The Wine List November 06 2002
DOLLAR DAYS Vinocity in Midtown is hosting $1 wine tastings Mondays 6-11 p.m. Drop in for the bargain of three or four selections presented like a flight, all for a buck. 36 13th St. 404-870-8886. www.vinocitywinebar.com.
DECATUR WINE FESTIVAL Better known for beer, Decatur gets swanky with its first wine festival, Wines of the World on the Square Saturday, Nov. 9, on the Historic Downtown Decatur Square. Taste over 100 wines, sample hors d’oeuvres and listen to live jazz. Proceeds will benefit the Decatur Arts Alliance. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 day of event. (Purchase advance tickets after 5:30 p.m. at Birdi’s restaurant, 115 Sycamore St. or SAGE, 121 Sycamore St.) For more information, call 404-371-9583, or call the Decatur Events Hotline at 404-371-8262. www.decaturga.com.
STARRY, STARRY FLIGHT Van Gogh’s Restaurant and Bar presents a four-course dinner prepared by Chef Eddie Garcia-Guzman paired with Louis Latour wines Monday, Nov. 11, including the 1999 Latour Grand Ardeche Chardonnay, the 1999 Latour Meursault and the 1997 Chapoutier Banyuls. $75 per person. 7 p.m. 70 W. Crossville Road, Roswell. For reservations, call 770-993-1156.
SAY CHEESE Woodfire Grill’s second monthly Woodfire Cheese Club endeavor gets rolling Tuesday, Nov. 12. Cheese consultant Raymond Hook guides tasters through sure-to-be-scrumptious wine and artisanal cheese pairings. $20 per person. 6-7:30 p.m. 1782 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, 30324. 404-347-9055. www.woodfiregrill.com.
A LITTLE SIP Morton’s hosts a wine tasting featuring Frederick Williams & Sons wines and complimentary appetizers Tuesday, Nov. 12. Free. 5:30-7 p.m. 3379 Peachtree Road. 404-816-6535.
WINE ON TAP Garrison’s Broiler & Tap at Perimeter Mall hosts its next wine tasting, featuring Chilean wines of Casa LaPostolle, Wednesday, Nov. 13. Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are paired with menu samples such as sliced beef tenderloin, vegetable spring rolls, seared ahi tuna and gourmet cheeses. $20 per person. 6-8 p.m. 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road. For more information, call 770-350-0134. www.metrocafes.com.
PRIME TIME Prime teams up with Umani Ronchi Winery for an Italian wine dinner Wednesday, Nov. 13. $58, plus tax and tip. 7 p.m. 3393 Peachtree Road. For reservations and more information, call 404-812-0555.
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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. $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. 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 Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Music 7-10 p.m. 4403 Northside Parkway, suite 150, Vinings. 404-233-5455.
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 hors d’oeuvres. $20. 5-8 p.m. 2900 Peachtree Road. 404-816-0511.
E-mail corkscrew@creativeloafing.com or fax information to 404-420-1402.