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SUMMER WHITES CRUSH HOUR Taste eight unique wines from regions throughout the world, paired with artisanal cheeses. $25. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 7. Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463). Reservations requested.
WINES OF CHILE Colchagua Valley in Central Chile was chosen as one of the best wine regions in the world for its ability to produce world class red (and white) wines. Cheap, too. A portion of the proceeds benefit Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. $10, includes signature glass. 7-8:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 7. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or uncorkedwines.com).
FLAVORS OF ROME WINE, DINE AND LEARN Combine learning with fun at this four-course dinner, featuring Italian wines and food, presented by Author Carol Coviello-Malzone. $35; reservations required. 7:30-9 p.m. Sat., Sept. 8. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
ITALIAN WINE DINNER Zerillo's Italian Grill and International Wine Cellars in Westchase presents a five-course dinner, featuring dishes like shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams in a white wine butter sauce, paired with 2005 San Felice Perolla Belcaro Vermentino. $69.99 per person, all inclusive. 6:30-9:00 p.m. Mon., Sept. 10. Zerillo's Italian Grill, 11653 Countryway Blvd., Tampa (813- 855-8099 or internationalcellar.com).
BEST OF THE WEST This high-end wine tasting features selections from Cakebread and Silver Oak, paired with shrimp cocktail, filet mignon apps and molten lava chocolate cake. $30 in advance only. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 7. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
WINE FESTIVAL This monthly event includes a variety of fresh food, sauces, sandwiches, plants, homemade arts and crafts, live music and a wine tasting. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 8. Florida Estates Winery, 25241 State Road 52, Land O'Lakes (813-996-2113 or floridaestateswines.com.
BELLEVIEW WINE TASTINGS Historic Belleview Biltmore holds a wine-and-cheese tasting the first Friday of every month. Free. 5-7 p.m. Sept. 7. Belleview Biltmore Hotel Golf, Beach & Spa Resort, 25 Belleview Blvd. Clearwater (800-237-8947).
JENN'S FINEST Jenn's Wine Shop features a selection of wines plus live jazz music the first Saturday of each month. $10. 6-9 p.m. Sat., Sept. 8. Jenn's Wine Shop, 11724 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-960-4808 or jennswines.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).
FREE TASTING Each week, the Tampa location features a selection of four to six wines from areas around the world. Total Wine and More, 1720 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-350-9601 or totalwine.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).
WINESTYLES DAILY TASTINGS WineStyles offers daily "style" tastings to help you determine your wine preferences. Free. 5-8 p.m., Mon.-Sat. WineStyles, 2800 W. Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs (727-518-9463 or winestyles.net/belleair).
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 Sep 5-11, 2007.