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Newport Beach, ca

Celebrated Winemaker Cris Cherry In Newport Beach For 1 Night!

Thu, March 19, 2026

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Playa del Rey, CA

Mar. 25 Wilson Family Vineyard Dinner At El Rincon Criollo, Playa Del Rey

Wed, March 25, 2026

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Los Angeles, CA

The Festival Of Undiscovered Grapes Los Angeles

Sat, March 28, 2026

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Paso Robles, CA

Rhone Rangers Experience

Sat, March 21, 2026

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Ventura, CA

38th Ojai Wine Festival

Sat, June 20, 2026

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Chula Vista, CA

Wine Spectator's Grand Tour — San Diego

Sat, April 25, 2026

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Mon, April 13, 2026

Puglia & Matera - A Culinary & Wine Retreat

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  • Mar 13, 2026 (Fri)
Pasta 101: A Hands-On Pasta Making Class
The Italian Homemade Company (Long Beach) | Long Beach, CA
  • Mar 13, 2026 (Fri)
The Evening Edit: How To Series
21850 Oxnard St | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 13, 2026 (Fri)
In-person Class: Classic Handmade Ravioli (Los Angeles)
Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport | Burbank, CA
  • Mar 13, 2026 (Fri)
Sip & Savor: Alpine Wine & Cheese
Eataly Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 13, 2026 (Fri)
The Association Cocktail Classes
The Association | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 14, 2026 (Sat)
Wine Camp: An Intro To Wine By LearnAboutWine.com | Sat, Mar 14 At DTLA
Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA
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  • Mar 14, 2026 (Sat)
From Tip To Toe—A Wine Tour Of Italy
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Mar 14, 2026 (Sat)
Tequila Tasting
Buena Mesa South Gate | South Gate, CA
  • Mar 15, 2026 (Sun)
Sunday Jazz & Champagne Brunch
Bloom Ranch of Acton | Acton, CA
  • Mar 15, 2026 (Sun)
Flight Of Bubbles
The Lobster Restaurant | Santa Monica, CA
  • Mar 15, 2026 (Sun)
Italian Desserts: Tiramisu
Eataly Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 15, 2026 (Sun)
LA: Food + History + Design Tour
Union Station | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 15, 2026 (Sun)
Permanent Jewelry & Wine Tasting
Malibu Wines & Beer Garden | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 15, 2026 (Sun)
Cheese & Charcuterie Workshop
Malibu Wines & Beer Garden | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 15, 2026 (Sun)
Spring Cheese Board Workshop
Neighbors & Friends | Pasadena, CA
  • Mar 15, 2026 (Sun)
Wine Camp: An Intro To Wine By LearnAboutWine.com | Sun, Mar 15 At DTLA
Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 15, 2026 (Sun)
In-person Class: Mixology 101: The Art Of Cocktails (Los Angeles)
Kimpton Everly Hotel | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 15, 2026 (Sun)
In-person Class: Argentinian Empanada Party (Los Angeles)
Stella Coffee Beverly Hills | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 15, 2026 (Sun)
In-person Class: Classic Handmade Pasta With Vodka Sauce (Los Angeles)
Green Haus kitchen studio | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 16, 2026 (Mon)
Echo Park Mutual Aid Benefit Dinner
Quarter Sheets | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 16, 2026 (Mon)
Taste Of Cuba: Learn To Make Authentic Cuban Dishes
Saute Culinary Academy | Monrovia, CA
  • Mar 17, 2026 (Tue)
Cortina Night At La Pizza & La Pasta
Eataly Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 19, 2026 (Thu)
Ancien Winery Meet & Greet Wine Tasting With Winemaker Ken Bernards
Mission Liquor | Pasadena, CA
  • Mar 19, 2026 (Thu)
Celebrated Winemaker Cris Cherry In Newport Beach For 1 Night!
HYATT NEWPORT BEACH | Newport Beach, ca
  • Mar 19, 2026 (Thu)
30 Years Of Hope Family Wines - A Paso Robles Winemaking Journey
