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BULLY BOY SHINES A LIGHT ON WOMEN IN WINE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/9/24

Thursday, August 15th at 6:30pm

The ideal setting for mingling with fellow wine enthusiasts, Atlanta favorite Bully Boy is hosting a special evening spotlighting the remarkable talents of women in the wine industry on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Bully Boy’s house sommelier, Emma Rubenstein, has partnered with Avant Partir Wines for a dinner dedicated to championing women winemakers. Alongside Avant Partir Wines, Georgia’s expert on fine wines and spirits, Rubenstein will present a curated selection of five outstanding wines crafted by women or from women-led wineries for guests to sip and savor. Enjoy each glass with Japanese kaiseki-style small plates—a decadent collection of seafood-focused dishes. For $65 per person, join Bully Boy for a night of celebrating female trailblazers in the wine industry. Bully Boy is located at 828 W10 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30306, just steps away from Atlanta’s Beltline. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.bullyboyATL.com or call 678-904-5607.

UPCOMING WINE DINNERS AT CASA NUOVA – ANTINORI AND CAYMUS VINEYARDS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 8/9/24

Antinori Wine Dinner – Thursday, August 15th at 7 PM

This event will feature a five-course dinner, each course thoughtfully paired with an exceptional wine from Antinori’s rich collection. In-house Certified Sommelier, Pepe Fundora, will co-host alongside Tiffany Michael from Antinori Vineyards, guiding guests through the flavors and history of these esteemed wines.

Reservations are required, so don’t miss this opportunity to experience the rich flavors and history of Antinori wines.

Wines Featured:
Campogrande Orvieto
Peppoli Chianti Classico
Villa Antinori Super Tuscan Red Blend
iL Bruciato Super Tuscan Red Blend
Dolce


Cost: $99 per person


Menu:
Crème of Mushroom Soup
Beef Ravioli alla Marinara
Lamb Ossobucco over Risotto
Tiramisu


Please RSVP via Casa Nuova at 770-475-9100

Caymus Vineyard Wine Dinner – Tuesday, August 27th at 7 PM

Later in the month, they will host another exquisite evening, this time with Caymus Vineyards. Guests will enjoy a five-course dinner paired with four exceptional wines, with insights from Caymus Vineyards Winery Ambassador Abbie Jo Wiley and Pepe Fundora.

Wines Featured:
Conundrum White Blend
Sea Sun Pinot Noir
Caymus-Suisun Walking Fool Red Blend
Caymus “50” Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Cost: $99 per person

Menu
Roasted Garlic and Pepper Soup
Tuscan Meatballs
“Italian Big Mac”
Chocolate Mousse Cake


Please RSVP via Casa Nuova at 770-475-9100

ATLANTA SUMMER WINE FESTIVAL 2024

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/10/24

Presented by Bubba Burger, Guardian Works, Saturday, 8/10

Two Sessions 12-4 & 6-10pm

Join Atlanta Wine Festivals for their annual Atlanta Summer Wine Fest with 50+ wines, small beer selection, live music, and DJ Q-Tip. Ticket inculdes entry, entertainment, souvenir acrylic wine glass and all wine and beer samples. Tickets run $50 Advance, $55 after August 1, $65* day of event (*Unless sold out.)

Tickets are only valid for one session.

TICKETS here.

