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CALIFORNIA CRUSH HOUR Taste eight to 10 wines from up and coming Central Coast wineries Paige 23, Silver Stone, Clautiere and Donatia. Special guest is Chris Keller, winemaker of Paige 23. Wines paired with artisanal cheeses. Reservations requested. $25. 6:30-8 p.m. Fri., Oct. 13. Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463).
WINE FESTIVAL Explore the fruits of our local vines 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., Oct. 14. Florida Estates Winery, 25241 S.R. 52, Land O'Lakes (813- 996-2113 or www.floridaestateswines.com).
ALL THAT GLITTERS The MacDonald Training Center holds its ninth annual wine tasting fundraiser. Features over 200 wines, live entertainment, appetizers from Bay area restaurants and a large silent auction. Net proceeds help empower people with disabilities. $70 per person; $125 for VIP. 7-11 p.m. Sat., Oct. 14. Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa (813-870-1300 ext. 283 or www.macdonaldcenter.org).
This article appears in Oct 11-17, 2006.