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Dining Atlanta: Week of February 20
A fast casual Middle Eastern restaurant opens in Decatur and a banh mi parlor opens in East Atlanta. Plus tickets are now on sale for the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival.

It’s Time for Wine: Sonoma Valley Appellations
Monty and Sara Preiser offer a guide to the appellations within the Sonoma Valley that will help you when selecting your next bottle of wine.

James Beard Dinner at Vingenzo’s
Just north of Atlanta Chef Michael Bologna is creating traditional Southern Italian dishes that received recognition by New York City’s James Beard House.

AG Pick: Kendall-Jckson Grand Reserve Merlot 2008
The AG predicts that 2012 will be the return of California Merlot. If you stopped drinking Merlot after watching the movie “Sideways,” this is a wine that will bring you back.

Buckhead Restaurant Week 2012
The popular dining event returns in February, when more than 30 Buckhead restaurants will offer three-course prix fixe menus for $25 or $35 per person.

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Recent Wine Reviews >>

Xarmant Txakolina 2010 ($17)

Jaillance Crémant de Bordeaux ($19)

A Trio of Ravenswood Zinfandel ($10, $16, $35)

Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2011 ($10)

Craggy Range Chardonnay 2010 ($22)

Filus Torrontes 2010 ($11)

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Gadgets & Goodies >>

Keep Your Wine Chilled with the Corkcicle
The Corkcicle is an icicle that is filled with reusable gel. Just freeze it for a couple of hours, then place it inside the wine bottle after pouring a glass to keep the wine chilled.

A Map for the World Traveler
This scratch off map makes an ideal gift for world travelers, allowing them to keep track of where they’ve visited in a fun and colorful way.

Wine Holders for Your Outdoor Picnic
A day at the beach or an afternoon picnic can be the perfect setting for enjoying wine. With Steady Sticks you don’t have to worry about the bottle or glass spilling.

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Travel >>

Cognac: Region, City, Spirit, Passion

A Guide to Gordes

Festival of Wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Discover Temecula

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