JUNE EVENTS AT CASA NUOVA AND CORK AND GLASS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/24/24

Casa Nuova and Cork & Glass June Events

  1. Daou Vineyards Wine Dinner at Casa Nuova
    • Date: Thursday, June 6th at 7:00 PM
    • Details: Join us for an in-person wine dinner experience featuring Daou Vineyards. Tony Suarez, Vice President of Daou accompanied by our Certified Sommelier Pepe Fundora, will guide us through a curated 5-course dinner paired with four amazing wines:
      • Daou Sauvignon Blanc
      • Daou Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Bodyguard Red Blend
      • Sequentis Merlot
    • Price: $99 per person
    • RSVP: Please reserve your spot by calling Casa Nuova at 770-475-9100. Limited seating available, so don’t miss out!
  2. Cork & Glass Wine Trivia Nights
    • Dates: June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, and July 29
    • Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    • What to Expect:
      • Test your trivia knowledge hosted by The Trivia Zone.
      • Enjoy a tasting of four exquisite wines.
      • Exclusive offers during trivia play:
        • 10% off bottles
        • 20% off when you purchase all four tasting wines
        • 5% off dinner at Casa Nuova (dine-in or to-go)
        • Wine Club: Get 50% off your first month when you sign up on trivia day
    • Location: Cork & Glass, 5670 Atlanta Hwy Suite A2, Alpharetta, GA 30004
    • No reservations needed.

ORIN SWIFT WINE DINNER AT SERENA PASTIFICO MAY 7

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/1/24

Tues., May 7, 6:30pm – Orin Swift Wine Dinner at Serena Pastificio

Serena Pastificio – the coastal, Northern Italian restaurant in Midtown’s Colony Square – is hosting a wine dinner on Tuesday, May 7 with the acclaimed wine makers of Orin Swift for an evening of culinary excellence and decadent wines. Kicking off with a cocktail reception at 6:30pm followed by a dinner at 7pm, the evening will feature an indulgent four-course menu curated by the Serena Pastificio culinary team paired alongside a selection of Orin Swift’s finest wines. Tickets are $195 per person (all inclusive) & include a welcome drink, plus one wine paired with each course. Book online here.

Founded in 1998 by visionary winemaker Dave Phinney, Orin Swift is a collection of art and storytelling that comes to life through one-of-a-kind labels and wine styles. The brand is known as much for its creative and evocative expression of art on the bottle as it is its bold, yet finessed, styling within each bottle. Dave produces wines from premier sites across California and his favorite regions around the world.


Featured wines & pairings include:

  • Welcome drink & passed appetizers

Meringue nest, stone fruit chutney, almond tuile

Grilled fig, stracchino mousse, balsamic

Scallop, arugula, yuzu, lemon confit, bene seed, crostini

  • Mannequin Chardonnay

Linguini of crab, roasted cauliflower puree, pancetta, lemon gremolata, beurre noisette

  • Slander Pinot Noir

Quail, pomegranate syrup glaze, espresso jus, fermented strawberry salsa

  • Machete Red Blend

Bone-in short rib, confit wild mushroom, potato cream, dark chocolate demi, chive

  • Papillon Bordeaux Blend

Gorgonzola dolce cheesecake, butter cracker crust, brandied cherry sauce

HOBNOB ANNOUNCES LADIES NIGHT AND BOOTS & BUCKLES BASH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/5/24

This spring, HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern wants to help guests get out of their winter rut with weekly specials boasting good food, discounted drinks, and plenty of fun.

BOOTS & BUCKLES BASH

  • On Sundays starting at 5 p.m., Boots and Buckles Bash helps guests end the weekend on a high note with country music, line dancing, and specialty food and drinks offerings at HOBNOB Halcyon
  • After working up an appetite on the dance floors, guests can take a break for a $10 burger with fries, barbeque specials, and $3 drafts

THURSDAY LADIES NIGHT

  • All HOBNOB locations invite guests on Thursdays starting at 5 p.m. for Ladies Night food and drink specials
  • The $15 appetizer board includes edamame hummus, pimento cheese, pretzel bites, veggies, beer cheese dip, and ranch dressing
  • Appetizers pair perfectly with $15 rosé and Champagne flights and $5 wine specials—all setting the ideal stage for a night of catching up and spending time with the girls
  • The first 10 ladies through the door each evening will receive a free glass of Champagne
  • Guests can keep the night going with music bingo starting at 7 p.m.

