Tuesday, January 12: SideBern’s

Winter’s Wonder Seasonal Dinner feat. Clos Pegas Wines. If it means hearty, sumptuous wine dinners like tonight’s, created and prepared by SideBern’s Chef Chef Chad Johnson, I’m willing to endure the ungodly cold weather we’ve been having. Pairings for the six-course meal are hand-picked by dinner host and Clos Pegase’s assistant winemaker, Shaun Richardson. $125. 6:30-9:30 p.m., 2208 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa (813-258-2233)

Wednesday, January 13: NoHo Bistro

Winter Wine Dinner. Wine aficionado Taylor Eason hosts tonight’s five-course paired with selections from NoHo’s expansive wine collection. The menu includes: eggplant agrodolce and herbed goat cheese crostini paired with sparkling wine or Riff 2007 Pinot Grigio; Urban Oasis Farms local greens, butternut squash and pomegranate with maple vinaigrette paired with Pine Ridge 2008 Chenin Blanc-Viognier; honey-glazed quail with wilted arugula and sun-dried tomato pesto sauce paired with Protocolo 2006 Tempranillo Rosé; pan-roasted New York strip, sweet potato gratin, braised greens, pan reduction or a vegetarian option that includes a roasted vegetable Napoléon, sweet potato, eggplant and zucchini, paired with Château de Saint Cosme Little James’ Basket Press; and a variety of truffle cakes (cinnamon, almond, and applejack brandy) paired with Temptation Zinfandel. $45. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa (813-514-0691)

Wednesday, January 13: Lou’s Wine Garden

Wine 101. Lou’s teams up with Tampa Wine Women to offer this class on wine etiquette,  basics of tasting, identifying the “noble” grapes by aroma and flavor, and basic guidelines for pairing wine and food. $20. 6-7:30 p.m., 7800 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach (727-259-9664)

Wednesday, January 13: Bern’s Fine Wines and Spirits

Potluck Wednesday. Beat the mid-week dinner blahs by stopping by for gourmet take-away — and enjoy a complimentary mini-wine tasting while you wait. This week’s one pot wonder is Catalan shellfish stew with chorizo, potato and a smokey saffron broth. $19.95. 5-8 p.m., 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463)

Thursday, January 14: Cinebistro Hyde Park

Uncorked: The Resurrection. These gurus of the grape deliver wine event for vino virtuosos and novices alike — and proceeds go to local charities. How ’bout that? Tonight’s sorta-inaugural event (the group disbanded and only recently re-formed) includes tasty tapas from Cinebistro’s menu like ahi tuna won ton cups, churassco steak bites,  mini hummus pitas, mini popcorn chicken baskets, and, of course, popcorn. But the appealing appetizers ain’t got nothin’ on the wine selection, which includes SA Prum Essence Riesling, Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot, Bodega Tamari Reserva Malbec, Joel Gott Zinfandel, Hob Nob Pinot Noir, The Show Cabernet Sauvignon, and Jean Luc Columbo Les Abeilles. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 7-9 p.m., 1609 W. Swann Avenue, Tampa.

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This article appears in Jan 6-12, 2010.