The Wine List January 29 2003

By Jane Catoe Wednesday January 29, 2003 12:04 AM EST

UPCOMING ?
GOING STRONG AT THE TERRACE The Georgian Terrace hosts a four-course Rodney Strong Winemaker's Dinner in its Savoy Bar & Grill Friday, Jan. 31. Courses include: crispy rock shrimp; slow-roasted breast of squab; coffee crusted lamb loin; and warm flourless chocolate cake paired with Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay, Russian River Pinot Noir, Symmetry and Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, respectively. $125 per person. Reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. 659 Peachtree St. For reservations (required), call 404-897-8350 or visit www.TheGeorgianTerrace.com.

ZINFANDEL FEST Bend your elbow to taste more than 60 Zinfandels and benefit the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art at the same time. Lots of Zin sin, noshing and a silent auction go down Friday, Jan. 31, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $35 for members, $40 at the door and for nonmembers. For tickets, call Richard Czerwinski at 770-977-1893. Or purchase tickets through the museum at 770-528-1444. 30 Atlanta St., Marietta. www.friendsofthevine.org.

TU TU FOR TUESDAYSDouble the fun at half the price on Wine Tuesdays at Cafe Tu Tu Tango where you can get half-priced bottles of wine every Tuesday evening from 4-11 p.m. 220 Pharr Road. 404-841-6222. www.cafetututango.com.

IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH Time, that is, for Eclipse di Luna's monthly wine tasting. Visit the patio on Tuesday, Feb. 4, for, of course, rosés and red blends to celebrate the season of luv. $10 per person. 6-7 p.m. 764 Miami Circle. 404-846-0449.

RED HOT FOR FEBRUARY Eno heats up the love month with Rhone Valley reds. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, get in the mood with tastings of 20 wines for $20. 6-8 p.m. 800 Peachtree St. at the comer of Peachtree and 5th streets. 404-685-3191. www.eno-atlanta.com.

RITZY WINE The Atlanta Grill at The Ritz-Carlton hosts a four-course winemaker dinner Tuesday, Feb. 4, featuring ZD Wines of Napa Valley. $75 per person, plus tax and tip. 7 p.m. 181 Peachtree St. For reservations, call 404-221-6550.

TASTY@GREEN PAPAYA Green Papaya focuses on juice from France Thursday, Feb. 6. Enjoy a wine flight of French wines selected from the Best of 2002 Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiasts magazines. $20 per person. Reserve your place by Feb. 3. 3000 Windy Hill Road, Marietta. 770.984.1177.

JUMPING FOR JARVIS Toulouse hosts a five-course Jarvis Wines dinner Sunday, Feb. 9. Sample wines including the 2000 Chardonnay, 1999 Merlot, 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2000 Cabernet Franc, and 1999 Lake William. $95 per person, plus tax and tip. To make reservations, call 404-351-9533. 2293 Peachtree Road. www.toulouserestaurant.com.

ONGOING
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.

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.

Java Monkey Wine tastings every other Thursday on the patio. Next tasting Jan. 30. Sample featured wines and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. $10. 7 p.m. 425 Church St. 404-378-5002.

Murphy's Wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. $10. 997 Virginia Ave. 404-872-0904.

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 tasting with complimentary 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.