TURKEY WINES Learn about the best this season has to offer, including the new Beaujolais Nouveau. Proceeds benefit Benedict Haven. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Nov. 18. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE).
BEAUJOLAIS TIME Celebrate the first wines of the 2005 vintage from the crops of at least 10 labels. $10. 7-9 p.m. Fri., Nov. 18. Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa (813-879-2931).
TIS THE SEASON Check out 25 beers, wines and sparkling wines. $15 in advance, $20 at door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Nov. 18. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967).
DAVE'S WINE Join Brad McCarthy, winemaker for Dave Matthew's organic winery in Virginia, as he shows off his chardonnay, merlot and meritage. Free. 4-7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 18, and 1-5 p.m. Sat., Nov. 19. Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N. MacDill Ave., Tampa (813-873-7428).
WINES WITH THE BIRD Taste a variety of wines from around the world, organic and otherwise, at the Village Health Market's Thanksgiving wine tasting event. Free. Noon-5 p.m. Sat., Nov. 19. 3225 S. MacDill Ave., #123, Tampa (813-831-6065).
HOLIDAY FOOD WINES Taste which wines pair best with holiday foods. $10. 6-8 p.m. Wed., Nov. 23. Tastings, 149 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg (727-894-2255).