Wine Tastings around the Modesto region

WHAT: Big Red Country

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

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

WINES: Alexander Valley wines will be poured.

COST: $5

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WHAT: Wines That Will Keep You Coming Back For More

WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, McHenry Village,

1700 McHenry Ave.;(209) 577-6887

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

WINES: Morgan Pinot Noir, Frank Family Zinfandel, Orin Swift Abstract, Sextant Cabernet Sauvignon, Kali Hart Chardonnay and Mathew Bruno Sauvignon Blanc will be poured.

COST: $2-$12

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WHAT: Great Wines of the 21st Century

WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, Del Lago Plaza, 2985 Renzo Lane, Patterson; (209) 895-9463

WHEN: Tuesday-Thursday, noon-7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, noon-8 p.m.

WINES: Butter Chardonnay, Ventana Pinot Gris, Fiddletown Zinfandel, D66 Grenache, Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon, Tolosa Syrah will be poured.

COST: $13

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WHAT: Imports Wine Tasting

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

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday

WINES: Award winning wines from various foreign producers will be poured.

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

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WHAT: The Rising Star in South America

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

WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday

WINES: Wines of Argentina will be poured.

COST: $5