WINE HAPPENINGS: 

Upcoming Wine Events in the Las Vegas area . . .

    (Check the bottom of the page for events that take place on a weekly basis...)


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April 25, Saturday:  Join Vintner Grill “on-the-patio” in support of the Children’s Heart Foundation for their Second Annual Wine and Wisconsin Artisan Cheese tasting. Executive Chef Matthew Silverman pairs some of the most exquisite cheeses with delectable wines selected by Vintner Grill’s sommelier, Troy Kumalaa. Guests can stroll through Vintner Grill’s beautiful patio and visit with cheese makers and sample wine. Live entertainment will be provided. $50 at the door with all proceeds going to benefit the Children’s Heart Foundation. 4:00-7:00 p.m. www.vglasvegas.com


May 2, Saturday:  New Vista Community presents “Wine Walk” at the Town Square Shopping Mall.  Twenty different tasting stations will pour more than 50 wines, from 7:00-10:00 p.m.  Cost, $30.00 per person or $50.00 per couple.  Proceeds of the event goes to charity. For more information or pre-purchase of tickets, call (702)457-4677 or go to their website at www.NewVistaCommunity.org.


May 16, Saturday:  Monte Lago Village and the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Southern Nevada present Vino di Lago, Wine by the Water, at the Monte Lago Village at Lake Las Vegas.  The event features tasting from 20 different wine stations and live entertainment from 7:00-10:00 p.m.  Proceeds go to the MDA.  Tickets cost $25.00 and may be purchased at the event or through the website https://secure.mdausa.org/mdavinodilago


May 16, Saturday:  Rock’n Roll Wine kicks off the warm weather season with a celebrations of wine and reggae music by staging a poolside party at the new M Resort.  Event features wine tasting of more than 50 wines from around the globe and live entertainment by Michael Black and the Jah Guide Band.  Cost, $35.00 pre-event and $40.00 at the door.  For tickets or more information call (702)240-3066.


May 16, Saturday:  Wine Spectator Grand Tasting at the Venetian Hotel & Casino, from 7:00-10:00 p.m., featuring more than 150 wines from all over the globe, including many of the world’s finest wines, such as many of the Bordeaux First Growth wines.  Price of $200.00 also includes a Reidel tasting glass and a large buffet of appetizers.  For more information go to the site www.winespectator.com.


May 20, Wednesday:  Smith & Wollensky, located at 3767 Las Vegas Boulevard, hosts a wine dinner featuring a five course meal paired with wines from the Napa Valley’s iconic Beringer Winery.  Event begins at 6:30 p.m. and costs $125.00 per person, including tax and gratuity.  For reservations or more information, call the restaurant at (702)862-4100.


May 23, Saturday:  New Vista Community presents “Wine Walk” at the Boca Fashion Shopping Mall.  Twenty different tasting stations will pour more than 50 wines, from 7:00-10:00 p.m.  Cost, $30.00 per person or $50.00 per couple.  Proceeds of the event goes to charity. For more information or pre-purchase of tickets, call (702)457-4677 or go to their website at www.NewVistaCommunity.org


May 29-31:  Escorted tour of the Napa Valley.   Les Kincaid, executive Las Vegas chef and wine connoisseur, escorts a three day trip to the Napa Valley.  Cost of $799.00 per person (or $749.00  before January 31) includes air and ground transportation, two nights lodging, exclusive wine tastings, and some meals. For more details call Les Kincaid at (702)871-5145 or send an email to les@leskincaid .com.


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 Wednesdays:  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.


Most Wednesdays:  Wine tasting from 6:00-8:00 at Bleu Gourmet, 8751 W. Charleston, in Las Vegas.  For more information, contact Bleu Gourmet by telephone at (702)363-2538 or visit their website at www.bluegourmet.com.


Most Wednesdays and Thursdays:  Free wine tastings at Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits.  No charge.  Tastings usually take place from 6:00-8:00 p,m. on Wednesday at the Khoury’s store located at 7150 S. Durango, Las Vegas, or at the same time 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 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.  Cost, $5.00 if no wine purchased, free with purchase. 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.


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.


Most Saturdays:  Vino 100 hosts “Sippin Saturdays” from 2-5 p.m., an open house complimentary wine tasting with a different theme each week.  Vino 100 is located at 7220 W. Azure, Las Vegas.  For specific details call the store at (702)734-8466.


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.






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