Bargain Basement Wines A tasting of 10 to 12 unique wines, both whites and reds. Prices range from under $10 to around $30. Finger foods included. Admission: $10. Thursday, Oct. 11. 6:30-9 p.m. La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin. 727-736-3070.
It's all in the Preparation Learn the art of food and wine preparing Friday, Oct. 12. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20. Wines by Morrell, 2009 N. 22nd St., Ybor City. Reservations required. 813-241-8587.
Oktoberfest Vintage Wine Cellars hosts a jubilee with eight autumnal elixirs from Germany's Rhine and Mosel Rivers and six German beers. German cheeses, pretzels & mustards to enjoy also. 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct.12. $10. Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. 813-879-2931.
Work Week Wine Down Wine tasting with snacks in casual relaxed atmosphere. Sample six to eight wines and a few beers, plus artisanal cheeses. $12 with $5 coupon for purchases the night of event. Fridays, Oct. 12-26. 6-9 p.m. Grand Cru Wine Cellar, in the Main Street Shopping Center, 11724 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa. 813-269-VINE (8463).
Under the Stars Celebration Special wine tasting with live music, drinks and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Thursday, Oct. 18. 6-9 p.m. Harbour Island Athletic Club, 900 Harbour Island Ave., Tampa. Reservations requested. 813-202-1950.
Revisiting the 1995 Vintage in Bordeaux Great wines from a monumental vintage. $100. Friday, Oct. 19. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wines by Morrell, 2009 N. 22nd St., Ybor City. Reservations required. 813-241-8587.Spanish Lessons Take part in an advanced class to learn about the newest and best red wines from Spain with instructor David Black. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. $50. Bern's Fine Wine and Spirits, 2208 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa. Reservations requested. 813-250-9463.
This article appears in Oct 11-17, 2001.
