The Wine List

WINE 101 ACADEMY Learn wine appreciation from the ground up. This three-class course teaches the basics, so no wine experience is necessary. $50 for all three classes; reservations required. 7-9 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 7. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or www.uncorkedwines.com).

SPAIN AND PORTUGAL CRUSH HOUR Sip a selection of whites, reds and ports, paired with artisan cheeses. $25. Reservations requested. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 8. Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463).

CALI WINE AND SUSHI Boutique wines from Napa and Sonoma Counties, paired with sushi. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 8. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).

BELLEVIEW WINE TASTINGS Historic Belleview Biltmore holds a wine and cheese tasting the first Friday of every month. Free. 5-7 p.m. Sept. 8. Belleview Biltmore Hotel Golf, Beach & Spa Resort, 25 Belleview Blvd. Clearwater (800-237-8947).

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 6-12, 2006.