Wine-buying Party Purchase wine for holiday dinners and gift giving at this wine-buying party. The staff will lead you in tasting 2-16 wines, ranging in price from $15 to $40 a bottle, and with clearance wines priced less than $10. Cost for the class/party is $10 with minimum purchase of six bottles, or $25 a person. Food tastings included. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin, 727-733-8915.
White Nights Uncorked Fine Wine and Sprits presents a tasting to recommend some whites that complement holiday feasts. Takes place Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. Costs $10; includes wine glass as gift. 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. 727-829-WINE.
Morrell for the Money The Tampa Wine Institute At Wines by Morrell, 2009 N. 22nd St., Ybor City, presents round 2 of the battle of the titans: California Cabernets vs. Bordeaux on Friday, Nov. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $50 per person. And holiday food and wine pairings with recipes and wines presented by Jim Sirna on Friday, Nov 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $30 per person. Reservations required. 813-241-8587.
Work Week Wine Down Grand Cru Wine Cellar holds wine tasting with snacks, Nov. 16. 6-9 p.m. Located at 11724 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa. 813-269-VINE.
This article appears in Nov 15-21, 2001.