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.”

Winter 2024: (5 LIVE IN-PERSON 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.

To view the curriculum and for more information,

click here!

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

ABOUT IAN BLACKBURN, WINE ENTREPRENEUR

Ian discovered the wine industry at the ripe age of 21 while working for famous Chefs such as Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal in Los Angeles’ top dining rooms. The discovery of wine and the massive need for wine knowledge quickly engulfed Ian’s life and his passion redirected his career from Restaurants and Hotels to Vineyards and Education. Soon enough in 1995, LearnAboutWine.com was born, becoming the first website dedicated to wine education.

With over 25-years of experience traveling the wine world, Ian is a published author (Wiley Publications, 2002), has 10 vintages of top level winemaking on his resume at Beekeeper Cellars and is considered one of the region's best wine educators. Ian’s push to evolve and his ability to pivot has produced a strata of new concepts such as, ZoomIntoWine.com (virtual education), Merchantofwine.com (the family’s online wine store), and now the return of in-person gatherings with LearnAboutWine.com - using all the great gathering spots in LA as potential venues.

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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 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.

*ALL/ANY TICKET SALE IS FINAL. WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS/EXCHANGES/CREDITS/TRANSFERS BETWEEN OUR PROGRAMS.

Email us - tlc@learnaboutwine.com

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