The Wine List April 30 2003
?UPCOMING
WINE WITH IRIS Iris in East Atlanta has a wine tasting the first Monday of every month. The next event, May 5 at 6:30 p.m., will feature wines from around the world with hors d’oeuvres and a live DJ. Cost is $10 per person. www.irisatlanta.com. 404-221-1300.
GETTIN’ JAZZY WITH THE JUICE To celebrate the Atlanta Jazz Festival, the City Grill downtown will feature “jazzy” wines like Ironstone’s “Obsession” and Bonny Doone’s “Book of Love” framboise. May 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost per person is $19. Reservations are suggested. Call 404-524-2489.
UNCORK A CURE The AIDS Research Consortium will host its 12th annual Uncork a Cure event May 16 6-9 p.m. at the historic Biltmore on West Peachtree in Midtown. The evening will feature wine tastings with extensive hors d’oeuvres, live music, raffle and silent auction. Tickets are $65 in advance, $75 at the door. Call 404-876-2317 or visit www.uncorkacure.org for more information.
WINE FOR THE BOYS On May 17, Midtown’s Cheetah Lounge will feature a tasting of Rosenblum red and whites 6:30-8:30 p.m. in its executive room. $15 includes front door cover, executive room cover, hor d’oeuvres buffet and tasting. Call 404-724-2330, ext. 105 for more information.
GOING SOUTH Wine South tickets are on sale now at www.winesouth.com for the fourth annual Wine South Festival Sept. 27-28. Individual day tickets are $50; weekend pass is $95.
?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. 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.
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.
Sage on Sycamore Wine tasting — with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine raffle — each Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Live jazz 7-10 p.m. $15 per person. 121 Sycamore St. in Decatur Square. 404-373-5574. www.thebistros.com.
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.
Tiburon Grille Every week the restaurant features Tuesday Twilight Tastings 6-8 p.m. on the patio. $18 per person includes light nibbles. 1190 Highland Ave. 404-892-2393. www.tiburongrille.com.
Vinocity $5 wine tastings Mondays 6-11 p.m. Three or four selections presented like a flight. 36 13th St. 404-870-8886. www.vinocitywinebar.com.
E-mail corkscrew@creativeloafing.com or fax information to 404-420-1402 at least two weeks prior to event.