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“ 4th Annual Stars of Pinot” July 11, 2018

Beverly Hills, Calif.  (Updated April 17th) – 

Champagne Henriot is now the official Champagne of STARS of Pinot! This event now has over 44 wine brands being featured including, Beaux Fréres, Wines of New Zealand, Pali Wine Company, Bouchard Pére & Fils, and many other top producers. Pinot Noir has been a very important grape since the Roman era. In fact, Pinot Noir has two times as many acres/hectares planted in France than it does in California, even though Pinot has been in a huge growth mode for almost 20 years! To honor this majestic grape, WineLA is thrilled to present our 4th annual STARS of Pinot event on Wednesday,  July  11,  2018,  at  The  Montage  Beverly  Hills.  With  over  40  top  Pinot  Producers  set  to participate, WineLA invites you to join us and taste over 100 different wines at this annual gathering. The Montage Beverly Hills expects to welcome hundreds of wine enthusiasts to meet the makers and celebrate the best Pinots’ from many of world's top producers. Wineries set to participate: Clos Pepe Estate, Croix, Kanzler Family Vineyard, King Estate, Iris, Mail Road Wines, McIntyre Vineyards, Tolosa, Wrath, J Vineyards and Winery, Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Bernardus, Hyde Vineyards, Old Bridge Cellars, Robert Talbott Vineyards, Hartford Family Winery, Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards, The 50 by 50, Bouchaine Napa Valley + Carneros, Roadhouse  Winery,  WeatherBorne  Wine  Corp,  Artesa  Napa  Valley,  Carmel  Road,  Russian  River, Sonoma Coast, Oregon, Burgundy and more! The event will begin at 6PM for VIP DINNER TICKETS (Advance tickets for the VIP experience may be purchased for $150; price increases as sell out approaches, remaining tickets will be $200 at the door). 6PM entry grants a delicious VIP PINOT PANEL Dinner and a beautiful Los Angeles Magazine gift bag lined with artisan products and thank you gifts. There are a limited number of VIP (6 p.m. admission tickets). 7 p.m. doors open for General Admission. Advanced tickets may be purchased for less than $80 per person with day of tickets (if available) at $95. All guests will be able to participate during our silent auction, and bid on wines and collectables benefiting the T.J Martell FOUNDATION for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The VIP PINOT PANEL DINNER - Hosted by Master of Wine, Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan (the most famous MW in the world)! This VIP panel dinner gives you a chance to enjoy a great MONTAGE dinner and drink a special set of VIP wines served with the panel discussion. The Winemakers debate and discuss various topics and the audience is typically filled with wines most enthusiastic.  Panelists’ Include: Jeff Stewart of Hartford Family   winery (SONOMA); Richard Sanford of Alma Rosa winery (SANTA BARBARA); David Coventry of Robert Talbott Vineyard (CARMEL/MONTEREY); Brandon Sparks of Dragonette (SANTA BARBARA); and Jay Somers of J.Christopher (OREGON). Come and meet with the who’s who of Pinot Noir while enjoying unlimited wine tasting, great MONTAGE tray passed appetizers and a wonderful audience. WineLA welcomes wine fans of all experience levels. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.winela.com/stars-of-pinot-2018 About WineLA WineLA is about enhancing the wine culture of Los Angeles one event at a time. To do so, wine must be in rhythm with fashion, music, food and other beverages. It must take advantage of the geography, the architecture and the centers of interest. Los Angeles is a giant playground with an amazing array of venues, spaces, wine bars, restaurants, beaches, rooftops, gardens, and magical views. We are a part of the LA lifestyle, the wine lifestyle, and celebrate the people, the place and the passion. For more information call 310-451-7600 or email [email protected]

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“L.A. Supports Wine Country Event” - November 12th, 2017

LOS ANGELES; (October 31, 2017) – Mother Nature traveled through the North Coast region of California this past month with tragically historic record setting wildfires exaggerated by 70 mile-an-hour winds. Over 8,000 structures have been damaged in the spreading fires and thousands of lives have been changed forever. The wine industry, meaning the people that live, work, and farm in the regions are the most important casualty in this natural disaster. It will take a great deal of time and energy to build back what used to be. Donations are going to be needed in every way to help those in need. To help bring these California communities closer to their fundraising goals, wineLA is putting together a benefit for Wildfire Relief supporting Habitat for Humanity  - going to those that need it most in Wine Country. It is time to come together and donate to our California family in the north.

