About this Event
Now accepting deposits for dinner tickets! Full ticket amount is $479.95.
This is over $5,000 in great cabernet! Targeting 20 guests (when sold out). We will open and taste at least 20 wines (minimum one bottle per guest) at this fantastic Cabernet based dinner. Learn about the future of Cabernet, lean into the past, and see what the smaller top producers are doing to this amazing industry. The event is paired with a multi-course steak dinner provided by Jar restaurant with the legendary Chef Suzanne Tracht.
Educational, Social, DeliciousA great value!
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Wine List
Ad Vivum, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sleeping Lady Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2016 by Chris Phelps - 96 Points; Made by Chris Phelps (Formerly of Dominus)
Addax, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2019 - 94 Points; Made by Russell Beven (Beven, Institution, Chateau Boswell)
Arkenstone Vineyards, Estate Red, Napa Valley, California, 2018 - 98 Points; Made by Sam Kaplan (Momento Mori, Vangone)
Cardano, Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Peak, California, 2019 - 95 Points; Made by Ed Schneider
Carte Blanche, Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2019 - 97 Points; Made by Helen Keplinger (Screaming Eagle, Keplinger)
Castiel Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley 2019 - 97 Points; Made by Celia Welch (Scarecrow, Corra, D.R. Stephens, Staglin Family Vineyard)
Hundred Acre, Morgan's Way Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2019 - 100 Points; (No brand has more 100% scores than Hundred Acre - in the past 15 years)
Mauritson, 'Loam' Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, 2018 - 94 Points; Made by Clay Mauritson (Beekeeper, Charlie Clay, and Mauritson)
Maybach Family Vineyards, Amoenus, Napa Valley, California, 2019 - 98 Points; Made by Thomas Rivers Brown (Schrader, Senses, Shibumi Knoll, Pulido Walker, and many more - click here to read)
Melka, "Metisse" Jumping Goat Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2018 - 98 Points; Made by Phillipe Melka (Lail, Grieve Family, Vineyard 29, Roy Estate, Hundred Acre)
Mount Eden Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, 2017 - 97 Points; Made by Jeffery Patterson (Now in his 32nd year)
PIÑA, Cabernet Sauvignon, 1882 Grant, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, 2018 - 95 Points; Made by Anna Monticelli (Bryant Family, Ilaria, Tether)
Pulido Walker, Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder Estate, Napa Valley, 2019 - 99 Points; Made by Thomas Rivers Brown (see above)
Inglenook, Rubicon Estate, Napa Valley 2017 - 98 Points; Made by Philippe Bascaules (Chateau Margaux) and Francis Ford Coppola (Godfather 1, 2, 3)
Schrader, RBS Beckstoffer to Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2019 - 97 Points; Made by Thomas Rivers Brown (see above)
Shibumi Knoll Vineyards, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, California, 2019 - 94 Points; Made by Thomas Rivers Brown (see above)
The Mascot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2017 (by Harlan Family)
The Setting Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California, 2019 - 97 Points; Made by Jesse Katz (Apeture, Devils Proof)
Vangone Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2018 - 98 Points; Made by Sam Kaplan (Arkenstone, Momento Mori)
Venge Vineyards, Family Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2018 - 96 Points; Made by Kirk Venge (Eleven Eleven, Macauley, Hunnicut, B Cellars, Jax, and Mirror)
Viña Almaviva, 'Almaviva', Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, Chile, 2019 - 97 Points; Made by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Viña Concha y Toro (Chateau Mouton Rothschild)
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Jar, a modern chophouse in the heart of Los Angeles, dazzles Angelenos with the allure of Chef Suzanne Tracht’s familiar retro dishes from the American culinary repertoire. Since it's debut in 2002, Jar's devoted fans return again and again to enjoy her signature Pot Roast, Kansas City Steak, wild and sustainable Seafood, Lemongrass Chicken, Black Mussels with Lobster Bearnaise & Fennel Salt, award-winning French Fries, market-fresh sides and perfectly mixed martinis.
A driving force in the Los Angeles culinary scene, Suzanne Tracht has built JAR into one of the most beloved and successful restaurants in Los Angeles. Drawing inspiration from classic American comfort cuisine, JAR is a pilgrimage for passionate eaters and wine lovers from across the country. Opening in 2001 with the help of her longtime Chef de Cuisine Preech Narkthong, Tracht's modern American chophouse continues to receive acclaim for its atmospheric setting and exceptional steaks, braises, and seasonal sides—including her sumptuous signature pot roast, which along with her char siu pork has been cited by culinary heavyweights on the Food Network’s popular series The Best Thing I Ever Ate as worthy of the show’s title.
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.
Deposit
1. Make the $100 deposit.
2. We will issue you an agreement for the balance.
3. Deposit is non refundable should the event go forward and you have not returned the agreement. Deposit is 100% refundable if the event does not go forward.
4. Due to credit card companies keeping the 3.5% credit card fees - we have moved our premium events in to a deposit and final payment phase so that we do not suffer large losses if the event cancels for any reason.
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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 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.
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NOTICE REGARDING ALLERGIES, FOOD RESTRICTIONS + LIMITATIONS INCLUDING BEVERAGES BUT NOT LIMITED TO WINE
*Proof of vaccination is required
*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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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jar, 8225 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
USD 100.00