I can not recommend Eryn enough. The Wine 101 class is perfect for a birthday, dinner party, or…read moreteam work event. The class was a perfect balance of being fun and informative. It's a great way to bond with your friends while also learning about wine in an easy to understand way. Thank you so much Eryn, can't wait to plan the next event!!

We had so much fun when Eryn hosted the Wine 101 class for our friend's birthday! It was fun and…read moreinformative, yet approachable for those who were not wine drinkers in the group. Eryn was very entertaining and quickly adjusted to the group to play to our level of wine knowledge. You could tell she spent time selecting the wines for us, which was really appreciated. Thank you so much Eryn!! Can't wait for next time!

We had such a great time at this wine tasting! The selection was fantastic--each pour was…read morethoughtfully chosen and perfectly complemented by the charcuterie board. The meats and cheeses were fresh, flavorful, and paired beautifully with the wines. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and Betty was beyond amazing and informative. It felt like a fun, elevated experience without being pretentious. Definitely booking her for other events!

Great services! Delicious wine! Romantic setting! Mrs. Betty is very pleasant! My husband and I…read morehad a great Valentine's Day! Thank you

I have been to a good amount of wine tastings over the years but none have been as intimate, fun or…read moreinteractive as the one taught by Karen at Inspired Somm. The ambiance was really nice (dim lights, beautiful paintings around) and overall had a very welcoming and comfortable feeling while still feeling upscale. By design, there were only 7 people in attendance at the tasting to promote a more intimate experience; which really added to the overall experience. I learned a lot about not only the actual wine we were tasting, but also about food pairings and good general wine tips. I really loved how the tasting/class was very interactive and conversational (yet structured) versus being talked at (or not talked to at all), as I have at other tastings. Overall, the tasting was a very thought out and well planned experience that I really enjoyed and really recommend! I went with some friends (and made new ones!), but would definitely come again as an outing for a date or would make a perfect girls night out! The wines and charcuterie presented were really good and varied a lot. I even found 2 new wines that I love! I am looking forward to taking one of the advanced speciality courses to learn more and have another fun night!

Our somm made my birthday celebration a fun, informative, and incredible memory! I have received so…read moremany compliments from friends and family about their enjoyment of the wine pairing experience! Thank you Lexie!

I took the WSET level 1 course here and came away very impressed with Al and Julie!…read more Just stellar people and i HIGHLY reccomend taking this course! Being at The Rancho Bernardo Winery, It was great to have Al take us on a tour of the entire process to visualize it all-including the bottling area! Al's teaching style is great, and Julie and him handled a student with extra needs that was at times very distracting with grace and care. The entire class agreed with me that it is an excellent experience and well worth your time and money! Thank you both again, and see you for level 2 (likely with co-workers of mine) very soon!!

Attended an educational event at Speckle Rock Winery hosted by these guys; and really enjoyed…read morelearning about (and tasting) Old World vs New World wines. They were fun, interesting and generous; and the venue was spectacular!

We attended an evolution of wine event that was so much fun! What a great way to enjoy friends and…read morefamily right in your own home! We tasted 6 beautiful wines as our host, David, shared stories about each of the selected wines. His expertise on world class wines is unmatched in the Temecula Valley. We started the night with a lovely sparkling rosé and ended with a full-bodied Malbec. What an experience we had! I can't wait to do it again.

Evolution of wine is my "go to" place to buy wines that don't disappoint!…read more David is the owner & expert wine connoisseur behind EOW. David came to my home, poured samples & thoroughly entertained my guests with his vast knowledge of world class wines! I'm so happy I joined EOW's wine club! I received my first shipment this month and was beyond impressed with the selections! If you're looking to elevate your wine experience, check out Evolution of Wine! You won't be disappointed!

My fiancée and I had an amazing experience at the blending lab…read more It was clear to us that the owners are truly passionate about their business. I had reached out via email to inquire about their late policy due to our work schedules (I wanted to try to schedule the Valentine's Day booking but felt like it would be too late). Magdalena, one of the owners, had got back to me and responded that they were flexible and recommended the booking for the day after if it would better accommodate our schedules and that the Valentine's Day snack would be available to purchase, which was very reassuring for me. Upon our arrival, not only did they remember me from our one email communication, they had already set aside the Valentine's Day snacks for us. Very thoughtful! The wine selections were either for red or white for blending and cause my fiancée and I wanted to try the best of both worlds (we both had selected white initially), they were able to accommodate the change with no hesitation. Our instructor, Dave, was amazing and the guided class was full of fun information and neat anecdotes. The guided class was very helpful in identifying things to look for in wine which can contribute to certain attributes, like taste, sweetness and such. Very light-hearted and, again, an amazing experience. Highly recommend for a date night or those who just want to learn more about wine. Oh and they also let you cork your own bottle!

