Here is a list of wine tastings across the Triangle:

Chatham Hill
Tastings and tours. 11 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Chatham Hill Winery, 3800 Gateway Centre Blvd., Morrisville. 919-380-7135. www.chathamhillwine.com.
The Wind Feed
Spring series starts with a session on the various components that make wine such a diverse and fascinating beverage. This class will offer activities like aroma stations and blind tastings to expand participants' palates. 7 p.m. Thursday. $20. The Wine Feed, 18 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-374-0036. http://thewinefeed.com/.
Sip...A Wine Store
Free tastings 5-8 p.m. Fridays. French wine with Jo Landron and food from Coon Rock CSA. 1 p.m. Saturday. Free to taste, food for sale. SIP...A WINE STORE, 1055 Darrington Drive, Cary. 919-467-7880. www.sipawinestore.com.
A Southern Season
Taste wines from France's Loire Valley. 5 p.m. Friday. $15. Also tastings, 4-6 p.m. Saturdays. Free. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 919-929-7133. www.southernseason.com.
Fearrington House
Renowned wine importer Thomas Meunier joins Wine Director Maximilian Kast for a food and wine event on The Garden Terrace. 1 p.m. Sunday. $165 per person. The Garden Terrace at Fearrington Village, 230 Market St., Pittsboro. 919-542-2121. www.fearrington.com.
Taylor's Wine Shop
Anna Moller-Racke, winemaker from Donum/Robert Stemmler, will pour her Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. 6 p.m. March 28. Free. Taylor's Wine Shop, 10005 Six Forks Road, Raleigh. 919-847-3069.
 

Here is a list of wine events across the Triangle:

Chatham Hill Winery
Wine Down Wednesdays with live music. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. $5. Come root for your favorite ACC team! Wine tasting conducted at tasting bar throughout the day. The TV will be tuned in, we will order pizzas based upon request as well as have wonderful cheese, wine and beer available for purchase. 11 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. $10 per person. 3800 Gateway Centre Blvd., Morrisville. 380-7135. www.chathamhillwine.com.
Cellar 101
5 p.m. Thursdays. Free. 101 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. 285-3416.
Total Wine
Brier Creek: 4 p.m. Fridays, noon Saturdays. Free. 8381 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh. 293-0362.
Durham: 4 p.m. Fridays, noon Saturdays. Free. 3615 Weatherspoon Blvd., Durham. 489-5082.
North Raleigh: 4 p.m. Fridays, noon Saturdays. Free. Triangle Plaza, 6105 Capital Blvd., Raleigh. 235-0000.
Cary: 4 p.m. Fridays, noon Saturdays. Free. 333 Crossroads Blvd., Cary. 235-3322.
North Hills: 4 p.m. Fridays, noon Saturdays. Free. 4216 The Circle, Raleigh. 232-2580.
Hope Valley Bottle Shop
A free Friday tasting of wines that have received 90 points or higher from major wine critics. The tasting will include two blended wines (one red and one white), a great Napa Chardonnay and two phenomenal Napa Cabernets. 5:30 p.m. Friday.  4711 Hope Valley Road, Durham. 403-5200. www.hvbottleshop.com.
Southern Season
Oregon's status as a modern winegrowing region was established in 1960, when David Lett discovered that the cool-climate Willamette Valley in the northwestern part of the state was an ideal region for growing Pinot Noir. 5 p.m. Friday. $15.  201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill.  929-7133. www.southernseason.com.
MEZ wine dinner
Join us for five creative gourmet courses paired with five of Chatham Hill's unique and award-winning wines. 7 p.m. Saturday. $65. Mez Contemporary Mexican, 5410 Page Road, Durham. 941-1630
Nana's French Bistro Wine Dinner
Nana's welcomes French importer Thomas Meunier and Bordeaux winemaker Lionel Latorse for a special wine dinner. It will be four courses of French wines paired with French bistro inspired dishes -- straight-forward dishes that will be simple, yet very flavorful. 7 p.m. Tuesday. . $40 plus tax and tip. Nana's Restaurant, 2514 University Drive, Durham. 493-8545. www.nanasdurham.com.
Blu Seafood San Francisco Wine Dinner
This month's wine dinner will feature four courses of San Fran food, fun and fine wine, with the Northern Californian juice being paired by the great minds at The Hope Valley Bottle Shop. 7 p.m. March 16. $45 plus tax and tip. Blu Seafood and Bar, 2002 Hillsborough Road, Durham. 286-9777. http://bluseafoodandbar.com.
 

