It is definitely a dream! When I talked to Justin about it a few years ago he was not into it. Having said that he has never been to one of my big ones. The LA one I did is still one of my favorites…I hope Wine and Hip Hop tops my musical programming!
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Let’s see if this works:
Dear Theo
We are thrilled to share details of the inaugural Vin et Hip Hop: Los Angeles winemaker dinner series. This exciting series is a collaboration with 8 exceptional LA restaurants and 18 of our incredible partner wineries. Seats at each dinner are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To reserve your space, please click below.
Wine and vintage details and pricing for each dinner can be found below and via the links.
We can’t wait to see many of you in LA!
March 17, 6:30PM
Racines Sparkling
Wenzlau Chardonnay 2022
Domaine de Montille Vineyard 2023
Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Cuvée Classique 2020
Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2020
Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Hommage à Jean Morin 2020
Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Hommage à Jean Morin 2017
Snowden Brother Vineyard 2015
Snowden Los Ricos Vineyard 2016
Snowden Reserve Vineyard 2005
MÉLISSE
March 17, 6:00 PM
Krug Clos du Mesnil 2006
Krug 2006
Krug Grande Cuvée 162ème édition
Krug 2000
Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 2013
Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 2014
Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières 2015
Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Perrières 2013
Château Lafite Rothschild 2005
Château Lafite Rothschild 1989
Château Lafite Rothschild 1985
Château Lafite Rothschild 1964 en magnum
March 18, 6:30 PM
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux Chambolle-Musigny 2021
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Corvées Pagets 2019
Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux Échezeaux Grand Cru 2017
Charles Lachaux Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru “Le Corton” 2022
Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2022
Cheval Blanc des Andes 2022
Château Cheval Blanc 2015
Château Cheval Blanc 2006
March 18, 8:00 PM
en jéroboam
Domaine Chavy-Chouet Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes 2021
Domaine Chavy-Chouet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 2022
Domaine Chavy-Chouet Volnay 1er Cru Carelle Sous la Chapelle 2022
Domaine Chavy-Chouet Meursault Clos des Corvées de Citeau Monopole 2023
Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune Grèves 2015
Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos du Château des Ducs 2012
Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay Clos des Chênes 2005
March 18, 7:00 PM
Le Blanc de Blanc NV
Louis Salmon 2012
Nicolas François 2008
Elisabeth Salmon 2009
Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques 2017
Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Combe aux Moines 2018
Domaine Fourrier Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru 2019
Domaine Fourrier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Gruenchers 2023
March 18, 7:00 PM
Domaine Bernard Bonin Meursault Clos du Cromin 2019
Domaine Bernard Bonin Meursault Les Tilets 2014
Domaine Bernard Bonin Meursault Les Charmes-Dessus 2017
Les Champs Libres Bordeaux Blanc 2023
Les Perrières Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge 2022
Pensées de Lafleur Pomerol 2022
Château Lafleur Pomerol 2022
Château Lafleur Pomerol 2016
Château Lafleur Pomerol 2006
March 18, 7:00 PM
Emidio Pepe Pecorino 2023
Emidio Pepe Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Vecchie Vigne 2021
Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Branella 2022
Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Vecchie Vigne 2002
Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Vecchie Vigne 1990
Harlan Estate 2019
Harlan Estate 2011
Harlan Estate 2002
Harlan Estate 1997
March 18, 7:00 PM
Domaine Amiot-Servelle Chambolle-Musigny 2023
Domaine Amiot-Servelle Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2023
Domaine Amiot-Servelle Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Derrière la Grange 2023
Domaine Amiot-Servelle Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2023
Dalla Valle Vineyards Cabernet 2015
Dalla Valle Vineyards Cabernet 2020
Dalla Valle Vineyards Maya 2015
Dalla Valle Vineyards 2021
The Roots Fund empowers underrepresented communities within the wine and spirits industry, to build successful careers through financial support, education, mentorship, and career development, fostering their long-term success in all aspects of the beverage industry.
Thank you so much!
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Anajak uses my glassware… We could definitely recruit Ian and have the three of us try and convince Justin to do a Study there. Things have changed a lot for them since you asked a few years ago… I honestly think he’d be way more interested now!
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TY! I see the vin. What’s the hip hop?
