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Event
Sunday School with Sommelier Jeff Champion
A Pasadena wine tasting and paired dining event led by sommelier Jeff Champion at Deluxe 1717.
About the event
Guided tasting with discussion
SUNDAY SCHOOL with Sommelier Jeff Champion is built around a guided wine tasting, an educational discussion, and a paired dining experience. Sommelier Jeff Champion is listed as host, with a guest host also part of the program. The event description frames the gathering around wine tasting, food, and community, while the program detail narrows that into a discussion focused on wine and the wine industry.
The format gives the tasting a specific structure: wine is not the only component, and the discussion is part of the event rather than a separate add-on. The available program detail identifies both tasting and education, so the central draw is the combination of guided pours, conversation about the wine world, and a meal paired to the tasting.
Food, wine, and what comes with admission
The dining portion is described as family-style, with shared plates, salad, an entrée, and dessert. The wine tasting is paired with those dishes, and each ticket holder receives one take-home bottle of wine. Admission is described as inclusive of the food, wine tasting, take-home bottle, tax, and gratuity.
Those inclusions are useful for understanding the event’s scope before comparing it with other wine events. The available details support a tasting with food service, a wine-industry discussion led by Jeff Champion and a guest host, and a bottle included for each ticket holder to take home.
Pasadena setting and timing
The event is hosted at Deluxe 1717 in Pasadena. The venue is listed as a bar, and its address is 1717 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104. A grounded venue detail also describes Deluxe 1717 as the host restaurant and wine bar for the event.
The schedule places the event on a Sunday evening in Pasadena. Exact timing is handled elsewhere on the page, but the program length and evening placement are consistent with the available scheduling detail for the tasting and paired dining experience.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunday School with Sommelier Jeff Champion?
It is a guided wine tasting and paired dining event with educational discussion, led by sommelier Jeff Champion and a guest host.
What does Jeff Champion lead during the event?
Jeff Champion is listed as the sommelier host for an educational discussion on wine and the wine industry, with a guest host also part of the program.
What food is included with the tasting?
The tasting is paired with family-style dishes, described as shared plates, salad, an entrée, and dessert.
Does the event include anything to take home?
Yes. One take-home bottle of wine is included per ticket holder.
Where is the event held?
The event is held at Deluxe 1717 in Pasadena, at 1717 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104.
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