Pourtal Celebrates Wines from the Cradle of Civilization in December

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Pourtal, a wine bar in Santa Monica, California, is hosting a series of events throughout December to showcase wines from the Cradle of Wine region, including Hungary, Israel, Croatia, Montenegro, Lebanon, and the Republic of Georgia. The events will feature tastings, discussions, and food pairings led by wine importers and experts.

Why it matters

Pourtal's focus on lesser-known wine regions provides an opportunity for wine enthusiasts to explore unique and traditional wines that are not commonly found in the Los Angeles area. The events also highlight the growing interest in and appreciation for wines from these historic winemaking areas.

The details

Pourtal's Cradle of Wine series begins on December 1st with a launch event featuring representatives from various importers pouring and discussing wines from the featured regions. Throughout the month, Pourtal will host additional events focused on specific wine styles and regions, such as a Grower Champagne tasting, a Ramos Port tasting, and tastings of wines from Central-Eastern Europe, Lebanon, Georgia, and Israel. The events will offer flights of 3-5 wines along with wine-friendly food pairings.

• The Cradle of Wine series begins on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 from 7-10 pm.
• Additional events are scheduled throughout December, with most taking place from 7-9 pm.

What’s next

Pourtal has indicated that additional events may be added to the Cradle of Wine series, so customers should check the Pourtal website for the latest updates.