Wine Tastings

WHAT: Frog jump flavors
WHERE: O'Brien's Market, 4120 Dale Road, Modesto; 545-8100
WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. through Sunday
WINES: Wines of Calaveras County
COST: $5

WHAT: Weekly tasting
WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, Del Lago Plaza, 2985 Renzo Lane, Patterson; 895-9463
WHEN: Noon to 7 p.m. daily; noon to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday
WINES: Kunde, Seghesio, BR Cohn, Dreyer Sonoma & "J"
COST: Five for $12

WHAT: Springtime in the vineyard
WHERE: Wend-Tyler Winery, 8737 Shoemake Ave. Modesto; 548-9094
WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
WINES: Chardonnay, ruby cabernet
COST: Free

WHAT: Friday Night Flights: Alsace wines
WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. today
WINES: Gewurztraminer, pinot blanc, pinot d'Alsace and riesling from the Alsace region of France
COST: $10, 10 percent off wines tasted

WHAT: Living in Zin tasting
WHERE: Angels' Share Wine Shop, 2101 Sylvan Ave., Modesto; 492-0600
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday
WINES: A variety of zinfandels
COST: $12 wines; 11 percent off all zinfandels

WHAT: California merlot
WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477
WHEN: 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday
WINES: Leese Fitch, J. Lohr, Raymond and Grgich merlots
COST: $10, 10 percent off wines tasted

WHAT: Champagne Sunday
WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
WINES: Champagne, sparkling wine, brunch
COST: Variable, brunch $6

WHAT: Tuesday Twofers
WHERE: Angels' Share Wine Shop, 2101 Sylvan Ave., Modesto; 492-0600
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday
WINES: 2-ounce tastes will be poured.
COST: $2 per taste

WHAT: Fogarty wines
WHERE: Tresetti's World Caffe, 927 11th St., Modesto; 572-2990
WHEN: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
WINES: A variety
COST: $10

WHAT: 5 for 5 at 5
WHERE: Angels' Share Wine Shop, 2101 Sylvan Ave., Modesto; 492-0600
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday
WINES: Three reds, two whites
COST: $5, 11 percent off wines tasted

WHAT: Red blends
WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday
WINES: Bogle Phantom, Heritage Oak zin-cab, Kokomo Bela Cuvee and Trinitas Old Vine Cuvee
COST: $8, 10 percent off wines tasted

WHAT: Cakebread Cellars
WHERE: Bacchus Food & Spirits, 1200 I St., Modesto; 576-8994
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
WINES: A selection paired with small bites
COST: $15