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January 14-February 11
The fourth-annual Pasadena PinotFest — sponsored by Pasadena's Noir Food & Wine — promises to once again be a palate-satisfying series of standout events from January 14 through February 11, 2012. PinotFest celebrants will have the chance to taste hundreds of California-produced Pinot Noir wines, and simultaneously benefit the in-need children and families served by Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services. The festivities commence with a kick-off luncheon on January 14 followed by a Grand Kickoff Dinner at the Altadena Town & Country Club on January 15, and the festival will culminate with a Grand Public Tasting at the Altadena Town & County Club on February 11, which will feature wines from over 100 wineries. In between there will be gourmet winemaker dinners and wine tastings at Noir Food & Wine (ranging in price from $10 to $149 per person) as well as access to winemakers and other wine experts. For information and tickets, visit www.pasadenapinotfest.com or call 626-795-7199. A portion of the PinotFest proceeds will benefit Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, the largest provider of children's mental-health services in Los Angeles County.
February 7
Olio will host a special, aphrodisiac, multi-course dinner on February 7 with a menu designed by Olio chef Bradford Kent and Romancing the Stove author and nationally recognized aphrodisiac foods expert Amy Reiley. The menu will highlight sensual ingredients from sea scallops to chocolate to sparkling wine. The seductive meal, designed not only for its sensual pleasure but to give guests a few ideas for their own Valentine’s dinner, will feature beer and wine pairings from Olio’s new list. Reiley will be on hand to help host and celebrate her latest cookbook with a Romancing the Stove book signing. Olio Pizzeria & Café, 8075 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048, 323-930-9490.
February 10-12
This Valentine’s Day weekend, the wineries of the Ventura County Winery Association invite guests to sample a tasting flight at each of their wineries over the course of three days for one wallet-friendly price while enjoying special rates at conveniently-located area hotels. For just $45, this Valentine ‘n Wine passport is the ideal way to spend a relaxing weekend sampling the best of Ventura County wines while enjoying the beautiful coastline. For more information, visit www.vcwines.com.
February 24
Patina restaurant at the Walt Disney Concert Hall celebrates the finest contemporary French cuisine and Old World-style wines during a special evening with Lasseter Family Winery. The restaurant welcomes the family-owned winery to introduce its wines alongside four courses from executive chef Tony Esnault ($130 per person, all inclusive). Lasseter Family Winery, helmed by Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter and his wife Nancy, is a 10-year old vineyard operated by three generations of the Lasseter family in Sonoma, CA. The evening begins with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Patina, Walt Disney Concert Hall, 141 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213-972-3331.
February 26
The Beverly Hills Wine Festival will be held on February 26 at The Beverly Hilton. The event benefits the LA Animal Alliance, Pets to Patriots and all the LA City and Los Angeles County animal shelters. Tickets to the Grand Tasting, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. cost $150, while VIP tickets are $300 and include early admission and an Armand de Brignac Champagne tasting. For a further $150, a select few can enjoy a Louis XIII de Remy Martin Cognac tasting. For more information, visit www.beverlyhillswinefestival.com. The Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210, 310-274-7777.
March 3
The second annual Santa Clarita WineFest returns on March 3, 2012 with over 400 wines, spirits and brews being poured and paired with a selection of foods. Classes will take place, including wine and food pairings, Scotch and more. Enjoy live music, local restaurants, food trucks and hand-chosen wines at the VIP event. The event is held at Bridgeport Marketplace and benefits the Michael Hoefflin Foundation. For more information, visit www.santaclaritawinefest.com.
March 26-31
American Sommelier’s flagship Viticulture & Vinification course will be held for the first time at Hollywood’s legendary Roosevelt Hotel from Monday, March 26 through Saturday, March 31. Recommended for industry professionals and consumers as well as wine aficionados looking for a rigorous approach to wine education, the condensed six-day intensive course takes a look at the growing regions of the world from a sommelier’s perspective. All students receive a certificate of completion and graduates receive the American Sommelier silver pin. Primarily lectured by President and CEO of American Sommelier Andrew F. Bell, the course is designed to help students understand the elements of viticulture & vinification and their effects on wine, in addition to how to apply this practical knowledge on the job or as a consumer. The course covers a wide variety of topics including varieties, climate, geography, soil, wine making, industry regulations, grape growing economics and food pairings. For more information, visit www.americansommelier.com.
