The Wine List April 18 2007

Wine tastings and dinners

Upcoming

Atlanta Wine School — Through the taste and discussion of 10 wines the Atlanta Wine School educates attendees on the “World of Reds.” Sun., April 22. 6 p.m. $49. The Piedmont Room at Park Tavern, 500 10th St. 770-668-0435. www.atlantawineschool.com/worldofreds.php.

JavaVino — JavaVino turns very democratic during April. The wine lover speaks by voting for a favorite wine, and JavaVino features the tops picks at its “People’s Choice” wine tasting. Sun., April 22. 5-7 p.m. $12. 579 N. Highland Ave. 404-577-8673. www.javavino.com.

Restaurant Eugene — Chef Linton Hopkins prepares five courses to complement wines. Cheeses, meats and wines from the Emilio Romagna region in Italy will be featured. Thurs., April 26. 6:30 p.m. $125. Limit 18 people. 2277 Peachtree Road. 404-355-0321. www.restauranteugene.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.

DolceVita Ristorante Italiano — Taste wines at DolceVita on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. For $20, six wines and “little bites” will be served. 11705 Medlock Bridge Road. 770-814-7477. www.dolcevitaatl.com.

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.

Executive Women’s Golf Association — The Atlanta Chapter of the Executive Women’s Golf Association will host a monthly wine and social on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Women who love golf and wine meet for dinner, wine and socializing. 227 Sandy Springs Place. 404-250-9463. www.ewgatlanta.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.

Java Monkey — Wine tasting every other Thursday on the patio. The next tasting will be Thurs., April 26. Sample featured wines and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. $15. 7-9 p.m. 425 Church St. 404-378-5002. www.javamonkeydecatur.com.

Lobby at Twelve — Take $12 off wine by the bottle every Monday night, 361 17th St. 404-961-7370. www.lobbyattwelve.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.

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. 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.