# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Champagne Challenge with Diego Meraviglia | DTLA: September 27th at 3PM - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: A curated selection of top-tier Champagnes from renowned producers. We open top producers and travel from entry level bubbles, to NV ChampagAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6b86b8d0-a938-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h334-dc886838-gmir.jpg Twenty-one guests. Twenty-one exceptional Champagnes. One unforgettable tasting.We will begin with Rosé Champagne, move into the Brut selections, continue through the Vintage cuvées, and finish with the extraordinary Tête de Cuvée wines.The class also includes a gourmet cheese selection chosen to complement great Champagne, along with the ultimate high-low pairings: crispy potato chips and a Howlin’ Ray’s chicken tender.Throughout the tasting, Diego will explore the story of Charles Heidsieck, the legendary “Champagne Charlie,” whose charisma, ambition, and adventurous spirit helped introduce Champagne to a new generation of drinkers around the world.Come Champagne thirsty—and help us open all 21 bottles.THE WINE LIST:ROSÉBillecart-Salmon, Le Rosé, Extra Brut, Champagne, France, NV$112.00 | 94 Points – James SucklingPaul Bara, Rosé Brut Grand Cru, Champagne, France, NV$69.00 | 92 Points – Wine & SpiritsCharles Heidsieck, Rosé Réserve Brut, Champagne, France, NV$106.00 | 93 Points – Jeb DunnuckBRUTCharles Heidsieck, Brut Réserve, Champagne, France, NV$60.00 | 94 Points – James SucklingFrancis Boulard & Fille, “Le Murtet,” Brut Nature, Champagne, France, 2018$88.00 | 93 Points – CellarTrackerGuy Larmandier, Vertus Brut Zéro, Premier Cru, Champagne, France, NV$54.00 | No score listedAubry, Premier Cru Brut, Champagne, France, NV$52.00 | 92 Points – James SucklingBillecart-Salmon, Le Réserve, Extra-Brut, Champagne, France, NV$77.00 | 95 Points – DecanterBérêche & Fils, Brut Réserve, Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France, NV$78.00 | 95 Points – DecanterChampagne Gremillet, Blanc de Noirs Brut, Champagne, France, NV$58.00 | 94 Points – Ian BlackburnChampagne Paul Launois, “Monochrome,” Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France, NV$86.00 | 93 Points – The Wine PalateChartogne-Taillet, Cuvée “Sainte Anne,” Brut, Champagne, France, NV$81.00 | 93 Points – James SucklingClotilde, Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Champagne, France, NV$65.00 | 94 Points – The Wine PalateDehours & Fils, Grande Réserve Brut, Champagne, France, NV$59.00 | 92 Points – Wine AdvocateCostco ChampagneCheap and CheerfulVINTAGEDelamotte, Blanc de Blancs Vintage Brut, Champagne, France, 2014$166.00 | 96 Points – Ian BlackburnCharles Heidsieck, Brut Millésimé, Champagne, France, 2018$145 | 92 PointsStéphane Coquillette, “By Louis,” Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, Champagne, France, 2013$98.00 | No score listedTÊTE DE CUVÉECharles Heidsieck, Blanc des Millénaires, Champagne, France, 2014$340 | 98 Points – Wine EnthusiastKrug, Grande Cuvée, Champagne, France, NV, 172ème Édition$340.00 | 98 Points – Wine EnthusiastDom Pérignon, Vintage Brut, Champagne, France, 2015$325.00 | 96 Points – Wine Spectator*We reserve the right to change the wine line up without notice. The price of this event is not based on any one champagne or sparkling. We open 21 Champagne at sold out (21 guests).RECOMMENDED TIP - Only if earned - This ticket does not include service tip. Should the team deliver an exceptional experience - please tip accordingly.About Diego MeravigliaDiego Meraviglia is an internationally recognized sommelier, wine educator and luxury wine executive with more than two decades of experience. Born and raised near Lake Maggiore in Northern Piemonte, Italy, he began his formal wine studies in Milan before building a global career spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. Today, he serves as the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Charles Heidsieck Champagne, bringing his deep knowledge of Champagne, terroir and fine-wine service to educational programs and luxury tasting experiences.A founding member and President of the North American Sommelier Association, Diego holds advanced credentials from the Associazione Italiana Sommeliers, the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Society of Wine Educators. He earned the prestigious AIS–Villa Sandi award for innovation in the sommelier profession and placed fifth in the Worldwide Sommelier Association’s 2013 Best Sommelier of the World competition. From 2017 through 2021, he also served as U.S. Brand Ambassador for Dom Pérignon, establishing him as one of the country’s most accomplished and engaging Champagne educators. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6b9781b0-a938-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg The Venue:LearnAboutWine Classroom530 Molino St, #214Los Angeles, CA 90013Located in the heart of the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles, next to Bavel, Girl and the Goat and Blue Bottle Coffee, The Private Event Classroom is the home of LearnAboutWine.com. The 2000 square foot loft space at 530 Molino (number #214) provides an intimate and modern setting to accompany the next steps in your journey into wine. Here you will explore the nuances and bold flavors of wines from all over the world, in a relaxed and discerning environment led by Ian Blackburn. Come and explore a new experience toward gaining an unparalleled appreciation of wine. Please note: there are no tickets available at the door. All tickets to the learnaboutwine.com classroom events must be purchased in advance on the website and your name must be on the guest list for admission. Please bring your id, no one under 21 years of age is permitted in the space.