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    The Wine Cellar Tasting Room

    4.2 (106 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Julie Y.

    I've randomly came across this place on Yelp & it looked interesting so hubby & I stopped by tonight before watching a comedy show at the Rio. We walked right in & the place was dead with only 2 other tables filled. We got seated right away & service was polite & attentive. The ambiance felt like you're in a vintage cave similar to one of the wineries we've been to Napa. It felt relaxing & personable. Hubby ordered the worldwide red wine adventure which included 3 flights...a Malbec, Tempranillo, & Chianti. I had the Joe's the best of the best Cabernet which included 3 different pours of Cabernet. I'm from LA & have always been into cabs but recently have transitioned to old world wines bc it pairs better with food in my opinion. However, hubby suggested we have an open mind & order both the old world & new world wines. Surprisingly, I thought the cabs tasted better than the old world wines. The cabs listed on the menu are ones that I've never had before & it was bold as expected but solid. I've had better old world wines so it was just okay. With that being said, I don't mind coming back to try other wines on the menu.

    Hidden gem in a hotel I wouldn't think to visit. We enjoyed a tasting of 5 wines and cheese platter. Not rushed, the bartender was pleasant and knowledgeable. The room had plenty of different areas to seat at, we chose the bar. The space did not feel like a basement of a casino. Very welcoming and clean.

    Adam M.

    Amazing ambiance, good selection of tastings at a reasonable price. Friendly, knowledgeable sommelier.

    Downstairs snack area
    Michelle F.

    Located inside the Rio Casino and Hotel. Came for a wine tasting event via an email received from the Rio Hotel and Casino. Arrived, inside casino and followed signs to the back of the casino (Near smashburger). The wine Cellar is on the bottom floor and is actually down a flight of stairs. As you enter you take a spiral staircase down to what imitates a winery tasting room, nice ambiance. On some nights they have dueling pianos. Which were hard to hear and seating was scattered and majority were not in view of the pianos. The wine tasting consisted of 4 Justin wines and light snacks (salami, cheese, crackers, bread, and chips). The snacks were obsolete for majority of the experience. I was able to see what the snacks were based on the other attendees plates that were piled high. Nonetheless the wine tasting was for a limited time and the pours were lacking literally a sip or two per pour. Service was friendly, overpriced for the selection of snacks and tiny pours. I'd try them again just because sometimes establishments have off nights. And maybe this was one of them.

    Chardonnay flights
    Shaheen K.

    It was such a beautiful experience. It's so hidden that when you go down stairs it looks like Napa. I can't wait to go back and try the other flights. The service was amazing and the ambiance was nice

    Show'Chi D.

    Recently reopened in April 2024, the Wine Cellar stands head and shoulders above everything the Rio Hotel and Casino offers. We visited the cellar on May 2nd as part of my wife's birthday celebration. It was just her and me, looking for a night of wine tasting and picture opportunities. We got everything we hoped for. She got a Riesling wine flight (#2), and I picked up a bourbon flight (#13) we were served by the amazing Joel, who offered a warm, welcoming tone as well as valuable insight as to what we were about to experience. Let me not get started on the ambiance! It was phenomenal! It made me actually forget we were in the Rio while we visited the cellar. This was our first time visiting the Wine Cellar & Tasting Room, and we'll be back for more!

    Cheerios!
    Wil P.

    This place was awesome! We had wine tasting reservations at an affordable price. The sommelier was amazing and very knowledgeable about the wines that' was presented for the evening. He had great character and good vibes. I believe his name was Dave. He introduced us to the John Elway wines, which started off with a Chardonnay then moved on to the reds like the Pinot noir and Cabernets. The reservation came along with an amazing charcuterie line that was self serve and all you can eat. It was very pleasant to pair with the tasting of some fabulous wines. All the staff here was excellent. The ambiance was great it had that Tuscany rustic feel to it. They even offered 50 percent off on all of the wines that was part of the tasting for the evening. We couldn't resist the price and had to get one. Get there early because the tasting will start without you. Overall 10/10. Definitely worth it and already making plans to go back.

