PARTY FOR A CAUSE Mike Kwasin, the owner of Fine Wine and Spirits Warehouse on Gandy, hosts regular events at his home on Tampa Bay, featuring over 50 wines at great prices. Proceeds benefits the Alzheimer's Association. $25 per person or $40 per couple. 6-8 p.m. Thurs., May 31. Mike Kwasin's Residence, 3613 S. Beach Drive, Tampa (813-837-8941).
MAESTRO WINES Taste the Maestro line of Italian wines, from pinot grigio to merlot. $15. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., June 1. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or uncorkedwines.com).
AUSSIE WINE AND SHRIMP Try Australian wines, paired with grilled shrimp. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., June 1. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
JENN'S FINEST Jenn's Wine Shop features a selection of wines plus live jazz music the first Saturday of each month. $10. 6-9 p.m. Sat., June 2. Jenn's Wine Shop, 11724 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-960-4808 or jennswines.com).
WEEKLY WINESTYLIN' WineStyles has wine tastings every Friday from 5-7 p.m. Free. WineStyles, 2800 W. Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs (727-518-9463 or winestyles.net/belleair).
FREE TASTINGS Each week, Total Wine and More features a different selection of 4-6 wines from around the world. Free. Everyday. Total Wine and More, 1720 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-350-9601 or totalwine.com).
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 30 – Jun 5, 2007.