Wine Tastings around the Modesto region

WHAT: Italy's Northern Treasure

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

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

WINES: Wines of Piedmont will be poured.

COST: $5

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WHAT: Quality Finds From The Vine

WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, McHenry Village,

1700 McHenry Ave.;(209) 577-6887

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

WINES: Van Ruiten Cab-Shiraz, Lloyd Pinot Noir, Orin Swift "Abstract", Tolosa Cabernet Sauvignon, Rombauer Chardonnay, Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc, La Folia Pinot Grigio will be poured.

COST: $2-$15

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WHAT: Prime Wines

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, Ventana Pinot Gris, Renwood Zinfandel, Boeger Barbera, Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon, Ca'Momi Pinot Noir will be poured.

COST: $11

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WHAT: Red Blends

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

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

WINES: A variety of selections will be poured.

COST: $10

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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: Award winning wines from various producers will be poured.

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

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WHAT: A Sideways Tasting

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

WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday

WINES: Pinot Noir for the holidays will be poured.

COST: $5