Wine-tasting around Modesto

WHAT: Wines of Chile

WHERE: O'Brien's Market, 4120 Dale Road, Modesto; 545-8100

WHEN: 2-5 p.m. through Sunday

WINES: Wines that are good values, as well as some excellent collectibles for the cellar, will be poured.

COST: $5

WHAT: California zinfandels

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: 7 Deadly Zins, Sextant Central Coast, Brazin, Seghesio Sonoma and Nichelini will be poured.

COST: $10

WHAT: Friday Night Flights: Tempranillo from California and Spain

WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477

WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. today

WINES: Bokish, Codax, Cune and Frog's Tooth tempranillos will be poured.

COST: $10

WHAT: Red blends

WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477

WHEN: 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday

WINES: Hey Mambo, Old Patch Red, Phantom and Murgatroyd will be featured.

COST: $8

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 by the glass, brunch

COST: Variable, brunch $6

WHAT: Weekly tasting

WHERE: Tresetti's World Caffe, 927 11th St., Modesto; 572-2990

WHEN: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday

WINES: M2 Wines

COST: Call for times

WHAT: Foothills wines

WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; 527-7477

WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday

WINES: Sauvignon blanc, cabernet franc, tempranillo and zinfandel will be poured.

COST: $10