Modesto area wine tasting

WHAT: Valentine's Day Favorites

WHERE: O'Brien's Market, 4120 Dale Road, Modesto; (209) 545-8100

WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. through Sunday

WINES: Sparkling, white, red, and dessert wines will be poured.

COST: $5

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WHAT: Flavors of Romance

WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, Del Lago Plaza, 2985 Renzo Lane, Patterson;(209) 895-9463

WHEN: Today-Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.; Sunday-Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.

WINES: River Grove Blanc de Blanc, Ventana Chardonnay, Ca' Momi Zinfandel, Morgan Cotes du Crow's, Decoy Merlot and Bell Claret will be poured.

COST: $10

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WHAT: Friday Night Flights: Paso Vineyards

WHERE: Sips Bistro,901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; (209) 527-7477

WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. today

WINES: Five wines from the Lodi winery will be poured.

COST: $10

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WHAT: Paso Vineyards

WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; (209) 527-7477

WHEN: 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday

WINES: Rosé, charbono, cabernet sauvignon and two red blends will be poured.

COST: $10

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WHAT: Champagne Sunday

WHERE: Sips Bistro, 901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; (209) 527-7477

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday

WINES: Champagne, sparkling wine by the glass, brunch

COST: Variable, brunch $6

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WHAT: Merlot

WHERE: Sips Bistro,901 Carpenter Road, Modesto; (209) 527-7477

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

WINES: Joseph Carr, Decoy, McManis and Rutherford Hill will be poured.

COST: $10

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WHAT: Wednesday tasting

WHERE: The Vintage Cellar, 4342 Dale Road, Modesto; (209) 545-9232

WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday

WINES: Various wines will be poured.

COST: $4 per 3-ounce pour; $20 for six

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WHAT: Weekly tasting

WHERE: Bacchus, 1200 I St., Modesto, 576-8994

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays

WINES: Selections paired with small bites

COST: $15

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WHAT: Zinfandel for Under $15

WHERE: O'Brien's Market, 4120 Dale Road, Modesto; (209) 545-8100

WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday

WINES: Value zins will be poured.

COST: $5