Wine Tastings around the Modesto region

WHAT: Holiday Deals

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

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

WINES: Wines that make great gifts or favorites for your upcoming parties will be poured.

COST: $5

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WHAT: Gallo Signature Series

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

WHEN: Noon to 9 p.m. today-Saturday

WINES: 2010 Russian River Valley Chardonnay, 2010 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, and 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will be poured.

COST: $25

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WHAT: Tastes of the Vine

WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, McHenry Village,

1700 McHenry Ave.;(209) 577-6887

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

WINES: Frank Family Chardonnay, Kali Hart Chardonnay, Esterlina Riesling, Morgan Pinot Noir, Orin Swift "Prisoner", Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon will be poured.

COST: $2-$20

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WHAT: The Aromas of Fine Wine

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: Tolosa Chardonnay, J. Pinot Gris, Orin Swift "Saldo," Tolosa Grenache, Ahnfeldt Cabernet Sauvignon, Wild Hog Pinot Noir will be poured .

COST: $12

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WHAT: Dessert Wines

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

WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday

WINES: Elysium Black Muscat, 2009 La Fleur Renaissance Sauternes, Ficklin Vineyards 10 Year Tawny Port, and Solera 1847 Oloroso Dulce Sherry will be poured.

COST: $8

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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: Reds for the Holiday Season

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

WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday

WINES: Merlot and Cabernet Franc will be poured.

COST: $5