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AMERICAN SPIRITS WINE TASTING American Spirits pours and educates you on 15+ wines from around the world. Appetizers served. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 18. American Spirits, 280 Third St. S., St. Petersburg (727-895-8700 or www.americanspirits.biz).
NAPA VS. SONOMA CRUSH HOUR Compare merlot and cabernets from Sonoma and Napa valleys. $25. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 18. Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463).
AUSSIE GEMS Tour Australia through its wine, with selections paired with artisanal cheeses. $15. 7 p.m. Fri., Aug. 18. Café Denali, 1327 E. Seventh Ave, Tampa (813-287-9717 or cafedenali.com).
This article appears in Aug 16-22, 2006.