STARS of Napa 2021 At Home Edition set for March 10-11 & 19-20
March 1st – Wine host Ian Blackburn has gathered some of Napa Valley’s greatest for a memorable series of tastings – LIVE with the winemakers! Travel with us via Zoom and have the wines delivered to your home to taste and experience the breadth of Napa Valley expression! Join seven winemakers per event – join one tasting or join all FOUR! A silent auction will benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles via our 501(c)(3) partner, Unite The United.
Early Bird Tickets are on sale now! Tickets will sell out; prices increase as the event date approaches.
For information and to purchase tickets please visit:
www.STARSOFNAPA.com
Night 1 – 3/10 Wednesday, 7pm
- Chappellet Winery
- Joseph Phelps Vineyards
- Canard Vineyard
- AXR Napa Valley
- Oakville Ranch Winery
- Judd’s Hill
- Redmon Wines
Night 2 – 3/11 Thursday, 7pm
- Silverado Vineyards
- Coquerel Wines
- Charles Krug Winery
- Smith Devereux
- Marston Family Vineyard
- Justice Wines by Frontier Wine Co.
- Unwritten Wines
Night 3 – 3/19 Friday, 7pm
- Ghost Block Estate Wines
- Rutherford Hill Winery
- O’Brien Estate
- Long Meadow Ranch
- Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
- Spoto Family Wines
- Keever Vineyards
Night 4 – 3/20 Saturday, 7pm
- Cuvaison
- Truchard Vineyards
- Sequoia Grove Winery
- Jayson by Pahlmeyer
- CAMi Vineyards
- Chimney Rock Winery
- Geodesy Wine
ABOUT IAN BLACKBURN
Ian graduated from California Polytechnic University in Hospitality Management in 1991 (Distinguished Alumni 2008) and is a live-long crusader for wine and improving the wine lifestyle. In 1995, Ian pioneered the internet’s first website dedicated to wine education and in 2020, he re-launches learnaboutwine.com to allow nationwide access to his passionate wine classes, tasting events and virtual tastings via Zoom. Ian’s career has shifted from floor service, to distributor representative, to state manager for an international wine portfolio, to author, to internet wine pioneer and now Ian is a leader in Zoom-based wine classes and events. In 2009, Ian launched his own wine brand with Clay Mauritson dedicated to the world’s best Zinfandel; Beekeeper Cellars continues to amass top scores (95-97 points) critical acclaim and professional praise. Ian has dedicated his life to fine wine and holds a number of credentials from the Society of Wine Educators, and continues his study with the Masters of Wine in London. Ian’s first book was published in 2002 and he expects to publish a new book in 2021.
Since 2001, Ian has served as an official Educational Ambassador for the Regions of Champagne, France and The Napa Valley. Celebrating 25+ years in Wine Education, this new age of online education played right into Ian’s creative hands – contact info@learnaboutwine.com to hire Ian for your corporate event or private function. Also visit any of Ian’s websites at:
Zoomintowine.com | merchantofwine.com | learnaboutwine.com | beekeepercellars.com and more to come!
About Unite The United:
Unite The United Foundation is a public 501(c)(3) non-profit, fundraising organization founded by the producers of the Vans Warped Tour and Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival. Their mission is to encourage fans, artists and industry leaders from the music, touring and action sports worlds to work toward positive change, by supporting local charities, producing events, and participating in community volunteerism events across the United States.
