3rd Annual Stirling Art & Wine Walk In Las Vegas

Las Vegas might sometimes seem like the most unlikely place, but it is home to several dozen international and exceptionally talented artists. The climate, lifestyle, and continual buzz of international visitors has attracted them.

This Thursday, April 15, is an opportunity to see some of their work at the 3rd Annual Art & Wine Walk at The Stirling Club in Las Vegas. The Art & Wine Walk features about 20 different local artists and six different wines from three different wineries. It's an excellent and rare opportunity to see the work in the comfortable surroundings of the most exclusive club in Las Vegas and meet many of the artists in person.

Highlighted Wines From Handley Cellars

Handley Cellars, operated by winemakers Milla Handley and Kristen Barnhisel, is an organic certified estate vineyard in the Anderson Valley, known for its cool foggy nights and bright sunny days. The Handley family also owns a Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County) vineyard near the Russian River. Featured wines* include:

Pinot Gris, Handley Cellars, Anderson Valley, 2007
Sauvingnon Blanc, Handley Cellars, Anderson Valley, 2007
Pinot Noir, Handley Cellars, Anderson Valley, 2007

* linked to closest comparable wines when an exact match was not available.

Highlights From Louis M. Martini

Originally established in 1933 by a colorful young man who believed that the best wine could only be made from the best grapes. After studying winemaking in Italy, he returned to the United States and purchased land in Napa and Sonoma counties. Featured wines include:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini, Sonoma County, 2006

Highlights From William Hill Estate

The William Hill Estate was designed with winemaking in mind. The vineyard is situated just outside the winery door giving winemaker Ralf Holdenried the freedom to be involved in every aspect of the winemaking process. It is located just off the Silverado Trail in Southern Napa on the Silverado Bench. Featured wines include:

Chardonnay, William Hill Estate, Napa Valley. 2006
Merlot, William Hill Estate, Napa Valley, 2006


Highlighted Artists at Art & Wine Walk

Roberto Andreev
Sigrid Brunel
Kathy Cartier
Donovan Fitzgerald
Sharon Gainsburg
Marty Kreloff
Beti Kristof
Olga Minkevitch
Niki Sands
Tom McGrady

Light hors d'œuvres will be served. The event is $20 per person for member admisson and an additional discount for Stirling Club Wine Society members. The event begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. in The Stirling Room.

For non-members hoping to join the event, contact Kathleen Gustafson, executive director of membership, at 702-784-4603 or by e-mail via The Stirling Club Web site.