Wine Tastings around the Modesto region

WHAT: A Trip to Southern France

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

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

WINES: Rhone Valley wines will be poured.

COST: $10

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WHAT: Wine Treasures

WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, McHenry Village,

1700 McHenry Ave.;(209) 577-6887

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

WINES: Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Mathew Bruno Sauvignon Blanc, Ventana Pinot Gris, Van Ruiten Old Vine Zinfandel, The Barrel Red Wine, Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon, Frog's Leap Merlot will be poured.

COST: $2-$12.50

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WHAT: Fruit of the Vine

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: Testarossa Chardonnay, Ventana Sauvignon Blanc, Decoy Zinfandel, Morgan Cotes du Crow's, Viader Cabernet Franc, Provocative Cabernet Sauvignon will be poured.

COST: $12

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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

WINES: W Award-winning wines will be poured.

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

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WHAT: Best Buys For Under $20

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

WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday

WINES: Napa Valley cabernets will be poured.

COST: $5