Seasons 52 - Perimeter
Master Sommelier-designed, 52 wines by the glass, Wine Spectator hardware, and $7 happy hour pours
Dunwoody · Atlanta · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed February 22, 2026
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First Impression
Yes, it is a chain. No, that does not disqualify the wine program. Seasons 52's national wine program was designed by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, and the Perimeter location carries a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Fifty-two-plus wines by the glass — one for every week of the year — is not a gimmick. It is a structural commitment to volume and seasonal rotation. At seven dollars during happy hour, the entry point is among the lowest in the Sandy Springs orbit for wine of this caliber.
Selection Deep Dive
The list rotates seasonally to match the menu's commitment to fresh, lighter preparations. That rotation is driven by Miliotes' philosophy of seasonal pairing — brighter whites and roses in summer, bigger reds when the temperature drops — and it keeps the program from going stale the way static chain lists inevitably do. The Drink Before Famous initiative spotlights emerging producers before they blow up, which is a genuine discovery mechanism you do not expect from corporate dining. Domestic selections dominate with smart California, Oregon, and Washington picks, but the international section holds enough French, Italian, and Southern Hemisphere representation to keep curious drinkers engaged.
By the Glass
Fifty-two wines by the glass is the program. That number maps to the seasonal menu philosophy and gives every guest a meaningful range of options regardless of what they order. At seven dollars during happy hour, you can work through three or four pours and learn something about your own preferences without financial risk. The rotation means regulars encounter new pours every few weeks, giving the program a freshness that static lists cannot match.
The $7 happy hour pour — $7/glass
Seven dollars for a by-the-glass pour at a Wine Spectator-awarded restaurant near Perimeter Mall. The happy hour is the best wine deal in the Dunwoody area and it is not particularly close.
The current Drink Before Famous selection
Seasons 52 spotlights emerging producers before they hit mainstream recognition. Ask your server which DBF selection is currently pouring — it is the closest thing to sommelier-driven discovery you will find in a chain restaurant environment.
The most familiar label on the list
With 52 wines by the glass, there is no reason to default to the brand you already know from the grocery store shelf. A Master Sommelier designed this program specifically so you would try something new. Let the rotation work.
The current seasonal white or rose + Seasons 52 flatbread or seasonal fish
The menu is built around lighter preparations and the wine program is calibrated to match. The current seasonal white with the flatbread is the move that honors the restaurant's entire philosophy — fresh, balanced, and not overthinking it.
Daily — Happy hour with $7 featured wine pours at the bar
✔️ The Bottom Line
Seasons 52 at Perimeter earns the Reliable badge because the Master Sommelier-designed program, the 52-wine by-the-glass commitment, the Wine Spectator recognition, and the $7 happy hour all add up to a program that delivers consistency without pretension. It is a chain that took wine seriously at the corporate level and the Perimeter location executes the vision faithfully. When you need a well-chosen glass of wine near Perimeter Mall, this is the obvious move.
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