We aim to sell out at 21 guests and 21 different wines served with a no heat "country style" fried chicken sandwich from Howlin' Ray's. Howlin' Ray's is Los Angeles' top chicken venue to devour. Click here to check them out!
We pour three wines at a time, all blind (WARNING - each paying guest will get poured the equivalent of an entire BOTTLE of wine)!
The class lasts about 2 hours as we quickly taste, rate, and review the three wines and pick our favorites. Taste up to 21 wines when sold out.
*Please notify us if you have allergies or dietary restrictions with advance notice.
Sample Wine List
French Bubbbles
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Domaine du Bourdieu, Crémant de Bordeaux Brut, Bordeaux, France, 2019
- Domaine Ménard-Gaborit, Methode Traditionnelle Brut, Loire Valley, France, 2020
- Nuiton-Beaunoy Cremant de Bourgogne 'Victorine de Chastenay' Brut, Burgundy, France, NV
Prosecco
- Bisol, Crede Brut, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG, Veneto, Italy, 2022
- Sorelle Bronca, Extra-Dry Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Veneto, Italy, NV
- Sorelle Bronca, Particella 232 Brut, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG, Veneto, Italy, NV
NV Bruts
- Delamotte, Brut, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne, France, NV
- Guy Larmandier, Vertus Brut Zero, 1er Cru, Champagne, France, NV
- Pehu Simonet, 'Face Nord' Brut, Champagne, France, NV
Vintage and Téte de Cuvée Flight
- Pol Roger, Vintage Brut, Champagne, France, 2013
- Dom Pérignon, Brut, Champagne, France, 2013
- Krug, Grand Cuvée, Champagne, France, NV
Rosé Flight
- Llopart, Rosé Brut Reserva, Cava, Penedes, Spain, 2016
- Paul Bara, Rosé Brut Grand Cru, Champagne, France, NV
- Philippe Gamet, Rosé de Saignée Brut, Champagne, France, NV
*we reserve the right to change the wine line up without notice. The price of this event is not based on any one champagne or sparkling.
The Venue
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
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
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.
