THURSDAY: ABC SEFFNER
Over a dozen wines from around the world, along with complementary hors d'ouvres. Guests receive a souvenir wine glass and a coupon for $3 off any purchase made the night of the event. $5. 5-7 p.m., Oct. 16, ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, 508 MLK Blvd, Seffner (813-681-7979).
FRIDAY: CORK & OLIVE PALM HARBOR
Old-world-style wine tasting. Free with purchase. 6-8 p.m., Oct. 17, Cork & Olive, 4978 Ridgemoor Blvd, Palm Harbor (727-781-9463).
FRIDAY: VINO 100 BRANDON
Online retailer The Wild Orchid pairs with Vino 100 for an evening of shopping and wine sampling. Free. 5-7 p.m., Oct. 17, Vino 100 Brandon, 1038 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico (813-654-8466 or vino100brandon.com).
FRIDAY: VINTAGE WINE CELLARS
Octoberfest celebration features German wines and fall beers. $10. 7-9 p.m., Oct. 17, Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd, Tampa (813-879-2931 or vintagewinecellars.net).
FRIDAY: VILLAGE WINE & SPIRITS
California meets France for an evening of Syrah and Petite Syrah. $15. 6-8 p.m., Oct. 17, Village Wine & Spirits, 1836 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel (813-994-1000 or vwstampa.com).
FRIDAY: BELLEAIR GRILL AND WINE BAR
Happy-hour special featuring free appetizers with wine purchase. 5-7 p.m., Oct. 17, 1575 Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater (727-449-2988 or belleairgrill.com).
SATURDAY: CORK & OLIVE PALM HARBOR
First-year anniversary celebration featuring a gift basket raffle. Free with purchase. 6-8 p.m., Oct. 18, Cork & Olive, 4978 Ridgemoor Blvd, Palm Harbor (727-781-9463).
SATURDAY: B-21 FINE WINE & SPIRITS
Director Jean-Christophe Meyrou presents Argentina's wines of Monteviejo. $10 in advance, $15 at door. 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Oct. 18, B-21 Fine Wine & Spirits, 43380 U.S. 19 N., Tarpon Springs (727-937-5049).
SATURDAY: UNCORKED FINE WINES AND ACCESSORIES
Santa Barbara to Pasa Robles Wine Trail tasting presented by Cecilia features Grappa made from Petite Syrah and Viognier, and lots more. $25. 7-9 p.m., Oct. 18, Uncorked Fine Wines and Accessories, 2706 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg (727-892-9463).
SUNDAY: B-21 FINE WINE & SPIRITS
Eighth annual Australia and Rhone Valley grand tasting and sale. $25 in advance, $30 at door. 2-5 p.m., Oct.19, B-21 Fine Wine & Spirits, 43380 U.S. 19 N., Tarpon Springs (727-937-5049).
MONDAY: BERN'S FINE WINE & SPIRITS
Mediterranean cuisine paired with the wines of Tasca d'Alemerita. $125. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Oct. 20, Bern's Fine Wine & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave, Tampa (813-250-9463).
MONDAY: B-21 FINE WINE & SPIRITS
Chief winemaker Gustavo Sanchez gives a tutorial on Argentina's Terrazos de los Andes winery. $10 in advance, $15 at door. 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 20, B-21 Fine Wine & Spirits, 43380 U.S. 19 N., Tarpon Springs (727-937-5049).
TUESDAY: VINO 100 BRANDON
Vino 101 class explores the wines of Italy. $20 per person, $35 per couple. 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 21, Vino 100 Brandon, 1038 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico (813-654-8466 or vino100brandon.com).
TUESDAY: BELLEAIR GRILL AND WINE BAR
Another installment of Tasting Tuesdays. Half off appetizers with purchase of featured wine. Flights start at $8. 5-9 p.m., Oct. 21, 1575 Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater (727-449-2988 or belleairgrill.com).
This article appears in Oct 15-21, 2008.