ATLANTA WINTER WINE FESTIVAL 2024

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/4/24

Guardian Works

Saturday, January 20

2 Sessions: 12-4pm & 6-10pm

Atlanta Wine Festivals will host the Atlanta Winter Wine Festival at Guardian Works on Saturday, January 20, 2024.  We will have 2 Session: 12pm-4pm and 6pm-10pm. We will feature 50+ different wines, beers and White Claw to sample. Enjoy the awesome venue with Live Music outside, and beats by DJ Qtip inside. Each tickets includes a souvenir acrylic wine glass, entertainment, and all of your wine & beer samples. Food will cost extra.

Festival Tickets are $50 advance, $55 after Jan. 11, and $65 day of event

Tickets here.

ATLANTA WINE FESTIVALS FALL EVENTS 2023

Posted by Liz an John Attaway, 10/12/23

ATLANTA WINE FESTIVALS FALL EVENTS

ALPHARETTA FALL WINE FESTIVAL 2023

Saturday, November 4th 1-5pm

Ameris Bank Amphitheater

Alpharetta Fall Wine Festival will be all-inclusive 50 plus wine, beer, seltzers, mimosas, ready to drink cocktails, and DJ with souvenier cup and live music. Food will be available for purchase. Tickets are 50 in advance; $55 after Oct. 26; $65 day of event (unless sold out). Tickets can be found here.

ATLANTA FALL WINE FESTIVAL 2023 – NEW DATE

Saturday, November 18 1-5pm

Historic Fourth Ward Park

Alpharetta Fall Wine Festival will be all-inclusive 50 plus wine, beer, seltzers, mimosas, ready to drink cocktails, and DJ with souvenier cup and live music. Food will be available for purchase. Tickets are 50 in advance; $55 after Oct. 26; $65 day of event (unless sold out). Tickets can be found here.

MILTON’S CUISINE & COCKTAILS EXPLORES THE FLAVORS OF FALL AT HARVEST & VINE WINE DINNER OCT. 15

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/2/23

Sunday, October 15 from 5-7 pm

Popular Seed-to-Fork Dining Destination Features DAOU Vineyards Pairings during Annual Al Fresco Feast in Milton’s Acre

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Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails executive chef Dean Wenzel invites guests to indulge in the essence of autumn during the annual Harvest & Vine Wine Dinner served al fresco in Milton’s Acre, the restaurant’s onsite garden. The Crabapple restaurant is partnering with highly acclaimed DAOU Vineyards to create the perfect pairings for the four-course menu. Milton’s is serving the dinner family-style to ensure a communal celebration of food, friendship and the fall season.

Tickets for the four-course dinner are $150 per person plus tax (includes gratuity, excludes tax). Rain or shine, Milton’s has the dinner covered with a tented backup plan to ensure this remarkable evening goes off without a hitch.

SAVE-THE-DATE: ATLANTA WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/24/23

Saturday, June 3rd Noon-7pm

Fourth Ward Park

Wines of the World tasting of fine wine from Hungary, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Armenia, Argentina, Spain & Australian and other regions. Also enjoy Craft Beers, and Craft Spirits in an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE affair. The title says wine but there are all types of adult beverages offered, sampled, and compared. Website: www.atlantawineandjazz.com

TICKET INFO:

GENERAL ADMISSION  $65.00  Early-bird Sale $45.00

*** Limited offer !!! 2 For $90!***

  •    Admission to Event (Lawn Area Only)
  •    Access to seven hours of premium live jazz
  •    Unlimited wine & select spirits tasting
  •    One souvenir wine tasting glass
  •    Access to cash bars food pavilion featuring acclaimed chefs
  •    Yard chairs and blankets are welcome. (No picnic baskets or Coolers)

VIP SEATING (FRONT STAGE)        $85.00

  • VIP seating front of the stage (One Resin chair provided) – First Come First Serve seating!
  • Access to seven hours of premium live jazz
  • Unlimited wine & select spirits tasting
  • One souvenir wine tasting glass
  • Access to cash bar & food pavilion featuring acclaimed chefs 

