About this Event
6:30PM VIP Access Includes:
- Extra 30 mins of tasting
- VIP wine glass to take home
- A plate of tacos included with your ticket (light dinner)
-VIP lounge for VIP only
- A VIP gift bag from Los Angeles Magazine, San Pellegrino/ Aquapanna and other event sponsors
Limited to 50 guests
Tasting ends at 9pm sharp.
7PM General Admission Includes:
-Taste over 60 wines from 20+ wineries.
-Gold to reward your favorite winery (the winery with the most gold wins)
-Brochure
-Food is al-a-carte
Tasting ends at 9pm sharp.
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A walk around tasting of Rhône varietals and blends with 20+ wineries from around the globe and over 200 guests.
How It Works: Each attendee has a golden token to award to their favorite winery! The winery with the most GOLD wins!!!!
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About the Rhône Varietals
Some of the world's most iconic grape varieties, producing wines celebrated for their richness, balance, and remarkable food-pairing versatility. From bold reds to aromatic whites, Rhône varietals have inspired winemakers across the globe and are now planted in many of the world's finest wine regions.
About the Rhône Grapes
Red: Syrah dominates the Northern Rhône, offering flavors of blackberry, black pepper, olive, and violet, while the Southern Rhône is famous for Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, often blended to create wines of depth, spice, and complexity.
White: The region's signature white grapes include Viognier, known for its lush stone fruit and floral aromas, along with Marsanne and Roussanne, which contribute richness, texture, and notes of honey, citrus, and herbs. Together, these varieties produce some of the world's most expressive and age-worthy white wines.
Featuring JOHN ALBAN: Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award
Winemaker, Owner, and Head Groundskeeper of Alban Vineyards
In 1986, John started Alban Vineyards- the first American winery and vineyard established exclusively for Rhone varieties. Widely recognized as the leading patriarch of the American ‘rhone renaissance’, Robert Parker dubbed John “…the spiritual and qualitative leader of the movement.” Alban Vineyards is also one of only 170 wineries worldwide and one of only 22 in the U.S. to be featured in Robert Parker’s book, “The World’s Greatest Wine Estates”. Jim Laube wrote in the Wine Spectator, “Leading the pack is John Alban…His [Syrahs] are stunning, among the most distinct and compelling I’ve had in more than 30 years of drinking wine.”
Besides introducing Roussanne, and Grenache Noir to California, John Alban is the Founding Director of Hospice du Rhone- the world’s largest international celebration of Rhone varieties. In 2021 Alban Vineyards became generational with the Alban’s eldest son- Jared, joining his father full time in the winery and vineyard.
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VENUE The East Angel
Nestled in the vibrant Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, The East Angel combines modern style with artistic creativity, offering a unique venue experience.
Conveniently situated amidst the city's finest new and historic hotels, eclectic restaurants, vibrant nightlife, and two renowned breweries, The East Angel offers a captivating space you'll fall in love with.
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 then at 24 for Joachim Splichal in Los Angeles’ top dining rooms. The discovery of wine and his endless need for knowledge quickly engulfed Ian’s life, and his passion redirected 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 - using all the great gathering spots in LA as potential venues.merchantofwine.com | learnaboutwine.com | beekeepercellars.com
Dinner Policy
All tickets (including Deposits) 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. Cost of ticketing fees and credit card fees are lost at purchase.
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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.
* 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.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 WineLA 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.
Your ticket ownership is transferable: pass your ticket on to family/friends at your own discretion, and at no additional cost. Email us - [email protected]
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine, and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects.
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The East Angel, 670 South Anderson Street, Los Angeles, United States
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