Las Vegas (October 24th, 2022) – UNLVino returns, in partnership with Southern Glazer’s Wine, Spirits & Beer of Nevada and the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, with the 49th Annual UNLVino Food and Wine Festival. With an ode to its humble roots, UNLVino continues its unique twist on the beloved event with “UNLVino Presents,” a five-part epicurean experience designed to take your taste buds on a culinary journey.
The festivities begin November 14th at Al Solito Posto where proprietor Chef James Trees and Executive Chef Adam Rios will host a four course dinner with wine pairings supplied by Antinori for 40 guests on their well appointed outdoor patio at Tivoli Village. Highlights from the menu include specialty cocktails by Aperol and Campari, stuffed arancini, casarecce pasta, and chicken masala.
“It’s hard to find a more appropriate wine pairing than the selection of Antinori wines we are fortunate to feature at our first Bon Vivant dinner, ” said Shaina Graham, Director of Marketing & Events for Southern Glazer’s Wine, Spirits & Beer of Nevada. “The Antinori family are pioneers in winemaking with roots that date back 600 years, or 26 generations. These are some of Italy’s finest wines and perfectly complement the classic Italian fare we are serving at Al Solito Posto.”
And this is only the beginning as UNLVino Presents expands its Bon Vivant Dining Series in 2023 to include three additional immersive dining experiences, including a final dinner at UNLV hosted by UNLV Executive Chef Mark Sandoval and hospitality students in the college’s state-of-the-art academic building, Hospitality Hall. The festival concludes with the beloved Grand Tasting. Details about additional UNLVino experiences will be announced in December.
Tickets for November 14th Bon Vivant Dining experience at Al Solito Posto are available for $250 HERE. Those who purchase tickets for a Bon Vivant dinner will have the opportunity to buy a discounted ticket to the Grand Tasting for $100. All proceeds benefit UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality.
About UNLVino
From its humble beginnings inside the Southern Glazer’s Wine, Spirits warehouse, the annual UNLVino has grown into Las Vegas’ premier wine, spirits and food event, and serves as the year’s largest scholarship fundraiser for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ William F. Harrah College of Hospitality students. Founded in 1974 by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Senior Managing Director, Larry Ruvo, and former College of Hospitality dean Jerry Vallen, UNLVino began as a small wine tasting, with proceeds going to UNLV’s hospitality college fund. As UNLVino’s popularity grew, so too did its host venues, moving from the warehouse into UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center, and eventually expanding to numerous Las Vegas resorts as fans and community sponsors took notice. Entering its 49th year, UNLVino has raised millions of dollars in scholarships and has become one of the city’s must-attend events of the year.
About Southern Glazer’s Wine, Spirits & Beer of Nevada
Southern Glazer’s Wine, Spirits & Beer of Nevada is the state’s leading beverage distribution company and a division of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. The Company has operations in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. In 2022, Southern Glazer’s was listed as one of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity. In 2021, Southern Glazer’s was selected as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, as well as named by Newsweek as a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @sgwinespirits.
About UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hospitality
The UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality is consistently ranked as one of the top hospitality and tourism programs in the world. Studying just blocks away from the industry’s epicenter, the Las Vegas Strip, UNLV hospitality students enjoy unparalleled access to hands-on, industry-relevant experience and networking opportunities. Professionals from the world’s top hospitality brands visit campus each year to serve as subject matter experts, mentors, and recruiters providing students with career opportunities via internships, management training programs, and direct hiring. For more information visit unlv.edu/hospitality or follow the college on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @unlvhospitality.
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