Aqua Vino provides guests with an unforgettable evening featuring the best in food and wine while enjoying the backdrop of the Oceans Ballroom and the Aquarium's five galleries. The VIP Tasting is from 6-10 p.m., and the Grand Tasting is from 7-10 p.m.
Enjoy and sample more than 200 fine wines from around the globe, gourmet fare from Atlanta's premier restaurants, a live, silent and wine auction and live music. All proceeds from Aqua Vino support the Aquarium's Veterinary Services through the Correll Center for Aquatic Animal Health.
Aqua Vino features:
More than 200 wines from all over the world
Atlanta's premier restaurants
More than 500 species of aquatic life
Amazing live and silent auctions
Live music and much more
Event attendees must be 21 years of age for entry. No one under the age of 21 will be permitted.
See pictures from Aqua Vino 2010.
See pictures from Aqua Vino 2009.
VIP Tasting includes:
6 p.m. admission
VIP admission for two (2)
Signature Aqua Vino wine glass
Red carpet arrival & media splash photo op with celebrity hosts
Access to VIP Lounge featuring reserved wines, premium cheeses and exclusive access to Behind the Scenes Tours throughout the evening
Opportunity to enjoy more than 200 wines and Atlanta's premier restaurants
Grand Tasting includes:
7 p.m. admission
Grand Tasting admission for one
Signature Aqua Vino wine glass
Opportunity to enjoy more than 200 wines and Atlanta's premier restaurants
Aqua Vino features more than 200 wines and gourmet fare from Atlanta's best restaurants. Here is a sampling of more than 200 wines that were served at Aqua Vino.
2011 Wine List
Alexander Valley Cyrus
Alexander Valley Sin Zin
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Conundrum
Louis Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Louis Roederer Brut Premier
ONEHOPE Reserve Pinot Noir
Peirano Six Clones Merlot
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut
Querceto Chianti Classico
Scharffenberger Brut
Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Twomey Cellars Napa Valley Merlot
2011 Restaurants
Alon's Bakery & Eatery
Atlanta Grill (The Ritz-Carlton, Downtown)
Baraonda
Baroni
BLT Steak
Briza
Cellar 56
Dantanna's Downtown
Genki Noodles and Sushi
Hard Rock Cafe
High Road Craft Ice Cream
Highland Bakery
Legal Sea Foods
Max Lager's
MF Buckhead
New York Prime
Nikolai's Roof
Pittypat's Porch
Portofino
Schakolad Chocolate Factory
Seasons 52
Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint
Sweet Ashley's
Tantra
The Capital Grill
The Melting Pot
The Village Tavern
Veni Vidi Vici
Wolfgang Puck Catering
VINTNER
CONNOISSEUR
Official Automotive Sponsor
SOMMELIER
CELLAR SPONSORS
CORPORATE HOSTS
Allen, Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors
Alston & Bird LLP
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland
David and Mary-Cathryn Kolb
Georgia Commerce Bank
Heery International, Inc.
Josh McAfee/ Velossent
OTG Management
oXYGen Financial
R&B Express
Southern Company
Taylor Consulting Group
Troutman Sanders LLP
CHAMPAGNE PATRONS
Tad & Norm Berkowitz
Charles & Elizabeth Cary
The Crozer Family
Sonnet & Chris Edmonds
Donation in Honor of Sonnet & Chris Edmonds
David & Jennifer Kahn's Family
Mr. and Mrs. John V. Kolb
Cathy & Steve Kuranoff
Rochelle & Pete Marte
Mr. John E. Mangham
Wes & Lynn Moss
Linda & Stephen Selig
Mr. Alec Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Vanek, Jr.
MEDIA PARTNERS
B Culture Media
Dining Out Magazine
Dishing with Donna
Flavors Magazine
Modern Luxury
The Atlantan
The Chat Room
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