The 7th annual Wine Fest will be held at
Golden Nugget Las Vegas from Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 17, and feature the
finest selections from California, Oregon and Washington.
Participating
vineyards at Wine Fest will include – California: Alexander Valley Vineyards, B
Cellars, Earthquake, Jason Stevens, MacRostie, Michael David, Mumm Vineyards,
Presqu’lle, Schramsberg, Terra Valentine, Ventana, Wolfgang Puck Wines; Oregon:
A to Z Wineworks, Archery Summit, Battle Creek, Bethel Heights, Folin Cellars,
Ponzi Vineyards, Rex Hill; Washington: 14 Hands, Browne Family, Canoe Ridge,
L’Ecole, Milbrandt, Pepper Bridge, Sawtooth, Snoqualmie, Ste. Michelle and
Waterbrook, among others.
Friday,
May 15
Poolside
Wine Reception
8-10
p.m. – H20 Poolside Bar
Priced
at $45 per person, the evening will include tastings, small bites and
meet-and-greets with top winemakers in a picturesque setting surrounded by
Golden Nugget’s world-famous pool and shark tank.
Winemakers
Dinner
7
p.m. – Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse
Brenna
Ponzi of Ponzi Vineyards will host the Winemakers Dinner featuring a
surf-and-turf menu accentuating the bountiful seafood found off the coast and
inland waterways of the Pacific Northwest. The dinner will be priced at $195
per person.
Saturday,
May 16
Wine
Comparison Tasting Seminars
1 –
2:30 p.m. / 3 – 4:30 p.m. – Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse
The
first tasting will feature 12 Pinot Noirs from California and Oregon, followed
by the second tasting highlighting 12 Cabernets from California and Washington.
The tasting seminars will be hosted by winemakers, winery owners and special
guests including Master Sommelier’s Guy Stout, Joseph Phillips and Thomas
Burke. Tickets will be priced at $35 per person for each tasting.
Pacific
Northwest Grand Tasting
7 –
10 p.m. – The Grand Event Center
The
grand tasting will allow guests to sample some of the finest wines from the
region while enjoying masterfully-prepared chef’s appetizers, music and a
silent auction. Tickets start at $125 per person.
Sunday,
May 17
Champagne
& Jazz Brunch
11
a.m. – 1 p.m. – The Grand Event Center
The
brunch, priced at $75 per person, will feature classic favorites, made-to-order
crepes, a deluxe bloody mary bar and sparkling wines to go along with live jazz
music. In addition, guests may participate in a fast-paced, exciting live
auction highlighted by wine lots, collector bottles, vacation packages and
more. A portion of proceeds from both individual ticket sales and the auction
will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas.
‘Wine
Down with the Winemakers’ Reception
2 – 5
p.m. – The Hideout Pool
Priced
at $30 per person, guests may relax at poolside cabanas while chatting with the
top winemakers from the weekend and sampling selections from various vineyards.
Golden
Nugget Las Vegas
129
East Fremont St.
Las
Vegas, Nev. 89101
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