The Language of Wine Learn terms, pronunciations and take part in wine-talk discussions. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5. The Tampa Wine Institute, 2009 N. 22nd St., Tampa. $20. 813-241-8587.
Pastariffic Wines Italy produces the greatest variety of wines of any country. The focus of this tasting is the little red wines from Piedmont to Sicily. $25. Monday, Oct. 15.
Bern’s Fine Wines and Spirits, 2208 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa. Reservations requested. 813-250-9463.
Fall for These Join The Grapevine’s Wine Professor and enjoy the red wines of autumn. $10. 7-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19. Westchase Golf Club, 11602 Westchase Golf Drive, Tampa. Reservations requested. 813-818-WINE (9463).
Pinot Noir: America vs. Burgundy Burgundy has always been the premier Pinot Noir producer, but both Oregon and California have been making great strides with this difficult grape. Join for a blind tasting of representative wines from these areas. $25. Monday, Oct. 29. Bern’s Fine Wines and Spirits, 2208 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa. Reservations requested. 813-250-9463.
This article appears in Oct 4-10, 2001.
