WINE HAPPENINGS: 

Upcoming Wine Events in the Las Vegas area . . .


May 2, Friday:  Marche’ Bacchus hosts a Tuscany wine dinner which features a four course meal paired with 17 different Tuscan wines.  Some of the producers include Flaccionello, Tenuta Friggiali and Fontodi.  Event commences at 6:00 p.m.  Cost, $165.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity.  For further information contact the restaurant at 702-804-8008 or see their website at www.marchebacchus.com for details.


May 2, Friday:  Rock n Roll wines kicks off the warm weather with a pool side wine tasting event at the Green Valley Ranch Hotel from 7:00-10:00 p.m.  Rock n Roll wine will introduce their newest wine, “Reggae Rhapsody”, and more than 25 additional wines will be available for tasting.  The event will also feature live music.  Cost $35.00 + LET if pre-purchased, and $5.00 more at the door.  For more information call (702)240-3066 or email at james@rocknrollwine.com.


May 3, June 21, August 16, September 13 and October 18:  New Vista Community and the District hosts the Wine Walks for the 2008 season.  Previous held at Lake Las Vegas, the event will include numerous wine tasting stations located in the stores and restaurants at the District Mall located just off the 215 and Green Valley Parkway.  The events will run from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and cost $30.00 per person, $50.00 per couple, or a season pass for $120.00.  For more details go to the website at www.NewVistaCommunity.org, or call (702)457-4677.


May 3, Saturday:  Wine Spectator’s Grand Tasting at the Venetian Hotel.  Premium vintners from around the world will open their wines for tasting.  Some of the finest wine producers from around the world will attend, including many of the First Growth producers from the Bordeaux region of France (ie, Chateaux Lafite Rothschild, Margaux...).  The event also features a grand selection of appetizer foods in buffet style, and souvenir tasting glasses for each visitor.  Cost, $200.00 in advance or $225.00 at the door.  For more details go to www.winespectator.com.


May 15, Thursday:  Ventano Italian Grill hosts a dinner featuring the wines of Veramonte and Quintessa paired with a five course gourmet dinner.  The event begins at 7:00.  Cost, $125.00, plus tax and gratuity.  For reservations and more information, call (702)944-4848, or email Michael at michael.ventano@yahoo.com.


June 16 through 22:   Envy steakhouse hosts a “Sonoma vs Napa” wine dinner series which features wines from both of California’s premier wine growing regions, paired with a four course dinner.  The event will take place all week from 5:00-10:00 p.m. and cost $98.00.  Envy is located in  the Renaissance Hotel at 3400 Paradise Road, Las Vegas.  For more information, contact Envy by telephone at (702)784-5716 or go to their website at www.renaissancelasvegas.com.


Most Tuesdays:  Wine tastings at Wine dinner 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 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:  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 from 6-8 p.m. at Las Vegas Wine Company located at 9620 Las Vegas Blvd. and 6105 W. Tropicana Las Vegas.  Cost, $5.00 if no wine purchased, free with purchase. Calll 702-878-8466 for details.


Most Saturdays:  Steak restaurant located at 76 W. Horizon Ridge, Henderson, usually hosts wine tastings every Saturday between 3-5 p.m.  No Charge.  Call 702-567-8325 for details, or check their website at info@steaklasvegas.com.


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.


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.