Wine Tastings

WHAT: Chardonnay Shootout
WHERE: O'Brien's Market, 4120 Dale Road, Modesto; 545-8100
WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. through Sunday
WINES: Blind tasting of Napa, Sonoma and the Central Coast
COST: $10

WHAT: Rombauer Vineyards
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: Chardonnay, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel
COST: Four for $10

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: Northern Italy
WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. today
WINES: Barbaresco, lagrein, moscato, pinot grigio and valpolicellal
COST: $10

WHAT: Cal-Ital comparisons
WHERE: Angels' Share Wine Shop, 2101 Sylvan Ave., Modesto; 492-0600
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday
WINES: A variety
COST: $12 wines; 11 percent off all wines tasted

WHAT: Marilyn Merlot and Norma Jeane
WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477
WHEN: 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday
WINES: Vintages from 2004-08
COST: $10

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
COST: $2 per taste

WHAT: Esterlina
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: Zinfandel
WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday
WINES: Selections from four AVAs
COST: $10

WHAT: Big Napa Valley cabernets
WHERE: Bacchus Food & Spirits, 1200 I St., Modesto; 576-8994
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
WINES: A variety
COST: $25