Upcoming Wine Events in the Las Vegas area . . .
(Check the bottom of the page for events that take place on a weekly basis...)
March 22, Thursday: The first day of the UNLVino event, Bubble-Licious takes place from 7-10 pm at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center and features a multitude of sparkling wines, champagnes and exotic champagne cocktails paired with food from local restaurants and the culinary creations of award winning chef Alex Stratta. Tickets cost $100.00 in advance or $125.00 at the door. For tickets call (702)739-3267 or go to their site at www.unlvino.com.
March 24, Saturday: “Take a sip for scholarship” says UNLVino as they present their 38th grand wine tasting event at the Bally’s Hotel & Casino, from 7-10 pm. Come taste more than 100 wines and assorted cocktails, sample appetizers prepared by culinary students at UNLV, and enjoy live jazz music druing this grand event for a good cause. Proceeds go to UNLV. Cost is $75.00 pre-event and $100.00 at the door. For tickets call (702)739-3267 or go to their site at www.unlvino.com
March 31, Saturday: New Vista Community hosts Toast to the Town event at the Town Square shopping mall located at 6605 S. Las Vegas Boulevard 89119, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Event features wine, beer and cocktails, plus lots of food prepared by local restaurants. Cost at the door is $60.00 per person at the door and $50.00 pre-event. Proceeds go to the New Vista Charity, which provides training for locals suffering from disabilities. For more information about the event, or to purchase tickets, go to the website at www.NewVistaCommunity.org .
April 14, Saturday: Rock’n Roll Wine presents an “Wineucopia” from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in the all new M pavillion at the M Resort in Henderson. The event will feature more than 70 wines from 35 wineries, plus appetizers and the live music of the group Better than Ezra. The Beso restaurant will also offer special menu items and discounts to those attending the event. Tickets cost $48.00 plus fees & tax at the door, with a $10.00 discount to pre-event purchases. To purchase tickets or for more information call 702-240-3066.
April 14, Saturday: New Vista Community hosts Wine Walk at the Town Square shopping mall located at 6605 S. Las Vegas Boulevard 89119, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Event features more than 20 different wines from various tasting stations. Cost at the door is $30.00 per person and $50.00 for two. Individual tickets may be purchased prior to the event for $25.00 apiece. Proceeds go to the New Vista Charity, which provides training for locals suffering from disabilities. Members of this site receive discounts. See the Membership page for details. For more information about the event, or to purchase tickets, go to the website at www.NewVistaCommunity.org .
April 28, Saturday: New Vista Community hosts Wine Walk at the The Village at Lake Las Vegas, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Event features more than 20 different wines from various tasting stations, while strolling through Miralago Village and taking in panoramic views of the Lake. Cost at the door is $30.00 per person and $50.00 for two. Individual tickets may be purchased prior to the event for $25.00 apiece. Proceeds go to the New Vista Charity, which provides training for locals suffering from disabilities. Members of this site receive discounts. See the Membership page for details. For more information about the event, or to purchase tickets, go to the website at www.NewVistaCommunity.org .
May 5, Saturday: Simply put, the biggest and best wine tasting of all. Wine Spectator Magazine presents its annual Grand Tasting, featuring over 200 of the finest wines in the world, including most of the French first growth Bordeaux, such as Chateaux Margaux and Latour. Also great appetizers and a souvenir Riedel tasting glass. Event runs from 7-10 pm at the Mirage Hotel & Casino and costs $200.00 per person. Call 800-374-9000 for tickets or more information, including a full list of participating wineries.
May 19, Saturday: New Vista Community hosts Wine Walk at the Town Square shopping mall located at 6605 S. Las Vegas Boulevard 89119, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Event features more than 20 different wines from various tasting stations. Cost at the door is $30.00 per person and $50.00 for two. Individual tickets may be purchased prior to the event for $25.00 apiece. Proceeds go to the New Vista Charity, which provides training for locals suffering from disabilities. Members of this site receive discounts. See the Membership page for details. For more information about the event, or to purchase tickets, go to the website at www.NewVistaCommunity.org .
Weekly Events held regularly at the following venues:
Most Tuesdays: Wine tasting at Sunset & Vines, 40 Costa de Lago, Henderson (Lake Las Vegas), from 6:00-7:30. No Charge. Call the restaurant at 702-382-7900 or check their website at www.sunsetvines.com.
Most Wednesdays: Wine tasting at Whole Foods Market at 100 South Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. No charge. Call (702)361-8183 for details.
Most Thursdays: Free wine tastings at Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits. No charge. Tastings take place from 6:00-8:00 p,m. on Thursdays at the Khoury’s store located at 9915 S. Eastern in Henderson. Call (702)435-9463 or go to their website at www.khourysfinewine.com for more details.
Most Wednesdays and Fridays: Wine Styles hosts wine tastings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at their store located at 4215 S Grand Canyon Drive, Las Vegas, 89147. Tasting fee usually is $5.00, but check with store for specific cost and wines offered by calling (702)869-9463.
Most Thursdays: Wine tasting and food sampling at the Les Kincaid radio show from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Become part of a live radio show with host Les Kincaid, who teaches cooking and wine appreciation at UNLV. Each week, Les visits a different upscale restaurant where he offers cooking tips and explains why that venue’s food is paired with the wines offered at the event. Admission costs $20.00. For more information, visit his website at www.leskincaid.com .
Most Thursdays: Wine tasting from 6-8 p.m. at Las Vegas Wine Company located at 6105 W. Tropicana Las Vegas. No charge for tasting. Calll 702-878-8466 for details.
Most Fridays: Wine tasting from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Double Helix wine bar located on the second floor of the Palazzo Shops between the Venetian and the Palazzo Hotels & Casinos. The shop features several different wines each Friday with a tasting fee of only $5.00.
Fridays: Join Rock’n Roll Wine at the Hostile Grape located at M Hotel & Resort for live music from 8:00-10:00, and some wine specials from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Most Saturdays: From 11:00 a.m until 1:00 p.m. at Marche’ Bacchus located at 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 126, Las Vegas. No charge. Contact the shop at 702-804-8008 or see their website at www.marchebacchus.com for details.
Saturdays and Sundays: Total Wine, located at 730 S. Rampart Boulevard in the Boca Park shopping mall, conducts open tastings free of charge from noon until 5:00 p.m. For more information call the store at (702)933-8740.
Most Saturdays: Free wine tasting at Rare Restaurant located at 11261 S. Eastern, Henderson, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Call (702)220-7273 for more information.
Wine Education: Wine classes on different subjects at Valley Cheese & Wine at 1770 W. Horizon Ridge, Henderson. Evening classes with cost varying from $20-$50 depending on wine offered in particular class. Call 702-341-8191 for details.