    I had the pleasure to visit on the 22nd of March for my Mother's 77th birthday. While there was an issue with my reservation due to an event in the cellar, the manager Mr. Nguyen really did a great job making sure we were accommodated during our trip and I really appreciated it. He also took the time to come and introduce himself to our party and are my Mother feel special. The cellar is a beautiful space and you feel transported away from the neon of LasVegas. Its a perfect break and I imagine in the heat of summer it would be even better!

    Wine Cellar entrance from within the Rio
    Van D.

    Wine Cellar & Tasting Room is located in the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino towards the Masquerade Village area. The glamorous spiral staircase leads you down to a romantic dim lit wine cellar with plenty of private seating areas or the bar area with fake candles throughout. I sat at the bar area and Joel was a lot of help. There was so many options, he really helped me narrow it down. I decided to do a wine flight so I could sample a variety of wines. I got Flight #4 Game of Thrones ($39) and it came with 4 glasses of 3 oz each. - Oregon, The Four Graces Pinot Gris, 2017 - Valdadige, Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, 2017 - Alsace, Trimbach Reserve Pinot Gris, 2013 - Provence, Domaine de Triennes Viognier "Sainte Fleur," 2014 The wine selection was great, but I definitely preferred the first 2 over the second 2. Still nice to be able to experience the variety. To pair with the Game of Throne, I had the Soft Ripened Cheese ($30) cheese plate of 3 cheese of 2 oz servings each. They were served with dried fruits, spiced nuts and sliced artisan breads. - French Brie, Cow Milk, France - Port Salut, Cow Milk, France - Morbier, Cow Milk, France The cheese plate really helped bring out the complex notes of the wine. I had a lot of fun trying different combinations of bread and cheeses before sipping each wine. I was so full from the experience, I was not able to eat dinner afterwards. A MUST VISIT for all wine connoisseur!! I highly recommend this spot for date night, or even to just go on your own.

    Wine down here!
    Susan R.

    Year 5 of Trekking through space with my fellow Federation friends! Sometimes we tend to bend the rules and mingle with the local community. Wine is a deep dark hidden desire that cannot be met with anything replicated. On an away mission we ventured into the unknown for the best the Rio at to offer us! Who does not love some wine! Looking to explore even further each one took the long winding stair case to the cellar! Exciting huh! At the end of the staircase was not a dark and damp cellar; but quite the opposite. Instead was a lovely room with couches and inviting decor surrounding us. We were so glad for taking the leap and exploring our curiosities side. We already explore new worlds so, discovering new places on terra firma is just one more step. This exploration is geared towards providing an individual with sheer decadence surrounded by beautiful bottles of bubbly and wine on fluffy soft leather couches! Do I have to ever leave? The decor of the entrance and whole concept is just beautiful with so much creative and charm present. The feeling beacons for those who love wine to come and share in this joy. When you reach the bottom of the staircase the Wine purveyor and our guide offered seating immediately. The guest feels like family here. We were shown where all the wine was kept. Plus a bonus for us the manager loves Star Trek. We felt like family here. Our extended Federation family of course. The atmosphere of the wine cellar is nothing but love and sharing in the passion of delicious wine. I cannot remember our wine tasting guides name but, if your serious about mine this is the place for you! The service here is table side and anything that you could ever want that has to do with wine is here! The most impressive and amazing collection ever. We had six in our away party; so we had a great time sampling four different bottles. After about the first few glasses the tasting gets so much more fun. There is a certain way to taste the wine too before even swallowing it. We all learned about wine 101 here. School is in-session for us officers. Next year when we come back we will be ahead of the class at Wine 202! Tasting wine is so much fun among amazing friends. You build up and hearty appetite too. The food that we are shared was so delicious and delightful. We shared the food offerings among us six. We ordered some. assorted fine cheeses, salami, and a few other impressive eats. The bread helped clean the pallets and tasted great paired with the red wine the most. I am no wine purveyors but I did learn some new wine tasting skills here! Just so you are not scared; some of the prices of the wine will cause pain to you! Among great friends it is fine since we split the check six ways and with a tip which they did add in. It did not matter; we still took care of our wine guide with an extra tip too! We were set back around $400. Price was no option this trip it was about exploring new worlds and reaching out to new people! Going where some have gone before; but where we went together! That is the real meaning of the love and friendship that we share. Will there be a year 6; it is in the works as we speak! I believe that we will make the Wine Cellar a regular haunt that we will look forward too after long arduous days of exploring the Rio. We can come here and be treated like royalty and lounge on the softest couches that I have ever dined or been wined on! Now go try the red wine here! Live long and prosper !