April 28
Come celebrate international wine and food at the Third Annual Edge of LA International Wine Festival on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This event will be held in Michael's Tuscany Room and The Warschaw Gallery. All net proceeds and will go to benefit Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Pricing starts at $55 and tickets can be purchased online: www.edgeoflawinefestival.com. Michael's Tuscany Room, 470 West 7th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731, 310-519-7100.
Ongoing
Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar, located right off the famed shopping district of Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, has created a special opportunity for wine and food lovers. For $29, guests can choose 3 appetizers from a selection of small Mediterranean plates as well as one bottle (750 ml) of either a red, white or rosé to enjoy. This offer is available all night Monday, and Wednesday through Friday from 4 p.m.–7 p.m. Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar, 104 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-393-7693.
Saturdays
The Wine Hotel hosts wine tastings every Saturday, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. $15 for three pours from a selection of 7 wines. The Wine Hotel, 5800 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-937-9463. For more information, visit www.thewinehotel.com
Mondays
Enjoy half-price bottles of wine on Wine Discovery Mondays at Taste. Some wines may be exempt. Taste, 8454 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069, 323-852-6888.
Weekdays
Pinot Bistro invites diners to dust off that special bottle and uncork a one-of-a-kind dining experience at the new “Bring Your Own Bottle” dinners, Monday through Friday, 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Taking their no-corkage policy to a new level, executive chef Steven Mary invites oenophiles to bring their favorite bottle(s) and allow him to create a perfectly-paired customized three, four, or five-course feast. Simply call at least three days in advance and provide the vintages/varietal(s) for each bottle, the number of diners in the party, the preferred number of courses and any dietary restrictions or preferences for the group. With this information in hand, Chef Mary heads to the kitchen to craft a customized menu of traditional French fare with a modern California twist to highlight each wine pairing. Three-courses from $39 per person, four-courses from $45 per person, five-courses from $54 per person. Pinot Bistro, 12969 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604, 818-990-0500.
Tuesdays
Chaya Brasserie offers a Tuesday night special with wine bottles half-priced from 5 p.m.-closing. The special is available in both the bar/lounge and the dining room, and diners may choose from the full wine list. Chaya Brasserie, 8741 Alden Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90048, 310-859-8833.
Ongoing
Luxe Lounge at the Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard is offering affordable wines at the "Take Flight Off the 405 Happy Hour" Monday-Friday, 4 p.m. To 7 p.m., with wine flights and a menu of light bites created by executive chef Olivier Rousselle. Two to three-ounce pours are offered for $6, with a rotating selection of wines including the New World flight (Pinot Noir from New Zealand, Shiraz from Australia, Malbec from Argentina) and the Old World flight (Syrah from France, Tempranillo from Spain, Sangiovese from Italy). For more information and reservations call the Luxe Lounge at 310-691-7584. Luxe Lounge, Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard, 11461 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049, 310-691-7584.
Ongoing
Silverlake Wine offers “Blue Monday” wine tastings to take the edge off the beginning of the week. This establishment from George Cossette and Randy Clement (both of Campanile), and April Langford (of the Park Hyatt Los Angeles in Century City) offers a selection of interesting wines accompanied by cheeses from the nearby Cheese Store of Silver Lake. Price is $12 per person. The tastings run from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. each Monday evening. Silverlake Wine, 2395 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039, 323-662-9024.
First & Third Mondays
At Suzanne Goin's Tavern in Brentwood, a wine and cheese tasting is held every first and third Monday of the month. The events, which takes place at the restaurant's casual Larder, run from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and explore wine regions from around the world. The cost is $29 per person. Reservations are required; please call 310-806-6464 for more information. Breakfast & Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightly, Brunch Sat.-Sun.. Tavern, 11648 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049, 310-806-6464.
Mondays & Tuesdays
Whist features special Wine Lover's Evenings every Monday and Tuesday: more than 100 bottles of wine are available for the flat rate of $25 per bottle. The selection includes labels like Cakebread, Green Valley and Delle Venzie, some of which are ordinarily listed at up to $100. Whist, Viceroy Santa Monica, 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-260-7511.
Mondays
Every Monday night, Lou on Vine offers a wine pairing dinner consisting of three or four courses plus complementary wines for $55. It is served from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. and no reservations are required. Lou, 724 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90038, 323-962-6369.
Mondays
Providence restaurant now offers "no corkage" every Monday evening. Enjoy chef Michael Cimarusti’s cuisine and bring a bottle of wine from your own cellar at no charge. Providence, 5955 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, 323-460-4170.
