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John Campbell is a very talented photographer, and his exhibition will showcase that talent. Of special mention is his wedding photography. If you or a friend is "dropping gold" anytime soon, you may want to see how the best in the business depict and capture the moment.

Drop by this Thursday, March 4th, at the Defoor Arts Centre, from 7pm - 9pm. Complimentary appetizers and wine tasting.
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Wine Knowledge Wednesdays--
Team Trivia Game!!
Wednesday, March 10th
d'Vine Wine Bar
6:30pm
$28 advance / $35 door

Atlanta's first wine trivia game is going to be fun and tasty. Our theme for the evening is Red Blends so all questions AND your flight of four wines will be within the theme. Come as a team or solo and make new friends, try some new wines and learn some things about red blends you never knew.

One-night only discounts on wine also! RSVP here

Wines of the Southern Hemisphere
Wednesday, March 24th
Wine Haven (formerly Lo Spuntino)
6:30pm
$25 advance / $30 door

Call them New World Wines, but Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile and Argentina are wine regions on the move! Creative, seasoned wine-makers are building well-structured wines with fruit intensities AND balance. Join us as we delve into these regions with six wines, all in good tasting portions.

Wine Haven is formerly Lo Spuntino wine bar, and sells wine as well as providing a tasting environment. Note their web site is still under construction.

RSVP here
March Drawing
Hand-made, Belgian Chocolates & Pralines


A little chocolate to go with your wine?

There are many products where quality levels can fluctuate widely--chocolate being one. We are fortunate to be featuring hand-made (by a single individual) Belgian Chocolates & Pralines, flown in weekly (jet-fresh!). The wine pairing possibilities are endless and tantamount to nirvana for the sweet-toothed folks.

A pound of gourmet chocolates, wrapped in a gold ballotine box, may be yours! Good luck.

Visit our web site here to enter the drawing.
 

Wine List Downloads

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    The more I appreciate wine, the more I appreciate blended varietals. Proprietary names versus "pure" varietal naming usually come out ahead year after year--well, just look at Bordeaux! List here

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    The over $15 bottle wine is coming back, as the general economy breathes new life. However, value wines and direct shipping will work against any luxury growth. More
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    What will they think of next? A glass stopper that looks a tad more schmancy, but is it safe, or better? More
  • Need a quick education on Wine Rating Scales?
    This article provides an overview from Wine Spectator to Parker the rating scale that has become so comfortable with many of us. More
  • Other Newsletters Outside of Georgia
    There are some very talented writers covering excellent general knowledge on wine and food like Robin Garr and Mickey Butt's Route du Vin; and specific areas like Napa Valley with Paul Franson.
 
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