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*WINE ON A BUDGET Need to entertain with little cash? This tasting showcases the best. $10; includes souvenir glass and hors d'oeuvres. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., June 23. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or www.uncorkedwines.com).
MOMMA MIA Try super Tuscans, barberas and others paired with appetizers. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., June 23. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
*BIRTHDAY BASH Vintage Wine Cellars celebrates its 13th birthday with wines from Chehalem, Piper-Heidsieck, Mantazas Creek, and Stag's Leap. $13. 7—9 p.m. Fri., June 23. Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa (813-879-2931).
SOUTH AMERICAN CRUSH Taste a selection of Chilean and Argentinean wines paired with cheeses at this crush hour. $25. 6:30-8 p.m. Fri., June 23. Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463). Reservations requested.
*SOIREE FRANCAIS Café Largo offers a five-course Burgundy-inspired menu. Menu offerings include aileron of organic chicken in pinot noir sauce. $59, plus tax and gratuity. 7 p.m. Fri., June 23. Café Largo, 12551 Indian Rocks Road, Largo (727-596-6282).
This article appears in Jun 21-27, 2006.