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WINE AND GELATO Sample five wines from Jacuzzi Family Vineyards paired with five different gelatos, from pistachio with pinot noir to cheesecake with primitivo. $10, 7-10 p.m., Thurs., Nov.29, La Casa Dolce, 406 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-259-0002 or lacasadolcecafe.com).
CHAMPAGNE THERAPY Release your holiday stress with a sampling of 10 different sparkling wines with cheese and camaraderie. The whole line of Laurent-Perrier will be featured, along with a prosecco, a cava and a few others. $10, 7-9 p.m., Fri., Nov. 30, Vintage Wines, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa (813-879-2931 or vintagewinecellars.com).
LAST FRIDAY TASTING 25 wines, bubblies and beer from around the world, plus an appetizer buffet. $16, 7:30-9 p.m., Fri., Nov. 30, Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967).
BERN'S CHAMPAGNE SEMINAR At this seated Champagne seminar, Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits will feature eight of the very best wines from the Moët Hennessy portfolio of Champagnes, including Krug, Dom Perignon and vintage Veuve Clicquot among others. SideBern's award-winning culinary team will pair small, luxurious bites to accompany the Champagne, including caviar, oysters, cheese and chocolate. In addition, the shop will welcome special guest speaker and Master of Wine Charles Curtis (director of education for Moët Hennessy USA). Charles Curtis is one of only 24 Masters of Wine in the United States. $150. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 3, Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463). Reservations requested.
UNCORKED IBERIAN WINE TASTING Tempranillo, aka Tinto Fino, Tinto del Pais, Tinta de Toro, Cencibel and Ojo de Llebre is one of the wine world's most versatile grapes. Alone or blended, young or aged, it has a multitude of flavors to offer the palate. It is, along with many other varietals, unique to this area of the wine world. $10. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 23, Uncorked Fine Wines, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-9463 or uncorkedwines.com).
A&L FINE WINES WEEKLY TASTINGS A&L hosts weekly tastings on Friday nights (5-8 p.m.) and Saturday afternoons (1-4 p.m.). A&L Fine Wines, 35249 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor (727-781-4760 or aandlfinewines.com)
THE 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).
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).
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 Nov 28 – Dec 4, 2007.
