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.
TASTING WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH Fine Wine and Spirits Warehouse throws a grand 'old party with over 60 wines from excellent producers like Caymus, Simi and Taylor Fladgate. Food is also provided. $30 per person, $50 per couple; proceeds benefit the Abilities Foundation. 6-8 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 27. Mike Kwasin's Residence, 3613 S. Beach Drive, Tampa (813-837-8941).
ITALIAN CRUSH HOUR Special guest Laura DePasquale, Master Sommelier, leads a seated seminar through the best wine areas of Italy. Taste eight wines, paired with artisanal cheeses. $25. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 28. Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463). Reservations requested.
WINE AND GELATO TASTING Casa Dolce hosts a gelato and wine pairing event every last Thursday of the month. $10. 7-9:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 27. La Casa Dolce, 406 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813- 259-0002).
TASTE TWENTY-FIVE Explore 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., Sept. 28. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
NAPA WINE, DINE, LEARN Napa Valley, food and learning combine to form a perfect union at this wine dinner. $35; 24-hour advanced reservations required. 7:30-9 p.m. Sat., Sept. 29. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
WINE FESTIVAL This monthly 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., Sept. 29. 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, ext. 210 or b-21.com).
FREE TASTING Each week, the Tampa location features a selection of four to six wines from areas around the world. Total Wine and More, 1720 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-350-9601 or totalwine.com).
WINESTYLES DAILY TASTINGS WineStyles offers daily "style" tastings to help you determine your wine preferences. Free. 5-8 p.m., Mon – Sat. WineStyles, 2800 W. Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs (727-518-9463 or winestyles.net/belleair).
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.
This article appears in Sep 26 – Oct 2, 2007.