The wineLA team is working to put together an event on November 12, 2017, which will be open to anyone to come out to help support our efforts. We are looking for volunteers to help bring this event to life so we can reach our goal and grow the fund north of 1 million dollars.  

ABOUT REBUILDING WINE COUNTRY:  HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SONOMA: Rebuild Wine Country is for long-term giving. Immediate needs are being met by fantastic community non-profit partners already. This fund is about the bigger picture in the weeks, months, and years to come, protecting economic recovery for those without a roof over their head. With these funds, our fiscal sponsor Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County will distribute aid to sister chapters in all affected counties to repair and rebuild homes for those who need it most.

Donations:

Benefits affected families in Wine Country as a whole, by rebuilding homes

Goes 100% to the charity - no fees are imposed by YouCaring (vs 5% or more on GoFundMe)

Is tax deductible - Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County is our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor

Has no administrative costs - all management of this fundraiser is executed by wine industry professionals

ABOUT THE EVENT:  www.LAsupportsWineCountry.com Sunday, November 12th at The MacArthur (formerly the Park Plaza)  we are looking for entertainers to anchor the festivities, wineries to pour, restaurants to serve, and auction items galore!  3 stages - 4 ballroom spaces full of activities; from costumed performers walking the aisles, to notable artworks from formidable artists and silent auction items a plenty!  Come and do some holiday shopping and give 100% of the proceeds to charity!  Donate if you're too busy, or better yet - sign up your employer as a sponsor and give your entire staff a ticket to join the event.

Click here for tickets or to make donations: www.LAsupportsWineCountry.com

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE www.LAsupportsWineCountry.com

(Also you can sign up to volunteer - support - perform - provide - sponsor - and suggest)

VIP: 1:00 PM

Early entrance - enhanced food experience - top wines - VIP tables - and a stylish VIP tshirt!  Special entertainment will also be provided to the VIPS.

General: 2:00-5:00 PM

Walk around tasting event with different food, wine, music in every room. Artworks and donated items on every table.  

Participating Wineries: Donelan Wines, Dusty Nabor Wines, Aganjanian Vineyards, Herb of Lamb, Dragonette Cellars (help us make this list longer)

Participating Restaurants: Patina Restaurant Group, Momed Restaurants (help us make this list longer)

ABOUT WINELA

wineLA is about enhancing the wine culture of Los Angeles one event at a time. To do so, wine must be in rhythm with fashion, music, food and other beverages.  It must take advantage of the geography, the architecture and the centers of interest. Los Angeles is a giant playground with an amazing array of venues, spaces, wine bars, restaurants, beaches, roof tops, gardens, and magical views. We want to be a part of the LA lifestyle, the wine lifestyle, and celebrate the people, the place and the passion.  

In 2005 - founder Ian Blackburn hosted www.LAsupportsLA.com - an event to support victims of Katrina.  Over 2500 guests - world famous entertainers - and hundreds of thousands of dollars were raised and donated to two charity entities.  The event was seamless - and appeared to take months to prepare… but we accomplished the event in just 8 days… and hundreds of talented and loving individuals came together to make one of the most legendary events of all time take place.  This time - we do it for Northern California and the industry we love and depend upon.    

a.     ONE:  -http://www.gettyimages.com/event/supports-la-benefit-september-9-2005-75111646#cheryl-tiegs-paul-oakenfold-and-ian-blackburn-during-supports-benefit-picture-id109988024

b.     TWO:  https://books.google.com/books?id=lF0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA48&lpg=PA48&dq=LAsupportsLA&source=bl&ots=3N4byNKDFS&sig=XkTx1FfFWRTxhHLPCOra6mCMYvI&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiS3sDfh4vXAhVhqVQKHQrXBqsQ6AEITTAJ#v=onepage&q=LAsupportsLA&f=false

c.     THREE: http://www.lasplash.com/publish/Los_Angeles_Charities_188/LASupportsLA_Throws_Food_Wine_and_Auction_Extravaganza_to_Benefit_Katrina_Relief_Efforts.php

d.     FOUR:  http://www.specialevents.com/galasfundraisers/how-left-coast-helped-gulf-coast

e.     FIVE:  http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb285278.htm

