Athens Wine Weekend

Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Athens Wine Weekend, scheduled for Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2014, at The Classic Center in Downtown Athens. A benefit for The Classic Center Cultural Foundation, the event continues to evolve and has now added a V.I.P. reception Friday evening at the Rialto Club at Hotel Indigo to kick off the weekend's festivities.

Saturday features a Grand Tasting, with hundreds of wines available to sample, as well as a seminar schedule covering a variety of topics presented by wine experts. A silent auction is also slated for Saturday. That night, the gourmet dinner is a treat for the senses, featuring carefully selected wines with each course.

The weekend closes with a brunch Sunday morning featuring complimentary beverages.

This is the perfect weekend getaway for the aficionado and novice wine lover alike!