Tuesday, March 23: Somme Wine and Martini Bar
10-10 Tuesdays. I know it's not even the middle of the week yet, but instead of watching Jeopardy or another rerun of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, get outta the house tonight for the best bar deals I've seen, well, maybe ever: get $10 bottles of bubbly or wine every Tuesday at Somme. You'll select from a special 10-bottle wine list culled from their impressive line-up, and you can enjoy the finally-warm Florida weather on the newly-opened patio, too. 5:30-11 p.m., 13030 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa (813-990-0797)
Wednesday, March 24: Bern’s Fine Wines and Spirits
Potluck Wednesday. Beat the mid-week dinner blahs by stopping by for gourmet take-away — and enjoy a complimentary mini-wine tasting while you wait. This week’s one-pot wonder is rosemary meatloaf with crushed potatoes and a mushroom gravy. $19.95. 5-8 p.m., 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa (813-250-9463)
Friday, March 26: Uncorked Fine Wine and Spirits
Lusitania Wine Tasting. Nope, it's not the near-century old preserved vino of a sunken battle ship, but a foray into the little-known world of Lusitania wine. Prepare your palate: this one's a doozie. $10. 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2706 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg (727-892-9463)
Friday, March 26: Cafe Ponte
Wine Tasting. Tonight's taste-tempting menu, specially created by chef extraordinaire Christopher Ponte, might just be in danger of outshining the four decadent and delectable wines on pour. $20. 5:30-7:30 p.m., 13505 Icot Blvd., Ste. 214, Clearwater (727-538-5768)
Friday, March 26: Vintage Wine Cellars
The Rating Game. You don't have to wait any more to taste test several of the 90-plus point winner of such esteemed vino voices as the Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate and Wine & Spirits — and see if your bracket beats out the experts. $20. 7:30-9 p.m., 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa (813-879-2931)
Friday, March 26: World of Wines
Spring Fling. Birds are singing, the breeze is warm, and it's time to do some deep cleaning and wear only flip-flops for the next six months: Spring is here, and to celebrate, today's tasting includes paired appetizers to accompany warm-weather wines from William Hill, Martin Codax, The Flying Winemaker, Las Rocas and Ca'De' Medici. $10. 6-8 p.m., 3431 S. West Shore Blvd., Tampa (813-835-9463)
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