A calendar of wine and beer tastings and events
Wine and beer tastings, classes
Super Spain: 6-7:30 p.m. Thur., Tampa Wine Institute, 2009 N 22nd St., Tampa. Learn Spanish winemaking evolution, from traditional to modern in Novice Series class; six wines, artisan cheeses and breads. $20.
Tapas & Tastes: 6-8 p.m. Thur., Divino Contemporary Italian Cuisine & Wine Bar, 28530 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater. Grand opening celebration with tapas, wine tasting and music. Free. divinofineitalian.com.
Wine & Jewels: 7-9 p.m. Thur., Cork & Olive, 4978 Ridgemoor Blvd. at Ridgemoor Commons, Palm Harbor. Red and white wines, appetizers, handcrafted jewelry and glass beads available for sale. Free tasting.
Bordeaux Beckons: noon-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; noon-5 p.m. Sun. Chateau Bellevue and Chateau Belingard among bordeaux labels sampled. Free. Total Wine & More locations:
• Walter's Crossing, 1720 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa.
• Courtyard at Countryside, 2528 State Road 580, Clearwater.
• Park St. Retail Center, 4880 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. totalwine.com.
Chilean Classics: 5-7 p.m. Fri., VINO 100, 1038 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico. La Ronciere wines from Chile, including Reserve chardonnay, Classic merlot and pinot noir. Free. (813) 654-8466.
International Sampling: 6-9 p.m. Fri.; 2-9 p.m. Sat., International Cellar, 3689 Tampa Road, Suite No. 304, Oldsmar. Red wines from California, Australia, South America, plus white wines. Free. internationalcellar.com.
Savoring South America: 6-8 p.m. Fri., Pic Pac Fine Wines, 6609 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Explore rich flavors of Chile, Argentina, other South American wine regions. $5.
Flavors of California: 6-8 p.m. Fri., Cork & Olive, 4978 Ridgemoor Blvd. at Ridgemoor Commons, Palm Harbor. Wines from California's Napa, Monterey and Solano wine areas. Free.
Merryvale Wines: 6-8 p.m. Fri., Lou's Florist & Wine Garden, 7800 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach. Merryvale chardonnay from Napa Valley, Ancient Vines mourvedre sampled. Free.
Z-Grapes Tasting: 7-10 p.m. Fri., Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S, St. Petersburg. Dali Museum's annual fundraiser wine-tasting event, with hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, tours of museum collection, art scavenger hunt. ZIP premium tasting, 7-8 p.m.; Grand Tasting, 8-10 p.m. $45-$55 ZIP tasting; $25-$35 Grand Tasting in advance. $10 extra day of event (if available). salvadordali museum.org.
Oktoberfest Wines: 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. Sat., Tarpon Springs Castle Winery, 320 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. Oktoberfest celebration with foods free with wine purchase ($6 per glass for most wines), live bands.
Australian Affinity: 4:30 p.m. Sat., Massimo's, 31876 U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. Australian wines paired with canapes. $15.
Coast to Coast : 6-8 p.m. Sat., Cork & Olive, 4978 Ridgemoor Blvd. at Ridgemoor Commons, Palm Harbor. Wines from Florida, California. Free.
All-American Wines: 5-8 p.m. Sept. 11, VINO 100, 5056 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. American wines focus of special sampling with portion of sales donated to September 11 Memorial Fund. Free tasting.
Winning Wines: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery, 17810 Forge Drive, Spring Hill. Award-winning wines from Strong Tower Vineyard include estate and locally grown red, white and blush wines.
Altro Posto Wines: 5-8 p.m. Sept. 12, Cappuccino's Bakery Cafe, 733 Broadway, Dunedin. Sample 10 wines plus culinary treats at Cappuccino's new wine bar, Altro Posto, in conjunction with monthly Wine Walk. $10.
Broadway Wine Walk: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 12, Broadway Shops, 714-737 Broadway, Dunedin. Stroll shops, sip wines. Live music. Free.