The Wine List

AUSTRIAN CRUSH HOUR Sip a selection of the famous Austrian grape, gruner veltliner, as well as dessert wines from Kracher. All wines paired with artisan cheeses. Reservations requested. $25. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15. Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463).

THE GRAPE GATSBY Tampa Theatre hosts its fifth annual wine tasting fundraiser, with food samplings from, among others, SideBern's, Salt Rock Grill and Capital Grille. Premium wine from seven wineries including Beaulieu Vineyards, Chehalem and a silent auction. $50-$80. 6-9 p.m. Sat., Sept. 16. Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., Tampa (813-274-5507 or www.tampatheatre.org).

WINING AND DINING Catch Twenty-Three and The Grapevine serve up a six-course wine dinner, featuring Pistachio Encrusted Rack of Lamb, served with Hess Select Mountain Cuvee and other wines from Groth and Iron Horse. $75 plus gratuity. 6:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 20. Catch Twenty-Three, 10103 Montague St., Tampa (813-920-0045 or www.catchtwentythree.com).

GRAND CRU WINE CELLARS Grand Cru holds wine tastings every Friday. $10. 6-9 p.m. Second Friday of every month features live music, beer tastings and food. Grand Cru, 1724 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-269-8463).

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@weeklyplanet.com.

This article appears in Sep 13-19, 2006.