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Let this list be your go-to reference for unique and unforgettable bottles that will elevate any occasion. Our objective is to help you replace those familiar wines that you know and love with lesser-known, yet truly exceptional alternatives, all while staying within your budget. Be sure to stock up so you never find yourself in a bind.

If you like LaMarca Prosecco…

Then you’ll love Borgoluce Lampo Prosecco. Your brunch glass will be filled with fine bubbles and elegance from this beautiful prosecco. Though not as sweet as LaMarca, Borgoluce shares the same notes of ripe apple, peach, ginger, and white flowers. It’s wildly refreshing and much like other prosecco, it’s food friendly and perfect with eggs benedict. Average Retail Price: $22.

Clos Henri is crisp, dry, and refreshing with notes of citrus, pear, apple, and stone fruit. The herbaceous characteristic that New Zealand Sauvingon Blanc lovers typically look for is a bit muted in this expression, though still conveying a sense of place.

Average Retail Price: $19.

If you like Caymus Cabernet…

You’ll love Récoltant Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Look no further for the perfect cabernet! Récoltant is the latest project from Julien Fayard, arguably one of the best winemakers in Napa Valley, who has worked in both

If you like Stella Rosa…

You’ll love Demarie Birbet. Reimagine sweet wines with this sparkling red nectar made from 100% Brachetto from Piedmont Italy. It’s the perfect addition to any olive oil cake or afternoon pasty. Birbet is a wine typically consumed during celebrations and paired with local traditional desserts. It is low in ABV at a mere 6.5% so you’ll never have a reason to turn down a glass when offered. The wine is aromatic with notes of blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry. It is everything you want when looking for an after-dinner drink. Average Retail Price: $24.

If you like Meiomi Pinot Noir…

You’ll love Valravn Pinot Noir from Sonoma County, California. Valravn Pinot Noir is an exploration of the region,

France and California. The word "Récoltant" in French translates to "someone who grows AND produces wine from their fruit," which perfectly encapsulates the philosophy behind this wine. They have longstanding relationships with top vineyards and farmers in Napa Valley, allowing them to source the best grapes for their wine. The result is a wine that is transparent, authentic, and a true reflection of the region's terroir. This beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep crimson color and enticing aromas of black cherry and cassis, with hints of spice and leather. When you take a sip, you'll notice the luxuriously silky, yet weighty mouthfeel. The long finish is gratifying with flavors of milk chocolatecovered cherries, vanilla, and oak. Fill your cellar with this wine and thank us later.

Average Retail Price: $50.

Which restaurants will get a coveted star rating as the Michelin Guide expands to Atlanta? The publishing company said in July that anonymous inspectors are already dining at Atlanta restaurants, which will be revealed later this fall. Restaurants are given a one, two, or three-star rating, putting Atlanta eateries in the same league as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, and Paris.

◄Tickets for the 12th annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival are officially on sale now. The festival, benefitting Children of Conservation’s school lunch program, will once again be primarily held in Historic Fourth Ward Park on Sept. 20-24, bringing together chefs, mixologists, farmers, and brands. Tickets for the festival are available for purchase at atlfoodandwinefestival.com.

Underground Atlanta has terminated its lease with Atlanta Brewing Company after the brewery failed to begin construction, according to a report from Urbanzie Atlanta. Atlanta Brewing announced last summer that it would transform the old visitors center space on Upper Alabama Street into an 8,600-square-foot brewery, taproom and restaurant. The company planned to move from its current location in northwest Atlanta. The brewery was supposed to open by the end of 2022, but construction never commenced, leading to the termination of the lease.

Giving Kitchen is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a new addition. The Atlanta nonprofit, which helps support food industry and hospitality workers in need, recently brought on Brooke Kamke as its first chief operating officer, according to a press release. Kamke has previously held positions at Emory Rollins School of Public Health, Emory Healthcare, and the literacy organization ReadSource.

►A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is planned at Buckhead Place shopping center at the busy intersection of Peachtree and Piedmont roads.

Coro Realty, owner of Buckhead Place, wants to build the nearly 6,000 squarefoot restaurant at 3234 Peachtree Road, where a shuttered David’s Bridal store now stands. The fast-food restaurant would include 58 parking spaces, but no drive-through due to zoning restrictions.

◄For the team at Muchacho, earning the rank of one of the best breakfast spots in the nation was as much of a surprise to them as it was to anyone else.

“We were just as shocked as everyone else when the article came out,” said General Manager Rozie Slaughter. “We were like, what? That’s awesome!”

The Travel + Leisure article called Michael Lennox’s Reynoldstown breakfast spot “the perfect cocktail of buzzy atmosphere, yummy food, and delightful beverages.” It was one of 15 restaurants that made the cut.