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Mar 19, 2026 (Thu)
Covenant Winery Masterclass
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Mar 19, 2026 (Thu)
The Napa Valley Experience | The Lobster: By LearnAboutWine | Thurs Mar 19
The Lobster | Santa Monica, CA
  • Mar 19, 2026 (Thu)
Celebrate The Joy Of Wine With Rombauer Vineyards
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Mar 20, 2026 (Fri)
Farm To Table Dinner & Wine Pairing
Malibu Wines & Beer Garden | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 20, 2026 (Fri)
Johnnie Walker Master Class Led By Paul Jones
Vintage Wine & Spirits | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 20, 2026 (Fri)
Wine And Craft
Malibu Wines & Beer Garden | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 20, 2026 (Fri)
In-person Class: Artisan Ravioli Making (Los Angeles)
Green Haus kitchen studio | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 20, 2026 (Fri)
The Association Cocktail Classes
The Association | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 21, 2026 (Sat)
Rhone Rangers Experience
Paso Robles Event Center | Paso Robles, CA
  • Mar 21, 2026 (Sat)
Hands-On: Pizza Napoletana With Rossopomodoro
Eataly Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 21, 2026 (Sat)
Latte Art Basics- Los Angeles
Counter Culture Coffee | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 21, 2026 (Sat)
LearnAboutWine Presents: Champagne Challenge | Sat Mar 21 W/ Howlin' Ray's
Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA
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  • Mar 21, 2026 (Sat)
A Tequila Collective Barrel Pick: Tierra De Ensueño Añejo - Bitters Series
Maestro Restaurant | Pasadena, CA
  • Mar 21, 2026 (Sat)
Weekly Tasting Series: Irish Whiskey & Chowder
Wally's Santa Monica | Santa Monica, CA
  • Mar 21, 2026 (Sat)
Spring Is In The Air With A Charcuterie Board Class!
Le Vigne LA | Vernon, CA
  • Mar 21, 2026 (Sat)
Dirty Dozen Supper Club - Season 2
Downtown Los Angeles | los angeles, CA
  • Mar 21, 2026 (Sat)
The Association Cocktail Classes
The Association | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 22, 2026 (Sun)
Italian Classics: Biscotti Making
Eataly Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 22, 2026 (Sun)
LA: Food + History + Design Tour
Union Station | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 22, 2026 (Sun)
Petals & Pours
Malibu Wines & Beer Garden | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 22, 2026 (Sun)
Make Sushi With Chef Justin - Sushi Making Cooking Class In Los Angeles | Classpop!™
Inkwell Tavern | Burbank, CA
  • Mar 22, 2026 (Sun)
LearnAboutWine Presents: Palate Builder Sunday, March 22nd At 3PM
Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA
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  • Mar 22, 2026 (Sun)
Palate Builder | Arts District: Sunday, March 22nd
Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 22, 2026 (Sun)
Pizza Alla Pala - Roman Style Pizza Workshop To Benefit CHLA
Eataly Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 22, 2026 (Sun)
Pour & Progress Latte Art Workshop
Regent Coffee Brew and Bottle House | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 22, 2026 (Sun)
In-person Class: Classic Handmade Pasta With Vodka Sauce (Los Angeles)
Green Haus kitchen studio | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 23, 2026 (Mon)
Italian Sauces: Spaghetti Alla Nerano & Puttanesca
Eataly Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 23, 2026 (Mon)
Taste Of Spain: Tapas Cooking Experience
Saute Culinary Academy | Monrovia, CA
  • Mar 24, 2026 (Tue)
In-person Class: Classic Handmade Pasta With Bolognese Sauce (Los Angeles)
Courtyard Los Angeles Woodland Hills | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 24, 2026 (Tue)
Cortina Night At La Pizza & La Pasta
Eataly Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 24, 2026 (Tue)
Caña Rum Society Presents: National Cocktail Day
Caña Rum Bar | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 25, 2026 (Wed)
