Ian Blackburn Somm. & Teacher

09/22/2026

W**eries - Rhone producers - lend me your ears
Rhone Wars - a night of tasting with Trade and Consumers
Where every guest gets to give their favorite w**ery a gold coin.
The w**ery with the most gold wins!

Rhone Wars - where we inaugurate our first VINTNER HALL OF FAME AWARD to Mr. John Alban for his lifetime achievements - which we have all benefited from.

Rhone Wars - Taste 100+ w**es with 400 total guests
Consumers - tickets are only $75 and VIP $150
Trade - email me interest at Ian@learnaboutw**e.com
W**eries of the world are welcome - email me to find out more.

Thursday - Nov 19 in Downtown Los Angeles.

In Person w**e tasting with Rhône Wars | Republique Restaurant Learn about w**e from the w**emakers and w**e experts. Whether you're just getting started or you're an expert in the w**e industry, explore our many useful w**e education resources. All events are hosted by Ian Blackburn.

09/20/2026

DRC DINNER UPDATE:

We will taste all 10 W**es made by Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Last 3 positions available until the dinner is GREEN lit!!!

Join us now - Deposit is refundable if we do not go foward.

LearnAboutW**e is going to 71Above for The Burgundy Dinner! Whether you're just getting started or you're an expert in the w**e industry, explore our many useful w**e education resources. All events are hosted by Ian Blackburn.

06/25/2026

Los Angeles Magazine has included our dinner at Steakhouse

For tickets and Info:
https://learnaboutw**e.com/collections/dinners/products/paso-robles-panel-dinner

06/14/2026

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jeremiah D. Higgins host of The Jeremiah Show!
Here is one of the stories I told!
www.thejeremiahshow.com

03/15/2026

Legends in w**e make me happy....

03/01/2026

Learnaboutw**e brings w**e education and great people together!

02/23/2026

I host monthly tastings in the private classroom downstairs at Cheese Store of Beverly Hills - visit Learnaboutw**e for dates and details.
March - W**e, Cheese and Special Chocolate (4 spots remain - Link below)
April - Ch*****ne and Cheese
May - W**e, Cheese and Charcuterie of Spain (Mothers Day)
June - Red W**es, Aged Cheeses and Charcuterie (Fathers Day)

Ready to learn about the best w**e, cheese and chocolate pairings out there? Join a live w**e tasting class to learn + have fun! Are you ready to learn about w**e? Whether you're just getting started or you're an expert in the w**e industry, explore our many useful w**e education resources. We host....

02/04/2026

Have you tried a BAGA before? Portugal is full of amazing varieties and tremendous values - this is one of them! I recommend it and suggest to give this a try... great producer and a great price.

Shop Filipa Pato, 'Dinamica' Baga, Bairrada, Portugal red w**e alongside many more through Merchant of W**e's online store with fast and safe delivery!