CELEBRATE SUMMER Uncorked features a selection of refreshing whites to help ease the summer heat. $10; includes souvenir glass. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., May 25. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or uncorkedwines.com).
TASTE TWENTY-FIVE Savor a variety of 25 wines and bubblies from all over the world, and eclectic domestic and imported beers. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., May 25. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
WINES FOR SUMMER With summer on the way, meals with heavy sauces and hot kitchens will go out the window. Embrace the season with wine in hand. Free. 5-8 p.m. Thurs., May 24. 5056 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg (727-522-8466 or vino100tampabay.com).
FRENCH WINE, DINE AND LEARN Combine learning with fun at an event that combines wine education, a four-course dinner, and fine wines from Burgundy to Bordeaux. $35; reservations required. 7:30-9:00 p.m. Sat., May 26. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
WINE FESTIVAL Explore the fruits of our local wine at the Florida Estates Winery Festival. Event includes a variety of fresh food, sauces, sandwiches, plants, homemade arts and crafts, live music, and a wine tasting. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., May 26. Florida Estates Winery, 25241 State Road 52, Land O'Lakes (813-996-2113 or floridaestateswines.com).
B-21 SATURDAY TASTINGS B-21 hosts a wine tasting every Saturday. Free. 1-4 p.m. B-21 Fine Wine and Spirits, 43380 U.S. 19, Tarpon Springs (727-937-5049 x 210 or b-21.com).
FREE TASTING Each week, Total Wine and More features a different selection of four to six wines from around the world. Total Wine and More, 1720 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-350-9601 or totalwine.com).
GRAPE CRUSH HOURS Each Wednesday, sample pre-selected white half glasses for $10 and three pre-selected reds for $12. Includes complimentary appetizers. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. The Grape at International Plaza, 2223 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa (813-354-9463).
UNCORK YOUR TASTE Cork & Olive, a chain of wine shops in the Bay area, offers free wine tastings daily at all locations. Find the nearest at corkandolive.com.
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@creativeloafing.com.
This article appears in May 23-29, 2007.