"LOVE IS IN THE AIR"...
a love story about wine!

 

ISES Featured Speaker:
Jason Smith, Master Sommelier of  Bellagio.

 

Bottle: Bellagio, Tuscany Kitchen
Vintage: February 24, 2010
Varietal: 5:30 Registration, 6:00 Tastings & Pairings

 

Members: $35.00
Non Members: $45.00
Students: $25.00

 

*Pricing is increased $5.00 the week of the event 02/21 for pre-registration and $10.00 for at the door registration*

 

Join Bellagio’s Director of Wine and Master Sommelier on a guided tour of taste, smell, food pairing and of course his love for wine.
 
Smith developed his affinity for wine accidentally. Dreams of being a noted chef led him to enroll in the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., but his destiny changed forever after a required course in wine education sparked an enduring passion.
 
Soon a commanding wine repertoire led Smith to the prestigious role of Cellar Master at New York City’s celebrated ‘21’ Club – all before Smith was 21 years of age himself. Two years later at the age of 22, Smith was awarded the distinguished title of Sommelier.
Smith graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute of America. 
 
He was awarded the coveted designation of Master Sommelier in 2005 and is one of only 97 in the U.S. Smith was selected as Las Vegas’ “Best Sommelier/Wine Director” in 2008 by renowned food and wine expert and James Beard Award winner Anthony Dias Blue.
He was awarded the title “Best Young Sommelier in America” in 2005 by L’Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs, an organization dedicated to promoting wine education and enjoyment. Smith also was named among the “Best Sommeliers in America” during a nationwide competition in 2000 by the American Sommelier Association.
 
* Jason Smith, MS is Director of Wine for Bellagio. In his role, he oversees all wine operations for the AAA Five Diamond resort including wine sales and service in 32 venues, 50,000 bottles spanning approximately 5,000 selections and leads the wine education of Bellagio’s 3,500 service employees. Bellagio is one of only two properties worldwide to offer three master sommeliers under one roof.