LearnAboutWine Brings 'Stars Of Santa Barbara' to South Coast Plaza for Night of Premium Wine Tasting Under the Stars

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Palate Builder: Taste Like A Pro

Los Angeles, CA (Vocus) June 9, 2009

LearnAboutWine and South Coast Plaza invite wine lovers to sample more than 100 world-class wines and support fundraising efforts for Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County at "STARS of Santa Barbara" at South Coast Plaza, Orange County's premier wine and food event. "STARS of Santa Barbara" will features wines from boutique and renowned wine producers, including Bonaccorsi Wine Co., Loring Wine Co., Demetria Estate, Jonata Wines and Foxen Vineyards, among many others. Charlie Palmer, Marché Moderne, Pizzeria Ortica, and Quattro Caffé are just a few of the fine restaurants serving gourmet fare. Event sponsors include KCRW with DJ Jason Bentley (the first DJ to ever spin at the Academy Awards' Governor's Ball!), who will emcee and provide the evening's soundtrack; and Riedel Crystal, who will provide elegant stemware for the tasting.

WHAT: "STARS of Santa Barbara" at South Coast Plaza wine and food event
WHEN: Wednesday, June 24 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
WHERE:
The Garden Terrace at South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
COST:
$65.00 online at http://www.LearnAboutWine.com
$75.00 at the door, if tickets remain

Email Public Relations Director Michelle McCue at michelle (at) mccuecommunications (dot) com for more information or additional high-res images.

About LearnAboutWine
Founded in 1995 by Certified Wine Educator, Ian Blackburn, LearnAboutWine is the leading source for wine education and events in Los Angeles. Pioneering programs such as "Wine Camp: Introduction to Wine" and "Palate Builder: Taste Like A Pro," LearnAboutWine has demystified wine for tens of thousands of wine lovers and continues to offer unique, educational wine classes and tasting events for both novices and experienced connoisseurs. LearnAboutWine also creates customized wine-centered events and tastings, either at Loft218 in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles or at the client's location.

LearnAboutWine programs include:

•     L.A.W. SCHOOL: LearnAboutWine's Credential Education Program, an intensive educational course series for wine trade professionals and passionate consumers
•     Wine Business 101: A special course for aspiring wine professionals exploring a career in wine importing, distributing, negotiating, marketing, and/or sales
•     Sunday School: A unique program of Sunday tasting classes, exploring everything from wine appreciation to Belgian beers to artisanal sake

MEDIA CONTACT: Michelle McCue at michelle (at) mccuecommunications (dot) com or 213.985.1011

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