Modesto area wine tasting

WHAT: Tasting Wines with a History

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

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

WINES: Old-vine reds will be poured.

COST: $5

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WHAT: Labor Day Relaxer

WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, McHenry Village,

1700 McHenry Ave., Modesto; (209) 577-6887

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

WINES: Grgich Hills Chardonnay, Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, Truchard Pinot Noir, Frank Family Zinfandel, Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon.

COST: Cost varies

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WHAT: Labor Day Treats

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: Decoy Chardonnay, Mason Sauvignon Blanc, Rombauer Zinfandel, Atrea Old Soul Red, Wild Hog Pinot Noir, Ahnfeldt Cabernet Sauvignon will be poured.

COST: $13

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WHAT: Imports Tasting

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

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday

WINES: Six wines from an assortment of highly acclaimed international producers will be poured.

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

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WHAT: Pinot Noir Tasting

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

WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday

WINES: A blind tasting of selections from California, Oregon and France.

COST: $20, reservations required

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WHAT: Various Top Producers

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

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12

WINES: Six wines from an assortment of highly acclaimed producers.

COST: $4.00 per 3 ounce pour, all six for $20