Time
to celebrate 40 fabulous years! UNLVino returns April 9-12, 2014 with four days
of fantastic functions to celebrate its 40th anniversary as Nevada’s original
wine event. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 10 at UNLVTickets.com for the
time-honored epicurean showcase, which continues Southern Wine & Spirits of
Nevada’s mission to raise millions of scholarship dollars for UNLV’s William F.
Harrah College of Hotel Administration.
The
40th UNLVino will be a demonstration in gastronomic excellence as four main
events take place across the famed Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas.
Beverage enthusiasts and foodies alike will sample wines, spirits, craft beers
and cuisine prepared by some of the city’s most beloved chefs and mixologists.
This year’s events will elevate guests’ experiences, including:
· Sip & Savor at Spago – Wednesday,
April 9: 6 p.m. for VIP; 7 p.m. for GA
The
second annual celebrated fundraiser – Sip & Savor – joins the roster of the
40th annual UNLVino as world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck hosts an evening
filled with premium label wines and incredible food. This mix-and-mingle,
dine-around-style meal will indulge guests in signature cuisine from Puck’s six
distinct Las Vegas restaurants. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the
award-winning chef, as well as executive chefs from his distinct Las Vegas
establishments, and a bevy of talented sommeliers and beverage professionals.
Chef Puck will be honored with the Dom Pérignon Award of Excellence for his
culinary accolades and contributions to the city of Las Vegas.
Tickets
are $225 for general admission; $275 for VIP
· BAR-b-q at Caesars Palace Garden of
the Gods Pool – Thursday, April 10: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
UNLVino’s
popular BAR-b-q returns at Caesars Palace as cocktail masterminds collaborate
for a unique poolside barbeque. At this mixology-inspired soiree, guests can
imbibe on signature cocktails created by Southern Wine & Spirits of
Nevada’s Executive Director of Mixology, Francesco Lafranconi and his talented
team, while enjoying mouthwatering twists on barbeque favorites.
Tickets
are $100 in advance; $125 at the door
· Bubble-Licious at The Venetian’s
Doge’s Palace Plaza – Friday, April 11: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
One
of UNLVino’s most beloved events, Bubble-Licious will delight patrons with an
evening of champagne, sparkling wines, and cocktails, along with amazing small
plates from The Venetian and Palazzo’s collection of restaurants. During the
event, pop artist Romero Britto will be recognized with the Dom Pérignon Award
of Excellence. A longtime supporter of UNLVino, Britto will be on-hand to
present an original poster he created for the 40th anniversary.
Tickets
are $125 in advance; $150 at the door
· Founders’ Grand Tasting at the Keep
Memory Alive Events Center at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain
Health – Saturday, April 12: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
UNLVino
will conclude with the Founders’ Grand Tasting, which will celebrate the
event’s creators, Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada’s Senior Managing
Director, Larry Ruvo, and dean emeritus of the William F. Harrah College of
Hotel Administration, Dr. Jerry Vallen. Taking place amongst the captivating
architecture of the Frank Gehry designed building, guests can partake in the
world’s finest wines, champagnes, spirits, beers and sakes, as well as bites
from the city’s best restaurants and UNLV’s culinary students.
Tickets
are $125 in advance; $150 at the door
UNLVino
is planned and executed by students in UNLV’s hotel college, providing them
with hands-on experience in event coordination and promotion – all testaments
to the event’s purpose of providing scholarships for these talented
individuals.
UNLVino’s
events also will recognize individuals with the Dom Pérignon Award of
Excellence, which goes to those who have “distinguished themselves by setting
an example through their inspirational leadership, character and work ethic.”
About
UNLVino
UNLVino
was cofounded in 1974 by the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration
and Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada, the two organizations which continue
to sponsor it today. Over the past 40 years, UNLVino has raised several million
dollars for scholarships and other academic development needs of UNLV students.
UNLVino is differentiated through unparalleled, hands-on student experiences at
all levels of event planning, execution and promotion, as well as the impactful
funds raised each year – all testaments to the celebratory weekend’s broader
purpose – scholarship. For more
information, visit UNLVino.com or call 1.877.413.VINO (8466).
