NECTAR OF THE GODS: GREEK WINES Explore newly exported wines. $10 w/souvenir glass and hors d'oeuvres. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., June 24. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE).
TASTE THE WORLD Taste wines, sparkling wines and beers from areas including Australia, Chile, Germany, South Africa and California. $15 in advance, $20 at door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., June 24. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967).
UNCORK THE CURE The Krewe of Zingaro hosts a fundraiser benefitting St. Joseph's Children's Cancer Center. Wines by PRP International and food by St. Bart's Island House. $35 advance, $40 at door. 5-8 p.m. Sun., June 26. St. Bart's, 1502 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (www.uncorkthecure.com).
CLASSIC FRENCH WINES Sit back and let David Black from Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits guide you through Champagne, Burgundy and Bordeaux. $25. 6:30-8 p.m. Mon., June 27. Bern's, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463). Reservations requested.
A SUMMER WINE DINNER Backfin Blue hosts a five-course wine dinner, featuring seared scallops with Toasted Head Chardonnay, and chocolate decadence with Canada's Jackson Triggs Vidal ice wine. $49.95. 7 p.m. Tues., June 28. Backfin Blue Café, 2913 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport (727-343-2583).
This article appears in Jun 22-28, 2005.