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The 9th Annual “STARS of Cabernet”

The wine tasting will feature more than 36 cabernet-producing wineries at the Peninsula Hotel, Beverly Hills on November 15

(LOS ANGELES; October 31, 2017) – LearnAboutWine, a wine education and event website dedicated to the education, service, and enjoyment of wine, is pleased to announce a stellar lineup of wineries appearing at the 9th annual “STARS of Cabernet” event on November 15 at One of the top hotels in the Los Angeles area, The Peninsula Beverly Hills.

“STARS of Cabernet” is the premier tasting of the year that celebrates Cabernet Sauvignon. Over 36 of the best Cabernet producing wineries in California and the world will showcase their Cabernet as well as other wines. Tasting over 100 wines including cabernet and variety of others. Wineries come from Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, France, Argentina and Chile. The only event of its kind in the Los Angeles area, which showcases some of the top bottles of Cabernet.

There will be guest winemakers that will host an intimate VIP reception before the Grand Tasting and share their experiences and expertise with the select crowd. Featuring Wines from: Hess Collection, Hertelendy Vineyards, Metaphora Wines, St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery, Guarachi Family Wines, Garden Creek Ranch Vineyards Winery, Cornerstone Cellars & Clos Du Val

A silent auction, containing lots of collectable and large format wines, benefits TJ Martell Foundation. The T.J. Martell Foundation is the music industry's largest foundation that funds innovative medical research focused on finding cures for leukemia, cancer and AIDS.  The Foundation sources and supports early-stage research projects aimed at developing more effective clinical treatments for patients which otherwise might not be funded. Learn more at tjmartell.org.

Tickets now on sale.

For more information about the event and to purchase tickets please visit StarsofCabernet.com

Stars of Cabernet thanks its’ sponsors: Peninsula Hotel, Los Angeles Magazine, Evian, Robb Report, The Somm Journal & Tasting Panel

Confirmed Wineries:

Addendum Napa Valley

Arrowood Vineyards

and Winery

Bernardus Winery

Bordeaux

CAMi Vineyards

Clos Du Val

Cornerstone Cellars

Derenoncourt

(Montesquieu Winery)

Duckhorn Wine Company

Dunn Vineyards

Ehlers Estate

Folio Fine Wine Partners

Frank Family Vineyards

Frog's Leap

Gamble Family Vineyards

Garden Creek Ranch Vineyards Winery

Guarachi Family Wines

Hawk and Horse Vineyards

Hertelendy Vineyards

Hess Collection

Hestan Vineyards

JH Collection

La Sirena

Metaphora Wines

Nellcôte

O'Shaughnessy

Estate Winery

Oakville Ranch Winery

Silverado Vineyards

Smoking Gun Wines

Spire collection/

Mount Brave

Spottswoode/ Pilcrow/

True North

St. Supéry Estate

Vineyards & Winery

Stanton Vineyards

ZD Wines, Napa Valley

Allegretto Wines

About Peninsula Hotel:

The only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star-rated hotel in Southern California every year since 1993, The Peninsula Beverly Hills offers 194 guest rooms, including 38 suites and 16 private villas, nestled among lush tropical gardens in the heart of Beverly Hills. The Peninsula is located at the intersection of Wilshire and South Santa Monica Boulevards, within easy walking distance of Century City and Beverly Hills’ legendary Rodeo Drive.

About LearnAboutWine and the new wineLA.com

Ian Blackburn, founder of LearnAboutWine, drinks wine for a living. Since it was established in 1995, he has built LearnAboutWine into the leading source for wine education and events in Southern California and as it turns 20 years old in 2015.  To celebrate its 20th Anniversary, LearnAboutWine will get a big facelift and a new brand called wineLA (.com) will take over events and classes in Los Angeles.  Ian Blackburn say’s “LearnAboutWine has a higher purpose that we intend to grow nationwide in 2015… an exciting time for us indeed.”  Ian continues to innovate and focus on demystifying wine for everyone from the casual drinker to the potential collector and was voted as “One of the Top 5 Places to Taste Wine in Los Angeles” by LAist.com (8/2013).  Ian’s passion for wine and entertaining makes him one of the top spokespersons in the United States and currently Ian is studying for his Masters of Wine.  Ian’s entertaining ways can heard on YouTube, or on many of Los Angeles radio airwaves; ABC’s “The Bachelor” and on Wealth TV.

