How to imbibe in St. Petersburg while helping protect Florida wildlife

Next week, St. Petersburg’s Winesmith is putting on the Benefit Wine Tasting in support of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. On the menu are 15 vinos (yup, you read that right), accompanied by a curated selection of charcuterie and snacks.

The event is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Tickets cost $30 in advance and $40 the day of. Guests can purchase them online, or in person from the Grand Central District wine shop and bar. Throughout the evening, the Florida Wildlife Corridor — a conservation organization that champions, protects and restores the statewide network of lands and waters — receives half of all admission costs and 10 percent of all wine sales.

Now, go ahead and wine down for nature.

This article appears in Jul 19-26, 2018.