Incredible experience at Picasso, Las Vegas (** Michelin)

At Picasso Restaurant in Las Vegas, a tasting of Overture and Opus One becomes an exercise in quiet luxury, where every course feels deliberately composed. The experience begins with poached lobster, its gentle sweetness and pristine texture drawing out Overture’s supple layers of dark fruit and soft spice. A seared scallop follows—golden, delicate, and precise—mirroring the wine’s balance and understated power.

As the evening deepens, foie gras takes center stage, rich and silken, amplifying the depth and structure of Opus One. The wine’s notes of black cherry, cassis, cedar, and graphite linger effortlessly, holding their own against the dish’s indulgence. The final course, fallow deer, is refined and earthy, its lean elegance revealing the wines’ darker nuances—cocoa, dried herbs, and a long, resonant finish.

Surrounded by Picasso’s warm, art-filled ambiance, the tasting feels intimate and timeless. It’s not simply a pairing of wine and food, but a dialogue between craftsmanship and restraint—an evening in Las Vegas that favors sophistication over spectacle, and leaves a lasting impression long after the final glass.