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*GOING ORGANIC Tastes reds and whites made the old-fashioned way — with no chemicals. $10; includes souvenir glass and hors d'oeuvres. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri., June 9. Uncorked, 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-WINE or www.uncorkedwines.com).
SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI With wines improving everyday, South Africa's wines are worthy of discovery. Try a few, paired with appetizers. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., June 16. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
AMERICAN SPIRITS WINE TASTING American Spirits educates you on 20 different wines from around the world. Appetizers served. Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fri., June 16. American Spirits, 280 Third St. S., St. Petersburg (727-895-8700 or www.americanspirits.biz).
*SUMMER WINES Taste six wines from world wine regions. Free. 12-6 p.m. Sat. June 17. Total Wine and More, 1720 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-350-9601 or totalwine.com).
This article appears in Jun 14-20, 2006.