Wine Tastings around the Modesto region

WHAT: Traveling the Italian Countryside

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

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

WINES: Wines of Italy will be poured.

COST: $5

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WHAT: Variety from the Vine

WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, McHenry Village,

1700 McHenry Ave.;(209) 577-6887

WHEN: Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

WINES: Duckhorn Paraduxx, Textbook Chardonnay, Trione Red Wine, Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc, Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon, Fiddletown Old Vine Zinfandel will be poured.

COST: $2-$12.50

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WHAT: Tastes of the Vine that Shine

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: Lloyd Chardonnay, Bogle Phantom Red, La Folia Pinot Grigio, Textbook "Fin de Journ" Cabernet Sauvignon, Perry Creek Zinfandel, Ca'Momi Pinot Noir will be poured.

COST: $13

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WHAT: Various top producers

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

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday

WINES: A variety of selections will be poured.

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

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WHAT: Zin Fest

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

WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday

WINES: Zinfandel for under $15 will be poured.

COST: $5