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LearnAboutWine Presents: CHAMPAGNE CHALLENGE | Aug 17 Santa Monica

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    Sat, August 17, 2024 (3:30 PM - 6:00 PM)

PAPILLE GUSTATIVE
2823 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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For those who love Champagne! Join us for a fast-paced, blind tasting of an abundance of bubbles.
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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. Engaging insight from Champagne Educational Ambassador Ian Blackburn.

Tasted 3 wines at a time. 21 Champagne when sold out at 21 people.
Fewer people? Larger pours of fewer wines - we open one bottle per person.

Each seating includes a Cheese plate from "The Cheese Store" of Beverly Hills

*Please notify us if you have allergies or dietary restrictions with advance notice.

POSSIBLE WINE LISTEXCITING BUBBLES TO DISCUSS
  • 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, 2016


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.

THE VENUEPAPILLE GUSTATIVE

(Taste Buds in Latin languages) is a "farm to table" concept cafe-restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Our specialty menu is based on organic, locally sourced produce, exquisitely prepared and served fresh daily. We source the best ingredients directly from farmers and incorporate them into a fast changing, highly seasonal menu. Our food is perfectly paired with Single Origin specialty Coffees and Teas as well as local, biodynamic sustainably made Wines and craft beers. We've worked with 20+ employees and now we are reduced to 9. Despite having to adjust with the times, we've managed to cultivate a unique and mouthwatering dining experience

From Restaurant Guru, one of the world’s most popular foodie websites with over 30 millions monthly users.


2823 Main St. Santa Monica, CA, 90405

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ABOUT IAN BLACKBURN, WINE EDUCATOR - 25 YEARS OF INDUSTRY SERVICEIan 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. | merchantofwine.com | beekeepercellars.com | learnaboutwine.com

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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.No refunds, cancellations, or date swaps.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.Email us - tlc@learnaboutwine.comPROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine, and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. Email us: tlc@learnaboutwine.com LearnAboutWine.com Office | 10am-4pm PST Tuesday-Friday | 310-451-7600
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