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LearnAboutWine returns with ‘The 100 Point Dinner’ at JAR Restaurant Thursday, October 5th

LearnAboutWine returns with ‘The 100 Point Dinner’ at JAR Restaurant Thursday, October 5th

LearnAboutWine returns to this fantastic restaurant for another extraordinary effort – a blind tasting of 100 point wines with a 5-course dinner.

The 100 Point Dinner features 21 wines between 100 and 98 points and will be paired with a 5 course dinner.

All wines will be tasted blind, 3 at a time and revealed after guests vote for their favorites!

The question is – which 100 point wine did they prefer?  Where is it from and can you guess which wine it is?  Take advantage of this rare opportunity to taste “perfect” wines side by side with a delicious dinner prepared by the iconic Jar Chef/Owner Suzanne Tracht.

This event is limited so get tickets here before they sell out!

LearnAboutWine takes a $100 deposit and then post the final payment when the dinner has enough support.

 

___________________* Example Dinner Menu & Wine List  *___________________

This is the menu from LearnAboutWine’s last engagement – the menu changes with seasonal nuances and will be very different.

They can accommodate any dietary restrictions with 72 hour notice.

First Course with a flight of Whites 

Roasted Breast of Duck

Potato pancake

Kumquat shallot confit

First Course Whites:

Grosset, Riesling, Polish Hill, South Australia, 2022 | $74 – 98 Points

Hyde de Villaine HdV, Chardonnay, Hyde Vineyard, Carneros, California, 2018 | $80 – 98 Points

Leeuwin Estate, “Art Series” Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia, 2019 | $110 – 98 Points

Second Course – Red Flights  (1 and 2) 

Rack of Lamb

favas, tendrils

cabernet reduction

Third Course – Red Flights (3 and 4)

Roasted Prime New York Strip

long cooked greens beans

 au jus, creamy horseradish

Plus Jar French Fries

Fourth Course Red Flight (5 and 6)

Individual Cheese Plates

Dessert Course:

Mini Chocolate Brownie

Coffee and Tea

RED WINES

 (Tasted Blind – Three At A Time):

Bodegas Muga, Torre Muga, Rioja, Spain, 2019 | $150 – 98 Points

Catena Zapata, Argentino Vineyard, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2020 | $140 – 98 Points

Chateau Figeac, Grand Cru St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France, 2015 | $370 – 100 Points

Château Leoville-Las Cases, ‘Grand Vin de Leoville’, St. Julien, Bordeaux, France, 2009 | $600 – 99 Points

Colgin Cellars, Tychson Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2019 | $1,000 – 100 Points

Domaine Jamet, Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France, 2019 | $245 – 98 Points

Epoch Estate Wines, Authenticity, Paso Robles, California, 2017 | $98 – 98 Points

Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage Rouge, Rhône Valley, France, 2018 | $400 – 100 Points

Ledge, Bien Nacido Vineyard ‘Block 11’ Syrah, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2020 | $90 – 98 Points

Patria, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Ranch, Napa Valley, 2019 | $110 – 98 Points

Penfolds, Grange Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia, 2018 | $900 – 100 Points

Pulido Walker, Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder Estate, Napa Valley, 2019 | $300 – 99 Points

Scarecrow, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2012 | $1,300 – 98 Points

Sine Qua Non, Eleven Confessions Vineyard Syrah, Central Coast, California, 2017 | $600 – 100 Points

Siro Pacenti, “PS” Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy, 2015 | $250 – 100 Points

Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy, 2019 | $325 – 100 Points

Viña Cobos, Chanares Estate Cabernet Franc, Uco Valley, Argentina, 2019 $125 – 98 Points

Dessert Course:

Taylor Fladgate, Very Old Single Harvest Port, Oporto, Portugal, 1968 | $300 – 98 Points

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Learn more at www.vodkade.com or on socials at @Vodkade_cocktails on Instagram and @Vodkade on Facebook.

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Housed in a magnificently restored 19th-century cathedral, Vibiana is one of the city’s most iconic event venues, blending historic grandeur with modern sophistication.

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Chef Vartan Abgaryan: Momed – Los Angeles, CA

Chef Govind Armstrong: Post & Beam, The Lobster, 8 oz. Burger BarLos Angeles, CA

Chef Lindsay Autry: HoneybellePalm Beach, FL

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City of Angeles Food Wine

This year’s City of Angels Food & Wine event beneficiary is St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, whose mission is to prepare and deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable residents across Los Angeles, regardless of age, illness, disability, race, religion, or ability to pay. St. Vincent Meals on Wheelsdelivers over 100,000 meals each month to seniors at risk of hunger and stands on the front lines for the homebound and vulnerable throughout L.A. County, especially during emergencies like the recent Los Angeles wildfires, providing nutritious meals, shelf-stable food, wellness checks, and even pet food. More than 250,000 seniors in Los Angeles face food insecurity, and many of them are isolated and homebound. For these individuals, St. Vincent Meals on Wheels is a lifeline.

This year’s Partners include Delta Air Lines as the official Airline, Chef Works as the official Hospitality Apparel, IceBulb as the official Ice Supplier, Waterboy as the official Hydration, and Vibiana as the official Event Venue.

Ticket Information: The Inaugural City of Angels Food & Wine will take place on Friday, July 25th, 2025, and Saturday, July 26th, 2025, and this is a 21+ event. A DELTA VIP Early Entry Pass will be held from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Regular Admission will be from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets are on sale starting Wednesday, May 14, 2025. For more information on the City of Angels Food & Wine, please visit www.CityofAngelsFW.com.

 Transportation and Parking: Guests are strongly encouraged to utilize professional car services, such as Lyft, as alcoholic beverages will be served at the event. Self-parking is conveniently available in a Joe’s Parking Structure across the street from Vibiana.

Follow City of Angels Food & Wine for the latest updates on:

Facebook:  @cityofangelsfoodandwine

Instagram:  @cityofangels_foodandwine

City of Angels Food & Wine

Vibiana

214 Main St.

Los Angeles, CA 90012

www.CityofAngelsFW.com

About the Author
Joe Wehinger (nicknamed Joe Winger) has written for over 20 years about the business of lifestyle and entertainment. Joe is an entertainment producer, media entrepreneur, public speaker, and C-level consultant who owns businesses in entertainment, lifestyle, tourism and publishing. He is an award-winning filmmaker, published author, member of the Directors Guild of America, International Food Travel Wine Authors Association, WSET Level 2 Wine student, WSET Level 2 Cocktail student, member of the LA Wine Writers. Email to: Joe@FlavRReport.com

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