Wine Tastings around the Modesto region

WINE TASTINGS

WHAT: Wines of Portugal

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

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

WINES: A variety of selections from the country will be poured.

COST: $5

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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

COST: $2-$12

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WHAT: A Taste of Great 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: Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay, Ventana Sauvignon Blanc, Hill Family Barrel Blend, Renwood Zinfandel, Provocative Cabernet Sauvignon, Bogle Merlot

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: Award winning wines from various producers

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

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WHAT: Tasting the Top 100s

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

WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday

WINES: The year's highly rated wines will be poured

COST: $10