Armand de Brignac is a sponsor (seriously), so them + Charlie Fu busting moves while he slings caviar?
(Unrelated, I will actually give credit to LMVH/Bernard Arnaud’s company as a sponsor - he/they hired Pharrell Williams as head designer of Louis Vuitton Homme, and he has been so wildly successful, he just bought an $80M home in downtown Paris.). (The dude also puts on the most awesome HC shows I’ve ever heard of.)
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Fu shizzle.
I should actually talk with Jeremy. There are some mind-blowing locations in Paris that would be perfect for a real vin et Hip Hop, and the Parisians (& Americans) would go wild for them - they’d would sell out in a heart beat. (As long as they do real Vin et Hip Hop pricing & not stupid American pricing. Parisians are not fools/they are not in need of/don’t operate by American-style consumption status). There are so many cool Parisian events, and the Parisians go completely wild for therm.
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Any suggestions for dinner near The Grove? Was leaning Republique but open to new ideas.
Just down the street, a new place, The Niight We Met. Angelini Osteria close by too.
New place in Koreatown, Lapaba, which is short for LA Pasta Bar. In terms of design, the Nancy Silverton attached space feels like a modern take on a diner. Chef/owner is Korean, is doing a smash up of Italian-Korean, though I would say it’s about 90% Italian and 10% Korean. There’s kimchi suppli and galbi jjim pasta. Gochugaru and bulgogi are also on the menu. Our caesar salad was ok, but not a hint of the listed doenjang. In any case, the food is tasty, with portions size on the small side, but priced accordingly. The corkage policy at $50 is unfriendly and not commensurate with the stem selection, menu pricing or wine list (very limited). Hope the management reconsiders this (I made suggestions to the floor manager). The Korean/Italian confluence is a cool concept. Hopefully the K side will emerge with more authority. As with most places in K-town, parking sucks, but they have valet.
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Ashley and I tried Bar Becky last week, located at LBX in Long Beach.
We ordered the following (please excuse the horrible photos – we were hungry, and I wasn’t trying too hard with the pics)
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Hamachi crudo – we loved the preparation on this, but the fish did taste a touch fishy – it was probably on its last day of being serve-able.
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Focaccia with prosciutto and ricotta – this was quite tasty, and the bread was nice and fluffy. Would have loved a bit more flaky salt on the bread, but that’s a minor nitpick.
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Beet Salad – this was fantastic, and I will order it again the next time we go.
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Squid ink Cavatelli – good, but needed more salt. Squid ink flavor was very faint - I’d like that to be amped-up, too.
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Mushroom Norcina – good, but needed more salt; the sausage saved it from being boring, quite frankly.
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Hospitality was wonderful. Wine list is terribly thin, but corkage is only $25. We opened a 2021 Amorotti Trebbiano (worked wonderfully with the food) and also a 2014 Rhys Swan Terrace Pinot Noir. We gave our waiter (head chef/owner’s brother) a couple generous pours and he very kindly waived both corkage fees.
Between the warm hospitality, delicious starters, convenient location, and kind corkage fee, we will be back (although I might sneak-in some kosher salt in my pocket). The beet salad was crazy-good, and I would have said the same for the hamachi had the fish been a day or two more fresh.
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Official announcement for the next Rieslingstudy on Friday, March 20th at Now-Again in Highland Park.
It is going to be a great one!
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Took some vegan friends from out of town to Men and Beasts, the new-ish Chinese place in Echo Park, and it was outstanding. We pretty much ordered the whole menu and there were no duds (the biang biang noodles were my favorite) from the appetitizers to the desserts. The avocado yuzu vegan ice cream was crazily good. We had one of the ceremonial oolong teas and it was too subtle for any of us, but if you know how to enjoy such things, the presentation is very detailed and the aesthetics are top notch.
It’s about time!
Very excited for this one!
It says space is limited. Is there a place to RSVP? Are you selling tickets?
I will not be a problem. I will DM you my number in case there is any issue getting in. This is going to be a great one!
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Robert,
Would love to RSVP for 2 (myself and wife). Saw up thread that it wouldn’t be a problem to get in?
Looking forward to attending!
All are welcome. No need to RSVP! I will have a lot wine open as will others. Feel free to bring something but not required. We will also have some light food for a small nominal fee that goes to the Chef.
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