
The Festival of Forgotten Grapes
Be original. Drink bold. Taste different.
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
MICA Studios, 356 South Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA, 90033
MORE INFO: https://festivalofforgottengrapes.com/
GET TICKETS: https://festivalofforgottengrapes2025.eventbrite.com
Everyone knows Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir. But do you know Semillon, Cinsault, Teroldego, Nebbiolo, and Marsanne? With more than 110 unique wine varieties grown in California alone, The Festival of Forgotten Grapes celebrates the unknown “underdog” grapes of California wine and showcases the winemakers from across the state who share and spread the Forgotten Grapes love with every bottle they make.
At The Festival of Forgotten Grapes, you’ll not only get to taste scores of lesser-known and uncommon Forgotten Grape wines, but you’ll also be able to order the wines you love right there at the event and have them delivered directly to you within three weeks for one exceptionally low delivery fee. No matter how many different wines you select, no matter how many different wineries, there are no multiple shipping fees. Just one low delivery rate for these outrageous Forgotten Grape wines delivered directly to your door.
VIP Tickets: $99
12:00pm - 5:00pm
VIP Tickets Include:
• VIP Check-in at 12:00 pm
• Pre-tasting discussion with the LA Vintners Association at 12:15 pm
• Early VIP entry into the Tasting Arena up to 60 minutes before General Admission ticket holders
• The Festival of Forgotten Wine Grapes commemorative wine glass (one glass per person)
• FREE delivery of any wines you order at the Festival of Forgotten Grapes
• Early access to Gourmet Food Trucks (food purchases are separate)
• Receive a 20% Discount Code for purchases made on www.vingardevalise.com
• Copy of 2025 Slow Wine Guide ($20 value)
• Plus more to come!
General Admission: $69; Save $10 with code LAW10
2:00pm - 5:00pm
General Admission Tickets Include:
• 3 hours of tasting time in the Tasting Arena starting at 2:00 pm
• The Festival of Forgotten Wine Grapes commemorative wine glass (one glass per person)
• A low, one-time $15 delivery fee for any wines ordered at the event, no matter how many different wines you order or wineries you order from
• Delivery fee waived for purchases of 12 bottles or more
• Receive a 20% Discount Code for purchases made on www.vingardevalise.com
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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.