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 [email protected].
EXPLORE THE SOUTH SIDE Taste 10 wines from Australia and South Africa, the last stop on this passport series. $10. 7—9 p.m. Fri., Aug. 17. Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. (813-879-2931 or vintagewinecellars.net).
A PASSPORT TO FLAVOR Taste wine and food combinations from around the world, featuring menu selections from The Noho Bistro. $50. 7— 9 p.m. Tues., Aug. 21. Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. (813-879-2931 or vintagewinecellars.net). Reservations required.
WINE FESTIVAL This event features live music, wine tastings, and homemade arts and crafts. Free. 10am-3 p.m. Sat., Aug. 18. Florida Estates Winery, 3101 37th Ave. N. (727- 526-2113 or floridaestateswines.com).
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' Sushi and boutique California wine go together like fish and water. Taste why. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 17. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
ITALIAN WINE, DINE AND LEARN Combine learning with fun at an event that combines wine education, a four-course dinner, and wines from Tuscany and Piedmont regions. $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).
ITALIAN TASTING Attend this Italian wine tasting, and register to win a free trip to Italy this fall. 5-8 p.m. Sat., Aug. 18. 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-522-8466 or vino100tampabay.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.
