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The Champagne Challenge: Howlin Rays By LearnAboutWine.com | Sun June 28

Sun, June 28, 2026 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

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530 Molino Street #214
Los Angeles, CA 90013
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Cost: 149

The Champagne Challenge: Fried Chicken with Howlin' Ray's | Arts District: Sunday, June 28th at 3:00pm


Early Bird Price: $149

Price Increases on day of: $195


Aiming for 18 guests to try 18 Bubbles of the World with Howlin' Rays!

Howlin' Ray's is Los Angeles' top chicken venue with long wait times and we make it so easy to try one!!! 

THIS EVENT FEATURES:

  • LA's Best Fried Chicken (served as a Sando) 
  • Top Wine Education Experience - and "as much fun as you can have wine tasting"
  • Taste many wines and learn the differences between them!
  • Detailed Champagne Discussion with flights of some of the best in Champagne
  • This edition discusses BUBBLES OF THE WORLD - and all the developments in Sparking.
  • The class lasts about 2 hours; we quickly taste, rate, and review the three wines at a time, then select our favorites. 

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

*We open one bottle per paying guest, with 18 wines and 18 guests, the class is not based on the cost of any single wine.

PRIOR WINE LIST:

THE “HEAD” WINES COMPETE

Dom Pérignon, Brut, Champagne, France, 2015

Laurent-Perrier, Grand Siècle Brut No. 25, Champagne, France, NV (with Metal Jacket)

Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France, 2013

BLANC DE BLANCS FLIGHT

Gusbourne, Blanc de Blancs, Kent, England, 2019

Varnier-Fanniere, Blanc de Blancs, Cuvée Saint Denis, Grand Cru, Brut, Champagne, France, NV

Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Champagne, France, NV

FLIGHT ZERO ZERO – LIFTING OFF

Francis Boulard & Fille, "Le Murtet" Brut Nature, Champagne, France, 2018

Vignerons D'Estezargues, Alma Viva, Pet Nat, Brut Nature, Vin de France, 2023

Landron Chartier, Naturlich, Loire, Vin de France, 2022

LAMBRUSCO SET

La Piana, "Mirco Gianaroli", Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, NV

Zanasi, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOP, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 2023

Zanasi, Lambrusco di Sorbara Tradizione DOP, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, 2023

ROSÉ BUBBLES OF THE WORLD

Jansz, Premium Rosé, Tasmania, Australia, NV

Gruet "Domaine Saint Vincent" Méthode Classique Rosé Brut, New Mexico, NV

Café de Paris, Brut Rosé, France, NV

TOP BUBBLES OF THE WORLD

Julia Bernet Vinyer de Muntanya "U" Brut Nature Corpinnat, Penedes, Spain, 2022

Masottina, Contradagranda Extra Dry, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG, Italy, NV

Montgermont, Cremant de Bourgogne, Blanc de Noirs Brut, Burgundy, France, NV



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 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 equals 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 - this is like an airline flight or Dodger game… once it goes, its gone.


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.


No refunds, cancellations, or date swaps allowed.


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 learnaboutwine 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.


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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