Big Cabernets. Serious contenders. One delicious showdown.
Join us in our private Arts District classroom for a taste-off featuring 13 standout Cabernets and Bordeaux-style blends, served alongside a hearty cheesesteak. From celebrated Napa Valley vineyards to an intriguing Oregon contender, this lineup brings together impressive pedigrees, powerhouse winemakers, and scores reaching a perfect 100 points.Taste the wines side by side and explore what sets each apart: mountain-grown intensity, polished tannins, rich dark fruit, savory complexity, and the unmistakable character of exceptional vineyard sites. Then see how a cheesesteak’s savory steak and melted cheese change the conversation in your glass.
Expect spirited discussion, delicious discoveries, and plenty of opportunities to challenge your favorites. Bring your curiosity, your appetite, and your Cabernet-loving friends. The critics have weighed in—now it’s your turn.
Keplinger, Oakville Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, 2023
100 Points — Jeb Dunnuck
Perchance Estates, Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley, 2021
98 Points — Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Pott Wine, Space & Time Estate Red Blend, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, 2021
97 Points — Vinous
Fe Wines, “26” Proprietary Red Blend, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, 2023
98 Points — International Wine Report
Adversity Cellars, “The Twin” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2021
98 Points — International Wine Report
Bergman, Proprietary Red Wine, Napa Valley, 2021
98 Points — The Wine Palate
Carte Blanche, Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, 2022
95 Points — Jeb Dunnuck
Castiel Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2023
98 Points — Jeb Dunnuck
Holocene / The Black Square, Cabernet Sauvignon, The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, Oregon, 2022
98 Points — Wine Enthusiast
Myriad Cellars, Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III “Empyrean” Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley, 2023
99 Points — International Wine Report, as listed in the winery’s published scorecard.
Myriad Cellars, Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley, 2023
98 Points — International Wine Report.
No Brainer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2023
92 Points — The Wine Palate.
Method — Precision Wine Co., Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2023
95 Points — James Suckling
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
*Please note all events at 214: This is a private residence- all events are private events and guests that participate are on the guest list and are 21 years or older. Tickets are not sold at the door. There’s no sale of alcohol at our events.
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Our Policy
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 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. About 214 Events *Please note all events at 214: This is a private residence- all events are private events and guests that participate are on the guest list and are 21 years or older. Tickets are not sold at the door. There’s no sale of alcohol at our events.
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
