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].
THE RIGHT RIESLING Perfect for hot weather, enjoy a flight of German Rieslings. $12. 6-8 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 3. A Taste For Wine, 241 Central Ave, St. Petersburg (727- 895.1623 or [email protected]).
SIDEWAYS AND SUSHI Taste your way through the wine movie Sideways, paired with select sushi. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 4. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
VINO, JAVA AND JAZZ Raise money for Easter Seals while sampling wines, coffees and food from Tampa area restaurants. Proceeds benefit the education and care of children with special needs and disabilities. $50 in advance, $60 at door. 6 p.m. Sat., Aug. 5. Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa (813-769-5925 or http://www.fl.easterseals.com).
SPANISH WINE, DINE AND LEARN Combine learning with fun at an event that combines wine education, a four course dinner and fine wines from Rioja to Rias Baixas. $35; reservations required. 7:30-9:00 p.m. Sat., Aug. 5. Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-1967 or charlieswine.com).
GRAND CRU WINE CELLARS Grand Cru holds wine tastings every Friday. $10. 6-9 p.m. Second Friday of every month features live music, beer tastings and food. Grand Cru, 1724 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (813-269-8463).
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).
