Early Bird |
January 1 |
Day Of |
| Â $475 plus gratuity and cc fees = $599 | $525 plus gratuity and cc fees = $660 | Â $750 inclusive |
Deposit: $50
Join Ian Blackburn + Learnaboutwine in welcoming the wines of Vega Sicilia with special guest Dennis Fassett of Vega Sicilia. This is a showcase producer with a diverse set of top quality brands under ownership - we will taste a nice cross section of some of the best in SPAIN.
You will have a chance to purchase the wines from the ESTATE at the dinner. *Dinner menu TBA and will adjust per the season. **We can accommodate any dietary restrictions with a 72 hour notice.
FIRST COURSE â OREMUS
2023 Oremus MandolĂĄs Dry Furmint
92 Points â James Suckling | Valued at $40 Retail
2020 Oremus PetrĂĄcs Dry Furmint â Magnum
94 Points â James Suckling | Valued at $400 Retail
SECOND COURSE â THE FAMILY BUSINESS
2020 Pintia, Toro
95 Points â James Suckling | Valued at $95 Retail
2022 MacĂĄn ClĂĄsico, Rioja
94 Points â Robert Parker's Wine Advocate | Valued at $80 Retail
THIRD COURSE
2022 AliĂłn, Ribera del Duero
95 Points â Wine Spectator | Valued at $150 Retail
2021 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5Âș Año, Ribera del Duero
98 Points â James Suckling | Valued at $300 Retail
FOURTH COURSE
2016 Vega Sicilia Ănico, Ribera del Duero
99 Points â Robert Parker's Wine Advocate | Valued at $700 Retail
NV Vega Sicilia Ănico Reserva Especial â 2023 Release
97 Points â Robert Parker's Wine Advocate | Valued at $800 Retail
DESSERT
2017 Oremus Tokaji AszĂș 6 Puttonyos
96 Points â James Suckling | Valued at $160 Retail
Founded in 1864 in Spainâs Ribera del Duero, Vega Sicilia is one of the worldâs most legendary wine estates and a benchmark for Spanish fine wine. Known for extraordinary patience in both vineyard and cellar, the estate produces remarkably complex, age-worthy wines led by its iconic Ănico and Valbuena 5Âș bottlings. Since acquiring Vega Sicilia in 1982, the Ălvarez family has expanded its vision into TEMPOS Vega Sicilia, encompassing acclaimed projects including AliĂłn in Ribera del Duero, Pintia in Toro, MacĂĄn in Rioja, and Oremus in Hungaryâs historic Tokaj region.
Europvin USA I have been in the wine business in Southern California going on 25 years. I have been a buyer, independent broker and worked for large liquor focused companies. I have been selling Vega Sicilia wines for the past 12 years along side other iconic European brands. I now cover the Western US for Vega Sicilia, Clos Mogador, Lustau sherry among other top Spanish houses.
Founded in Spain in 1992, TelefĂšric Barcelona is a family-owned restaurant bringing the vibrant flavors and traditions of Spanish cuisine to California. Led by siblings Xavi and Maria Padrosa, TelefĂšric celebrates the art of sharing food through authentic tapas, signature paellas, premium Spanish wines, and Mediterranean hospitality. With its Los Angeles location nestled in Brentwood, the restaurant combines traditional Catalan roots with a contemporary culinary experience, transporting guests to the heart of Barcelona through every dish.
11930 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Executive Chef Oscar Cabezas, a Barcelona native, brings a passion for Spanish gastronomy and an impressive fine-dining background to TelefĂšric Barcelona. Having honed his craft at the legendary three-Michelin-starred Arzak restaurant in San SebastiĂĄn, Chef Cabezas blends traditional Spanish techniques with modern creativity. Since helping launch TelefĂšric's first U.S. location in 2016, he has overseen the culinary direction of the restaurant group, including its Los Angeles kitchen. His approach celebrates bold Mediterranean flavors, premium ingredients, and inventive interpretations of Spanish classics, delivering an experience rooted in authenticity, craftsmanship, and the joy of dining together.
Dinner 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
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 regionâs 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
