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The American Institute of Wine & Food
Gala 2004

Monday, January 19th
7pm - 11pm
Villa Christina

RSVP to Ashley Widener or call 678-646-0369

*Mention Connect With Wine and receive the AIWF member rate: $40

More Information Here
Cocktail attire, live music and dancing, silent auction and complimentary valet parking. Event proceeds assist in supporting the culinary scholarship fund.
The ultimate provider in luxury adventure travel has invited Connect With Wine to become part of their Distinguished Guest series, assisting on the Appalachian Wine Country tour. This all-inclusive tour runs July 25-30th, is considered moderate to challenging in its physical demands, and will reward participants with vineyard lunches, unique wine-tasting dinners, breath-taking scenery, outstanding accommodations, and conscientious service levels.


Knowing this organization, and their attention to detail, this will be a trip you will never forget. This trip is limited to 12 people. Very detailed information, including the fixed price can be found here.

Zinfandel: Bold Tasting Experience
Wednesday, January 14th
d'Vine Wine Bar
6:30pm, $25

Five different small-producer Zins; big wines in big glasses with big descriptions. Limited to thirty people, easy parking, Champagne and light snacks provided.

One-night only discounts on wine AND a Special Surprise! RSVP here

Champagne & Diamonds
Thursday, January 22nd
d'Vine Wine Bar
6:30pm, $20

Valentine's Day is around the corner, so we're focusing on two popular sparkling items: Champagne & Diamonds

We'll taste our way through some sparkling wines (cava, prosecco, champagne) and discuss the differences. And then our own Queen of Diamonds, Bobbi Livnat, will talk about some do's and don'ts on buying jewelry--particularly diamonds.

Again limited to thirty people, easy parking, and light snacks provided. The Queen of Diamonds is donating multiple door prizes, and wine purchases also discounted this night only. RSVP here.
January & February Drawing
A Weekend in the Mountains!


Duke's Creek, in the Heritage Preserve of Smithgall Woods

Many years ago noted conservationist and businessman, Charles Smithgall, began acquiring land next to his pristine cabin, located in White County, GA, and adjacent on two sides to the Chattahoochee National Forrest. When he was finished, he had accumulated 5,600 acres. Today, along with trout-stuffed creeks and a picturesque Lodge with five cottages, Smithgall Woods has been described by writer Bill Vanderford as "an artist’s tapestry that is illuminated by sunlight filtered through a misty canopy of sheltering hardwood trees."

Connect With Wine is fortunate to offer you a chance at a Weekend in the Mountains! Two nights, double occupancy, and one year to use the certificate, with a few black-out periods. Also note, that over the next two months, Smithgall Woods is conducting a Wine Weekend in the Woods.

Visit our website here to enter the drawing.
 

Wine and Health

  •  It's About Time! Wine FINALLY Seen As Food Item
    Two consumer groups are petitioning the TTB for label standardization so people actually know what is in wine!
  • Oak Barrel's Add Strength to Red Wine's Cancer-Fighting Agents More from Scientific American here
  • Harvard Medical School: Wine Adds Years to Life!
    The magic agent "resveratrol" purportedly is increased in grapes from regions where the vines struggle. More
  • Gene May Explain One's Ability to Handle Alcohol
    Six-year study of intoxication at UCSF's Gallo Clinic and Research Center has found a gene that may explain why some people can handle their liquor better than others. More
  • How Much is YOUR Tongue Worth?
    UK Supermarket conglomerate Somerfield insures their wine buyer's tongue for a record £10 million. More

Tips, Tricks & Trivia

  • A Caterer Who Knows Wine & Cheese!
    If you attended the Belles Choses event on French Wines in December, then the quality of food will speak for itself. Andrea Zilkowsky, owner of Atlanta Gourmet, is building a fine reputation in Atlanta. She can be reached at 404-438-8095.
     
  • Atlanta's Own Wine Report Gets Big Backing
    The publisher of Wine Country Living has purchased The Wine Report, along with the rights to Wine South. More
  • No Cure for Hangovers, but Sympton Relief Possible Supposedly ancient cures consisted of a combination of raw eels and almonds ground into a paste with chunks of bread. The ancient Greeks favoured sheep entrails, the Romans fried canaries and in the old Wild West, cowboys apparently swore by hot water mixed with jackrabbit droppings. MMMM, drink up! More
  • WineSpirit Explores Spiritual Aspects of Wine
    A California organization connects wine to multiple spiritual benefits and meanings. Note: This idea is core to the founding Charter written for Connect With Wine. More
  • Professor Un-Earths 8,000 Year-Old Wine
    Now that's what you call a real vintage! More
 
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