Zoom Into Wine is a new, FREE, online wine tasting experience with Wine Expert Ian Blackburn! It’s free to join the 7pm tasting every Wednesday and Saturday – just pre register!
At WineLA we have hosted wine tastings and educational seminars for over 25 years. While we are not able to get together and toast in person at this time, this new platform provides a great way for wine lovers to social distance and have fun.
It will be raw, unedited, un-produced, but practiced and personal. I can’t promise I won’t go political…! can’t promise I won’t get drunk …I can’t promise the wines are going to be the best you’ve ever had…but they should be really good!!! I can promise this will be 100% authentic, I will tell the story of the wine, and will share my insights.
Each Zoom Into Wine will be distinctly different, some will feature numerous bottles, some will have special guests. A story told with every wine, taking you behind the scenes of some great wines and grapes…a few laughs and some insider knowledge. Then around minute 25…IT’S THE NO RULES ZONE! The experience comes to a conclusion and who knows what we will be talking about…but wine will influence the discussion and direction.
Want to be a participant? Sign up for free with the option to purchase a set of each week’s wines. The wine kit costs will vary, and most are below cost. Sign up on wineLA with wine purchases through merchantofwine.com
Taste the wine with the hosts of the show! Wine Kit Delivery is included within 25 mile radius of 90012, as are all wine orders on MerchantofWine.com
Upcoming Zoom Into Wine Experiences:
Wednesday – May 6th at 7pm
- ZIN ZOOM with Beekeeper Cellars
- Optional Tasting Kit – $50 includes delivery via ZIPLY(™) – includes a mystery bottle of Beekeeper ZIN!!! Sign up deadline is May 3rd (in California)
Saturday – May 9th at 7pm
- Cabernet ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM
- Free to participate with advanced registration
- Optional Tasting Kit – $75 includes delivery via ZIPLY™
- Wines not disclosed prior to the show.
- Sign up deadline is May 6th.
Wednesday – May 13th at 7pm
- Red Blendz ZOOM
- 2 bottles of bubbles – $50 includes delivery via ZIPLY™
- Wines not disclosed prior to the show.
- Sign up deadline is May 10th
Saturday – May 16th at 7pm
- PINOT ZOOMAPOLOOZA
- 3 bottles of PINOT NOIR – $75 includes delivery via ZIPLY™
- Wines not disclosed prior to the show.
- Sign up deadline is May 13th
Wednesday – May 20th at 7pm
- ITALIAN ZOOM
- 2 bottles of great wine from Italy – $50 includes delivery via ZIPLY™
- Wines not disclosed prior to the show.
- Sign up deadline is May 17th
Saturday – May 23 at 7pm
- BUBBLE BOOM ON ZOOM
- 2 bottles of great Bubbles – $50 includes delivery via ZIPLY™
- Wines not disclosed prior to the show.
- Sign up deadline is May 20th
Wednesday – May 27th at 7pm
- BADASS BOTTLE
- 1 badass bottle of great wine – $50 includes delivery via ZIPLY™
- Wines not disclosed prior to the show.
- Sign up deadline is May 24th
Saturday – May 30th at 7pm
- ROSÉ ZOOMATHON
- 2 bottles of Rosé – $50 includes delivery via ZIPLY™
- Wines not disclosed prior to the show.
- Sign up deadline is May 27th
For more dates and information visit www.wineLA.com or call 310-451-7600
About Ian Blackburn – Host and Educator
Ian graduated from California Polytechnic University Pomona in Hospitality Management in 1991 (“ A Distinguished Alumni 2008”) and is a life-long crusader for wine and improving the wine lifestyle of Los Angeles. From his 1995 creation of the first website dedicated to wine education (learnaboutwine.com) to his career’s journey of industry services that includes: Food and Beverage Management, Marketing and Sales, Wine cellar Consultant, and Auction Appraiser and Representative. His current duties as Director of Wine Education and Experiences at wineLA, and as a winemaker at Beekeeper Cellars – Ian has dedicated his life to fine wine. He holds a number of wine industry credentials including CSW, 2nd Year Master of Wine Student, and has served as a Professional Sommelier in the restaurant industry and for prominent Fortune 500 companies such as Disney, Fox, HSBC Bank, Deloitte, and The Getty Center.
Since 2001, Ian has served as an official Educational Ambassador for the regions of Champagne, France and the Napa Valley. Celebrating his 25th year in wine education, see all the creative ideas come together at wineLA.com to learn more about what Ian is up to next!
About Merchant of Wine
Originally crafted to be a high-end collectible wine store, the pandemic encouraged Merchant of Wine to pivot and shift its focus on to great wine values with free local delivery in Los Angeles! The wines remain eclectic and this is not your average selection… all selections by Ian Blackburn, Educator and Professional Sommelier.
About ZIPLY™ – Our Sponsor https://goziply.com
Ziply simplifies everyday shipping and delivery for consumers and businesses alike by using the most efficient and cost-effective method. Ziply is transforming the way local goods are transported by facilitating immediate to same-day delivery.
About WineLA
WineLA has focused on improving Los Angeles wine culture through ongoing educational tastings, classes and experiences. Educating and edu-training with precision, we invite and welcome the best of the wine world to Los Angeles to partake. Established in 1995, wineLA was the first of its kind and continues to innovate, fortifying a quality wine audience one class, one tasting, one experience at a time. We are a part of the Los Angeles lifestyle, the wine lifestyle, and celebrate the people and the place with passion.
