The Wine List January 31 2007

Wine tastings and dinners

upcoming

Hall’s of Fine Wine — Wine education class. Limited to 15 people. Mon., Feb. 5, 7-8 p.m. $10. 245 Highland Ave. Suite 170. 404-254-0818. www.hallsoffinewines.com.

SAGA — The mystery of food-and-wine pairing conquered. The first in a three-part series — Michael Brian, founder of Atlanta Wine School, will host this course exploring the perfect matching of food and wine. Some of SAGA’s finest wines will be paired with chef Drew Van Leuvan’s menu items. Limit 30 people. Tickets must be purchased in advance. First class will be held on Thurs., Feb. 1, with subsequent classes held on March 1 and April 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $100 covers all three evenings. 1100 Crescent Ave. 770-668-0435. www.atlantawineschool.com.

Three Sisters VineyardsWine and Chocolate Lovers Celebration. No reservations are required for the chocolate- and wine-tasting event. Complimentary, paid and VIP tastings will also be offered. Sat.-Sun., Feb. 3-4. 12:30-5:30 p.m. From $10. 439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega. 706-865-9463. www.threesistersvineyards.com.

Everybody Wins! AtlantaCheers to Children’s Literacy Wine Festival and Silent Auction at the Atlantic Center Plaza, to benefit its children’s literacy and mentoring program. Thurs., Feb. 8. 6 p.m. $50 per person. $90 per couple. 1180 West Peachtree St. 404-943-0404. www.everybodywinsatlanta.org

ONGOING

D’Vine Wine Bar and Shop — Come enjoy a relaxed wine experience every day except Sunday. Monday is D’Vine’s “uncorked” night, when, for $15, you can sample from all the open bottles (usually 30-plus) until the bottles are empty. For the latest schedule of events, check the website at www.atlantawinebar.com. 5486 Chamblee Dunwoody Road. 770-350-WINE.

Eclipse di Luna — Enjoy a wine-tasting event the first Tuesday of every month from 6-7 p.m. For $10, it includes tapas and bottomless glasses of six to eight wines. 764 Miami Circle. 404-846-0449. www.eclipsediluna.com.

Eno — Wine tastings in the bar every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Taste eight to 10 wines for $10, including a complimentary plate of tapas. Also, every Thursday is top-flight night: premium flights of four to five wines for $25-$35. 800 Peachtree St. 404-685-3191. www.eno-atlanta.com.

Globe — Wine tastings every Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Four wines and tapas for $10 per person. 75 Fifth St. (in Technology Square). 404-541-1487. www.globeatlanta.com.

Haven — Come enjoy D’Vine Sundays at Haven when the restaurant offers $29 bottles from the entire wine list. 1441 Dresden Drive. For more info, call 404-969-0700 or visit www.havenrestaurant.com.

Pacific KitchenSundays are half-priced-bottle wine night. 5-9:30 p.m. Enjoy a three-course wine dinner every Wednesday night from 5-10 p.m. 913 Bernina Ave. 404-223-9292. www.pacific-kitchen.com.

SoHo — Every Wednesday night is “flight night.” Beginning at 5:30 p.m., bar manager J.D. Doyle leads participants on a tasting tour of regions. 4300 Paces Ferry Road. 770-801-0069. www.sohoatlanta.com.

Spice — Half-price bottles of wine every Tuesday, 6 p.m.-close. Choose from more than 100 wine varietals. Also, “Sipping From the Vine” wine tasting and complimentary hors d’oeuvres every Thursday, 6-8 p.m. $10 per person. 793 Juniper St. 404-875-4242. www.spicerestaurant.com.

Taurus — Half-price bottles of wine every Sunday and Monday night (excluding wines from the “No Bull” list). 1745 Peachtree St. 404-214-0641. www.taurusrestaurant.com.

Twist — Every Monday, Twist offers half-price bottles for every item on the wine list, including Dom Perignon. 3500 Peachtree Road. 404-869-1191. www.heretoserverestaurants.com.

Vine — Each Monday, a majority of the wine list of more than 160 wines by the bottle and 40 by the glass is 50 percent off. Every Wednesday, the restaurant offers a tasting of at least six wines from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $10, which can be applied to your dinner check to receive $10 off, rendering the wine tasting free. Every Sunday, Vine holds a Prix Fixe three-course dinner for $27.95 with optional wine pairings. Reservations are encouraged. 404-892-2393. 1190 N. Highland Ave. www.vinerestaurant.com.

Violette — Half-price bottles of wine every Tuesday night for wines under $50, 5:30-10 p.m. 2948 Clairmont Road. 404-633-3363. www.violetterestaurant.com.

Wahoo! A Decatur Grill — Wine tasting every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Taste four featured wines and a complimentary cheese plate. $15. Wednesday nights enjoy half-price bottles from the regular wine list and 25 percent off reserve wines at the bar. 1042 W. College Ave., Decatur. 404-373-3331. www.wahoogrilldecatur.com.

WineStyles — “Drink in Style Thursdays” are every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Guests can sample up to 12 wines, enjoy light appetizers and learn about the wines they’re tasting. $12, $10 for WineStyles Wine Club members. “Weekend Just Desserts” is every Friday evening from 7-10 p.m. and all day Saturday. Sample three dessert wines paired with three miniature desserts. $12, $10 for members. Tuesdays feature “Tuesday Tastings” from 6-8 p.m. Sample up to six wines with specific themes chosen each week. $6. $4 for members. Saturdays feature “Weekend Wine Down” from 6-8 p.m. $8. $6 for members. Atlanta 4511 Olde Perimeter Way. 770-393-1110. www.winestyles.net.

E-mail winelist@creativeloafing.com or fax information to 404-420-1402 at least two weeks prior to event.