Click HERE for photos of past events.

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Wines Of South Africa

Check out some of the articles written by some of our guests: 

Cori Solomons Blog

https://writtenpalette.com/wines-south-africa-celebrating-cape-wines/

Barbara Hansens Blog

http://bit.ly/2ywNyBN

Tara Fass’ Blog

https://onmogul.com/products/south-africa-s-wine-country-the-other-jewel-of-the-crown

Joe Hilbers’ Blog

Http://www.vittlesvoyages.com

Joes Blog

http://www.vittlesvintagesvoyagesblog.blogspot.com/

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“ELEVATING ZIN” Press Release

"ELEVATING ZIN”

May 10, 2017

 West Hollywood, Calif.  (February 21, 2017) – La Brea Bakery Cafe, Republique, and wineLA join together to host Elevating Zin on May 10, 2017.  With fifteen notable wineries set to participate in the festivities, La Brea Bakery Cafe (VIP -7pm and Gold consumer tasting- 6pm)  and Republique (Trade tasting sessions- 1:30pm), expect to welcome hundreds of wine enthusiasts to meet the makers and celebrate the "Crème de la crème" of the Zinfandel community!

Among the elite list of wineries showcasing their most popular pours are Bedrock Wine Co., Bella Vineyards, Brown Estate Vineyards, Carol Shelton Wines, Gamba Vineyards and Winery, Hendry Winery, J Dusi Wines, Mauritson Wines, Ottimino, Peter Franus Wine Company, Quivira Vineyards, Robert Biale Vineyards, Seghesio Family Vineyards, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards , Turley Wine Cellars, and lastly Ian Blackburn’s own Beekeeper Cellars. In addition to the wineries confirmed to attend Elevating Zin, tickets will include not only a wide variety of wines to taste but a large assortment of beautiful appetizers provided by the venues.   The VIP event will begin at 6 p.m. with an hour featuring special appetizers and older vintage wines ($125 advanced and $150 at the door) and will continue at 7 p.m. for regular admission ($69-79 advanced and $95 at the door).   This event includes a chance to meet with all the producers while enjoying heavy appetizers, unlimited wine tasting, and a wonderful audience.  Come alone or come with your tasting group. wineLA welcomes wine fans of all experience levels. 

A silent auction, containing lots of collectible and large format wines will benefit the  TJ Martell Foundation. The T.J. Martell Foundation is the music industry's largest foundation that funds innovative medical research focused on finding cures for leukemia, cancer, and AIDS.  The Foundation sources and supports early-stage research projects aimed at developing more effective clinical treatments for patients which otherwise might not be funded. Learn more at tjmartell.org.   For more information about Elevating Zin or to purchase tickets - visit www.winela.com/elevating-zinfandel

About wineLA wineLA is about enhancing the wine culture of Los Angeles one event at a time. To do so, wine must be in rhythm with fashion, music, food and other beverages.  It must take advantage of the geography, the architecture and the centers of interest. Los Angeles is a giant playground with an amazing array of venues, spaces, wine bars, restaurants, beaches, roof tops, gardens, and magical views. We want to be a part of the LA lifestyle, the wine lifestyle, and celebrate the people, the place and the passion.

wineLA hosts significant events, classes, and quality tasting events for regions of the world. . This is phase two of what was started 20 years ago at LearnAboutWine.com - America’s first wine education website and first in wine event creation.

For more information call 310-451-7600 or email [email protected]

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WELCOME TO THE NEW & IMPROVED BLOG

The team here at wineLA has decided that we wanted a voice. So here it is! As most of you know, or maybe some of you don't, that wine is an art form. What I mean by that is that it is completely subjective. Despite being told that this wine is a better vintage or that wine has better flavor, at the end of the day you're going to like what you like. We're not here to tell you what you should like or shouldn't like. We're simply here to explore your options and educate your choices. As I assume you've realized by this point, we LOVE wine and everything that goes into each bottle. This blog is our way of being able to share even more information about what it is that we do here at wineLA! We'll be sure to update you on all of our upcoming classes and events and even throw in some small tidbits about whatever fits our fancy. So sit back, open a bottle of your favorite wine, take a sip, and get ready to explore wineLA!

