About this Event
Join Ian Blackburn + Learnaboutwine in welcoming the wines of Vega Sicilia with special guest Dennis Fassett of Vega Sicilia. This is a showcase producer with a diverse set of top quality brands under ownership - we will taste a nice cross section of some of the best in SPAIN.
You will have a chance to purchase the wines from the ESTATE at the dinner. *Dinner menu TBA and will adjust per the season. **We can accommodate any dietary restrictions with a 72 hour notice.
FIRST COURSE — OREMUS
2023 Oremus Mandolás Dry Furmint
92 Points — James Suckling | Valued at $40 Retail
2020 Oremus Petrács Dry Furmint — Magnum
94 Points — James Suckling | Valued at $400 Retail
SECOND COURSE — THE FAMILY BUSINESS
2020 Pintia, Toro
95 Points — James Suckling | Valued at $95 Retail
2022 Macán Clásico, Rioja
94 Points — Robert Parker's Wine Advocate | Valued at $80 Retail
THIRD COURSE
2022 Alión, Ribera del Duero
95 Points — Wine Spectator | Valued at $150 Retail
2021 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º Año, Ribera del Duero
98 Points — James Suckling | Valued at $300 Retail
FOURTH COURSE
2016 Vega Sicilia Único, Ribera del Duero
99 Points — Robert Parker's Wine Advocate | Valued at $700 Retail
NV Vega Sicilia Único Reserva Especial — 2023 Release
97 Points — Robert Parker's Wine Advocate | Valued at $800 Retail
DESSERT
2017 Oremus Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos
96 Points — James Suckling | Valued at $160 Retail
*Wine list may change without notice (we must reach 12 guests minimum and then all wines will be shown. Dinner cancels if under 12 guests - sells out at 14.)
*Dinner menu will adjust per the season. **We can accommodate any dietary restrictions with a 72 hour notice.
Founded in 1864 in Spain’s Ribera del Duero, Vega Sicilia is one of the world’s most legendary wine estates and a benchmark for Spanish fine wine. Known for extraordinary patience in both vineyard and cellar, the estate produces remarkably complex, age-worthy wines led by its iconic Único and Valbuena 5º bottlings. Since acquiring Vega Sicilia in 1982, the Álvarez family has expanded its vision into TEMPOS Vega Sicilia, encompassing acclaimed projects including Alión in Ribera del Duero, Pintia in Toro, Macán in Rioja, and Oremus in Hungary’s historic Tokaj region.
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Europvin USA I have been in the wine business in Southern California going on 25 years. I have been a buyer, independent broker and worked for large liquor focused companies. I have been selling Vega Sicilia wines for the past 12 years along side other iconic European brands. I now cover the Western US for Vega Sicilia, Clos Mogador, Lustau sherry among other top Spanish houses.
Founded in Spain in 1992, Telefèric Barcelona is a family-owned restaurant bringing the vibrant flavors and traditions of Spanish cuisine to California. Led by siblings Xavi and Maria Padrosa, Telefèric celebrates the art of sharing food through authentic tapas, signature paellas, premium Spanish wines, and Mediterranean hospitality. With its Los Angeles location nestled in Brentwood, the restaurant combines traditional Catalan roots with a contemporary culinary experience, transporting guests to the heart of Barcelona through every dish.
11930 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Executive Chef Oscar Cabezas, a Barcelona native, brings a passion for Spanish gastronomy and an impressive fine-dining background to Telefèric Barcelona. Having honed his craft at the legendary three-Michelin-starred Arzak restaurant in San Sebastián, Chef Cabezas blends traditional Spanish techniques with modern creativity. Since helping launch Telefèric's first U.S. location in 2016, he has overseen the culinary direction of the restaurant group, including its Los Angeles kitchen. His approach celebrates bold Mediterranean flavors, premium ingredients, and inventive interpretations of Spanish classics, delivering an experience rooted in authenticity, craftsmanship, and the joy of dining together.
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]
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