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Picasso is missing from the list, as it is closing on August 16th after 25 years at the Bellagio. Julian Serrano is retiring and closing the restaurant. But here are Wine Spectators favorite Vegas Restaurants for 2024:
Delmonico Steakhouse – The Venetian Resort
2700 + Bottle Wine List
Joël Robuchon Restaurant – MGM Grand Hotel
1600+ Bottle Wine List
Restaurant Guy Savoy – Caesars Palace
2800+ Bottle Wine List
Bazaar Meat – SAHARA Las Vegas
700+ Bottle Wine List
Carbone – ARIA Resort and Casino
600+ Bottle Wine List
Lotus of Siam – 620 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas
550+ Bottle Wine List
$35 Per Bottle / No Limit / Waived For Each Bottle Purchased
Michael Mina – Bellagio Hotel and Casino
500+ Bottle Wine List
RIVEA – Delano Las Vegas
1000+ Bottle Wine List
Scotch 80 Prime – Palms Casino Resort
600+ Bottle Wine List
Spago by Wolfgang Puck – Bellagio Hotel and Casino
500+ Bottle Wine List
Corkage $50 / Per Bottle Max 2 / They will not open a bottle if its on their wine list
T-Bones Chophouse & Lounge – Red Rock Resort
1700+ Bottle Wine List
Wally’s – Resorts World Las Vegas
1600+ Bottle Wine List
Zuma – The Cosmopolitan
380+ Bottle Wine List
We will be visiting all of these restaurants over the next few months… Stay tuned for our reviews. (Someone has to do it!!)
Heavy rain has created conditions that allow mildew to pose a threat. According to the national weather agency Météo France, the spring of 2024 has been the wettest since 2008 and the fourth wettest on record. “It rained a lot, and often, everywhere,” the agency reported, except for some areas near the Mediterranean and Pyrenees.
The bottom line is that most growers think they have managed the situation, but not without significant additional costs.
Let’s not forget that winemakers are first and foremost… Farmers.
Hmmm. There is no Napa, no Carmel, or Monterey. Sonoma is number 9, and Temecula is number 2. What is going on at USA Today?
A new wine delivery system is going up against Napa Technology’s WineStation Series.
This is cool-looking, but it takes up a ton of space. I’m not sure what kind of adoption they will get, but I sure would like one in my house.
Easter Island, the remote volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean known for its monumental statues, has officially been designated a wine appellation (Denominación de Origen, or DO) by the Chilean government. As part of several measures adopted this week, wines produced on the island, located approximately 3,500 kilometers (2,100 miles) from the central Chilean coast, will now bear the Rapa Nui DO title. Rapa Nui is the indigenous name for both the island and its people.
Earlier this year researchers published a paper on Wild grape vines of Easter Island, revealing that Easter Island has hosted at least six different grape varieties since the 19th century, with multiple vineyard sites spread across the island.
The Mâconnais region of Burgundy, France, is known throughout the wine world for producing exceptional Chardonnays that are both elegant and rich.
The region gained its appellation status in 1936 and currently encompasses just over 2,000 acres of vines. The soil is limestone and clay, and the cool temperatures create the perfect growing conditions for Chardonnay grapes.
● Famous regions in Maconnais include:
Macon.
● Macon-Villages.
● Pouilly-Fuisse.
● Pouilly-Loche.
● Saint-Veran.
Be sure to check out our review of 2017 Barraud Pouilly Fuisse Les Crays, a wonderful example of what the region has to offer.
The Chateau Montelena Tasting Room
This is a beautiful property, but if you go for a tasting, skip “A Taste of Montelena,” as we found it not worth the money. You stand at a bar in a gift shop, and they pour you some wine. Splurge and get one of the curated experiences; it will be worth it in the end.
Chateau Montelena & Their Famous 1973 Chardonnay
If this subject interests you, then be sure to read George M. Taber’s Judgment of Paris. Mr. Taber was there for the tasting and provides a fantastic firsthand account.
2021 Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay
If you want to taste a bottle of the wine made by the winemaker in the same style, then head over to Grgich Hills and pick up a bottle of their Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay. It is very good. Is $125 good? Well, you be the judge of that.
Fuego Cocina del Valle: A Relaxed High-End Restaurant in Valle de Guadalupe
Fuego Cocina del Valle is a high-end restaurant in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, that serves relaxed Baja cuisine with a focus on seasonal ingredients. The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere and both indoor and outdoor seating options. The menu offers a variety of dishes, including meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. There is no corkage fee, so you can bring a bottle from your afternoon of wine tasting in Valle.
If you are heading to Valle de Guadalupe, be sure to check out our guide to the region’s restaurants and wineries.
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