My friend is a member of their Wine Club and always speaks so highly of it. When visiting LA…read morerecently I had the opportunity to come visit with her. We were treated so nicely and it was great to taste their wines and learn about their business. The location is very accessible and it was a great setup to enjoy wine with friends. I loved the passion Chris has when he speaks about the wines. I can't wait to go back and try more when I am in the area.

Château Pétrus & Friends Bordeaux Dinner w/ Christophe Émé | Friday, March 17th at 6:45pm OVER…read more$15,000 WORTH OF WINE by Ian Blackburn, Sommelier, Wine Entrepreneur, Wine Educator.  Well noted Chef Christophe Émé né Guide Michelin Étoile Restaurant Ortolan, Kass, Chef de Cuisine of legendary L'Orangerie prepared an impeccable, sumputous 6 course Menu Dégustation using Truffe Noire, Sevruga Caviar, etc. that was fit for royalty paired with extremely well known ultra premium Bordeaux wines.  What made for a very unusual pairing is not just having one wine but two of the same wine from the same vigneron but of two different years for a mini Vertical Wine Tasting that was so educational in being able to contrast and compare.   For me, having the privilege to dine many times on Chef Émé's rarified Nouvelle Cuisine Française is a sensory delight along with Ian Blackburn's selection of superlative wines. It reminds me of the heydays when Patina rocked with warm hospitality by Kevin & his kind staff, exquisite cuisine, paired wines by the incomparable  Silvestre Fernandes. I will post the menu and photos to document this very rare event where master cuisine meets the greatness of Bordeaux: Château Pétrus, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Ausone, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Château Saint Yquem, Château Talbot, Château Cheval Blanc, Château Haut Lafite.  Thank you Ian & Chef Émé for une très grande haute soirée that will be long remembered and a high bench mark in which to compare other Menus Dégustation avec Association de Vins et Mets.  Bravo!!!   5+ stars

Always an amazing experience! Ian is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable.. Both Ian and Alice are exceptional hosts,

Amazing experience! To set the context we did wine tasting on a boat through Marina del Rey to…read morecelebrate a birthday with a small group of friends. I'm the wine snob and all my other friends simply enjoy good company but don't take wine too seriously (but the sure know what good wine taste like!). So mixed crowd and I have to say impressed with Murphy's personable, knowledgeable approach that is catered to my diverse group. She was very welcoming and made everyone comfortable including my 2-year old daughter! :) Distilled her knowledge so it wasn't intimidating or got too much into the weeds given the crowd but when I wanted to geek out with her she definitely can and taught me a lot of new things! My group came away impressed and delighted by the experience!

Had a great time attending a chocolate and wine pairing event with Murphy! Each of the wines and…read morechocolates were selected and paired to highlight different experiences and tastes. I appreciated how knowledgeable Murphy was not only about the wine itself, but also in educating the group on how to identify and appreciate the different textures, flavors and sensations in the wine to maximize the experience! Super fun and looking forward to attending more events hosted by Murphy and Matter of Wine!

Excellent food, wine and service. The couple is sooo amazingly sweet. Made my fathers 60th bday…read moreextra special with all their attention to detail!

I had the pleasure of attending my first Home Somm wine dinner last night at an incredible…read morepenthouse in Downtown LA. Our hosts, husband and wife team Chris and Christy, were warm and welcoming from the start. Chris' wine pairings and explanations complemented the insanely delicious food perfectly, and were educational yet unpretentious. They graciously accommodated all dietary restrictions and served a beautiful 5 course meal (with gorgeous wine pairings, of course). Having an intimate dinner with strangers was also a delight! We cheers'ed, laughed, bonded, ate and drank to our hearts' content and had a total blast. Looking forward to another special evening with Home Somm in the near future! A Home Somm dinner would also make a wonderful gift for anyone (who likes food and good times)!

Stefanie was a dream to work with. She was the main decorator for a baby shower that I was helping…read morethrow and she made a beautiful photo backdrop with paper flowers that looked so professional and elegant. Not only did she do all the crafts and supplies herself, but she was so good at communicating with me on my needs and making sure everything was just right. She was also in charge of our party favors which ended up so beautiful and professional and cute. She also did our signs which added to the whole atmosphere. She came the day of to help set up which made a huge difference and a lot less stress for me. I would recommend her to anyone! She is a dream to work with and is so creative and thoughtful. Five stars for sure!

Witty Bash always has the perfect eye for whatever event you are planning. I've hosted many showers…read moreand bachelorette parties to date, and her shop and styling tips always exceed my expectations! She knows what's trending and offers affordable pricing. Not to mention, her shipping is expeditious and dependable. I will always use Witty Bash for my party planning and decorating needs!