The Wine List September 25 2002



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OCTOBER ECLIPSE It’s time for Eclipse di Luna’s monthly wine tasting. Ring in the cooler months Tuesday, Oct. 1, where the fall colors are reflected in the tasting theme of Bordeaux and Burgundy. $10 per person. 6-7 p.m. 764 Miami Circle. 404-846-0449. www.eclipsediluna.com

DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE What’s better than just wine? Wine and cheese. Starting Tuesday, Oct. 8, Woodfire Grill’s chef Michael Tuohy and cheesemonger Raymond Hook help double your pleasure with wines from Greg Koetting’s extensive Woodfire list paired with artisanal cheeses. Pairings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month. $20 per person. 6-7:30 p.m. 1782 Cheshire Bridge Road. 404-347-9055. www.woodfiregrill.com.

HATS OFF Wine Brats brings DJs, fashion, food and, of course, wine to eleven50 Thursday, Oct. 3, as part of the Chefs w/out Hats 2002 Tour. Food samples from Mumbo Jumbo, Woodfire Grill, Roy’s, Orange & Scarlett’s, Joel, Aria and more, and tastings from a swell of wineries make it a very tasteful evening. $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Tickets online only at www.winebrats.org. 7-11 p.m. Eleven50, 1150 Peachtree Road (enter on Crescent Avenue between 13th and 14th streets).

FINE WINE AND FINE ARTS Dahling, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center holds its first wine bash Friday, Oct. 4, to raise money for its Bath House Restoration Project. You see, the tile is in just a terrible state. So, get out the black tie and go sip fine wine and down fancy food to help get the water flowing at Callanwolde. $75 per person. 7 p.m. For tickets, call 404-872-5338. 980 Briarcliff Road. www.callanwolde.org.

20 FOR 20 Eno’s New Wines to Market series kicks off the season with hearty Super Tuscans and more gems from the Tuscany region Oct. 1. And what a bargain — taste 20 wines for $20, light noshes included. 6-8 p.m. 800 Peachtree St. 404-685-3191. www.eno-atlanta.com.

WINE SOUTH 2002 One of the biggest wine blowouts of the year, Wine South 2002 pops its cork Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 28-29 12:30-5:30 p.m. at the Gwinnett Civic & Cultural Center. Leading wineries will bring the wine, chefs from Atlanta, Birmingham and Charlotte provide the food — all you need to do is show up, eat up and drink up. $50 per person per day or $95 per person for the weekend. For tickets, call 678-985-9494 or visit www.winesouth.com. Tickets sold in advance only.

OL IN THE ROCKIES Aspens Signature Steaks wine dinner accents Spanish wines. Chef Luis Ramirez takes care of the food and wine connoisseur Lars Snavely hosts the four-course wine dinner Monday, September 30. Snavely will educate guests on the food and wines from the different regions of Spain being served. $75. 7 p.m. 2942 Shallowford Road, Marietta. For reservations, call 678-236-1400.

RED HOT AT TOULOUSE Lighter weather calls for heavier wines. Explore Toulouse’s Fall Red Wines featuring Cabernets, Syrahs and other rich reds Wednesday, Oct. 3. 6:30 p.m. $30. For reservations, call 404-351-9533. 2293 Peachtree St.


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Cavu - A Midtown Bistro Wine tastings and light hors d’oeuvres every Friday 6-8 p.m. $10 per person. 794 Juniper St. 404-875-2229.

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. Featured region for October is Tuscany. $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.

Java Monkey Wine tastings every other Thursday on the patio. Next tasting: Oct. 3. Sample featured wines and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Massage therapist on hand. $10. 7 p.m. 425 Church St. 404-378-5002.

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.

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.

Vino! Tuesday wine tastings with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. $20. 5-8 p.m. 2900 Peachtree Road. 404-816-0511.

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