UNLVino in Vegas Draws Thousands of Wine Enthusiasts

Celebrating 40 years in the making, this year UNLVino is expanding with a flurry of events leading up to the annual Founder’s Grand Tasting on Saturday, April 12.

Beginning Wednesday, April 9, patrons can pick and choose from events to attend such as a wine mixer with appetizers from Wolfgang Puck, a poolside barbecue at Caesars, or an exotic champagne tasting at the Venetian.

Tickets can be purchased for each event at UNLVino.com and cost between $100 and $225 or $275 for VIP – based on the event you’d like to attend. As a whole, each event helps raise scholarship funds for the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.  Check out the list of events and details of each below to get your drink on.

Sip and Savor
Wednesday, April 9
7 to 9 p.m.
Spago at the Forum Shops at Caesars
Enjoy bites from Wolfgang Puck as well as premium label wines

Bar-b-q
Thursday, April 10
7 to 10 p.m.
Caesars Palace Garden of The God’s Pool
Enjoy libations from expert mixologists while snacking on unique barbecue twists.

Bubble-Licious
Friday, April 11
7 to 10 p.m.
Doge’s Palace at the Venetian
Pop the cork and enjoy a sparkling collection of champagnes with appetizers from the Venetian’s finest restaurants.

Founder’s Grand Tasting
Saturday, April 12
7 to 10 p.m.
The grand event with UNLV’s culinary students creating delectable treats alongside top restaurants in Vegas with champagne, wine, beer, spirits and sake to sample all night long.

Need a ride after the events? Click here to request transportation options.