Modesto region’s wine tastings

What: Barbecue Wines for the Holiday Weekend

Where: O’Brien’s Market, 4120 Dale Road, Modesto; 209-545-8100

When: 2-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, May 26-28

Wines: Warmer weather whites and reds for backyard relaxing will be featured.

Cost: $5

What: Merry Month of May

Where: Stewart & Jasper, McHenry Village, 1700 McHenry Ave., Suite 58, Modesto; 209-577-6887

When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday

Wines: White Wine Flight: Sunday Funday Rose, Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc, Oak Farm Chardonnay, J. Chardonnay, Jaidyn Pomegranate; Red Wine Flight, Talbott Pinot Noir, Textbook Merlot, Jeremy Gentleman Blend, Robert Hall Zinfandel, Trione Cabernet Sauvignon

Cost: $12

What: May Flights

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

WHEN: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday

Wines: Red Flight: Forager Pinot Noir, Boeger Tempranillo, Force of Nature Zinfandel, Bokisch Garnacha, Fields Family Cabernet Sauvignon; White Flight: Chateau Val Joanis Tradition Rose, Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc, Murietta’s Well “The Whip,” Chronic Cellars “Stone Fox,” Hook or Crook Chardonnay

Cost: $12

What: Discovering New Grape Types

Where: O’Brien’s Market, 4120 Dale Road, Modesto; 209-545-8100

When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 1

Wines: We will broaden our knowledge with interesting and on the rise wine grapes being featured.

Cost: $5

This story was originally published May 25, 2017 at 5:04 PM with the headline "Modesto region’s wine tastings."