Wine enthusiasts and culinary aficionados, mark your calendars for an extraordinary evening of wine and gastronomy. LearnAboutWine proudly presents a Dinner pairing of Cult Wines and Napa Elites.

The dinner will embark on a flavor-filled journey, experiencing how the nuances of each wine complement and elevate the flavors of the dishes. It's a true fusion of culinary art with food and winemaking excellence that promises an unforgettable evening for all attendees.

The dinner is hosted by Sommelier Ian Blackburn - who has intimate knowledge of the wines, the stories, the producers, and also works for the Napa Valley as an Educational Ambassador.

18 Wines for 18 Guests - Value approaching $15000 in CULT WINES (18 wines in 18 glasses pre set).

For more information and to view the dinner menu, click here

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CHAMPAGNE WELCOME

WHITES THAT ROCK

• Kenzo Estate, "Asatsuyu" Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2020 
• 94 Points Wine Enthusiast, Valued at $60
• Kongsgaard, "The Judge" Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2020
• 96 Points Vinous, Valued at $900
• Aubert Wines, UV-SL Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, 2015
• 100 Points Robert Parker, Valued at $600

CLASSICS

• Lokoya, Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2014
• 99 Points Robert Parker, Valued at $500
• Quilceda Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2014
• 99 Points Robert Parker, Valued at $250
• Araujo Estate Wines, Eiselle Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2002
• 99 Points Robert Parker, Valued at $425

SUPER 2ND LABELS

• Harlan Estate, The Maiden, 2002
• 94 Points Robert Parker, Valued at $300
• Screaming Eagle, "The Flight" Red Wine, Oakville, Napa Valley, 2019
• 99 Points James Suckling, Valued at $1000
• Scarecrow, "M. Étain" Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley, 2009
• 94 Points Wine Spectator, Valued at $250

2019 TOP SCORING WINES

• Schrader, RBS Beckstoffer to Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2019
• 98 Points Robert Parker, Valued at $475
• Colgin, Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2019
• 100 Points Robert Parker, Valued at $800
• Dana Estate, "Onda" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2019
• 96 Points James Suckling, Valued at $300

THE MOTHERS OF ALL CULTS

• Screaming Eagle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, 2007
• 100 Points Robert Parker, Valued at $4500
• Harlan Estate, Red Wine, Napa Valley, 1996
• 97 Points Robert Parker, Valued at $1800
• Scarecrow, Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford, Napa Valley, 2006
• 99 Points James Suckling, Valued at $1200

CULTS YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Continuum, Sage Mountain Vineyard Proprietary Red, Napa Valley, 2021
• 98-100 Points TWI, Valued at $400
• Memento Mori, Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, 2019
• 99 Points Jeb Dunnuck, Valued at $300
• Dalla Valle, Maya, 2018
• WA100, FM100, JD100, TWI100, Valued at $600

*Wine list may change without notice (one bottle will be opened per paying guest

DINNER MENU:

AMUSE BOUCHE - Caviar Bite with Buckwheat Blini, White Sturgeon Caviar, Egg Yolk Cream, Creme Fraiche

1st COURSE - Caesar Salad with Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Garlic Crouton, White Anchovy

2nd COURSE - Shrimp Cocktail with Citrus, Cocktail Sauce

ENTREE - 12oz grilled ribeye with Loaded Baked Potato (all fixings on the side)

DESSERT - Three Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Cremeaux, Milk Chocolate Mousse, White Chocolate Mousse, Whipped Cream

All dietary needs can be meet with 72 hours notice.

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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 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. 

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ABOUT IAN BLACKBURN

I discovered the wine industry while working with Chef’s Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal in the top dining rooms of Los Angeles. My passion redirected my career from restaurants/hotels to vineyards and wine-education. Now with over 25-years of experience hosting events; leading trips around the wine world; I published a wine book; produced my own wine called Beekeeper Cellars and sat for the difficult Master of Wine Exam! Today, I am considered one of the region's best wine educators and work for my 20,000 followers (follow me), visiting vineyards and wine regions and produce over 100 wine classes and events a year for my businesses and my team.