Wine Events

Community Grapevine of Wine-Related Events

Atlanta Ongoing

(Clubs and Classes):

Alliance Française d'Atlanta offers a 6-week course on French wines. Meets on Tues. beginning Oct. 11, 7-9 p.m. $215/members; $240/non-members. Class taught in English. (404) 875-1211.
Anita LaRaia’s Wine School courses qualify for 30 CE hours from the American Culinary Federation. Call Anita for details and to register with credit card: (770) 901-9433. www.anitalaraia.com.
Cook's Warehouse offers a wide selection of cooking and wine classes taught by some of Atlanta's best food and wine educators. For a class list, call (404) 949-9945 or visit www.cookswarehouse.com.
Salud! Cooking & Lifestyle School at Harry's Farmers Market in Roswell offers culinary and wine classes for all skill levels. (770) 442-3354. www.harrysfarmersmarket.com.
Wine & Spirit Education Trust classes with Ophelia Santos offer internationally recognized credentials in wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages. Next Advanced Certificate course begins in July; Intermediate in August. Call (770) 797-9977 or e-mail winewise2004@aol.com.

(Tastings and other events):

Wine Lovers Sunday at Grapes and Hops *All wines bottles served by the glass are ½ price on our Wine List between 5-8pm No Limit!! Also, don’t forget about our Famous Bloody Mary Bar @ Brunch withOver 25 different items to choose from to make your ownBloody Mary just the way you like it! Call for details at 770-965-9145 or email: michelle@grapesandhopsbarandbistro.com
NOW OPEN IN Atlanta— Vino Libro is an eatery and specialty retailer combining books, a bar and tasty plates. Located at 933 Garrett St. in Atlanta’s new Glenwood Park.
For details call (404) 624-3644 or visit www.vinolibro.com.
Beverage SuperStore’s Tasting Room hosts a free wine tasting every Sat., 1–3 p.m. (except holiday weekends). Suwanee, exit 111 on I-85. (770) 932- 8909. www.beveragesuperstore.com.
d’Vine Wine Bar & Shop offers “uncorked” every Mon. 6 p.m. Taste from all open bottles. $15. Every Mon.-Sat.: over 400 wines, 60+ wines “by the glass,” flights, case discounts and food. (770) 350-WINE (9463). www.AtlantaWineBar.com.
Einstein’s offers wine tastings every Wed., 6–8 p.m. $15 includes 4–5
wines and hors d’oeuvres. (404) 876- 7925. www.metrocafes.com.
Flat Creek Lodge offers romantic weekends. 2 nights includes 2 4-course dinners with wine plus 1 luncheon with wine for $650 + tax (no tipping policy). 1 night, $325. Call Cathy McDaniel, (478) 237-3474. www.flatcreeklodge.com.,
http://www.flatcreeklodge.com.
FLEMING’S PRIME STEAK HOUSE & WINE BAR at 4501 Old Perimeter Way features prime steaks, chops, fresh grilled fish and chicken, 100+ fine wines by the glass. Private dining room available for up to 60 guests. (770) 698-8112.
www.flemingssteakhouse.com.
Food 101 sells wines by the bottle for 50% off every Sun. night (except holidays). Entire list offered. Sandy Springs, (404) 497-9700; Virginia-
Highlands, (404) 347-9747. www.101concepts.com.
The Globe offers wine tastings every Tues., 5:30–7 p.m. $10 for 4 wines
and tapas. (404) 541-1487. www.globeatlanta.com.
Marietta Wine Market hosts wine tastings every Wed., 5–7 p.m. and Sat., 2–4 p.m. $5–$10 charity donation requested. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres. (770) 919-1574. www.mariettawinemarket.com.
Meehan’s offers 50% off wines by the bottle every Sun. night (except holidays). Entire wine list offered at all 4 locations: Alpharetta, (770) 475-2468; Brookhaven, (404) 467-9531; Vinings, (770) 433-1920; Sandy Springs, (404) 843-8058. www.101concepts.com.
Mosaic offers wine flights every Wed. evening. Enjoy tasting portions of 3
wines for $15. (404) 846-5722. www.mosaicatl.com.
Sherlock’s Wine Merchant hosts free wine tastings every Sat. in Brookhaven and Decatur. 3–5 p.m. Also offers wine education classes, frequent shopper program and monthly wine clubs. (404) 949-9945 or www.sherlocks.com.
SoHo in Vinings offers Flight Night tastings every Wed. 5:30 p.m. Try 3ˆ4 wines in 3.5-oz. pours, focusing on a particular varietal each week. $17ˆ$20. (770) 801-0069. www.sohoatlanta.com.

ONGOING EVENTS Birmingham

New Launch: Birmingham has its own web site on the subject of WINE!
Click on the logo to see nothing but Birmingham Wine Events:

NOW OPEN —Pleasure Is All Wine store sells 1,200+ wines including the area’s largest Pinot selection. Tasting bar, artisan cheeses, chocolates, olive oils, gift baskets and special events. 200 Bowling Lane, Ste. 210 in Pelham. (205) 985-4760 or (866) 425-WINE (9463). www.pleasureisallwine.com.
American Wine Society is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to wine education.
Chapter conducts monthly tastings, usually the first Sun. at 2:30 p.m., averaging $15 per event. Contact Lee Beadles for more information: (205) 664-5583.
Contri Brothers Gift Baskets and Wine hosts free wine tastings every week 5–7 p.m., Wed. in Greystone: (205) 437-3360; Thurs. in Vestavia: (205) 823-2834.
Village Wine Market hosts a variety of classes. For schedule and details call
(205) 879-5240.
The Vintage Wine Shoppe hosts free wine tastings every Thurs., 5–6:30 p.m. and every Fri., 4:30–6 p.m. (205) 980-9995.
The Wine Cellar in Vestavia Hills hosts wine tastings every Tues., 5:30–7 p.m. Sample wines with cheese, bread and fruit. $3. Wine classes on the 1st Mon. every month, 6–8 p.m. $20. Reservations required. (205) 979-2151.

ONGOING EVENTS Charlotte Area

American Wine Society is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to wine education.
Monthly meetings and socials held at the Piedmont Natural Gas Building, 6:30-8 p.m.
$15 members; $20 nonmembers. Programs vary. Call (704) 344-8027, e-mail info@carolina
wineclub.com or visit www.carolinawine club.com.
Carolina Wine Club holds classes at the Westye Group SE Showroom Design Center
Southend, 6:30-8 p.m. Topics vary. Sessions are $35 each or 4 for $125. Diploma Series $250- $325. Call (704) 344-8027, e-mail info @carolina wineclub.com or visit www.carolina
wineclub.com.
Corkscrew Wine Shop in Lake Norman area (N. of Charlotte) holds educational wine tastings every Thurs. 6–8 p.m. Sample 4 wines for $5. Call Joe at (704) 987-0011 or visit www.4corkscrew.com.

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