The Wine List November 06 2003

UPCOMING
WINES OF THE WORLD — The second annual Decatur Wine Festival 2003 will be held on the Decatur Square Saturday, Nov. 8, 1-5 p.m. The event includes live music and nibbles provided by area restaurants. Cost is $30 per person. Proceeds benefit the Decatur Arts Alliance. 404-373-5574. www.thebistros.com.

DISCOVERING GREECE — Ali Oli Restaurant & Gourmet To Go hosts a tasting of 16 Greek wines showcased with dishes from countries around the Mediterranean. The event is Saturday, Nov. 8, 2-5 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call 404-266-0414 to RSVP.

VITTLES ON THE ROOF — Nikolai’s Roof hosts a wine dinner Thursday, Nov. 13, 6-10 p.m. The six-course menu features fall game with complementary wines. Cost is $125 per person. 255 Courtland St. (Hilton Atlanta). Reservations required; call 404-221-6362. www.nikolaisroof.com.


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Ami — Dine 4 Wine Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m. 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.

The Defoor Centre — Wine tastings every other Wednesday. Next tasting is Nov. 12. Sample featured wines and gourmet cheeses from around the world. $15. 7-9:30 p.m. 1710 Defoor Ave. 404-591-3809.

d’Vine Wine Bar and Shop — Monday night is Uncorked Night. $10 gives customers the opportunity to sample wines from all open bottles. First come, first serve. 5486 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. 770-350-9463. www.atlantawinebar.com.

Eno — Mediterranean wine and tapas every Wednesday. $5 a glass, $3 a plate. 6-9 p.m. 800 Peachtree St. 404-685-3191. www.eno-atlanta.com.

Fifth Group restaurants — From March through November, Fifth Group hosts wine events every Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m., at one of its four restaurants around metro Atlanta. On Nov. 5, La Tavola presents “Wines of Tuscany.” Cost is $20 per person, which includes tastings of several wines and hors d’oeuvres. www.fifthgrouprestaurants.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.

Imperial Fez — Taste wines from around the world paired with Moroccan appetizers the first Wednesday of every month. $15 per person, 5:30-7 p.m. 2285 Peachtree Road. 404-351-0870.

Java Monkey — Wine tastings every other Thursday on the patio. Next tasting — which includes music and chair massage --- is Nov. 13. Sample featured wines and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. $10. 7-9 p.m. 425 Church St. 404-378-5002.

Mick’s Bennett Street — Featured wines of Southern Italy Thursday, Nov. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. 2110 Peachtree Road. 404-351-6425.

Murphy’s — Wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. $10. 997 Virginia Ave. 404-872-0904. www.murphysvh.com.

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.

Star Provisions — Wine tastings every Wednesday 7-8 p.m. Reservations required. 1198 Howell Mill Road. 404-365-0410, ext. 1111.

Tiburon Grille — Every first and last Tuesday of the month, the restaurant features Tuesday Twilight Tastings 6-8 p.m. on the patio. $15 per person, or two people for $20 includes light nibbles. 1190 Highland Ave. 404-892-2393. www.tiburongrille.com.

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

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.