The Great Shake Up Class
La Nave Art Lab | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 25, 2026 (Wed)
Rossopomodoro's Pizza Counter - Hands-On Pizza Making
La Pizza & La Pasta | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 25, 2026 (Wed)
Mezza And Mingle
City Club LA | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 25, 2026 (Wed)
The Heart Of Brazil
The Center for Health & Wellbeing at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California | Westlake Village, CA
  • Mar 25, 2026 (Wed)
Pizza & Vino Night: Learn The Art Of Neapolitan Pizza
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele Belmont Shore | Long Beach, CA
  • Mar 25, 2026 (Wed)
Weaving Gastronmy And Community
4301 W Jefferson Blvd | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 25, 2026 (Wed)
Mar. 25 Wilson Family Vineyard Dinner At El Rincon Criollo, Playa Del Rey
El Rincon Criollo | Playa del Rey, CA
  • Mar 25, 2026 (Wed)
Latte Art Class
Castanea Sicilian Cafe Venice Beach | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 26, 2026 (Thu)
Thursday Tea Tasting- March 26th
24353 Main St | Santa Clarita, CA
  • Mar 26, 2026 (Thu)
Vino Mas Fino Presents: New Wine Blind Tasting
Eastside Luv Wine Bar | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 26, 2026 (Thu)
Paint & Sip
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California | Westlake Village, CA
  • Mar 26, 2026 (Thu)
Her Mark: A Women’s History Month Whiskey Experience
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach | Long Beach, CA
  • Mar 26, 2026 (Thu)
The Vine Less Traveled
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Mar 26, 2026 (Thu)
Unlocking The Secrets Of Burgundy With The Boisset Family
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Mar 26, 2026 (Thu)
The Dinner Table At Gracias Madre (West Hollywood)
Gracias Madre | West Hollywood, CA
  • Mar 26, 2026 (Thu)
Seven Grand Whiskey Tasting Featuring: New Riff
Seven Grand | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 27, 2026 (Fri)
Spring Wine Expo
City Club LA | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 27, 2026 (Fri)
3/27 - I'll Bring The Apps On Tour - Los Angeles, CA
1 Hotel West Hollywood | West Hollywood, CA
  • Mar 27, 2026 (Fri)
The Winemaker's Table
Fuegos LA | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 27, 2026 (Fri)
Deconstructing The Blend: An Ardray Scotch Whisky Experience
Vintage Wine & Spirits | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 27, 2026 (Fri)
Latte Art Workshop
24353 Main St | Santa Clarita, CA
  • Mar 27, 2026 (Fri)
In-person Class: Classic Handmade Pasta With Vodka Sauce (Los Angeles)
Green Haus kitchen studio | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 27, 2026 (Fri)
The Association Cocktail Classes
The Association | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 28, 2026 (Sat)
Hands-On: Pizza Napoletana With Rossopomodoro
Eataly Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 28, 2026 (Sat)
The Festival Of Undiscovered Grapes Los Angeles
Mica Studios | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 28, 2026 (Sat)
Weekly Tasting Series: Turnbull Meets Pride
Wally's Santa Monica | Santa Monica, CA
  • Mar 28, 2026 (Sat)
Wine Camp: An Intro To Wine | Fig At The Fairmont: Saturday, March 28th
101 Wilshire Blvd | Santa Monica, CA
  • Mar 28, 2026 (Sat)
Wine Camp: An Intro To Wine By LearnAboutWine.com | Sun, Mar 28 At DTLA
Fig at The Fairmont | Santa Monica, CA
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  • Mar 28, 2026 (Sat)
Sip & Savor: Alpine Wine & Cheese
Eataly Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 28, 2026 (Sat)
The Vine Less Traveled
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Mar 28, 2026 (Sat)
In-person Class: Classic Handmade Ravioli (Los Angeles)
Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport | Burbank, CA
  • Mar 28, 2026 (Sat)
In-person Class: Artisan Ravioli Making (Los Angeles)
Green Haus kitchen studio | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 28, 2026 (Sat)
