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LESSONS FROM THE MAKER Explore New Zealand's Monkey Bay Vineyards with Alistair McIntosh, who will teach a class on wine and food pairings. $40. 6:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 11. Apron's Cooking School at Publix, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa (813-926-4465 or publix.com/aprons).
SPANISH GEMS Tour Spain through its wine, with selections paired with artisan cheeses. $15. 7 p.m. Fri., Aug. 11. Café Denali, 1327 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa (813-287-9717 or cafedenali.com).
CALIFORNIA WINING AND DINING A wine dinner that combines education, a four-course meal and wines from California. Reservations required. $35. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 12. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
PINOT CELEBRATION Come experience one of Florida's most extensive pinot noir tastings, with selections from France to California. $25 per person. 3-6 p.m. Sun., Aug. 13. B-21 Fine Wine and Spirits, 43380 U.S. 19, Tarpon Springs (727-937-5049 x 210 or www.b-21.com). Limited space and R.S.V.P. required.
This article appears in Aug 9-15, 2006.