The Wine List

PACIFIC NORTHWEST CRUSH HOUR Explore pinots from Oregon's Panther Creek Winery and taste Washington's Isenhower and L'Ecole wineries. R.S.V.P. requested. $25. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 1. Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463).

DISCOVER PORTUGAL From dessert to table wines, tour this underrated wine destination. Proceeds benefit charity. $10; includes souvenir glass. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 1. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or www.uncorkedwines.com).

TASTE TWENTY-FIVE Savor a variety of 25 wines from all over the world, and international beers. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 1. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).

GRAND CRU WINE CELLARS Grand Cru holds wine tastings every Friday. $10. 6-9 p.m. Second Friday of every month features live music. Grand Cru, 1724 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-269-8463).

Got an upcoming or ongoing wine event? Send information to: The Wine List, 810 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606, fax 813-739-4801 or e-mail winestuff@weeklyplanet.com.

This article appears in Aug 30 – Sep 5, 2006.