Got an upcoming or ongoing wine event? Send information to: The Wine List, 810 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606, fax 813-739-4801 or e-mail winestuff@creativeloafing.com.
DRINK FOR A CAUSE Jenn's Wine Shop hosts a fundraiser for Special Olympics, with wine tastings from around the world, appetizers from Michael's Grill and raffle prizes. $10. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 30. Jenn's Wine Shop, 11724 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-960-4808 or jennswines.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., Aug. 31. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
WINES FOR THE GRILL This tasting features wines that pair well with grilled fare. $10; includes souvenir glass. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 31. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or uncorkedwines.com).
OREGON CRUSH HOUR Taste eight wines from the fantastic wine region of Oregon, paired with artisanal cheeses. $25. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 31. Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463). Reservations requested.
WINE AND GELATO TASTING Casa Dolce hosts an Italian gelato and wine pairing event, with five different sweet selections. $10. 7-9:30 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 30. La Casa Dolce, 406 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-259-0002 or lacasadolcecafe.com).
NAPA/SONOMA WINE, DINE AND LEARN Combine learning with fun at an event that combines wine education, a four-course dinner and wines from the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. $35; reservations required. 7:30-9 p.m. Sat., Aug. 18. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.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).
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).
FREE TASTINGS Total Wine and More features a selection of four to six wines from around the world. Free. Everyday. Total Wine and More, 1720 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-350-9601 or totalwine.com).
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 Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2007.