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A Burger and a Blind Date

Monday, February 22, 2010

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A Burger and a Blind Date

It’s not your typical match up on a blind date. In-N-Out Burger and 20 different cabs. But yet Ian Blackburn’s LearnAboutWine loft in downtown LA is anything but your typical wine class. Ian’s knowledge of wine, it’s regions, makers, vintages, and grapes is astonishing. I envy his passion for wine and his love of sharing [...]

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A Lesson in Wine, San Antonio Winery

Monday, February 1, 2010

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A Lesson in Wine, San Antonio Winery

Those looking for a fun day of tasting and wine education need not drive 90 min to Temecula, or 2 hours to Santa Barbara. Simply look in your own backyard. At San Antonio Winery, located just steps north of Downtown LA, is surrounded by light industry and artists lofts. Their quaint (and free!) tasting room [...]

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Vinoteque Sip & Swirl

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

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Vinoteque Sip & Swirl

Vinoteque on Melrose invites you to join them for for the ultimate wine journey. Indulge in wine and comfort food as sommelier Ryan Hess leads you through an interactive exploration of various regions while imparting the history of spectacular wines from the grape to the glass. The class is every Tuesday at 6PM and is [...]

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San Antonio Winery Tasting & Food Pairing – Enter to Win!

Monday, January 11, 2010

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San Antonio Winery Tasting & Food Pairing – Enter to Win!

A City of Los Angeles Historical Landmark, the San Antonio Winery was established in 1917 and it’s been serving up great wines to Angelinos ever since. If you haven’t been to experience it for yourself, this is the perfect excuse to finally check it out. As San Antonio Winery presents “Wine 101: Introduction to Wine [...]

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Pinot Days Comes to Los Angeles

Thursday, January 7, 2010

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Pinot Days Comes to Los Angeles

Hooray for more wine events in LA! Pinot Days brings their Pinot loving events to So Cal for the first time ever Thursday January 14th through Sunday the 17th with a series of tastings and dinners. The main event is Sunday’s Grand Tasting, showcasing over 75 phenomenal producers of pinot noir. Sample up to 400 [...]

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Red White and Rhone at Morels

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

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Red White and Rhone at Morels

As soon as Morel’s at the Grove opened up, it became my favorite restaurant at the Vegas-like mall. You wouldn’t guess it. At The Grove? But this is one of the best steakhouses in town. A casual French Bistro on the bottom, grab some Moules Frites and sit down for some of the best people [...]

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Grace Extends dineLA Special

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

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Grace Extends dineLA Special

Grace has graciously extended their dineLA deal through the entire month of October and have even thrown Saturdays into the mix. You’re not limited to just a few select items off the menu either. Put together your 3 course meal from any app, entree, and desert on the menu, all for just $44 a person. [...]

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How to Celebrate California Wine Month

Monday, August 31, 2009

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How to Celebrate California Wine Month

The govenator has declared September California Wine Month for the fifth year in a row. This wonderful state of ours is the fourth largest wine producer in the world, makes 90 percent of American wine, and is responsible for $18.5 billion in retail wine sales in the U.S. California wine generates 820,000 jobs in the [...]

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Riva Presents Wine Class Dinner Series

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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Riva Presents Wine Class Dinner Series

Just got word that this dinner was canceled. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date. Enjoy a tailored tasting menu and wine pairing from chef Jason Travi at Riva this Sunday, May 31 at 6:30 PM. They will be pouring Italian wines awarded the Tre Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso magazine. For each wine served they will [...]

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Silverlake Wine pleases the palate, and wallet

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

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Silverlake Wine pleases the palate, and wallet

I consider myself a wine novice. I know what wine I like, and I’m comfortable with what I know about wine, which isn’t much. That’s why I always find myself returning to Silverlake Wine time and time again. They have wine for every budget. Get a bottle of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc for 8 bucks or [...]

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