Wine Tastings

WHAT: Wines of Australia
WHERE: O'Brien's Market, 4120 Dale Road, Modesto; 545-8100
WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. through Sunday
WINES: Chardonnay, shiraz, cabernet, and grenache, more
COST: $5

WHAT: Sextant Winery
WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, Del Lago Plaza, 2985 Renzo Lane, Patterson; 895-9463
WHEN: Noon-9 p.m. today-Saturday; noon-7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday
WINES: Holystone & Wheelhouse, Kamal, Night Watch
COST: $10

WHAT: Friday Night Flights: Grgich Hills
WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. today
WINES: Chardonnay, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel
COST: $20

WHAT: Cabernet and Chardonnay
WHERE: Angels' Share Wine Shop, 2101 Sylvan Ave., Modesto; 492-0600
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. today
WINES: A variety
COST: $12 wines; 11 percent off wines tasted

WHAT: Grgich Hills
WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477
WHEN: 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday
WINES: Chardonnay, merlot, cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel
COST: $20

WHAT: Champagne Sunday
WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday
WINES: Champagne, sparkling wine, brunch
COST: Variable, brunch $6

WHAT: Comforting Kids Benefit Tasting
WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, Del Lago Plaza, 2985 Renzo Lane, Patterson; 895-9463
WHEN: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
WINES: Ca' Momi, Rosso di California, Bianco di California
COST: $2, 2-ounce tastes

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: Morgan 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 and two whites
COST: $5, 11 percent off wines tasted

WHAT: Riesling
WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday
WINES: Selections from California, France, Germany and Washington state
COST: $10

WHAT: Weekly tasting
WHERE: Bacchus Food & Spirits, 1200 I St., Modesto; 576-8994
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
WINES: Wines with bites
COST: $10

WHAT: Newsome Harlow
WHERE: Piano Caffe, 3661 North G St., Merced; 724-9451
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Thursday
WINES: A variety
COST: $7; 10 percent off wines tasted