Bellagio Las Vegas presents the Epicurean Epicenter Series event “Old World vs. New World,” a wine-pairing dinner that combines education and culinary craftsmanship. The dinner takes place at 6:30 p.m. on May 2 at Sensi. Sensi Executive Chef Royden Ellamar has created a four-course menu that will be paired with select wines from renowned estates. Bellagio Wine Director and Master Sommelier Jason Smith will guide guests through the contrasts between Old World and New World wine styles and explain the flavor interactions with each course.
The evening opens with a selection of canapés, followed by a four-course fixed-price tasting menu priced at $195 per person. Each course is paired with carefully chosen wines to illustrate stylistic differences and complementary flavors:
- Salad Lyonnaise: Grilled frisée with housemade jowl bacon and mustard seed soy vinaigrette. Paired with Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett Wehlener Sonnenuhr Mosel 2011 and Sandhi Chardonnay, Santa Barbara 2012.
- Spring Risotto: Creamy risotto with morel mushrooms, English peas, charred ramps, halibut cheeks and green curry. Paired with Antinori Chardonnay Cervaro della Sala Umbria 2011 and Illumination Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2012.
- Tasting of Colorado Lamb: A trio of preparations — 12-hour smoked brisket, herb-roasted loin and truffle-crusted tenderloin. Paired with Bodegas Muga Torre Muga Rioja 2006 and Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta Colchagua Valley 2009.
- Cheese Course: Epoisses and Bohemian Creamery’s The Bomb served with sesame rye crisps and quince preserve.
This curated dinner is designed for wine enthusiasts and food lovers who want to deepen their understanding of Old World and New World winemaking traditions while enjoying thoughtful pairings that highlight regional styles and culinary technique.
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