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IN CELEBRATION OF FRANCE Experience one of Florida's most extensive French Bordeaux tastings, all from the fantastic 2005 vintage. Jeffrey Davies, a wine merchant living in Bordeaux, will be on hand to provide the details. $25 per person. 3-6 p.m. Sun., April 15. B-21 Fine Wine and Spirits, 43380 U.S. 19, Tarpon Springs (727-937-5049 x 210 or b-21.com). Limited space and RSVP required.
CHEESY WINE AFFAIR Cheese and wine make beautiful music together. Try a selection of unique cheese, paired with wine. $10; includes souvenir glass. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., April 13. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or uncorkedwines.com).
SPRING FLING Welcome the beginning of springtime as they feature lighter reds and refreshing whites. $10. 7-9 p.m. Fri., April 13. Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. (813-879-2931).
TAPAS AND WINE Taste the two passions of Spain — wine and food. Tempranillo, Mencia, Godello and Albarino grapes will convert you to their way of life. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., April 13. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
TAMPA WINE INSTITUTE Discuss and taste wines from up-and-coming regions of Italy and Spain. $30. 5-7 p.m. Sat., April 14. West Palm Wines, 2009 N. 22nd St., Tampa (813-241-8587 or westpalmwines.com).
WINE 101 This class teaches the basics of wine varietals and how to pair them with wine. Free. Sat., April 14, 12-2 p.m. Village Health Market, 3225 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa (813-831-6065).
WINE FESTIVAL Explore the fruitiness of our local wine at the Florida Estates Winery Festival. Event includes a variety of fresh food, sauces, sandwiches, plants, homemade arts and crafts, live music and a wine tasting. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., April 14. Florida Estates Winery, 25241 State Road 52, Land O'Lakes (813- 996-2113). floridaestateswines.com
A TRIP DOWN UNDER Take a trip down memory lane with Brendan Clough, who just returned from Australia and New Zealand wine country. He'll walk you through some fantastic wines. $10. 6-8 p.m. Wed., April 18. Tastings, 149 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg (727-894-2255 or awineexperience.com).
WEEKLY WINESTYLIN' WineStyles has wine tastings every Friday from 5-7 p.m. Free. WineStyles, 2800 W. Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs (727-518-9463 or winestyles.net/belleair).
FREE TASTINGS Each week, Total Wine and More features a different selection of 4-6 wines from around the world. Free. Everyday. Total Wine and More, 1720 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-350-9601 or totalwine.com).
WEEKLY WINE WORKOUT Every Wednesday, Tastings has wine adventures to different parts of the world. $10. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Tastings, 149 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg (727-894-2255 or awineexperience.com).
GRAPE CRUSH HOURS Each Wednesday, sample pre-selected white half glasses for $10 and three pre-selected reds for $12. Includes complimentary appetizers. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. The Grape at International Plaza, 2223 N. West Shore Blvd., Tampa (813-354-9463).
UNCORK YOUR TASTE Cork & Olive, a chain of wine shops in the Bay area, offers free wine tastings daily at all locations. Find the nearest at corkandolive.com.
This article appears in Apr 11-17, 2007.