Our Biggest Wine & Spirits Tasting Event Of The Year!
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 28, 2026 (Sat)
The Association Cocktail Classes
The Association | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 29, 2026 (Sun)
Sip & Bloom: Flower + Wine Night – Create Your Own Floral Arrangement
Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 29, 2026 (Sun)
Urban Foraging: MONROVIA
610 Norumbega Dr | Monrovia, CA
  • Mar 29, 2026 (Sun)
LA: Food + History + Design Tour
Union Station | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 29, 2026 (Sun)
Make Gnocchi With Chef Justin - Pasta Making Cooking Class In Los Angeles | Classpop!™
Inkwell Tavern | Burbank, CA
  • Mar 29, 2026 (Sun)
California Wine Tasting Class: Ramey
La Pharmacie du Vin | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 29, 2026 (Sun)
TAG Wine Tasting Experience
5458 Wilshire Blvd | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 29, 2026 (Sun)
Oso Kuma Experience
2616 Naples Ave | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 29, 2026 (Sun)
LearnAboutWine Presents: French Feast With Michelin Starred Chef Emé
Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA
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  • Mar 31, 2026 (Tue)
Make Cocktails Like An Expert! Mixology Classes Weekly
TalkTales Entertainment | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 31, 2026 (Tue)
Uncorked Wine Pairing Dinner Featuring Quattro Theory Wines
The Velvet Martini Lounge | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 31, 2026 (Tue)
Cortina Night At La Pizza & La Pasta
Eataly Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA
  • Mar 31, 2026 (Tue)
Caña Rum Society Presents: Duncan Taylor
Caña Rum Bar | Los Angeles, CA
  • Apr 1, 2026 (Wed)
Opus One Masterclass
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Apr 1, 2026 (Wed)
Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Experience
VOX Residences | Los Angeles, CA
  • Apr 2, 2026 (Thu)
Trefethen Family Vineyards Meet & Greet Wine Tasting
Mission Liquor | Pasadena, CA
  • Apr 9, 2026 (Thu)
Legends Of Wine
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Apr 10, 2026 (Fri)
Catena Family Wines Presenta: Experiencia “Wine First”
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Apr 11, 2026 (Sat)
Champagne With Cheese By LearnAboutWine | Sat, Apr 11 In Beverly Hills
The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills | Beverly HIlls, CA
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  • Apr 11, 2026 (Sat)
Weekly Tasting Series: Spring Whites & Asparagus
Wally's Santa Monica | Santa Monica, CA
  • Apr 11, 2026 (Sat)
Legends Of Wine
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Apr 12, 2026 (Sun)
Wine Camp: An Intro To Wine By LearnAboutWine.com | Sun, April 12th At DTLA
Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA
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  • Apr 12, 2026 (Sun)
Catena Family Wines “Wine First” Tasting Class
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Apr 13, 2026 (Mon)
Puglia & Matera - A Culinary & Wine Retreat
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  • Apr 16, 2026 (Thu)
Bordeaux Dinner | Fig At The Fairmont: Thurs, April 16th At 6:30PM
Fig at the Fairmont Santa Monica | Santa Moncia, CA
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  • Apr 16, 2026 (Thu)
Amici Cellars Wine Experience
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Apr 17, 2026 (Fri)
Amici Cellars Wine Experience
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Apr 18, 2026 (Sat)
LearnAboutWine Presents: WSET Level 1 Award In Wines - April 18
Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA
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  • Apr 18, 2026 (Sat)
LearnAboutWine Presents: Palate Builder Saturday, April 18nd At 3PM
Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA
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  • Apr 21, 2026 (Tue)
The Paso Robles Experience | The Lobster: Tuesday, April 21st At 6:30PM
