Learn About Wine, the acclaimed wine education platform, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of "The Champagne Challenge: Cheese Plate Edition." This festive event is set to take place on Sunday, February 16 at Culina in Beverly HIlls.

Building on the success of previous Champagne Challenges, this edition promises an elevated experience with a focus on the artful pairing of Champagne and exquisite cheese plates. Attendees will embark on a delightful journey through a curated selection of exceptional Champagnes, expertly paired with artisanal cheeses to tantalize the taste buds.

A curated selection of top-tier Champagnes from renowned producers. We open top producers and travel from entry level bubbles, to NV Champagne, to Vintage, to Tete…We open one bottle of champagne/bubbles per paying guest. Engaging insight from Champagne Educational Ambassador Ian Blackburn. 

Tasting 3 wines at a time. 21 Champagne when sold out at 21 people.

Fewer people? Larger pours of fewer wines - we open one bottle per person.

SAMPLE WINE LIST:

Exciting Bubbles to Discuss and Distinguish the Difference

Bodegas Capita Vidal, 'Fuchs de Vidal' Bodega Reserva Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain, NV

Bründlmayer, Sekt Reserve Extra Brut, Kamptal, Austria, NV

Domaine François Mikulski, Crémant de Bourgogne Brut, Burgundy, France, NV

Champagne NV - Growers vs The Big Houses

Aubry, Brut, Champagne, France, NV

Champagne Gremillet, Blanc de Noirs Brut, Champagne, France, NV

Charles Heidsieck, Brut Reserve, Champagne, France, NV

Clotilde, Blancs de Blancs Grand Cru, Champagne, France, NV

Henri Billiot, 'Cuvee Laetitia' Ambonnay Grand Cru Brut, Champagne, France, NV

Moussé Fils, 'Eugene', Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, Champagne, France, NV

Pierre Péters, Cuvée de Réserve, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Grand Cru, Champagne, France, NV

Taittinger, Brut Reserve 'La Francaise' Champagne, France NV

Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label Brut, Champagne, France, NV

Rosé Department

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

Frédéric Savart, Ephémère Coeur Rosé Extra Brut, Champagne, France, 2016

Jansz, Premium Rosé, Tasmania, Australia, NV

Special Club - Let's discuss this category

Marc Hébrart, Special Club Millésimé 1er Cru Brut, Champagne, France, 2019

Paul Bara, 'Special Club' Brut Grand Cru, Champagne, France, 2015

Pierre Gimonnet et Fils, Special Club Extra Brut 'Grand Terroirs de Chardonnay' Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Champagne, France, 2016

Top Wine Competition - Who Will Win?

Krug, Grand Cuvée, Champagne, France, NV (750ml)

Laurent-Perrier, Grand Siècle Brut No. 26, Champagne, France, NV

Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France, 2012

Policy - we open and share 1 bottle per paid guest.

Amount of Champagne per person is 1 bottle.

We continue to open bottles as we add guests.

The actual wine list for this event will be posted approximately 7 days prior to the event.

For more information, please log onto www.learnaboutwine.com

About Learn About Wine:

Learn About Wine is a premier wine education platform dedicated to providing wine enthusiasts with immersive and educational experiences. With a commitment to promoting wine appreciation, Learn About Wine events showcase the finest wines and culinary pairings in unique settings

FUN - DELICIOUS - A GREAT DATE - A GREAT DAY.

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.

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