Las Vegas, NV: UNLVino presents "Sake Fever"

Apr 19, 2013
7:00 pm until 10:00 pm

UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration and Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada to Raise Scholarship Dollars at Time-Honored Celebration Fundraiser

LAS VEGAS – This year, the 39th annual UNLVino will expand to four days of events, for wine, beer and spirit enthusiasts, April 18-21, 2013. Nevada’s original wine festival will showcase an array of international beverages and continue Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada’s mission to raise millions of scholarship dollars for students of UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration.

-EVENT INFORMATION-

“Sake Fever” at The Mirage – Friday, April 19: 7-10 p.m.

Sake Fever, UNLVino’s popular celebration of the most authentic and precisely crafted Asian beverages and cuisine, will immerse guests in the tropical oasis of The Mirage’s resort pool. In addition to an extensive selection of imported and domestically brewed sakes and beers, the elegant event will feature fresh fare crafted by Sushi Masters. Tickets are $100 in advance; $125 at the door. 

UNLVino expands to feature four days of world-class food and beverage tastings for the first time, throughout multiple Las Vegas venues including:

-"Bubble-Licious" at The Venetian – Thursday, April 18:  7-10 p.m.

-"Sake Fever" at The Mirage – Friday, April 19:  7-10 p.m.

-"Grand Tasting" at Paris Las Vegas – Saturday, April 20:  7-10 p.m.

-"BAR-b-q" at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health – Sunday, April 21:  11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The events also serve to honor recipients of the Dom Pérignon Award of Excellence, four individuals who have “distinguished themselves by setting an example through their inspirational leadership, character and work ethic” --Celebrity chefs Thomas Keller and Masaharu Morimoto; acclaimed restaurateur Elizabeth Blau; and MGM Grand President & COO Scott Sibella.

-TICKETS-

Tickets are now on sale for 2013’s exciting festivities at www.UNLVTickets.com. The perfect gift for wine connoisseurs – UNLVino’s special $350 wine-lovers “passport” package – includes admission to all four tastings, a savings of more than $100.

Out-of-town alumni and tourists are encouraged to visit www.UNLVino.com as well as the respective websites for UNLVino’s partner resorts, The Venetian, The Mirage and Paris Las Vegas, to explore special room rates and packages in the upcoming months.   

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.  In its 38 years, UNLVino has raised millions of dollars for the scholarship program, which has aided UNLV students who have pursued careers in the hospitality industry around the world. For more information, visit www.UNLVino.com or call 877.413.VINO; tickets are available at www.UNLVTickets.com.

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