The Lobster | Santa Moncia, CA
  • Apr 23, 2026 (Thu)
Pop Open A Party—Great Sparkling Wines
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Apr 23, 2026 (Thu)
Kincaid's Burlingame - Willamette Valley Wine Dinner
Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse | Redondo Beach, CA
  • Apr 23, 2026 (Thu)
Kincaid's Redondo Beach - Willamette Valley Wine Dinner
Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse | Redondo Beach, CA
  • Apr 25, 2026 (Sat)
Weekly Tasting Series: Icons Of Bordeaux
Wally's Santa Monica | Santa Monica, CA
  • Apr 25, 2026 (Sat)
Pop Open A Party—Great Sparkling Wines
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Apr 25, 2026 (Sat)
Wine Spectator's Grand Tour — San Diego
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center | Chula Vista, CA
  • Apr 30, 2026 (Thu)
The 100 Point Dinner By LearnAboutWine | April 30th At The Peninsula BH
The Peninsula Hotel | Beverly Hills, CA
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  • Apr 30, 2026 (Thu)
The 100 Point Dinner| The Peninsula Beverly Hills: Thurs, April 30th 6:45
Fig at the Fairmont Santa Monica | Santa Moncia, CA
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  • May 3, 2026 (Sun)
Wine Camp: An Intro To Wine By LearnAboutWine.com | Sun, May 3rd At DTLA
Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA
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  • May 14, 2026 (Thu)
Vive La France
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • May 16, 2026 (Sat)
LearnAboutWine Presents: WSET Level 1 Award In Wines - May 16
Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA
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  • May 16, 2026 (Sat)
Vive La France
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • May 27, 2026 (Wed)
A Cellar-to-Glass Tour Of Tuscany, Rioja & Champagne With Vintus Imports
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • May 28, 2026 (Thu)
A Cellar-to-Glass Tour Of Tuscany, Rioja & Champagne With Vintus Imports
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • May 29, 2026 (Fri)
A Cellar-to-Glass Tour Of Tuscany, Rioja & Champagne With Vintus Imports
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • May 30, 2026 (Sat)
Summertime Sips
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Jun 5, 2026 (Fri)
Wine Camp: An Intro To Wine By LearnAboutWine.com | Fri, June 5th At DTLA
Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA
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  • Jun 11, 2026 (Thu)
Under The Tuscan Sun
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Jun 13, 2026 (Sat)
  • Jun 14, 2026 (Sun)
21st Annual LAWineFest
Los Angeles Equestrian Center | Burbank, CA
  • Jun 13, 2026 (Sat)
  • Jun 14, 2026 (Sun)
21st Annual LAWineFest
Los Angeles Equestrian Center | Burbank, CA
  • Jun 13, 2026 (Sat)
Under The Tuscan Sun
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Jun 20, 2026 (Sat)
38th Ojai Wine Festival
Lake Casitas Recreation Area Event Site, Wadleigh Arm | Ventura, CA
  • Jun 27, 2026 (Sat)
LearnAboutWine Presents: WSET Level 1 Award In Wines - June 27
Learnaboutwine Classroom | Los Angeles, CA
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  • Jun 27, 2026 (Sat)
Wine Made Simple: A Modern Introduction
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Jul 9, 2026 (Thu)
Cool Climate Craft: Pacific Northwest Wines
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Jul 11, 2026 (Sat)
Cool Climate Craft: Pacific Northwest Wines
Total Wine & More | Multiple Locations, Nearby
  • Aug 27, 2026 (Thu)
Kincaid's Redondo Beach - Duckhorn Wine Dinner
Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse | Redondo Beach, CA
  • Oct 8, 2026 (Thu)
Kincaid's Redondo Beach - Gérard Bertrand Wine Dinner
Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse | Redondo Beach, CA
  • Nov 12, 2026 (Thu)
Kincaid's Redondo Beach - Rodney Strong Wine Dinner
Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse | Redondo Beach, CA

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