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CHARITY FOOD AND WINE TASTING Capital Grille's Executive Chef James Shields leads attendees through a hands-on wine pairing and tasting menu. Silent auction included in event. All money raised benefits Share Our Strength. $45. 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 13. WineStyles, 2800 W. Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs (727-518-9463 or winestyles.net/belleair).
TRE BICCHIERI CRUSH HOUR Gambero Rosso, the epitome of taste in Italian wines, rates wines using glasses as the indicator of quality, with three being the best. Taste eight wines that made the highest cut, paired with artisanal cheeses. $25. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 14. Bern's Fine Wines & Spirits, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463). Reservations requested.
HOW THE WEST WAS WINE Saddle up and mosey over to Tampa Theatre's fifth annual wine tasting fundraiser, with food samplings from, among others, SideBern's, Salt Rock Grill and Capital Grille. Premium wine from 20 exceptional wineries and a silent auction. $50-$85 (premium admission). 7-10 p.m. Sat., Sept. 15. Tampa Theatre, 711 Franklin St., Tampa (813-274-8982 or tampatheatre.org).
GERMAN BEER NIGHT German beer and food? We're there. The Noho Bistro, beer educators Matt Abdoney and Joe Redner combine powers to prove beer and food do pair well. Five Germany-inspired dishes, paired with a different beer each flight. $30, reservations required. Tues., Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m. The Noho Bistro, 1714 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa (813-514-0691 or thenohobistro.com).
WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER An evening of wine, food, and entertainment, followed by a musical performance in the Jaeb Theatre. Benefits USF Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center. $75. 7-11 p.m. Sat., Sept. 15. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 1010 N.W. MacInnes Place, Tampa (813-844-4547).
MAIS OUI, MES AMIS Taste a variety of French wines from the Southern region of France. $10, includes signature glass. 7-8:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 14. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or uncorkedwines.com).
LESSONS FROM THE MAKER Explore North Carolina's award-winning winery, Biltmore Estate, with winemaker Bernard Delille. All wines paired with appetizers. $45. 6:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 14. Apron's Cooking School at Publix, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa (813-926-4465 or publix.com/aprons).
MOMMA MIA Taste a variety of Italian standards, from Chianti to Barbera, paired with regional cuisine. $16 in advance. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 14. 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. 15. Florida Estates Winery, 3101 37th Ave. N. (727-526-2113 or floridaestateswines.com).
SPANISH WINE, DINE AND LEARN Combine learning and good food at this four-course dinner, featuring fine wines from Rioja to Ribera del Duero. $35; reservations required. 7:30-9:00 p.m. Sat., Sept. 15. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
ZINS, CABS AND MERLOTS! Dive into a variety of wines from Sonoma Valley's St. Francis and Angeline wineries. $10. 6-8 p.m. Wed., Sept. 19. Tastings, 149 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg (727-894-2255 or awineexperience.com).
RODNEY STRONG WINE DINNER Check out the abilities of Mark Heimann, the new chef at Marchand's Grill at the Vinoy, and benefit the Abilities Foundation. Five-course wine dinner features the wines of Rodney Strong. $95, all inclusive. 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 20. Marchand's Bar and Grill at the Vinoy Renaissance, 501 Fifth Ave., St. Petersburg. (727-538-7370, Ext. 349 or abilitiesfoundation.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).
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.
