The 35th Annual UNLVino, one of the largest series of wine and champagne tasting events in the country, will be held April 16-18, 2009, at various locations around the valley. Presented by the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration and Southern Wine and Spirits of Nevada, UNLVino provides wine enthusiasts and winemakers the opportunity to sample the latest releases, the best vintages, and the finest varietals from more than 350 wineries. Proceeds from the event will support the advancement of higher education at UNLV.
WHEN/WHERE:
<strong>Bubble-Licious</strong> (a champagne and sparkling wine tasting):
Thursday, April 16, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Palms Hotel and Casino (poolside)
Tickets:(702) 947-8833
<strong>Auss-Some and then Some</strong> (a southern hemisphere wine tasting)
Friday, April 17, from 7 to 10 p.m.
The District at Green Valley Ranch
Tickets: (702) 564-8595
<strong>UNLVino Grand Tasting</strong> (wines from around the world)
Saturday, April 18, from 2 to 5:30 p.m.
Paris Las Vegas
(702) 739-3267
<strong>Eds.:</strong> Media passes are required for access to each of the above events and will be issued to print media, broadcast media and trade publications for the purpose of covering the activities. Freelance writers, photographers, or videographers must provide a letter of assignment from a recognized news organization or publication.
