direction, homework, wine buying, and gets the program organized for the weeks to come... covers the first class reading.
Week Two [Live]: Jan 27 at 6:30-9PM Blind Tasting 101, and California vs Old World
Week Three [Live]: FEB 3rd at 6:30-9PM Blind Tasting 102 and France vs Italy
Week Four [Live]: Feb 10th at 6:30-9PM Blind Tasting 103 and Spain, Germany, Austria, Sparkling
Week Five [Zoom]: Feb 24th at 6:30-9PM Tuesday - wines will arrive via courier or UPS, finish wine blind exam (turn in) and receive the at home "BAR Exam" - the new 2024 version. Delivery of this wine kit is additional and based on cost of delivery.... wine flights are included in the cost of the program. See the Curriculum for the wine purchase homework project.
Location
Our space was designed with entertaining in mind and getting people together to relax, socialize and do great things.
Comunitymade is an Arts District treasure featuring goods that are hand-made right here in Los Angeles. The owners come from TOMS and ASICS and bring a sense of social responsibility by supporting hundreds of charities and non-profits. This event is considered a private event at their location, tickets will not be available at the door.
584 Mateo St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
About
IAN BLACKBURN
I discovered the wine industry while working with Chef’s Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal in the top dining rooms of Los Angeles. My passion redirected my career from restaurants/hotels to vineyards and wine-education. Now with over 25-years of experience hosting events; leading trips around the wine world; I published a wine book; produced my own wine called Beekeeper Cellars and sat for the difficult Master of Wine Exam! Today, I am considered one of the region's best wine educators and work for my 20,000 followers (follow me), visiting vineyards and wine regions and produce over 100 wine classes and events a year for my businesses and my team.