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8th Annual STARS of Cabernet - November 9th and 10th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                  

Media Contact: Cassady Himes [phone] [email protected]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Announcing the 8th Annual STARS of Cabernet - November 9th and 10th. Los Angeles, California -WineLA’s Annual "Stars of Cabernet" is back and better than ever with the support of THE ROBB REPORT and the expansion into Del Mar California. Join us on Wednesday, November 9th at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego and on Thursday, November 10th at The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. Long heralded as one of the best wine events in Los Angeles, STARS of Cabernet makes its San Diego debut on Wednesday November 9th, 2016. Proudly presenting some of the top collectible Cabernet producers, wineLA will be taking over the beautiful Grand Del Mar in San Diego for an unforgettable evening of delicious wine. Winery participants include: Ackerman Family Vineyards, Acumen Wine, Alpha Omega, Altra Wines, Ancient Peaks Winery, AXR, Bevan Cellars, Bookwalter Wines, Bougetz Cellars, CAMi Vineyards, Clark- Claudon, Calcareous Vineyard, DAOU Vineyards, Duckhorn Vineyards, Eberle Winery, The Debate, Ehlers Estate, Frank Family Vineyards, Gamble Family Vineyards, Garden Creek Ranch Vineyards Winery, Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Kapcsandy Family Winery, Kelleher Family Vineyard, Krupp Brothers, La Jota Vineyard, Laurel Glen Vineyard, Maisons, Marques & Domaines Selections, Metaphora, MR Michel Rolland, Modus Operandi, Mt. Brave, Neal Family Vineyards, Mullan Road Cellars, Oakville East, O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery, Petree Cellars, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Round Pond Estate, Seven Stones Winery, Sherwin Family Vineyards, Signorello Estate, Smith-Madrone, Steven Kent, Va Piano Vineyards, Vina Robles, Woodward Canyon and more. STARS of Cabernet is sponsored by the indispensable Robb Report's Hosts Guide: recommendations for the finest wines, spirits, and cocktails to taste, serve, and share during the holiday season. This fabulous event can be attended at one of 3 levels: VIP, GOLD, and SILVER. VIP admission begins at 6pm with a seated dinner hosted by O’Shaughnessy Estate, Seven Stones, and Alpha Omega with winemaker Jean Hoefliger and all VIP guests will receive a sponsored gift bag upon departure. The VIP TICKET is $250 if purchased before October 31st, Price increases to $300 after. GOLD admission begins at 7pm. The GOLD level includes unlimited wine tasting and an elegant assortment of appetizers, cheeses and dessert. The GOLD TICKET is $150 if purchased before October 31st. Price increases to $200 after.   SILVER admission begins at 7:30pm. The SILVER level includes unlimited wine tasting and tray passed appetizers. The SILVER TICKET is $100 if purchased before October 31st. Price increases to $150 on November 1st. For years, wineLA has been a devoted supporter of the TJ Martell Foundation, and at STARS of Cabernet, guests will have a chance to bid on an array of extraordinary auction items to benefit the cause. This year’s auction will include:  rare wines, dinners, collectables and trips ranging in value from $100 to $10,000. One hundred percent of the silent auction proceeds benefit the TJ Martell Foundation, a Nationwide Charity 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting innovative and groundbreaking research for leukemia, cancer, and AIDS.  WineLA has raised over $360,000, and we want to continue raising money for this fantastic life changing cause! For more information about STARS of Cabernet or to purchase tickets visit www.STARSofCabernet.com or  www.winela.com/starsofcabernet or call wineLA at [phone] for excellent customer service. To join wineLA's social community, visit Facebook and follow @winela411 on Instagram and Twitter.

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5 Reasons Why We Love Rhone Wines

1. Delicious with or without food 2. 22 Grape varieties from Syrah to Viognier- something from everyone and every occasion! 3. Amazing Price Value  4. The blends are booming- both white and red 5. Passion drives the Rhone producer- its a love affair that keeps them going! 

