As Atlanta becomes a more diverse metropolitan city, the cultural events surrounding wine are at an all-time high! Whether you’re looking for a night on the town or a daytime excursion to the nearby vineyards of the north Georgia mountains, there are plenty of wine-soaked activities for everyone. To book tickets to any wine event listed below, just click on the link – I’ve done all the “hard work” for you!
Because there are so many, I’ll list a few North Georgia wine events first:
Not a moment too soon, I found the Georgia Winery’s 4th Annual Luau Wine Fest! It’s this Saturday, June 25th so if you want to go, make your plans now and be ready to party Hawaiian style! Take your chairs and blankets to their outdoor vineyard and relax to live music by or dance the night away in our Tiki Lounge, mesmerized by tropical entertainment. This is obviously a 21+ Wine Event.
Starting in July 2016 and every Friday-Sunday…Looking for something fun and unique to do 
with your special group of BFFs? Come celebrate the perfect pairing (Wine and Chocolate) with a Three Sisters Vineyards “Chicks & Chocolate” tasting this season – Includes 6 specific wines paired with some artisan chocolates, keepsake wine glass and fun for $25 per person.
On July 6, head to Paradise Hills Winery Resort & Spa for their Women & Wine “Around the World in a Glass” Red Wine 101 $25 PP includes wine and light appetizers
Only an hour away from Atlanta, the North Georgia Wine Tour is a great way to get out of the city for the day and try new wines. You’ll travel by luxury coach to the beautiful mountains of Dahlonega, visiting 3 vineyards – and tasting fees are included in the package! The next “monthly edition” tour is Saturday July 16 at 9:00 am. Follow this link for more information.
Also on Saturday, July 16 is the Clayton Crawl
on Main Street in Downtown Clayton.
Sample delicious food from Rabun County’s best restaurants!
Experience regional Wines & Craft Beers!
Enjoy a variety of music!
For an intown wine experience, head to Murphy’s in Virginia Highlands. 
Every week, they host a themed wine event such as the Red, White, And Blue Independence Day Wine Tasting coming up on June 28th at 6:30 PM.
Another fine option for the urban 
dwellers among us is Carroll St. Cafe in the funky Cabbagetown district where, every week, they observe Wine Wednesday with $5 glasses of wine. From 3 – 7:00 PM they also offer a rotating selection of half-price tapas. YUM!
If you’re looking for a more artsy type of wine event, Living Color Atlanta in Sandy springs has got just the ticket! On Friday July 1st is their “Atlanta Fireworks” BYOB Ultimate Paint & Sip Wine Party . They provide the paint, canvas and instruction, you bring the wine!
More of an athlete than an artist? Have no fear! Just a short ride from downtown, you can Sip & Swing for just $29 on Tuesday the 28th at Top Golf Alpharetta. Half golf, half wine mixer, learn and improve your short game shots with a one hour clinic and then it’s Top Golf games, wine sampling and networking. Price includes golf instruction, games and wine tasting. This golf and wine event welcomes the first 20 people who RSVP, so come solo or bring a friend.
I could probably go on for pages listing all the various wine event listings in the ATL, but I think this is a good start. Summer’s here – go forth and get your wine on!
the bridal showers are usually held in May. Here in Atlanta the flowers are in bloom, the pollen of April is (mostly) a fading memory, everything outdoors is vividly green and bursting with new life, and the temperature is just right! In other words, the setting is perfect for an outdoor bridal shower.
mix with your champagne or Prosecco. If your bubbles are sweet, you’ll want something neutral or not too sweet like a dry gingerale. I like mine with a bit of a kick, and I’ve recently discovered 
When we think of Cinco de Mayo, most of us think margaritas, beer and lots of Mexican food. If you’re not familiar with the origins of this festive holiday, on the 5th of May in 1862, the Mexican army scored an unlikely victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla. It’s no wonder the Federalistas decided to cap the win with a party, and this May 5 we should all carry on the tradition.
herbs and heat, but have no fear! There’s a white-grape variety from the northwest of Spain called Albarino that, crisp and citrusy, is phenomenal with salsas and fresh chiles. Sauvignon blancs, which are are high in acid, are also a good choice.
Zinfandel, with its massive fruit flavors, holds up well to savory, meaty beef dishes like Carne Asada. Syrah (shiraz) is sensational with the earthy, red-chile adobo sauce of Chiles Colorado.
When I think of Spring, I think of flowers in bloom, their sweet scents perfuming the air. I look forward to warm nights, dinners on the patio, and spending time outdoors with my friends. Spring is a time for celebrating! We’ve made it through the Winter and can now head to the parks, Botanical gardens, or even our own patios to enjoy the gorgeous weather and rich canvas of flowers and greenery the season provides.
In my “research” for this post, I tried to find wines with notes from different flowers to sample. I mean, nobody wants to drink all violets when there’s hints of lavender and roses to imbibe, am I right?
My next choice was a 2014 
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I decided to end my floral wines study with lavender. I’m practically obsessed with lavender as it is, having a dozen bushes bordering my front garden, so imagine my delight when I discovered Lavender by 
and there are gifts and prizes at the end with the proceeds going to a local charity organization.
There wouldn’t be a host of prizes since this party would be on a much smaller scale, but an Adult “Easter Basket” would be perfect! Since several of our friends are business owners, they could contribute things like gourmet candies and chocolates, gift cards, a bottle or two of wine, and of course a VinoVinti!