    Bread, one flight of wine, cheese flight, and meats. This comes out to about $140 with tip.
    Lauren C.

    Awesome ambiance and service, but overpriced even for the The Strip. I've wanted to come here for awhile. My husband and I were seeing a show at The Rio so we came in before our show. There really wasn't much information about what's offered on their website so we went in not knowing what food and drinks were offered. Walking in I immediately liked the ambiance. Located downstairs from the main casino area it is a cozy space with a rustic winery feel. Seating includes a long bar, tables, and couches. Seating areas are nicely spaced out. My husband and I opted to lounge on one of the couches and thought it was a comfortable way to enjoy our wine. The woman that helped us was friendly and attentive. As soon as we walked in she greeted us and offered us menus. She encouraged us to sit anywhere we liked and she'd be over soon to take our order. We were given the perfect amount of time to look over the menu without being rushed. She continued to check on us enough that we felt taken care of, but not so much that her presence was intrusive to our experience. The menu offers many different wine flight options as well as wines by the glass. Flights start at around $30, but most are $50-$60. Each flight comes out to about two glasses of wine. I saw on Yelp that they were working to improve their food menu so I thought they might have a few appetizers. On our visit the menu only offered a couple of cheese flights, a couple (literally two) meats, and items you'd get with cheese plates like olives or nuts. We wanted a glass of wine each so we shared a flight of Pinot Noirs. Three of the wines in the flight were good. Ironically, the most expensive wine in the flight was not good at all. We ordered a cheese flight that included gouda, cheddar, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. This was a sad display with some dried fruit around the cheese. It did come with a large bread basket featuring the same breads served at Voodoo. For $30 and a nice wine bar you'd expect a nicer spread with mustards, jams, or nuts. We also ordered the meat plate which had five pieces of two different meats. The meats were delicious, but again the presentation was sad with just a small cup of olives on the side. All said, we had the equivalent of two glasses of wine, some cheese, some meat, and a lot of bread for around $140 with tip. I realized later that this spot offers 25% off to locals, but even with that discount this spot would be a hard pass. Next time I'd just skip this spot, spend a little extra money, and have a full dinner at Voodoo Steakhouse.

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    Great wines and service. Joel and Jose was nice. Nice quiet place. Loved the wine flights.

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    I hate to give it one star, but it isn't open. I reviewed this place pre-Covid, and it was amazing. I hope they reopen soon.

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    Ask the Community - The Wine Cellar Tasting Room

    I know you've been closed for several years but it says hours were updated a month ago. Are you back open or reopening?

    Yes! The Wine Cellar has reopened. Official hours tasting reservations are always available at riolasvegas.com

    I'm thinking about going with my husband, but I'm concerned about going home with 2 of the same paintings. Are we going to be painting the same thing (different canvas), or do we have choices of what to paint?

    Is there an actual paint party at the Wine Cellar & Tasting Room? If not, then you mistakenly posted your question to the incorrect business. If there is a paint party, you might want to get in direct contact with the paint party organizer, which… 

    How much does a tasting cost? Is it by the glass or is it similar to a winery where you pay a price per tasting set?

    There are a wide range of prices for the different flights you can try. If you get some bread and cheese, expect to spend at least $100 for 2 people.

    I saw a note from F&B that this place was launching a new menu, anyone know when that is happening?

    Hi Rachel, thanks for the inquiry. Our Sommelier has created a really fun and exciting wine and spirit menu. Something I would encourage you to taste. The wine fights with the aged cheese platter is a true experience. We are working on a cold food… 

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    I'm just bummed that I didn't know about it sooner, because I would have been a regular when I lived in Las Vegas.

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