UNLVino Announces Expanded Bon Vivant Dining Series with Celebrated Grand Tasting as Finale (w/ Video)

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 the 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. 

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