THURSDAY: TAMPA LIGHTHOUSE OF THE BLIND
This tasting of wines from Fine Wines & Spirits Warehouse features over 40 selections, including big boys like Shafer, Cosentino and Ferrari-Carano, all to benefit the Tampa Lighthouse of the Blind. $25. 6-8 p.m., Sep. 18, home of Mike Kwasin, 3613 Beach Dr., Tampa (813-837-8941)
THURSDAY: VINO 100 ST. PETERSBURG
Tour De Pizza. ‘Nuff said. Free, 5-8 p.m., Sep. 18, Vino 100 St. Petersburg, 5056 4th St. N., St. Petersburg (727-522-8466 or vino100stpete.com)
FRIDAY: UNCORKED
Fall festival wines available for tasting. $10, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sep. 19, Uncorked Fine Wines, 2706 4th St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-9463 or uncorkedwines.com)
FRIDAY: GRAPEVINE
The Grapevine at Westchase will host a throwdown between Old World Burgundy and New World Pinto Noir, France versus California, Good versus Evil in a wine-tasting main event. Also on the ticket is a punch-fest between Bordeaux and California Cab. Free. 4-8 p.m., Sep. 19, Grapevine, 12125 W. Linebaugh, Tampa (813-818-9463 or grapevinewestchase.com)
FRIDAY: CHARLIE’S WINE BAR
This week’s Friday tasting features wines and tapas from Argentina and Chile. $15, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sep. 19, Charlie’s Wine Bar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (charlieswine.com)
FRIDAY: VILLAGE WINE & SPIRITS
This grand tasting event at Village features award-winning wines from New Zealand. $15. 6-8 p.m., Sep. 19, Village Wine & Spirits, 1836 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa (813-994-1000 or vwstampa.com)
FRIDAY: BELLEAIR GRILL & WINE BAR
Belleair will give out complimentary appetizers to anyone who buys a flight or glass of wine. Available only in the bar. 4-8 p.m., Sep. 19, Belleair Grill & Wine Bar, 1575 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater (727-449-2988 or belleairgrill.com)
FRIDAY: VINO 100 BRANDON
Vino 100 is holding a “retro” wine tasting with oldies music and great wines. Free. 5-7 p.m., Sep. 19, Vino 100 Brandon, 1038 Bloomingdale Dr., Valrico (813-654-8466 or vino100brandon.com)
FRIDAY: AMERICAN SPIRITS
This Friday night tasting will feature wines from Virginia’s Kluge Estates. Free. 5-8:30 p.m., Sep. 19, American Spirits, 280 3rd St., St. Petersburg
SATURDAY: AVENUE CELLARS
Avenue will feature live music and wines. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m., Sep. 20, Avenue Cellars, 9662 Linebaugh Ave., Tampa (813-920-9991 or avenuecellars.com)
SATURDAY: UNCORKED
Uncorked kicks of the traditional start of Oktoberfest with German beers and foods. Reservations, please. $15, 7-9 p.m., Sep. 20, Uncorked Fine Wines, 2706 4th St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-9463 or uncorkedwines.com)
SATURDAY: TAMPA THEATRE
It’s the seventh annual Tampa Theatre wine shindig and benefit, with over 20 wineries pouring their stuff and food from a bunch of Tampa restaurants, including Mise En Place, Chez Bryce and NoHo Bistro, among others. Plus, it’s for a good cause! $50 ($60 at the door) for tasting, $85 ($95 at the door) for VIP. 7-10 p.m., Sep. 20, Tampa Theatre 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa (813-274-8680 or vinolasvegas.org)
SATURDAY: VINO 100 ST. PETE
Vino 100’s “Sippin’ Saturdays” continues. Free, Noon-6 p.m., Sep. 20, Vino 100 St. Petersburg, 5056 4th St. N., St. Petersburg (727-522-8466 or vino100stpete.com)
SATURDAY: CHARLIE’S WINE BAR
Get some wine, four courses of food and a heaping helping of education in this seminar on Spanish and Argentinean wines. $35, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sep. 20, Charlie’s Wine Bar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (charlieswine.com)
TUESDAY: BELLEAIR GRILL & WINE BAR
Every Tuesday, Belleair breaks out three wines that aren’t usually available by the glass and pours them in flights. By a bottle, flight or glass of the stuff and you’ll also get half-price appetizers. 5-9 p.m., Sep. 23, Belleair Grill & Wine Bar, 1575 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater (727-449-2988 or belleairgrill.com)
TUESDAY: MYSTIC FISH
This five-course food and wine dinner features the wines of Chateau St. Michelle Wine Estates, including Villa Mt. Eden and Erath Wineries. $58. 6:30-9 p.m., Sep. 23, Mystic Fish, 3253 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor (727-771-1800 or 3bestchefs.com)
