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Wine Tasting at Cellar 56
Situated in the prestigious East Andrews community in Buckhead, Cellar 56 wine bar played host to a special tasting event appropriately called, Best Wines You’ve Never Heard Of. True indeed, wine consultant Lee LaRochelle, presented several lesser-known varietals including Godello from northwest Spain and a very nice blend consisting of Bonarda, a red grape originating from Piemonte, Italy, but is now primarily found in Argentina.
Cellar 56 Wine Bar
Located in the East Andrews neighborhood of in Buckhead, Cellar 56 takes you across the globe as this wine bar introduces selections from Portugal, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Australia, France, Germany and the Americas. Wines are available at…
Vin 25- A Neighborhood Wine Bar in Historic Roswell
Beautifully situated in the heart of historic Roswell, but tucked away from the noise on a tranquil side street, Vin 25 bistro and wine bar occupies a lovely 1941 house, in which you really do feel at home. Phillip Cooper, owner and sommelier, presents an elegant wine selection not only from popular areas in France, Italy, Spain, the US, etc., but also from lesser-known regions such as in Austria and Hungary.
Le petit Jacob Wine Bar (6e)- CLOSED
Sometimes, before visiting a wine establishment, I will purposefully look for a few names on the Internet and do some research beforehand. Other times however, I just happen to stumble onto something really special, and tonight was one of those occasions.
“Le Quinze Vins” Wine Bar (2e)
Le Quinze Vins proposes a fine selection of wines and Champagne to enjoy at the wine bar and as it is also a wine shop, you can also buy to take home or to your hotel. The location is situated in the Paris’ Latin Quarter just steps from Notre Dame…
Le Rubis Wine Bar (1er)
Situated in the heart of the 1st Arrondissement, just steps away from the Tuileries Garden and next door to Place Vendôme, Le Rubis Wine Bar is surprisingly an absolute neighborhood joint. Amidst all of the tourist-driven hustle and bustle in the area, Le Rubis still offers a taste of “authentic” Paris. The modest room is frequented mainly by locals who live or work nearby. Behind the counter are the madame and monsieur who seem to have been there a very long time, as everyone who walks through the door seems to know them…
Trendy Chic Wine Lounge in Emory Village
Chic. Neighborly. Convivial. Mellow. Eclectic. These are words that came to mind when I first entered the attractive wine bar and lounge located in the heart of Emory Village. The Purple Corkscrew, a unique wine experience created by two very friendly sisters, Stephanie and Kellie, presents a delightful collection of wines that are as eclectic as the setting itself. Atlanta wine lovers will find…
North Georgia Vineyards (Dahlonega)
As my French wine scholar program has come to an end and we have just taken our final exam (gosh, I hope I passed!), I was able to get away for a day trip for wine tasting in North Georgia. Here were some of the highlights….