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A calendar of wine and beer tastings and events

By Peggy Anders, Times Staff Writer
In print: Wednesday, July 23, 2008

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Wine and beer tastings, classes

ABC Sampling: 6-8 p.m. today, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, 6943 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa. Sample wines from around the world, spirits and cordials, plus hors d'oeuvres. $10. (813) 884-3792.

''High Roller" Tasting: 7-8:30 p.m. Thur., American Spirits Fine Wine & Liquor, 280 Third St. S, St. Petersburg. Sample 10 to 15 fine wines $25 and up; registration required. $10 advance, $15 at door, includes tasting glass. (727) 895-8700.

Ladies Night Out: 5-8 p.m. Thur., VINO 100, 5056 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Relax with antipasto and Italian wine pairings, plus a chair massage. Free. (727) 522-8466.

Gumdale Greats: Australia's Gumdale Wines, including chardonnay, merlot, shiraz and shiraz-cabernet sampled. Free. Noon-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun., Total Wine & More locations:

• Walter's Crossing, 1720 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. (813) 350-9601.

• Park St. Retail Center, 4880 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. (727) 544-6018.

• Courtyard at Countryside, 2528 State Road 580, Clearwater. (727) 431-1010. totalwine.com.

Wine & Cheese: 6-8 p.m. Fri., Cork & Olive, 4978 Ridgemoor Blvd. at Ridgemoor Commons, Palm Harbor. Try array of wines paired with gourmet cheeses. Free. (727) 781-9463.

Beat the Heat Wines: 7-9 p.m. Fri., Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Cool wines include viognier, grenache, sparkling syrah. $10. (813) 879-2931. vintagewinecellars.net.

Wines, Bubblies & Beers: 7:30 p.m. Fri., Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S Howard Ave., No. 2, Tampa. Sample wines from Australia, Argentina, France, Chile, Italy, plus sparkling wines, beers. $16 advance, $20 at door. (813) 250-1967. charlieswine.com.

Strong Tower Tasting: 4-8 p.m. Fri., Pristine Liquors, 14381 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Try red, white and blush wines, including award-winning varieties from local and estate grown Strong Tower Vineyards. Free. (352) 666-1088.

Wine Garden Sampling: 6-8 p.m. Fri., Lou's Florist & Wine Garden, 7800 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach. Try Malbecs from Argentina, Italian whites and California Cabernet. Free. (727) 367-1921.

Burgundy Wine & Dine: 7:30 p.m. Sat., Charlie's Wine Cellar, 533 S Howard Ave., No. 2, Tampa. French varieties from Burgundy pair with regional cuisine in wine dinner lesson. $35. (813) 250-1967. charlieswine.com.

VINO #101: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, VINO 100, 1038 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico. Basics of Wine casual class, no previous wine knowledge necessary, with sampling and snacks. $20 or $35 per couple, registration required. (813) 654-8466.

Wine Tasting and Cigar Smoking: 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 30, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, 3535 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Taste wines, selected cordials and spirits, hors d'oeuvres. Sample fine cigars in the tent outside. $10. (727) 894-4875.

Sip & Dip: 6-8 p.m. July 31, Cork & Olive, 4978 Ridgemoor Blvd. at Ridgemoor Commons, Palm Harbor. Try eight wines from around the world, paired with appetizers, plus live acoustic guitar. Free. (727) 781-9463.

Wine Tasting Benefit: 6-8 p.m. July 31, 3613 S Beach Drive, Tampa. More than 50 wines available for tasting, fine cheeses and appetizers. Benefits the Hillsborough Head Start Community Foundation. $25, $40 a couple. (813) 837-8941.

"Big 3"Grapes: 6-7:30 p.m. July 31, Tampa Wine Institute, 2009 N 22nd St. , Tampa. Novice Series casual class tastes the three most popular grape varieties from around the world: chardonnay, cabernet and merlot; six wines, artisan cheeses and breads. $20. (813) 241-8587.

Mazzaro's Global Wines: 1-5 p.m. Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 2, Mazzaro's Italian Market, 2909 22nd Ave., St. Petersburg. Imported wines from Italy, South America, France, plus domestic varieties. Free. (727) 321-2400.

Pearls of the Pacific Northwest: Washington Hills riesling and Bridgman chardonnay from Washington, Belle Valle pinot noir from Oregon's Willamette Valley among wines tasted. Free. Noon-6 p.m. Aug. 1, Total Wine & More locations:

• Courtyard at Countryside, 2528 State Road 580, Clearwater. (727) 431-1010.

• Park St. Retail Center, 4880 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. (727) 544-6018.

• Walter's Crossing, 1720 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. (813) 350-9601. totalwine.com.

Compiled by Peggy Anders. Send news of coming events at least two weeks in advance to Food File, St. Petersburg Times, P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731, e-mail to: calendar@tampabay.com, or fax: (727) 892-2327.