The Wine List March 07 2007

UPCOMING

Sake and Sushi Event — Sake will be paired with sushi and other pan-Asian appetizers at the Asian-inspired event space Compound in the Tenshi Gardens. A silent auction will be held benefitting Pink Penguin Press, an organization dedicated to ending breast cancer. Thurs., March 8. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets $40 in advance or $45 at the door if available. 1008 Brady Ave. 678-560-2466. www.compoundatl.com.

Eno — “The Oscars of Wine!” will bring Atlanta’s top wine personalities together to share their picks of the best wines of 2006. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, fine wines and door prizes at the event. Sun., March 11. 4-7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the High Museum of Art. $45. Aurelio Cabestrero will lead Eno’s “Meet the Winemaker” tasting and four-course dinner featuring Spain’s hottest wine regions. Tues., March 13. RSVP required. Tasting at 6:30 p.m. $10. Dinner with the winemaker 8 p.m. $85. 800 Peachtree St. 404-685-3191. www.enorestaurant.com.

Three Sisters Vineyards — During the first of two “St. Patty’s Day Celebration” event weekends the Three Sisters Vineyards in Dahlonega will offer complimentary, paid and VIP tastings accompanied by live Irish music. Sat.-Sun., March 10-11. 12:30-5:30 p.m. Starting at $10. 439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega. 706-865-9463. www.threesistersvineyards.com.

ONGOING

Di Paolo — Spring Sundays. All bottles of wine (excluding the reserve list) will be offered at a 50 percent discount Sunday evenings. 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta. 770-587-1051. www.dipaolorestaurant.com.

Duck’s Cosmic Kitchen — Every Thursday night from 5-8 p.m., Duck’s serves half-price wines by the glass, along with appetizer and small-plate specials. 111-D New St., Decatur. 404-371-8823. www.duckscosmickitchen.com.

Huey’s — All bottles from the wine list are half-price each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (except holidays). 1816 Peachtree Road. 404-873-2037.

JavaVino — Half-price glass night on Tuesdays, half-price bottle night on Wednesdays and a wine tasting every other Sunday from 5-7 p.m. 579 N. Highland Ave. 404-577-8673.

Lotus Lounge — Wine flights every Wednesday night. $12-$16. 2240 Piedmont Road. 404-869-3445. www.lotusatlanta.com.

Murphy’s — Wine-tasting Tuesdays start at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for tasting, with $5 off any entree. 997 Virginia Ave. 404-872-0904. www.murphysvh.com.

Nancy G’s Cafe — Half-price wine every Tuesday. 4920 Roswell Road. 404-705-8444. www.nancygscafe.com.

Palate Wine Bar — Wine tasting every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Sample featured wines paired with light appetizers. $10. Every Monday enjoy half-price bottles of wine. 321 W. Hill St., Decatur. 404-373-4702. www.palatewinebar.com.

Sage — Wine tastings are bimonthly, usually on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Call 404-373-5574 to confirm, or join the e-mail list for up-to-date info by contacting 4sage@earthlink.net. Reservations recommended. 121 Sycamore St. 404-373-5574. www.thebistros.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.

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 less than $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, $8 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. 4511 Olde Perimeter Way, Atlanta. 770-393-1110. www.winestyles.net.

Zuma — Sunday Sake Nights. Take half off of more than 30 varieties of sake, every Sunday night. 701 Highland Avenue. 404-522-2872.

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