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Effervescence 2018

The premier Effervescence: A Champagne & Sparkling Wine Celebration in Los Angeles was a smashing success. Epicureans from around the world celebrated the past, present, and future of Champagne and sparkling wine in luxurious dinners, wide-ranging tastings, and informative masterclasses. Below, explore the exquisite events and fabulous personalities that graced the 2018 edition of Effervescence!

  • Dining

  • Dining

    Champagne Gala Dinner

    Saturday, May 5, 2018

    7:00pm

    République

    Chef Walter Manzke hosted a Paulée-style dinner where enthusiasts and producers alike pop and share their most treasured bottles of Champagne.

  • Dining

    Krug Lovers Dinner

    Thursday, May 3, 2018

    7:30pm

    Viale dei Romani

    A night of exclusive treasures for Krug lovers with the cuisine of Chef Casey Lane and Krug winemaker Jérôme Jacoillot.

  • Dining

    Billecart-Salmon Collector Luncheon

    Friday, May 4, 2018

    12:30pm

    République

    Effervescence 2018 featured a sumptuous tasting menu by Chef Walter Manzke celebrating Billecart-Salmon’s 200th Anniversary.

  • Dining

    An Evening of Krug x Vinyl

    Friday, May 4, 2018

    8:00pm

    Kali

    The famed Krug Champagne House took over one of LA’s finest restaurants, Kali, for one night only.

  • Masterclass

  • Masterclass

    Mature Champagnes – How Champagne Ages Over the Years

    Friday, May 4, 2018

    10:30am

    Kimpton La Peer Hotel

    Swedish Champagne expert Richard Juhlin, in a rare US appearance, will conduct a master class on how mature Champagne evolves through the years.

  • Masterclass

    Champagne Hiking – The Missing Piece

    Saturday, May 5, 2018

    10:30am

    Kimpton La Peer Hotel

    Richard Juhlin, author of The Scent of Champagne, delievered a masterclass on how our environment influences our perception of Champagne.

  • Masterclass

    Style and Substance – The Triumph of the Grande Marques

    Thursday, May 3, 2018

    1:30pm – 3:00pm

    Kimpton La Peer Hotel

    Master Sommelier Geoff Kruth on the role of big Champagne houses in the modern market.

  • Masterclass

    “You Say Bubbles, I Say Sparkling Wine”

    Thursday, May 3, 2018

    10:30am – 12:00pm

    Kimpton La Peer Hotel

    Noted journalist Patrick Comiskey on the international breadth of sparkling wines.

  • Masterclass

    An Exploration of Chardonnay in Krug

    Friday, May 4, 2018

    4:00pm – 5:30pm

    Kimpton La Peer Hotel

    Winemaker of Krug Clos du Mesnil, Jérôme Jacoillot, took attendees on an exploration of Chardonnay. The masterclass included the United States premiere of Clos du Mesnil 2004.

  • Tasting

  • Tasting

    Grand Champagne Tasting

    Saturday, May 5, 2018

    1:00pm – 5:00pm

    Avalon Hollywood

    The can’t miss event of Effervescence 2018 featured a grand tasting tour of Champagne and all the region has to offer.

  • Tasting

    More Bubbles Sparkling Wine Extravaganza

    Friday, May 4, 2018

    5:00pm – 9:00pm

    Avalon Hollywood

    A walk-around style tasting that featured sparkling wines from Spain, USA, France, England, Italy, Austria and beyond.

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