Excellence in every pour: Atlantis wine program honored for 24th consecutive year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/08/2024 - 11:55am
Atlantis Steakhouse and Bistro Napa have both received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which is presented annually to restaurants around the globe with outstanding wine programs.
This marks the 24th consecutive year Atlantis Steakhouse has earned the honor, while Bistro Napa has now received it 23 years in a row.
“Crafted with passion and curated with care, our award-winning wine program is one of the hallmarks of our elevated fine dining experience,” said Cheraz Ecker, general manager of Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. “We proudly toast our incredible food and beverage team for continuing to raise the bar of excellence in northern Nevada.”
The Award of Excellence is given to restaurants whose wine lists feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. 2,150 restaurants worldwide received the distinction this year.
Known for its impeccable service and captivating interior design, Atlantis Steakhouse has a total inventory of 1,720 bottles of wines, which includes a selection of 320 wines offered by the bottle and 40 wines offered by the glass. The restaurant’s ever-growing wine list, curated by Atlantis sommelier and cellar master Christian O’Kuinghttons, complements an exquisite menu that features the nation’s finest steaks from Allen Brothers of Chicago and Japanese Wagyu imported from Kumamoto, Japan. Along with having a AAA Four-Diamond designation, Atlantis Steakhouse is also Reno’s only Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant.
Bistro Napa boasts a 4,000-bottle interactive wine cellar with a private dining and tasting area. The restaurant’s diverse wine list has 267 selections with an emphasis on California, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Chile and Argentina. A dynamic selection of 32 wines offered by the glass highlight season varietals and trends. The restaurant’s fine, hard-to-find wines are paired with Napa-inspired dishes to provide a delightful epicurean experience. Bistro Napa has a Recommended rating from Forbes Travel Guide.
Atlantis Steakhouse and Bistro Napa regularly showcase their dedication to creative fine dining with their popular Winemaker Dinner Series designed to pair a special, multi-course menu with a featured wine. The restaurants have previously hosted distinguished wineries and vineyards such as Alpha Omega Winery, Darioush Winery, Duckhorn Vineyards, John Anthony Vineyards, PlumpJack Winery, Rombauer Vineyards, Paul Hobbs Vineyards, Peju Province Winery, DOAU Vineyards and Peter Michael Winery.
For more information on each restaurant, visit www.atlantiscasino.com/steakhouse and www.atlantiscasino.com/bistro.
