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CHILI, CHILLY AND CHILE WINE AND FOOD PAIRING Try a velvety Malbec and Tannat, in addition to Chile's style of cabernet, merlot, chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, all paired with regional cuisine. $12 in advance, $15 at door. 7:30 p.m. Sat., April 8. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
UNCORKING SHAKESPEARE Tampa Bay Uncorked, a young professionals wine group, is mixing prose with wine at American Stage's Shakespeare in the Park. $36; includes ticket, hors d'oeuvres and wine. 7-10 p.m. Fri., April 8. For more info and tickets visit: tampabayuncorked.org.
CALIFORNIA VS. CHILE Got Wine offers tastings of California and Chile's finest, including Alexander Valley Vineyards and Casillero del Diablo. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., April 8. Got Wine, 662 Main St., Dunedin (727-736-4077).
NEW YORK STATE OF MIND Taste wines from up-and-coming New York areas Long Island and Finger Lakes. $10; includes souvenir glass and hors d'oeuvres. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., April 8. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or uncorkedwines.com).
GRAND CRU WINE CELLARS Grand Cru holds wine tastings every Friday. $10. 6-9 p.m. Second Friday of every month features live music, beer tastings and food. Grand Cru, 1724 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-269-8463).
UNCORK YOUR TASTE Cork & Olive offers a free wine tasting every day at its stores in Clearwater, Brandon and St. Petersburg. Call or check the website for the closest location to you (800-709-0997 or corkandolive.com).
