AUSTRALIAN CRUSH HOUR Learn about Australian wines through the eyes of Steve Sink, who works for importer Grateful Palate. Wines all paired with artisanal cheeses. $25. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 27. Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463). Reservations requested.
HOT AND COLD RUNNING ROBLES Paso Robles, one of California's hottest wine regions, grows some delicious red wines, like syrah, zinfandel and cabernet. Taste a few. $10; includes souvenir glass. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 27. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or www.uncorkedwines.com).
LESSONS FROM THE MAKER Murphy Goode, award-winning winery in Sonoma County, has been making phenomenal wines for years. Owner Dave Ready will teach a class on wine and food pairings. $45. 6:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 27. Apron's Cooking School at Publix, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa (813-926-4465 or publix.com/aprons).
13TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL Join the celebration of all things American. Taste over 30 wines from the West Coast, guaranteed to make you proud. $15. 6-9 p.m. Fri., Oct. 27. Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa (813-879-2931).
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 Oct 25-31, 2006.