DRINKING SIDEWAYS Wines from the movie, paired with sushi selections, movie trivia and prizes. $15 adv./ $20 door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 23. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967).
HOT WINES The Florida Orchestra and its affiliate organization, Vivo, present Hot Varietals — Pinot Noirs and Pinto Grigios. Price includes wines, appetizers, live music and an info seminar. Reservations Requested. $25, plus tax and gratuity. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sun., Sept 25. Pelagia Trattoria, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd., Tampa (813- 313-3209).
VISIT THE OREGON PINOT TRAIL Bern's explores the beauty of Oregon's pinot noirs, with instruction from Kevin Pelley. Reservations requested. $25. 6:30-8 p.m. Mon., Sept. 26. Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463).
PARTY WITH A PURPOSE Fine Wine and Spirits hosts a tasting with over 60 wines. Cajun food by Rusty Evans, a native of New Orleans. $30 per person, $50 per couple; benefitting Phoenix House of Florida. 6-8 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 29. Mike Kwasin's Residence, 3613 S. Beach Drive, Tampa (813-837-8941).
GO ITALIAN Specialties Wines features a tasting every Friday. Free. 6-9 p.m. Specialty Wines, 11803 Martin Luther King Blvd., Seffner (813-413-2003).
This article appears in Sep 21-27, 2005.