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BIRTHDAY WINE BASH Join the celebration of Vintage Wine Cellars' 14th birthday. Taste 20 red, whites, sparkling and dessert wines from all over the world. $14. 7-9 p.m. Fri., June 29. Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa (813-879-2931).
SPANISH CRUSH HOUR Explore two of Spain's lesser-known superstars, Dominio de Tares and Aljandro Fernandez. Wines paired with eight artisan cheeses. $25. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., June 29. Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463 or bernsfinewines.com). Reservations requested.
THE PERFECT MATCH Taste six reds and six white wines, as well as sample a variety of cigars from A. Pontillo that will be on special. Free. 5-7 p.m. Fri, June 29. Wine & Cigar Stop, 1811-A E. Fowler Ave., Tampa (813-514-8611 or wineandcigarstop.com).
SUMMER STOCK UP Taste 20 red, white and sparkling wines designed to fill up your summer wine cabinet. Exclusive tasting limited to first 50 reservations. Free. Sat. June 30. West Palm Wines, 2009 N. 22nd St., Tampa (813-241-8587 or westpalmwines.com).
A TASTE FOR HAPPY HOUR Tampa Bay Uncorked hosts a happy-hour wine tasting, featuring six unusual white, red and rosé wines. Appetizers provided. Free. 7-9 p.m. Tues., July 3. A Taste For Wine, 241 Central Ave., St. Petersburg (RSVP at tampabayuncorked.org.
ALL AMERICAN In honor of July 4th, Uncorked presents a tasting of wines from California, Oregon, Washington and New York. $10; includes souvenir glass. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., June 29. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or uncorkedwines.com).
TASTE TWENTY-FIVE Savor a variety of 25 wines and bubblies from all over the world, as well as eclectic domestic and imported beers. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., June 29. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
WINE AND GELATO TASTING Casa Dolce hosts a gelato and wine-pairing event the last Thursday of every month. $10. 7-9:30 p.m. Thurs., June 28. La Casa Dolce, 406 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-259-0002).
WINE FESTIVAL This event includes a variety of fresh food, BBQ, sandwiches, plants, homemade arts and crafts, live music and a wine tasting. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., June 30. Florida Estates Winery, 25241 State Road 52, Land O'Lakes (813- 996-2113 or floridaestateswines.com).
FREE TASTING This week, Total Wine and More features a selection of four-to-six wines from South Africa and California. Total Wine and More, 1720 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-350-9601 or totalwine.com).
B-21 SATURDAY TASTINGS B-21 hosts a wine tasting every Saturday. Free. 1-4 p.m. B-21 Fine Wine and Spirits, 43380 U.S. 19, Tarpon Springs (727-937-5049, ext. 210 or b-21.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 Jun 27 – Jul 3, 2007.