Las Vegas Special Wine Tastings Dinners Winemaker Events Gayot

May 12-18
ENVY the Steakhouse presents a salute to favorite Epicurean Adventures of the past, created by executive chef Stefan Kauth over the last two years. For its four-course May Epicurean Adventure, served from 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Gunderloch 'Nackenheim Rothenberg' Spätlese, Rheinhessen 2005 enhances chilled Thai pepper soup with red curry, Thai basil and lemongrass yogurt; Reynold's Family Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2004 accompanies seared diver sea scallops with shellfish broth, smoked trout caviar and mashed potatoes; Stanley Lambert "Silent Partner" Barossa Valley 2004 complements lobster-stuffed filet with truffle sauce and sautéed spinach. Château Gravas, Sauternes, France and lemon curd mousse with a fresh raspberry compote and vanilla whipped cream complete the event priced at $87 plus tax and gratuity ($65 plus tax and gratuity for dinner only, $35 plus tax and gratuity for wine only). Reservations are suggested. ENVY the Steakhouse, Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, 3400 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89169, 702-784-5716.

May 27
Master chef/restaurateur Gustav Mauler of Spiedini pairs his popular Italian cuisine with Clos Du Bois wines for a Tuesday night out in Summerlin. For the 6:30 p.m. event, 2007 Pinot Grigio accompanies lemon ravioli pine nuts and shrimp; 2004 Sonoma County Merlot enhances wild mushroom bisque with a Parmesan crostini; 2005 Classic Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma complements veal tenderloin in an eggplant crust with truffled mashed potatoes and a mélange of fresh vegetables. Chocolate panna cotta with fresh berries and a dessert wine complete the appealing dinner priced at $68 plus tax and gratuity. Spiedini, JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, Spa & Golf, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145, 702-869-8500.

May 29
Gaetano's Ristorante's Italian cuisine will be paired with a "tour of Sicily" (Napa and Sonoma) wine dinner for a Thursday evening out in suburban Henderson. For the 7 p.m. event, sliced beefsteak tomatoes, fresh buffala mozzarella and roasted peppers topped with basil-infused olive oil is accompanied by Kendall Jackson Sauvignon Blanc; Pinot Noir La Crèma enhances homemade gnocchi with brown butter, sage and Parmesan cheese. Lemon sorbet refreshes the palate for the entrée choice of pan-seared Alaskan halibut with cherry tomatoes, asparagus, fresh basil and Kendall Jackson Chardonnay or a petite filet mignon with roasted shallots and a Cognac peppercorn sauce complemented by Stonestreet Cabernet. A pistachio and chocolate tartufo matched with Brachetto completes the feast priced at $75 plus tax and gratuity. Space is limited, reservations are required. Gaetano's Ristorante, 10271 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, NV 89052, 702-361-1661.

June 13
Roy's in Summerlin hosts its next Waina Hui (Wine Club) tasting on Friday from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Accompanied by an array of sushi appetizers, wines from around the world are featured, as well as four Japanese sakés---Moon on the Water, Well of Wisdom, Divine Droplets and Dreamy Clouds---presented by Eric Swanson, a master sommelier of saké. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Among perks that come with membership (for a one-time $20 fee) are invitations to wine tastings, 15 percent off wine-pairing dinners and 10 percent off bottled wine purchases for dinner before 6:30 p.m. The tastings of wines and enticing flavors of Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine are hosted the second Friday of every month. Space is limited, reservations are recommended. Roy's, 8701 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89117, 702-838-3620.

June 24
Master chef/restaurateur Gustav Mauler pairs his popular Italian cuisine with Oyster Bay, New Zealand wines in his acclaimed Spiedini for a Tuesday night out in Summerlin. For the 6:30 p.m. event, Marlborough Sauvignon accompanies a crab and avocado timbale with tomato carpaccio, chive dressing; Marlborough Chardonnay enhances lemon tagliatelle with citrus Alfredo sauce; Hawke's Bay Merlot complements grilled Romanian tenderloin with sweet potato gratin and a mélange of vegetables. Strawberry, peach and ginger crumble and a dessert wine complete the appealing dinner priced at $68 plus tax and gratuity. Spiedini, JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, Spa & Golf, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145, 702-869-8500.