Rhone Rangers range from Oregon to Arizona and are coming for one day only to Los Angeles. Join wineLA and the Rhone Rangers on August 6, 2016. www.winela.com.events for more details and tickets. 

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Press Release STARS Of Pinot 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Cassady Himes

[phone]

[email protected]

Announcing STARS of Pinot

Over 60+ Pinot producers from around the world will be gathering in Los Angeles for an elite tasting event on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.

Los Angeles, California (June 22, 2016) – STARS of Pinot is back for a smashing event… we are preparing this to be wineLA's biggest event in YEARS!!!  From Champagne, France to the heart of the Russian River in Sonoma, from McMinnville Oregon to Casablanca Chile; from Burgundy to Santa Barbara and great vineyards in-between; wineLA is proud to announce their 2016 winery participants which includes Official Champagne Sponsor “Charles Heidsieck” (Yes, "Champagne" is made from Pinot), AVE Winery, AVV Winery Co, Balletto Vineyards, Breathless Wines, Bernardus Winery, Blair Estate, Brittan Vineyards, Cakebread Cellars, Casa Marin, Cellars 33, Center of Effort, Challen Winery, Clos Pepe Estate, Decoy, Dolin Family Cellars, Donelan, Domaine Nicolas-Jay, Ferrari-Carano , Flowers, Fog Crest Vineyard, FOXEN, Frank Family Vineyards, Goldeneye , Guarachi Family Wines, Hanzell Vineyards , Hope & Grace Wines, J. Lohr, Keller Estate, Le Cadeau, Mansfield-Dunne Wines, Migration, Niner Wine Estates, Rocky Point Cellars, Sonoma-Loeb Wines, Talley Vineyards, Temerity Vineyard, Testarossa, The Fifty by Fifty, The Hilt, Timbre Winery, Tolosa Winery, Westwood Annadel, Wrath…. and the list goes on.

Adding both delicious bites and conversation; event partners CHEFS WAREHOUSE distributors of all things tasty, and suppliers to some of the greatest restaurants in LOS ANGELES will be producing a luxury food show inside this event.  Guest Chefs will be invited to participate and enjoy the PINOT tasting at the same time.  Gourmet Cheeses from some of the nations top producers, Charcuterie by the best: Olympia Provisions from Oregon, Chocolate (can you say Val Rhona?) Truffles, Premium Olive Oils as well as our sponsor LA BREA BAKERY will be showcasing their best. Panel hosts and refined lifestyle experts will also be appearing for a luxury food panel (6:00pm VIP evening ticket holders) hosted by LA Restaurant Critic and Book Author Patric KUH - Author of   "Finding the Flavors We Lost: From Bread to Bourbon, How Artisans Reclaimed American Food”

General Admission tickets can be purchased for $125 and includes unlimited wine tasting, and an exceptional assortment of appetizers, cheeses, and desserts all provided by some of the great sponsors mentioned above, the list is growing! Wine aficionados may choose to purchase a VIP ticket for $200, VIP includes early admission, a 6:00pm plated dinner, VIP gift bag, and a exclusive panel tasting (Panel A) with Amy Christine, A Master of Wine, who panels with Matt Dees- Jonata/ Hilt, Michael McNeill- Hanzell, Gerald Casale- The Fifty by Fifty, and Tom Mortimer- Le Cadeau or (Panel B) with Patric KUH, and named professions to be announced. All ticket purchasing guests will receive one complimentary take-home SCHOTT ZWIESEL Pinot Wine Glass - a $15 value!

Guests will also have a chance to bid on an array of extraordinary auction items:  rare wines, dinners, collectables, and exciting trips ranging in value from $100 to $10,000+. One hundred percent of the silent auction proceeds benefit the TJ Martell Foundation, a Los Angeles based 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to supporting innovative groundbreaking research for leukemia, cancer, and AIDS.  We have raised over $350,000, and want to continue raising money for this fantastic life changing cause! Stars of Pinot will commence for General Admission at 7:00p.m., and VIP at 6:00p.m.

For more information about Stars of Pinot or to purchase tickets, visit www.winela.com/starsofpinot or

call wineLA at [phone].

