Learn About Wine

09/17/09

BEST WINE EVENTS!

by FRED123 at Citysearch

I've been to 2 of their wine events so far. I love their wine events! They are so detail oriented, and full of knowledge. I had such an amazing time! They made the evening such a blast!!!

• Pros: Very professional!

Response from this business

iblackburn– September 18, 2009 at 17:18:59 PDT

Thank you so much! Kind of you to review us!

09/05/09

My favorite wine? What ever I have in my glass!!

by wineman4u at Citysearch

Ian Blackburn and his LearnAboutWine events have allowed me to combine my interest in wine with photography. I shot for Ian 3 years because of the exposure I was chosen to be the official photographer for the 2005 American Wine & Food Festival

Now my love for wine has taken me to the next level. With IB's help I got a gig in the wine industry & I am now selling the best wine in the world. Ian is a knowledgeable and well respected name in So Cal wine. Attend any events @ LAW and you will have a great time, tell friends, bring a friend, you will be glad you did, I was.

See LAW event photos goggle. m3pixs.smugmug. LearnAboutWine file

Cheers

DD

• Pros: Learning was never tastier
• Cons: My glass is MT

Response from this business

iblackburn– September 05, 2009 at 21:06:06 PDT

Thanks David!

08/31/09

Wine is best served with some friends

by spongebob68 at Citysearch

Ian is by far one of the most knowledgable wine educators I've ever met. Not only does he know what he's talking about, but he loves his work and the people surrounding the business. Do yourself a favor and bring some of your friends out to one of his events. You won't regret it!

• Pros: Very easy going and comforatable environment

Response from this business

iblackburn– September 01, 2009 at 17:05:54 PDT

Thank you sir!

08/29/09

Great way to learn about wine

by eyewell at Citysearch

I have been going to Ian's classes and events for 7+ years. To this day, most of what I know about wine, I have learned in his classes, or on his field trips to Santa Barbara wine country. All ages and levels of knowledge are welcome, and while his classes are fun and informative, the wine-related events that he organizes are a great day out with social fun people.

• Pros: unpretentious, informative, social
• Cons: only in LA

Response from this business

iblackburn– September 01, 2009 at 17:06:22 PDT

Very kind of you, I hope to see you again.

08/29/09

Learn a ton about wine, drink it and meet great people!

by Mr Luminosity at Citysearch

I've been to 3 of Ian's classes and all of them have been well worth the time. I've learned so much about wine and various varietals that I wouldn't even pause for, before attending his classes! All the while, sipping wine and "learning about wine!" - If only my college classes were presented like this!

• Pros: Learned of less heard of wines, that don't break the bank!

Response from this business

iblackburn– September 01, 2009 at 17:07:02 PDT

Enlightening response, thank you for your kindness.

08/29/09

Great way to learn about wine!

by GoddessofWine at Citysearch

What could be better than learning about wine and food in a pleasant setting, while meeting like-minded people? Ian provides terrific venues, amazing wines - with the knowledge and info and experience to teach others - and it's always an exciting and fun experience.

• Pros: Ian always pours unusual, interesting wines
• Cons: What drawbacks? It's great wine!

Response from this business

iblackburn– September 01, 2009 at 17:07:27 PDT

Great! Thanks for the review!

08/28/09

Amazing Wine Tastings & Education

by Lynnwebst at Citysearch

Ian and his team have worked diligently over the last 10 years to build LearnAboutWine into a well known brand. I experienced one of his amazing tastings recently and then traveled to Lake Tahoe to visit some friends. I was gushing over the experience when a woman I just met said she had met Ian and attended one of his events....My question is: Does everyone know Ian and LearnAboutWine? Too funny but worthy of the praise. Sniff, Swirl and Taste On!

• Pros: Best Vibe, People & Events

Response from this business

iblackburn– September 01, 2009 at 17:08:09 PDT

Very kind of you.

05/19/09

Hands down, BEST WINE EDUCATION IN LA!

by eyenovino at Citysearch

I recently attended an event at LearnAboutWine's downtown loft classroom. It's a hip presentation for a wine tasting (they were playing Radiohead - In Rainbows as I entered). The teacher, Ian, was hilarious and knowledgeable, the wine's were interesting and plentiful (14 wines in one sitting), and I met some really cool people who were sitting at my table.

Definitely a must for anyone looking to improve his or her knowledge on the subject!

• Pros: Unique Wines, Artisan Cheeses, Highly Informative
• Cons: Having to drive home afterwards

Response from this business

iblackburn– September 01, 2009 at 17:08:56 PDT

Very kind of you to post a review. Thank you

05/18/09

Wine, Cheese & Chocolate

by linmadere at Citysearch

I attended on Monther's Day and it was the perfect afternoon with mom. We tried about 5 different chocolates, 5 different cheeses, with many wines! It was really interesting to compare and contrast the way different wines work with cheeses and chocolates. I had no idea my taste buds would go in so many directions! informative and fun!

• Pros: fantastic wine cheese chocolate!

Editorial Review by Kim Cooper

by Kim Cooper at Citysearch

Tastings, lectures, theme screenings and occasional winery tours hosted by Ian Blackburn.