A Grape Education: Magnificent Meritage

Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium

Brandon : 2080 Badlands Drive, Brandon, 33511

Wine specialist leads guests on a mini-guided 'tour'' of the wine world, with three wines and cheeses to pair.

Three California red meritage wines with different styles, all crafted from noble Bordeaux grape varieties.

Price: $15.

A Grape Education: Magnificent Meritage

Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium

Brandon : 2080 Badlands Drive, Brandon, 33511

Wine specialist leads guests on a mini-guided 'tour'' of the wine world, with three wines and cheeses to pair.

Three fruity and silky pinot noirs from American producers to compare.

Price: $15.

Wine Tasting Class

Florida Estates Winery

Land o' Lakes : 25241 SR 52, Land O'Lakes, 34639

Learn the history of wine, winemaking and corks, explore different varietals, which wine glass suits different varieties, how to taste and rate wines, and more as winemaker and vineyardist Ron Hunt leads class on the basics. Call to RSVP.

Price: $25, paid in advance, includes wines, snacks, dessert.

Ruta de Vino Grand Tasting

B-21 Fine Wines & Spirits

Tarpon Springs : 43380 U.S. 19 N, Tarpon Springs, 34689

More than 100 wines from Chile, Argentina, Spain and Portugal pair with appetizers, plus a host of winemakers from Rioja and other regions showcasing their wines, and wine-making seminars (limited space) that include "Tempranillo: A Study of Terroir'', "Terroirs of La Rioja Alta''.

Price: $25. Registration required. Includes one seminar registration on first come, first served basis.