The Wine List May 14 2003

?UPCOMING
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.

AAWTS Wine Festival The African-American Wine Tasting Society will host its anniversary celebration May 17 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the APEX Museum, located at 135 Auburn Ave. Sample more than 20 different varieties from around the world, enjoy the appetizers and groove to the smooth sounds of local jazz recording artists M2O. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 day of event. Contact AAWTS at 770-943-3649 or via e-mail at info@aawts.org.

GIRLS GONE GRAPE! Birdi's in Decatur hosts a monthly wine tasting for women only, featuring the wines of women winemakers. The next tasting is May 21 6-8 p.m., featuring the wines of Gallo of Sonoma (made by Gina Gallo). Admission is $12, which includes appetizers. 115 Sycamore St., 404-371-9906.

WINE FOR THE GUYS 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.

WINE AND ART Connect With Wine and Moving Spirits Gallery will host an art & wine show May 18 5-8 p.m. Wine will be provided by James Lee of Candler Park Market. Admission is $25, $15 of which can be applied to a purchase of art over $50. 1025 Edgewood Ave. www.connectwithwine.com.

BENEFIT FOR 7 STAGES THEATER To be held at the lovely Cator Woolford Gardens at the Frazer Center, the event will offer wine, art and a silent auction. A $30 donation will include hors d'oeuvres and multi-region wine tasting. May 30, 7-10 p.m. Visit www.con nectwithwine.com or call 7 Stages ticket office at 404-523-7647 for more information.

?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.

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.

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.

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. 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.