LearnAboutWine Presents: CHAMPAGNE CHALLENGE: Sun Feb 16 | Beverly Hills

Who doesn’t love Champagne? Especially when you have the opportunity to taste 18-21 different bottlings side by side…Yes - you read that correctly, we taste them blind and we taste a huge set of top producers. The crowd literally roars with excitement when we reveal! It’s as much fun as you can have wine tasting! These luxurious tasting events give you great insights as we cover the details of each wine after it is revealed…. And go into depth about the history, the legend and the Laws of the Champagne Region… and ultimately why? It's important to protect the brand Champagne. We discuss what you're smelling, tasting, and discuss the “why” - house styles, house philosophies and the subtle differences. “We are educating and improving the passionate wine lovers of Los Angeles” says Host Educator Ian Blackburn. This is a tasting program that has been perfected by Blackburn and he loves the spontaneous excitement this event creates! It must be seen to be believed….

Key Event Details:
Date and time: Sunday, February 16 at 3:30 pm
Location: Culina Restaurant, Beverly Hills

$169
A curated selection of top-tier Champagnes from renowned producers. Artisanal cheese plates with top quality cheeses procured from "The Cheese Store" in Beverly Hills. The cheeses will knock you out on their own -thoughtfully paired to complement our wine sections. A curated selection of top-tier Champagnes from renowned producers. We open top producers and travel from entry level bubbles, to NV Champagne, to Vintage, to Tete…We open one bottle of champagne/bubbles per paying guest.

SAMPLE WINE LIST: Actual wine list will be announced approximate 7 days before the event.

Exciting Bubbles to Discuss and Distinguish the Difference
Bodegas Capita Vidal, 'Fuchs de Vidal' Bodega Reserva Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain, NV
Bründlmayer, Sekt Reserve Extra Brut, Kamptal, Austria, NV
Domaine François Mikulski, Crémant de Bourgogne Brut, Burgundy, France, NV
Champagne NV - Growers vs The Big Houses
Aubry, Brut, Champagne, France, NV
Champagne Gremillet, Blanc de Noirs Brut, Champagne, France, NV
Charles Heidsieck, Brut Reserve, Champagne, France, NV
Clotilde, Blancs de Blancs Grand Cru, Champagne, France, NV
Henri Billiot, 'Cuvee Laetitia' Ambonnay Grand Cru Brut, Champagne, France, NV
Moussé Fils, 'Eugene', Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, Champagne, France, NV
Pierre Péters, Cuvée de Réserve, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Grand Cru, Champagne, France, NV
Taittinger, Brut Reserve 'La Francaise' Champagne, France NV
Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label Brut, Champagne, France, NV
Rosé Department
Domaine Saint Vincent, Méthode Classique Rosé Brut, New Mexico, NV (Gruet)
Frédéric Savart, Ephémère Coeur Rosé Extra Brut, Champagne, France, 2016
Jansz, Premium Rosé, Tasmania, Australia, NV
Special Club - Let's discuss this category
Marc Hébrart, Special Club Millésimé 1er Cru Brut, Champagne, France, 2019
Paul Bara, 'Special Club' Brut Grand Cru, Champagne, France, 2015
Pierre Gimonnet et Fils, Special Club Extra Brut 'Grand Terroirs de Chardonnay' Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Champagne, France, 2016
Top Wine Competition - Who Will Win?
Krug, Grand Cuvée, Champagne, France, NV (750ml)
Laurent-Perrier, Grand Siècle Brut No. 26, Champagne, France, NV
Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France, 2012

Policy - we open and share 1 bottle per paid guest.
Amount of Champagne per person is 1 bottle.

We continue to open bottles as we add guests.

Join us for these exceptional events, where every flute raised is a toast to the artistry of Champagne and the joy of exploration!

Culina at Four Seasons Beverly Hills
300 South Doheny Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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ABOUT IAN BLACKBURN, WINE EDUCATOR - 25 YEARS OF INDUSTRY SERVICE

Ian discovered the wine industry at the ripe age of 21 while working for famous chefs such as Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal in the top dining rooms of Los Angeles. The discovery of wine and his endless need for knowledge quickly engulfed Ian’s life. His passion would eventually redirect his career from restaurants and hotels to vineyards and education. In 1995 LearnAboutWine.com was born, becoming the first website dedicated to wine education.

With over 25-years of experience traveling the wine world, Ian is a published author (Wiley Publications, 2002), has 10 vintages of top level winemaking on his resume at Beekeeper Cellars, and is considered one of the region's best wine educators. Ian’s push to evolve and his ability to pivot has produced a strata of new concepts such as, ZoomIntoWine.com (virtual education), MerchantofWine.com (the family’s online wine store), and now the return of in-person gatherings with LearnAboutWine.com. Ian maintains high levels of entertainment and enthusiasm at his events by using all the great gathering spots in LA as potential venues. All while making a name for himself in the wine industry, Ian has never forgotten to give back to the community. Over the last few years he has raised over $650,000 for the T.J. Martell Foundation, which donates to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to help fund research to cure cancer in children. The combined charity efforts of LearnAboutWine have raised over a million dollars for a variety of causes throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

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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 equals 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 - this is like an airline flight or Dodger game… once it goes, its gone.

NOTICE REGARDING ALLERGIES, FOOD RESTRICTIONS + LIMITATIONS INCLUDING BEVERAGES BUT NOT LIMITED TO WINE

*Please carefully review any programs you may be interested involving food/refreshment/beverages.

No refunds, cancellations, or date swaps allowed.

Unfortunately, refreshments and food & beverage substitutions are politely declined. We try our best to accommodate food limitations/restrictions, however, it is our policy is to inform you that we make no promises or guarantees of any particular food/ beverage accommodation, regardless of whether learnaboutwine or our third-party venue is providing refreshments/ food and/or beverages. We make no promises guarantees that if/ any refreshments/food and/or beverages are free of any allergens and/or health restricting products/elements. We will not be held responsible/liable for/if any illness that may occur while consuming at his/her/their own free will and at his/her/their own discretion.

*Please be advised, outside food and beverage is not permitted at any of our events.

*Adult Participants must be 21 and over. Valid government issued ID required to attend this event. The entirety of the experience is important and vital for the enjoyment of all adult participants. Our private events are created for adults 21-years of age and older and unable to accommodate minors. Minors are not allowed into any of our events.

*ALL/ANY TICKET SALE IS FINAL. WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS/EXCHANGES/CREDITS/TRANSFERS BETWEEN OUR PROGRAMS.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Culina Restaurant, 300 South Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, United States