From The Sommelier

Wine is regarded with the highest level of passion at Bellagio. Along with the fountain show, the excitement of Cirque du Soleil's "O" and the stunning floral arrangements of the conservatory, wine is one of the focal points of the Bellagio experience. As a AAA Five Diamond award winner, we have woven wine into the fabric of our high level of service. We have a team of 16 sommeliers, including a record four Master Sommeliers, dedicated to cater to all of your wine desires. As Director of Wine at Bellagio, I encourage you to ask for one of our highly trained wine professionals when you are thinking about your wine selection. With over 60,000 bottles, 4,000 selections and 250 wines by the glass under a single roof, the wine team has many ways to entice you and make your Bellagio wine experience memorable.

Cheers!

Jason L. Smith, MS

Director of Wine

Jason Smith, MS
Director of Wine

Todd English's Olives

A 2009 winner of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, Todd English’s renowned casual restaurant is revered for its Mediterranean cuisine paired with California's best wines, as well as selections from Spain, the South of France and Italy.

Tammie Ruesenberg
Lead Sommelier at
Olives

Adam Pongracic
Sommelier at
Olives

Picasso

Chef Serrano's exceptional Mediterranean cuisine is inspired by the regions of France and Spain, where Picasso spent much of his life. More than 1,500 of the best wines from Spain, as well as classics from the rest of the world complement this AAA Five Diamond Award-winning dining experience. Picasso has made the annual list of Wine Spectator's Best Restaurants for Wine Lovers since 2002 and has received their 2009 Grand Award, as well as a 2007 Fine Dining Award from Santé magazine.

Robert Smith, MS
Master Sommelier at Picasso

Michael Schwab
Sommelier at
Picasso

Jasmine

Jasmine, recipient of Wine Spectator's 2009 Best of Award of Excellence, is elegant in design and offers exquisite fine dining of authentic traditional Cantonese fare. Its wine list boasts 700 different selections from various regions all around the world with a special focus on French wine and Riesling. The two signature tasting menus with their exclusive wine pairings are a must-experience!

Sarah Pamatat
Head Sommelier at Jasmine

Le Cirque

Le Cirque invites guests to indulge and relish world-class wines, haute cuisine and luxurious service in an intimate setting. With wines concentrating on celebrated regions of France: Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhone Valley, this 2009 recipient of Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence and the AAA Five Diamond Award, promises a truly rare dining experience.

William Moss
Head Sommelier at
Le Cirque

Freddy Montandon
Sommelier at
Le Cirque

Prime

Velvety Angus Prime, aged for 21 days, and the perfect wine await your choosing from over 750 selections - including some of the rarest cult wines from California. With two sommeliers at your service, your impeccable meal will be paired with a personalized wine selection resulting in a certified PRIME experience. PRIME received a 2009 Best of Award of Excellence from
Wine Spectator.

Jason Quinn
Head Sommelier at
Prime

John Burke
Sommelier at
Prime

Sensi

Complementing the lush menu, SENSI's wine list focuses on regionalism showcasing bold and unique wines with an emphasis on the Southern Hemisphere - particularly Australia and New Zealand. SENSI received Wine Spectator's 2009 Best of Award of Excellence.

Arturo Valadez Sanchez
Head Sommelier at
Sensi

Darius Allyn, MS
Master Sommelier at
Sensi

Circo

Circo's sommelier focuses on the best and most unique wines of Italy to pair with Tuscan-style homemade pastas, grilled meats, fish, and delicious hot and cold appetizers. The recipient of Wine Spectator's 2009 Best of Award of Excellence, Circo stores more than 500 selections of premium wine - representing every region of the world - in its cellar.

William Moss
Head Sommelier at
Circo

Darius Allyn
Master Sommelier at
Circo

Robert Brzostowski
Sommelier at
Circo

MICHAEL MINA

Mina, winner of the prestigious James Beard Foundation's Best Chef Award, marries an enticing blend of ingredients from California and the Mediterranean with the distinctive flavors of freshly flown-in seafood. The wine selection focuses on the best aromatic whites of Burgundy and Germany, as well as various exquisite reds and California varieties. Wine Spectator designated MICHAEL MINA a recipient of its 2009 Best of Award of Excellence.

Joe Phillips, MS
Master Sommelier at
MICHAEL MINA

Sabrina Benedetto
Sommelier at
MICHAEL MINA