Effervescence LA 2018: May 3-May 5

“I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it—unless I’m thirsty,” Lily Bollinger famously said of Champagne. While you never need an excuse to uncork something sparkling, this weekend in Los Angeles, wine lovers from across the globe are uniting to rejoice in all things bubbly at the inaugural Effervescence LA. This epic weekend of Champagne and sparkling wines from around the world brings together iconic producers with passionate enthusiasts in a series of wine tastings and seminars. Such opportunities include a luncheon with Billecart-Salmon, an evening pairing Krug with vinyl, a grand tasting, gala dinner, and beyond. Tickets are available to Delectable users at an exclusive discounted rate here. Use code DELECTABLE20 for 20% off the Grand Champagne Tasting and More Bubbles Sparkling Wine Tasting and code DELECTABLE10 for 10% off all other events. THURSDAY - May 3 Master Class: You Say Bubbles, I Say Sparkling Wine 10:30am – 12:00pm, Kimpton La Peer Hotel A master class led by journalist Patrick Comiskey featuring sparkling wines from Italy, Spain, Germany and beyond. Master Class: Style and Substance – The Triumph of the Grande Marques 1:30pm – 3:00pm, Kimpton La Peer Hotel A master class taught by Master Sommelier Geoff Kruth exploring the prominence of Champagne’s finest big houses. Pairing: Krug Lovers Dinner 7:30pm, Viale dei Romani A paired dinner in the company of Krug’s winemaker Jérôme Jacoillot, where guests have the opportunity to try such icon wines as the 2002 Clos du Mesnil and 2002 Clos d’Ambonnay. FRIDAY – May 4 Master Class: Mature Champagnes – How Champagne Ages Over the Years 10:30am, Kimpton La Peer Hotel A master class with Swedish Champagne expert Richard Juhlin on the ageability of Champagne, featuring examples from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. Pairing: Billecart-Salmon Collector Luncheon 12:30pm, République A paired meal by Chef Walter Manzke in celebration of Billecart-Salmon’s 200th Anniversary, where attendees can bid on the only known magnum of Nicolas François 1961. Master Class: An Exploration of Chardonnay in Krug 4:00pm – 5:30pm, Kimpton La Peer Hotel A master class guided by Krug winemaker Jérôme Jacoillot focused on the role of Chardonnay at the Champagne house, featuring Clos du Mesnil 2004. Tasting: More Bubbles Sparkling Wine Extravaganza 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Avalon Hollywood A walk-around style tasting featuring bubbles from the United States, Austria, England, Italy and beyond. Pairing: An Evening of Krug x Vinyl 8:00pm, Kali Krug takes over one of Los Angeles’ top restaurants, where winemaker Jérôme Jacoillot will pair his wines with musical selections. SATURDAY – May 5 Master Class: Champagne Hiking – The Missing Piece 10:30am, Kimpton La Peer Hotel A master class with Richard Juhlin, author of “The Scent of Champagne,” discussing how your environment can affect your perception of Champagne. Tasting: Grand Champagne Tasting 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Avalon Hollywood A grand tasting featuring a carefully curated lineup of Champagne’s top producers, from the Grande Marques to artisan growers. Pairing: Champagne Gala Dinner 7:00pm, République A Paulée-style dinner by Chef Walter Manzke where guests are encouraged to bring treasured bottles of Champagne from the cellars. Be sure to use Delectable to capture all of your favorite sparkling sips throughout the weekend and to see what your friends are saying! Plus, show that you have a Delectable account to be entered to win prize packages that include a bottle of bubbly, a Vinous Classic subscription, and Delectable Premium access. We can’t wait to see how you’ll be celebrating!