The Wine List February 12 2003

UPCOMING
SPICY FUNDRAISER Sample South African wines Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Spice in Midtown to support Art AIDS Africa, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for grassroots HIV/AIDS programs in Africa. $50 per ticket, or $90 for two. 793 Juniper St. Call 404-508-9546, e-mail Africa@aol.com or visit www.artaidsafrica.org for more information.

FRIENDS OF THE VINE Friends of the Vine Wine Club hosts a tasting Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Fratelli di Napoli in Roswell, featuring six South African wines, plus an introduction to Midnight Cellar Winery. $10 Friends of the Vine members, $15 nonmembers. 6-8 p.m. 928 Canton St., Roswell. For reservations, call Richard (Friends of the Vine) at 770-977-1893 or Edna (Fratelli’s) at 770-642-9917.

SISTERS’ SIPPING My Sisters’ Room hosts a Washing Wine wine tasting Sunday, Feb. 16, at 5 p.m. Drink your wine and bide your time to the sounds of Kingsized Trio. $10. 222 E. Howard Ave. 404-370-1990.

CITY GRILLED CHEESE City Grill and Ilovecheese.com team up Wednesday Feb. 19, to warm your heart with melted cheese dishes and fine wines. Grapevine provides the wines; Sweet Grass Dairy and the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association provide the cheese; you provide your mouth. $19. 6-7:30 p.m. City Grill, 50 Hurt Plaza, Atlanta. 404-524-2489 or www.citygrillatlanta.com.

?ONGOING
Ami — Dine 4 Wine Wednesdays. Bring in a party of four, order four entrees, and receive a complimentary bottle of wine, or each person can order one complimentary glass of wine from the list. 817 W. Peachtree St. 404-815-9273.

Borello’s Trattoria & Bar — Antipasto and Italian wine tasting every La Dolce Vita Thursday. $12.50 per person. 5-8 p.m. 4969 Roswell Road. 404-843-8789.

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.

Commune - A Midtown Bistro Monday, half off any bottle of wine on the wine list (with dinner). Wednesday, hump day gets smoothed out with deep discounts on bottles of discontinued wines (with dinner). 1198 Howell Mill Road. 404-609-5000.

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 Feb. 13. 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.

The Patio — Wine tasting every Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Sample four or five wines and nosh on complimentary bruschetta. $10-$15 (depending on wine selection). 1029 Edgewood Ave. 404-659-5757.

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.

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.

Café Tu Tu Tango Half off bottles of wine every Tuesday evening 4-11 p.m. 220 Pharr Road. 404-841-6222. www.cafetututango.com.

Vinings Inn Every Monday, enjoy a flight of three wines for $15. 3011 Places Mill Road. 770-438-2282.

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

Vinocity $1 wine tastings Mondays 6-11 p.m. Three or four selections presented like a flight, for only a buck. 36 13th St. 404-870-8886. www.vinocitywinebar.com.
-- Jane Catoe

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