Tuesdays
Savory in Malibu features Wine Lovers Nights on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. All bottles (excluding the reserve list) are half price. For reservations, call 310-589-8997. Savory, 29169 Heathercliff Rd., Malibu, CA 90265, 310-589-8997.
Tuesdays
Left Coast Wine Bar & Gallery offers Tuesday Tastings at 7 p.m. Guests can partake in a flight of four wines for $15 per person. No advance reservations are needed. The evenings also include live jazz music. For more information, please visit www.leftcoastgalleries.com/lc_winebar. Left Coast Wine Bar & Gallery, 117 E. Harvard St., Glendale, CA 91205, 818-507-7011.
Tuesdays
Tony's Darts Away in Burbank presents Tuesdays at Tony's on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. For $20, guests can sample a flight of four beers (20 oz. in total), while brewery representatives and brew masters are on-hand to answer any questions about the beers. For more information, visit www.tonysburbank.com. Tony's Darts Away, 1710 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506, 818-253-1710.
Third Tuesdays
Tengu in Westwood hosts a monthly unlimited Sake tasting on the third Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. In addition to unlimited Sake, enjoy small bites of fresh sushi and background tunes by a live DJ. The cost is $20 for unlimited tastings, or $12 with dinner reservations. For more information, call 310-209-0071. Tengu, 10853 Lindbrook Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90024, 310-209-0071.
Tuesdays
With the purchase of at least two entrées, diners at The Bistro Garden at Coldwater can order any bottle of wine (750ml) for 50% off on Tuesdays. The Bistro Garden at Coldwater, 12950 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604, 818-501-0202.
Tuesdays
West L.A.’s Il Moro continues its wine tastings, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring a selection of wines, accompanied by a generous offering of Italian finger foods. Price is $15 per person. Call for more information on featured wines. Il Moro, 11400 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064, 310-575-3530.
Tuesdays
Dominick's is hosting Tuesday Flight Night, where Wine Director Susan Brink offers a trio of three-ounce pours that aren’t on the regular wine list. Selections change weekly and focus on themes like Old World Italian varietals or Brink’s favorite vinos del giorno. A recent $18 Sangiovese tasting featured pours of 2001 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico, 2001 Riserva Angelini TreRose Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and 2005 Ortman Sangiovese from Paso Robles. The cost typically ranges from $12-20 per person. Dominick's, 8715 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048, 310-652-2335.
Wednesdays
As part of Wino Wednesdays, Aburiya Toranoko offers all bottles on their wine list at half price. Aburiya Toranoko, 243 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213-621-9500.
Third Wednesdays
On the third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Eagle Rock Brewery presents a Women's Beer Forum. The brewery's co-owner Ting Su will present a flight of four beers and host a discussion about each. Cost is $10. Eagle Rock Brewery, 3056 Roswell St., Los Angeles, CA 90065, 323-257-7866.
Third Wednesdays
NINETHIRTY restaurant at the W Los Angeles Westwood is hosting Wine Down Wednesdays every third Wednesday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each month will have a different theme. Cost is $20 for unlimited tastings or add nibbles for $35. To RSVP simply email rsvpwlaevents@whotels.com. NINETHIRTY Restaurant , W Los Angeles Westwood, 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024, 310-443-8211.
Wednesdays
On Wednesday nights at The Mercantile in Hollywood, enjoy wine flights for $20. Flight includes one sparkling wine, one white and one red; each wine is paired with cheese. The Mercantile, 6600 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-962-8202.
Thursdays through Saturdays
Pasadena’s Le Petit Vendôme wine store offers tastings every Thursday beginning at 5:30 p.m., every Friday beginning at 6 p.m. and every Saturday beginning at 3:30 p.m. Each tasting features 10-15 wines. Apart from Thursdays, when each pour is $1, the price of each tasting varies. Call the store for pre-registration. Le Petit Vendôme, 906 Granite Dr., Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-396-9234.
Saturdays
BottleRock in Culver City hosts Saturday wine tastings from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. for $15-20 to taste four to five wines. Participants receive a discount on any purchase of a bottle of wine to-go. Tasting fees may vary on special occasions. No reservations required. BottleRock, 3847 Main St., Culver City, CA 90232, 310-836-9463.
Sundays
Bottles of wine are half price on Sundays at Chaya Downtown. In addition, diners can order a four-course chef's tasting menu for $25 per person. Chaya Downtown, 525 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90071, 213-236-9577.
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