Tuesday, June 2: Publix Apron’s Cooking School
How to be Fruity. Learn to incorporate fruit into your everyday diet — enjoy what you eat while getting the healthy nourishment that you need. $40. 6:30 p.m., 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa (813-926-4465)
Wednesday, June 3: The NoHo Bistro
Wine Wednesdays. Every week this summer, enjoy a relaxing end to each "hump day" with this tapas and wine tasting. Each Wednesday has a new theme, so don't miss out on any of these palate-pleasing pairings. This week's theme is "Spanish wines and tapas," and features Rioja and Albarino selections. $15. 6-7 p.m., 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa (813-514-0691)
Wednesday, June 3: ABC Fine Wine and Spirits
Wine Tasting and Cigar smoker. Sample dozens of wines and gourmet hors d'oeuvres, chat with the wine experts, try a cigar on the patio and receive a complimentary wine glass. $10. 3015 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa (813-876-5330)
Thursday, June 4: Carrollwood Cultural Center
Wine guide Charles Visalli will cover the ins and outs of wine in this six week series of classes. This week — food, cheese and wine pairings. $25. 6-7:30 p.m., 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa (813-664-1430)
Thursday, June 4: Whole Foods Market
Rhone Valley and Rhone Rangers in Central Coast, CA. This wine class with specialty wine buyer Mark Pfeiffer includes a cheese tasting and explores Rhone Valley varietals from France and California. Please register in advance by contacting sherell.white@wholefoods.com. Free. 6:30-8 p.m., 1548 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813-874-9435)
Friday, June 5: Bern's Fine Wines and Spirits
Oregon Crush Hour. Sample eight wines from the Willamette Valley — which produces stellar Pinot Noirs — along with a selection of artisanal cheeses. $25. 6:30-8:30, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463)
Friday, June 5: The Grapevine at Westchase
Wines of Argentina. Taste five wines, including Malbec, Bonarda and Torrontes selections. Free. 4-8 p.m., 12125 West Linebaugh, Tampa (813-818-9463)
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This article appears in May 27 – Jun 2, 2009.