About wineLA

wineLA is focused on enhancing the wine culture of Los Angeles. wineLA hosts significant events, occasional classes, wine programs, private client in-home wine experiences, and tastings of merit. This is the second phase of what the organization started 20 years ago at

LearnAboutWine.com

- America’s first wine education website and first in wine event creation!!

To accomplish it's mission, wineLA recognizes that wine must be placed in rhythm with fashion, music, food, geography, centers of interest, and architecture. Los Angeles is a giant playground with an amazing array of venues, spaces, wine bars, restaurants, beaches, rooftops, gardens, and magical views. wineLA is leaving a footprint of wine lifestyle by celebrating people, places, and passion. Come and enjoy!

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Our ad for Zin & Out went out to our e-subscribers this morning, and we’ve been craving burgers all day!

Zin & Out is close to selling out - only 2 tickets remain for this awesome event. Come join us as we pair wine with two treasured burger icons: In-N-Out and Shake Shack!

Click here to purchase tickets and to learn more

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STARS of Pinot by wineLA - Los Angeles Magazine

wineLA presents STARS of Pinot—a night dedicated to the Pinot Noir grape

Highlighted by Los Angeles Magazine - More reasons to attend STARS of Pinot Noir!

Click the link below for more information!

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Pinot Noir, you’re a star!

What better way to spend your evening than tasting over 240 Pinot Noir wines by 60 of the world’s top producers! Hosted by wineLA at the luxurious Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, all guests enjoy unlimited wine tasting, tray passed hors d'oeuvres, and an assortment of breads, cheeses and chocolate. VIP guests are invited to attend our VIP Pinot Noir Panel Discussion & Tasting, enjoy a delicious VIP Buffet, and receive a VIP Gift Bag packed with fabulous items to take home.

Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets

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One of our popular dinner programs, CULTS Wines dinner is must for any wine lovers!

Featuring SCREAMING EAGLE, a wide selection of ultra collectible wines worth over $12,000 will be poured for 20 guests. This will be an intimate and exclusive tasting that will be held at the beautiful BOA Steakhouse on Sunset.

All wines will be served blind to assess these luxuries and highly sought after wines. Treat yourself and a loved one to a nice dinner and wine tasting!

For the list of wines and how to purchase tickets, click here.

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Explore the world of Champagne in our annual program…Exploring Champagne!

In this program, each guest will blind taste a flight of different champagnes, and assessing the champagnes as a group. Want to know which style of champagne you lean towards? Come find out for yourself!

Click here to view the champagne list and to purchase tickets. The program will be accompanied by a delicious artisan cheese plate.

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STARS of California 2016 was our best one yet!

40+ wineries presented their wines to more than 100 guests, and VIP attendees were treated a special panel by three top California winegrowers, while enjoying a lovely custom dinner buffet.

The STARS event will take place on July 20 for the second annual STARS of Pinot Noir, where all guests will receieve a free Pinot wine glass.

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Zin & Out: In-N-Out vs Shake Shack

A burger showdown for the ages!

Join us as we pair two west cost and east coast hamburger joints with some awesome zinfandels! A classic wineLA event, we revived this special program in to welcome Shack Shake to Los Angeles.

14 Zinfandels will be presented at the new flagship Leica Store & Gallery in West Hollywood. Click here to view the hand-selected list of wines.

Will you side with the California classic In-N-Out, or the newly popular Shake Shack?

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30Bordeaux Under One Roof returns to its sister city: Los Angeles! The Bordeaux Wine Council is pleased to announce that their signature tasting “Bordeaux Under One Roof” will return to Los Angeles this year. Food & wine enthusiasts are invited to taste 100 delicious and affordable Bordeaux selections offered by leading importers of Bordeaux wines in the USA. Affordable Bordeaux? Yes, it does exist! This is an exclusive opportunity to see why Bordeaux is one of the most acclaimed and extraordinary wine regions in the world. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit The California Art Club in their mission to promote and support contemporary-traditional fine art through unique and educational outreach programs throughout California and the world. Come enjoy amazing wine, food, and entertainment! Snooth, Wine LA and California Art Club Members are eligible for discounted tickets. Limited supply available on a first come, first served basis.

Click here to learn more about the event! Use code WINELA for $30 off your ticket purchases