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A TASTE OF EVERYTHING Charlie's Wine Cellar is pouring 25 champagnes, wine and beers from all around the world. $15 in advance, $20 at door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., March 25. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
JUNK FOOD AND WINE PAIRING There is a perfect pairing to wings, salsa and caramel popcorn. Really. $10; includes souvenir glass and hors d'oeuvres. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., March 25. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or uncorkedwines.com).
PARTY WITH A PURPOSE The Tampa Junior League is hosting its annual wine and beer tasting fundraiser. Includes appetizers and silent auction. $25 in advance, $30 at door. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., April 1. Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. For more info, contact Kristen Wells: 813-340-4851 or gfwctampajuniors.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, a new concept in wine shops in the Bay area, offers a free wine tasting every day of the week at its stores in Clearwater, Brandon and St. Petersburg. Call or check the website for the closest location to you (800-709-0997 or www.corkandolive.com).
This article appears in Mar 23-29, 2005.