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Est 1995 - the home of w**e education, w**e tasting events, w**e education hosted by Sommelier Ian Blackburn, one of the Los Angeles region's best w**e educators, visiting vineyards and w**e regions and producing over 100 w**e classes and events a year.

10/06/2026

Napa Valley. But not as you know it.

Join Ian Blackburn, Napa Valley Educational Ambassador, host of Learn About W**e, CSW, sommelier and author, for one of our most ambitious Napa Valley experiences yet.

February 5–8, 2027 | 6–10 guests

This is not a weekend of tasting room stops. It’s an intimate, behind-the-scenes journey designed around extraordinary access, legendary w**es and the people who make Napa what it is.

Think:
🍷 A private experience with Kirk Venge of Venge Vineyards
🍷 Lunch with Cyril Chappellet, CEO & Chairman of Chappellet
🍷 A visit with Linda Neal, proprietor of Tierra Roja
🍷 A highly coveted visit to Eisele Vineyard
🍷 The possibility of Harlan Estate, one of Napa’s most iconic and difficult-to-access estates
🍷 Luxury accommodations at Solage, Auberge Collection
🍷 Incredible meals throughout the weekend
🍷 And a farewell dinner at the legendary The French Laundry, with a custom w**e pairing curated by Ian and the house sommelier

And we’re not done announcing the w**eries yet.

This is Napa at another level: intimate experiences, exceptional access, incredible food and w**e, and plenty of surprises along the way.

February 5–8, 2027
6–10 guests

For those who want to experience Napa beyond the tasting room. Reserve your spot now.

10/04/2026

PINOT TASTE OFF: PIZZA EDITION 🍷🍕

New York vs. Chicago. Thin crust vs. deep dish. 18 Pinot Noirs vs. one very important question: Which side are you on?

Join us Saturday, October 17 at The Loft Downtown for a high-energy Pinot showdown featuring Danny Boy’s NYC-style slices vs. Masa’s Chicago-style deep dish, paired with 18 Pinot Noirs from Sonoma, Santa Rita Hills, the Central Coast and Oregon.

Taste your way through a lineup of standout Pinot Noirs while enjoying your choice of meat or mushroom pizza. Come for the w**e, stay for the pizza debate.

Saturday, October 17
The Loft Downtown
Danny Boy’s vs. Masa
18 Pinot Noirs • 2+ slices • One epic taste-off

Thin or thick? 🍷🍕
Get your tickets now before it sells out.

10/02/2026

Join Learn About W**e for a unique weekend of blind tasting, exceptional w**es and delicious pairings as Italy, France and Spain go glass to glass.

Three w**es are poured blind, paired with handcrafted food, then revealed as we explore what makes each country’s w**es so distinctive. From bubbles and whites to blended reds, big reds and exceptional dessert w**es, this is a tasting designed to learn, laugh, love and discover.

And there’s one twist: one glass will always be from Spain. But which one? 🇪🇸

Saturday, October 10 | 1–3 PM
Sunday, October 11 | 3–5 PM
Arts District

The food is served in light-lunch portions, with the focus on quality, thoughtful pairings and some truly dazzling w**es.
Come taste blind. Make your discoveries. And see which w**es surprise you.

Reserve your spot.

09/30/2026

✨ Stars of California ✨

A wonderful afternoon bringing together 14 outstanding California w**eries and w**e professionals from across Los Angeles.

From Napa and Sonoma to the Central Coast and beyond, trade attendees gathered at République to taste, connect, and discover what’s coming out of California’s w**e country.

A few moments from a great event. Thank you to our sponsors, Acqua Panna and San Pellegrino

09/25/2026

A Burgundy dinner of truly rare proportions.

Join Ian Blackburn at 71Above on Thursday, October 8 for Domaine de la Romanée-Conti: DRC & Friends, an extraordinary evening exploring the Domaine vineyard by vineyard and vintage by vintage.

This is an opportunity to experience DRC as a whole, from its most graceful expressions to its greatest Grand Crus. When the table reaches 10 guests, all 10 DRC w**es will be opened for the evening.

Paired with a multi-course seasonal dinner and panoramic views of Los Angeles from nearly 1,000 feet above the city, this is a Burgundy experience even devoted collectors may rarely have the opportunity to experience in one evening.

Only a few seats remain.
Thursday, October 8
6:45 PM | 71Above
Limited to 10 guests

Want to learn more about Domaine de la Romanée-Conti? We have a great video about the Domaine on the Learn About W**e page. Head to our page to watch it before the dinner.

09/22/2026

French w**e doesn’t have to come with a French-sized price tag. Join Ian Blackburn for Zoom Into W**e: French Finds, a tasting focused on discovering exceptional bottles and hidden values from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Provence, the Loire and beyond.

Featured w**es include Château Marjosse Rouge 2020, Château d’Oupia “Les Hérétiques” 2023, Château Font Vive Rosé Bandol 2025, Domaine de la Pépière Clos des Briords Muscadet 2023, Marie-Pierre Manciat Mâcon Les Morizottes 2022 and Maison Lou Dumont Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains 2023.

Wednesday, September 30 at 7PM
Flight kit: $29 + $25 shipping

This isn’t a recording where you simply watch someone tell you what you should like. You’re part of the tasting panel. Ian leads the discussion, gets into the stories behind the w**es and w**eries, and gives everyone a chance to taste, discuss and decide for themselves. Sometimes we agree. Sometimes we don’t. And sometimes a w**e surprises everyone.

Order your flight kit now. Purchase deadline is 48 hours before the event.

09/21/2026

Three Ch*****ne tastings. Three unforgettable experiences. 🥂

From an epic Ch*****ne Challenge to an extraordinary lineup of prestigious cuvées and a Ch*****ne tasting paired with Howlin’ Ray’s legendary fried chicken sando, we have some seriously exciting bubbles coming your way.

🍾 September 27: The Ch*****ne Challenge with Diego Meraviglia
🍾 December 27: Ch*****ne Extraordinaire
🍾 January 24: Ch*****ne Challenge with Howlin’ Ray’s

Whether you’re a Ch*****ne enthusiast or just here for the bubbles and the fun, there’s a seat waiting for you.

09/17/2026

🍷 RHÔNE WARS: A Celebration of Rhône Grape Varieties

The battle for GOLD is on! Join LearnAboutW**e for an unforgettable evening celebrating Rhône varietals and blends, featuring 20+ w**eries from around the globe and over 60 w**es to taste.

Here’s how it works: Every guest gets a golden token to award their favorite w**ery. The w**ery with the most GOLD takes the crown! 🏆

Plus, meet the legendary John Alban as we celebrate his induction into the inaugural LearnAboutW**e Vintner Hall of Fame and present his 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.

📍 The East Angel | 670 S. Anderson Street, Los Angeles
📅 Thursday, November 19 | 6:30 PM VIP | 7 PM General Admission

🎟️ General Admission starts at just $75! VIP tickets include early access, a take-home w**e glass, tacos, VIP lounge access and a special gift bag. Limited to 50 VIP guests.

Come taste, sip, vote and see who takes home the GOLD! Grab your tickets now!

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