LAW SCHOOL - a fun name for a serious program! Founder Ian Blackburn said “why is the industry so focused on only educating the trade and NOT the consumer?” We have all these credentials aiming at turning wine lovers into wine professionals in wine … what about educating passionate influential consumers? They could really improve the market if they were more competent and confident consumers, right? I identified this need when a series of Lawyers came to me and said “I hate my day job but it pays the bills and I want and need to have a hobby I love! Can you put together a program that isn’t dumbed down and pushes my wine knowledge?” I was happy to oblige and have hosted over 1200 LAW SCHOOL students with a 95% pass rate and seriously they are the best wine ambassadors the world has ever seen!!!

Think about it - consumers that will pay good money to attend a structured wine class are probably the best wine customers in the world! We created a product that delivers WORLD WINE COMPETITANCY! We promise to unlock the World of Wine! An enriching and immersive experience, designed to empower participants with a deeper understanding of wine from vine to glass.

"Our goal is to provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the world of wine, and we believe this event offers the perfect platform to achieve that." LAW SCHOOL has also proven to make a GREAT gift…”and yes - probably 20% of our graduates due have ideas of continuing and even working in or starting their own wine business.”

_________ Upcoming LAW School Sessions _________

Week One [Zoom]: JAN 13 at 6:30-9PM This session is on ZOOM - covers the important notes of the class, provides immediate direction, homework, wine buying, and gets the program organized for the weeks to come... covers the first class reading. 

Week Two [Live]: Jan 27 at 6:30-9PM Blind Tasting 101, and California vs Old World 

Week Three [Live]: FEB 3rd at 6:30-9PM Blind Tasting 102 and France vs Italy  

Week Four [Live]: Feb 10th at 6:30-9PM Blind Tasting 103 and Spain, Germany, Austria, Sparkling 

Week Five [Zoom]: Feb 24th at 6:30-9PM Tuesday - wines will arrive via courier or UPS, finish wine blind exam (turn in) and receive the at home "BAR Exam" - the new 2024 version. Delivery of this wine kit is additional and based on cost of delivery.... wine flights are included in the cost of the program. See the Curriculum for the wine purchase homework project.

The Venue: CommunityMade

The space was designed with entertaining and educating in mind and getting people together to relax, socialize and do great things. Comunitymade is an Arts District treasure featuring goods that are hand-made right here in Los Angeles. Sean and Shannon Scott come from TOMS and ASICS and bring a sense of social responsibility by supporting hundreds of charities and nonprofits.

Note: This event is considered a private event at their location, tickets will not be available at the door - so sign up in advance and get into the text book right away.

584 Mateo St., Los Angeles, CA 90013