VIP TENT FIRST ROW            $1800.00

  • Admission to Event for 12 (Guests) 
  • VIP Tent (Front Row to Stage!) 10 X 20 tent
  • Seating includes (10- Resin chairs, 8x 11 table & one 2-person sofa)
  • Fully decorated tent with décor 
  • Five bottles of wine (1) Red (1) Rose (2) White (1) Sweet
  • 12- premium lunch packages
  • 12- souvenir wine tasting glass & Unlimited wine tasting
  • Access to seven hours of premium live jazz
  • Access to cash bars & food pavilion featuring acclaimed chefs
  • 48- bottles of water (Private cooler w/ Ice) 
  • Skip the line (Check in)

VIP TENT SECOND ROW            $1500.00

  • Admission to Event for 10 (Guests)    
  • VIP Tent (Second Row to Stage!) 10 X 10 tent
  • Seating includes (10- Resin chairs & 8x 11 table)
  • Fully decorated tent with décor  
  • Four bottles of wine (1) Red (1) Rose (1) White (1) Sweet
  • 10- premium lunch packages 
  • 10- souvenir wine tasting glass & Unlimited wine tasting  
  • Access to seven hours of premium live jazz
  • Access to food pavilion featuring acclaimed chefs
  • 48- bottles of water (Private cooler w/ Ice)
  • Skip the line (Check in)

VIP TENT THIRD ROW          $1300.00

  • Admission to Event for 10 (Guests)   
  • VIP Tent (Third Row to Stage!) 10 X 10 ten
  • Seating includes (10- Resin chairs & 8x 11 table)
  • Decorated tent with décor 
  • Three bottles of wine (1) Rose (1) White (1) Sweet
  • 10- souvenir wine tasting glass
  • Access to seven hours of premium live jazz
  • Unlimited wine & select spirits tasting 
  • Access to cash bars
  • Access to food pavilion featuring acclaimed chefs
  • 24- bottles of water (Private cooler w/ Ice)
  • Skip the line (Check in)

VIP TENT FOURTH ROW          $1095.00

  • Admission to Event for 10 (Guests)
  • VIP Tent (Fourth Row to Stage!) 10 X 10 tent
  • Seating includes (10- Resin chairs & 8x 11 table)
  • Two bottles of wine (1) White (1) Sweet
  • 10- souvenir wine tasting glass
  • Access to seven hours of premium live jazz
  • Unlimited wine & select spirits tasting
  • Access to cash bars
  • Access to food pavilion featuring acclaimed chefs
  • 24- bottles of water (Private cooler w/ Ice)
  • Skip the line (Check in)

VIP TENT FIFTH ROW          $895.00

  •  Admission to Event for 10 (Guests) 
  •  VIP Tent (Fifth Row to Stage!) 10 X 10 tent
  • Seating includes (10 – Resin chairs & 8x 11 table)
  • Two bottles of wine (1) White (1) Sweet    
  • 10 – souvenir wine tasting glass
  • Access to seven hours of premium live jazz    
  • Unlimited wine & select spirits tasting  
  • Access to cash bars
  • Access to food pavilion featuring acclaimed chefs
  • 24- bottles of water (Private cooler w/ Ice)
  • Skip the line (Check in)

VIP TENT SIXTH ROW          $795.00

  • Admission to Event for 10 (Guests)
  • VIP Tent (Sixth Row to Stage!) 10 X 10 tent
  • Seating includes (10 Resin chairs & 8x 11 table) 
  • Two bottles of wine (1) White (1) Sweet
  • 10 souvenir wine tasting glass
  • Access to seven hours of premium live jazz
  •  Unlimited wine & select spirits tasting 
  • Access to cash bars
  • Access to food pavilion featuring acclaimed chefs
  •  24 -bottles of water (Private cooler w/ Ice)
  • Skip the line (Check in)