UNLVino Launches 'Pick Two' Ticket Package to Celebrate 40 Fabulous Years of Wine & Food in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark its 40^th anniversary, Nevada's original wine event, UNLVino, is introducing incredible Pick Two pricing so guests can savor multiple events during this time-honored epicurean showcase. UNLVino will take place over four nights throughout the city, April 9-12.

Use promo code GRAPES at UNLVTickets.com to purchase a Pick Two package.

Beverage enthusiasts can choose their favorite two events for a special value of $199* by visiting UNLVTickets.com and using the promo code GRAPES. The events eligible for this package include: 

• BAR-b-q – Thursday, April 10 from 7 – 10 p.m. – This moonlit soiree will honor Las Vegas' top mixologists at Caesars Palace Garden of the Gods Pool. Guests can imbibe on signature cocktails created by Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada's Executive Director of Mixology, Francesco Lafranconi, and the talented teams from Atomic Liquors, The Boozery, District One Kitchen & Bar, Double Helix Wine & Whiskey Lounge, Downtown Cocktail Room, DW Bistro, Echo & Rig, Herbs and Rye, Imperial Tacos & Beer, Midtown Bar, The Blind Pig, Triple George, Vanguard Lounge, Vintner Grill and Wayfarer Bar. They'll also enjoy mouthwatering twists on barbeque favorites.
• Bubble-Licious – Friday, April 11 from 7 – 10 p.m. – Sip bubbly and savor fine cuisine with internationally celebrated pop artist, Romero Britto, at The Venetian's Doge's Palace Plaza. One of UNLVino's most beloved events, Bubble-Licious will delight patrons with an evening of champagne, sparkling wines, and cocktails from the likes of Armand de Brignac, Billecart-Salmon, Bruno Paillard, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Freixenet, Gerard Bertrand, Henriot, La Caravelle, Moet-Hennessy, Pernod Ricard USA, Remy Cointreau USA, Riboli Family Wines and Wilson Creek Winery. Delicious beverages will be complemented by amazing small plates from The Venetian and Palazzo's collection of restaurants.
• Founders' Grand Tasting – Saturday, April 12 from 7 – 10 p.m. – UNLVino will honor the men who created this wonderful scholarship event 40 years ago – UNLV Dean Jerry Vallen and Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada's Larry Ruvo – with a totally reimagined Grand Tasting experience that is bigger and better than ever before. An indoor/outdoor event taking place at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Keep Memory Alive Event Center, the Founders' Grand Tasting will feature more than 80 premium beverage booths, a beer garden, sake village, live entertainment, interactive art experiences and cuisine from UNLV culinary students in addition to Big Sur Oyster Bar, Binion's Ranch Steakhouse, Mercadito Las Vegas, Oscar's Steakhouse, Poppy Den by Chef Angelo Sosa, Portofino, Sambalatte, Spiedini & Chef Gustav Mauler, Tacos & Tequila, The Siegel Group & Rumor Boutique Hotel and Westin Lake Las Vegas, among others.

In addition to these events, the 40^th UNLVino will kick off April 9 with Sip & Savor at Spago inside The Forum Shops, hosted by world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck. At the event, attendees will mingle with the chef and enjoy premium wines and gourmet food from Puck's six distinct Las Vegas restaurants. Participating wineries include Wolfgang Puck, Au Bon Climat Winery, Cain Vineyard & Winery, Castello di Ama, Chehalem, Domaine Cordier, Cheval des Andes, Daou Vineyards & Winery, d'Arenberg, Hall Wines, Champagne-Henriot, Holdredge Wines, Kistler Vineyards, Marimar Estate, Patz & Hall, Poggio Antico, Puck-Schrader, Talbott Vineyards, Fattoria Rodano, Ruinart, Domaine Santa Duc, Swanson Vineyards and Walt Wines. The event begins at 6 p.m. for VIP ($275), and 7 p.m. for general admission ($225). Tickets are available at unlvtickets.com.

*Tax & processing fee not included

About UNLVino
UNLVino was cofounded in 1974 by the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration and Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada. 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.

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