Modesto-area wine tasting

WHAT: Best zinfandels for under $15

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

WHEN: 2-5 p.m. through Sunday

WINES: In time for Valentine's Day, selections that will warm hearts on these cold winter days

COST: $5

WHAT: Frog's Leap wines

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: Rutherford Cabernet, Napa cabernet, merlot, zinfandel, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc

COST: $20

WHAT: Friday Night Flights: Napa cabernet

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

WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. today

WINES: Caymus, Frog's Leap, Oakville Winery and Steltzner will be poured.

COST: $20

WHAT: Napa cabernet

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

WHEN: 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday

WINES: Caymus, Frog's Leap, Oakville Winery and Steltzner will be poured.

COST: $20

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 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday

WINES: La Fenêtre À Côté

COST: $15

WHAT: Paso Robles/San Luis Obispo wines

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

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

WINES: J Lohr, Justin and Tolosa wines will be poured.

COST: $8