The Wine List September 11 2002
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Mick’s mixer Mick’s Bennett Street hosts complimentary wine tastings the second Thursday of every month starting Thursday, Sept. 12 with Kendall Jackson wines. Appetizers provided as well. 2110 Peachtree St. 404-351-MICK (6425)
Fishbone to pick Fishbone Restaurant hosts its next monthly wine tasting Wednesday, Sept. 25. Juice of the night hails from South Africa, accompanied by light hors d’oeuvres. $10 per person. 6-7:30 p.m. 1874 Peachtree Road. 404-367-4772.
Vinocity Velocity Midtown newcomer Vinocity Wine Bar and Restaurant is now open and picking up speed. Get there fast and grab a glass — Vinocity is hosting free wine tastings every Monday in September 6-11 p.m. in the bar and lounge. 404-870-8886. www.vinocitywinebar.com.
Aqua Blue’s Silverado Aqua Blue hosts a Silverado wine dinner, Sunday, Sept. 15. To start, sip Sauvignon Blanc and graze on assorted sushi rolls and Gorgonzola-stuffed danish. Then move on to the three-course dinner which includes Thai chicken salad with roasted peanuts; pistachio-crusted tilapia over scallion corn grits; and warm chocolate cake with raspberry compote. Wine pairings include Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet respectively. $55 per person. Reception at 6 p.m.; dinner at 6:30 p.m. For reservations, call 770-643-8886. 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road. www.atlantaaquablue.com.
Toulouse tasting Explore 12-14 California wines from Sonoma, including Pinot, Chardonnay and rich Zinfandels WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18, 6:30 p.m. $30. For reservations, call 404-351-9533. 2293 Peachtree St.
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Canoe Wines by the River the third Thursday of every month through October in Canoe’s River Garden. Next tasting: Sept. 19. $15. 4199 Paces Ferry Road. For reservations, call 770-432-2663 or visit www.canoe-atl.com.
Cavu - A Midtown Bistro Wine tastings every Friday 6-8 p.m. Stop by Aug. 16 to taste wines and sample light hors d’oeuvres. $10 per person. 794 Juniper St. 404-875-2229.
City Grill Wine on Wednesday tastings, the third Wednesday of each month. Next tasting: Sept. 18. 6-8:30 p.m. $19 per person plus tax and tip. For reservations, call 404-524-2489. 50 Hurt Plaza. www.citygrillatlanta.com.
Dick and harry’s Flight nights every Tuesday. $10-$15. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres. 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. 770-641-8757.
Eno Mediterranean wine and tapas every Wednesday. $6.50 a glass, $3.50 a plate. 6-9 p.m. 800 Peachtree St. 404-685-3191. www.eno-atlanta.com.
The Grape Grape Crush every Wednesday 5-7 p.m. with wine specials and complimentary appetizers. Saturdays noon-3 p.m., sample six featured wines. 4300 Paces Ferry Road, suite 244. 770-803-WINE. www.thegrape-at.com.
Murphy’s Wine tastings and hors d’oeuvres. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. $10. 997 Virginia Ave. 404-872-0904.
The River Room Select wines by the glass and complimentary sushi every Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Music 7-10 p.m. 4403 Northside Parkway, suite 150, Vinings. 404-233-5455.
SoHo — Wine tastings every Wednesday at 5 p.m. $17-$20. 4300 Paces Ferry Road (Vinings Jubilee shopping center). 770-801-0069.
Star Provisions Wine tastings every Wednesday 7-8 p.m. Reservations required. 1198 Howell Mill Road. 404-365-0410, ext. 111.
Spice Sipping from the Vine wine tastings and complimentary hors d’oeuvres every Thursday 6-8 p.m. $10 per person. 793 Juniper St. 404-875-4242.
VININGS INN Every Monday, enjoy a flight of three wines for $15. 3011 Places Mill Road. 770-438-2282.
Vino! Tuesday wine tastings with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. $20. 5-8 p.m. 2900 Peachtree Road. 404-816-0511.
-- Jane Catoe
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