Modesto area wine events

WHAT: Chardonnay Shootout

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

WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. today-Sunday

WINES: Blind Tasting of Napa, Sonoma, and Central Coast selections.

COST: $10

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WHAT: 4th of July Celebration

WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, McHenry Village,

1700 McHenry Ave.;(209) 577-6887

WHEN: Monday-Saturday,10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WINES: Rombauer Chardonnay, Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, Jaidyn Apricot Wine, Van Ruiten Old Vine Zinfandel, Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon, Keenan Merlot will be poured.

COST: Varies per taste

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WHAT: Happy Fourth of July

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

WHEN: Sunday-Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.

WINES: Kali Hart Chardonnay, Tolosa Rose, Van Ruiten Zinfandel, Du Nah pinot Noir, Morgan Syrah, Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon will be poured.

COST: $12

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WHAT: Champagne Sunday

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

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

WINES: Champagne, sparkling wine by the glass, brunch

COST: Variable, brunch $6

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WHAT: Weekly tasting

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

WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday

WINES: A variety of selections will be poured.

COST: $4 per taste; $20 for six

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WHAT: Weekly Tasting

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

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday

WINES: Selections paired with small bites

COST: $15