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6bac6940-a938-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1109-h740-dc383838-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/6bb85020-a938-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h187-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg ABOUT IAN BLACKBURN, WINE EDUCATOR - 25 YEARS OF INDUSTRY SERVICEIan discovered the wine industry at the ripe age of 21 while working for famous chefs such as Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal in the top dining rooms of Los Angeles. The discovery of wine and his endless need for knowledge quickly engulfed Ian’s life. His passion would eventually redirect his career from restaurants and hotels to vineyards and education. In 1995 LearnAboutWine.com was born, becoming the first website dedicated to wine education.With over 25-years of experience traveling the wine world, Ian is a published author (Wiley Publications, 2002), has 10 vintages of top level winemaking on his resume at Beekeeper Cellars, and is considered one of the region's best wine educators. Ian’s push to evolve and his ability to pivot has produced a strata of new concepts such as, ZoomIntoWine.com (virtual education), MerchantofWine.com (the family’s online wine store), and now the return of in-person gatherings with LearnAboutWine.com. Ian maintains high levels of entertainment and enthusiasm at his events by using all the great gathering spots in LA as potential venues. All while making a name for himself in the wine industry, Ian has never forgotten to give back to the community. Over the last few years he has raised over $650,000 for the T.J. Martell Foundation, which donates to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to help fund research to cure cancer in children. The combined charity efforts of LearnAboutWine have raised over a million dollars for a variety of causes throughout Los Angeles and beyond.| merchantofwine.com | beekeepercellars.com | learnaboutwine.com________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Our PolicyAll tickets are non-refundable. We can adjust your menu for dietary needs up to 72 hours prior without any additional cost. Wines can change without notice, failure or corked wine at the dinner does not result in any type of credit or refund. We open one bottle minimum per paying guest, and can reduce the total number of bottles being opened so that the dinner does not have to cancel should ticket sales not reach the minimum. Fewer bottles equals larger pours - you will get the same quantity of wine and we always open the best wines for the quality of the event. Cancellation due to illness is not allowed, you may however take food to go - or assign your seat to someone else without fee. The perishable nature of our product requires no cancellation, no credit, no refunds for any reason - this is like an airline flight or Dodger game… once it goes, its gone.NOTICE REGARDING ALLERGIES, FOOD RESTRICTIONS + LIMITATIONS INCLUDING BEVERAGES BUT NOT LIMITED TO WINE*Please carefully review any programs you may be interested involving food/refreshment/beverages.No refunds, cancellations, or date swaps allowed.Unfortunately, refreshments and food & beverage substitutions are politely declined. We try our best to accommodate food limitations/restrictions, however, it is our policy is to inform you that we make no promises or guarantees of any particular food/ beverage accommodation, regardless of whether learnaboutwine or our third-party venue is providing refreshments/ food and/or beverages. We make no promises guarantees that if/ any refreshments/food and/or beverages are free of any allergens and/or health restricting products/elements. We will not be held responsible/liable for/if any illness that may occur while consuming at his/her/their own free will and at his/her/their own discretion.*Please be advised, outside food and beverage is not permitted at any of our events.*Adult Participants must be 21 and over. Valid government issued ID required to attend this event. The entirety of the experience is important and vital for the enjoyment of all adult participants. Our private events are created for adults 21-years of age and older and unable to accommodate minors. Minors are not allowed into any of our events.*ALL/ANY TICKET SALE IS FINAL. WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS/EXCHANGES/CREDITS/TRANSFERS BETWEEN OUR PROGRAMS.Email us - tlc@learnaboutwine.comPROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine, and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects.Email us: tlc@learnaboutwine.comLearnAboutWine.com Office | 10am-4pm PST Tuesday-Friday | 310-451-7600 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/the-champagne-challenge-with-diego-meraviglia-dtla-september-27th-at-3pm/100001993851437322 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, contests, food-drinks, art, workshops, health-wellness, literary-art, charities, cooking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Learnaboutwine Classroom - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 188.45, max: 209.45, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Learnaboutwine Classroom - **lat**: 34.0407712 - **long**: -118.2334391 - **full address**: Learnaboutwine Classroom, 530 Molino Street #214, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Champagne Challenge with Diego Meraviglia | DTLA: September 27th at 3PM - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b46dc3135fc981efdc8bf22efeb1d2f59717af1729830089dd9889b8a52a5ee2-rimg-w1200-h628-dc927a45-gmir.jpg?v=1783969633 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Champagne Challenge with Diego Meraviglia | DTLA: September 27th at 3PM being held? - **A:** The Champagne Challenge with Diego Meraviglia | DTLA: September 27th at 3PM takes place on Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Learnaboutwine Classroom, 530 Molino Street #214, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Champagne Challenge with Diego Meraviglia | DTLA: September 27th at 3PM? - **A:** The Champagne Challenge with Diego Meraviglia | DTLA: September 27th at 3PM is organized by LearnAboutWine.com. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Champagne Challenge with Diego Meraviglia | DTLA: September 27th at 3PM is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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