The Wine List December 04 2003

UPCOMING
CHAMPAGNE & CAVIAR WITH AIWF — The Atlanta chapter of the American Institute of Wine & Food holds its holiday event Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Buckhead Club. Featured treats include champagne, caviar, vodka, cognac, foie gras and smoked seafood. Event is $150 for members, $225 for non-members. Attire is black-tie optional. Call Howard Simmons at 404-522-4280, ext. 233 for reservations.

VINO AT 832 — Osteria 832 will hold a wine tasting featuring Italian whites and reds and hors d’oeuvres Dec. 10, 5-7 p.m. $15. 832 N. Highland Ave. 404-897-1414.

KJ AT THE RITZ — The Atlanta Grill at the Ritz Carlton downtown will host a four-course winemaker dinner featuring Kendall Jackson Great Estates wines Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. Dinner is $75 per person. For reservations, call 404-221-6550 or visit www.atlantagrill.com.

CHAMPAGNE ON THE HORIZON — Horizon’s chef David Gross hosts a four-course champagne dinner in time for the holidays. Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. $55. 1397 N. Highland Ave. RSVP 404-876-0676.


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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.

Black Bear Tavern — Bottles of red and white wines every Tuesday for $12. 1931 Peachtree Road. 404-355-9089.

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 — Winter wine finale once a month on Tuesdays. Next tasting is Dec. 9. Unlimited wine and cheese, and art and music. $20. 7-9:30 p.m. 1710 Defoor Ave. 404-591-3809.

d’Vine Wine Bar and Shop — Monday night is Uncorked Night. For $10, customers have 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.

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 --- will be Dec. 4. Sample featured wines and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. $10. 7-9 p.m. 425 Church St. 404-378-5002.

Morton’s Steakhouse — Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine event every second Tuesday of the month. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. 3379 Peachtree Road. 404-816-6535.

Mick’s Bennett Street — Featured wines Dec. 11, 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 winelist@creativeloafing.com or fax information to 404-420-1402 at least two weeks prior to event.