Here is a list of upcoming food tours, cooking classes and wine events:

AHA and Community Gardens Benefit Dinner
Market Restaurant will host a dinner to raise money for Advocates for Health in Action projects that further community gardens and local food initiatives in Wake County! 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Market Restaurant, 938 N. Blount St., Raleigh. 754-0900. www.advocatesforhealthinaction.org.
Eat Eggs
Farm fresh eggs are abundant in this area. Baked, coddled, deviled or poached everyone has their favorite way of cooking and eating eggs.  This class will cover the basics so any skill level can benefit. 5 p.m. Thursday. $40. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com.
Delicious, Thrifty, Healthy Beans
Delicious, nutritious beans are one of the great food bargains. Learn about cooking dried beans, including why to soak and when to salt. Find out how to turn one big pot of beans into three or more different recipes. 10 a.m. Saturday. . $15. Whole Foods Market, 3540 Wade Ave., Raleigh. 828-5805. http://cookforgood.com/events.html.
Taste Carolina Food Tour: Chapel Hill/Carrboro
Go behind the scenes to experience where farm-to-table cuisine comes to life. Sample innovative and upscale Southern dishes, house-made chocolates, local cheese, made-from-scratch pie, organic wine, local beer and more. 11 a.m. Saturdays. $42.99. Open Eye Cafe, 101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro. 237-2254. www.tastecarolina.net.

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Durham's Revolution restaurant is offering a Gruet wine tasting Monday with four small courses for $40.

I learned about the Gruet winery at the Pinehurst Food and Wine Festival. (My sister and brother-in-law are very sweet and pay for me to go most years to the festival for a sisterly weekend.) The story behind Gruet is this: a French family who own a champagne vineyard and winery in France have children who relocated to New Mexico to produce sparkling wine. If you are a fan of bubbly, it is amazing stuff for a very reasonable prices. I have a couple bottles at home.

Monday's event includes tastings of the Blanc de Blancs Extra Dry NV, Blanc de Noirs NV, Brut Rose NV and Demi-Sec NV. The event is 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8.

To sign up for Monday's tasting event, call 956-9999.

Angus Barn is hosting a complimentary wine tasting this Sunday from 3:30-5:00pm in the Wild Turkey Lounge. Certified sommelier Henk Schuitemaker and his staff will conduct the tasting. Reservations are not required.

This one promises to be exceptional. Schuitemaker is one of the most knowledgeable wine experts around, and the Barn's wine list has won the Wine Spectator Grand Award every year since 1989. Cheers!

Here is a list of wine tastings across the Triangle:

Anytime Wines
Flight Nights, 4 p.m. Wednesdays. 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary. 303-9463.
West End Wine Bar
Free samples of four wines will be offered. 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. West End Wine Bar, 450 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. 967-7599.
Wine and Design Open House
Raleigh’s first and only wine and painting party company! Enjoy cocktails and appetizers while one of our artists conducts a painting demonstration. 6 p.m. Thursday. Free. Wine and Design, 231 Bickett Boulevard, Raleigh. 376-0667. http://www.wineanddesignnc.com.  
Southern Season  
Escazu Chocolates is a great example of bean-to-bar chocolate production. Wine will be paired with a selection of their chocolates. 5 p.m. Friday. $18. 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill.929-7133. http://www.southernseason.com.  
Iron Gate Winery
Old fashioned-farm day wagon rides, a fishing derby for the kids, arts, crafts, storytelling, food, music and wines to taste and purchase. 10 a.m. Saturday. Free. 2540 Lynch Store Rd., Mebane. (919) 304-9463.
Total Wine - Durham
Noon. Saturdays. Free. 615 Witherspoon Blvd., Durham. 489-5082.
Total Wine-North Hills
Noon. Saturdays. 4216 The Circle at North Hills, Ste. 115, Raleigh. 232-2580.
Twisted Vine Wine Shoppe
Noon Saturdays. Free. 156 S. White St., Wake Forest. 816-7657. Twisted-Vine.com.
Adams Vineyards & Winery
Wine tasting includes a take-home glass. 10 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday. $7-$8. 3390 John Adams Road, Willow Spring. 567-1010.
Frank Gallery
Featured wines from Benjamin Vinyards & Winery, a family owned winery in North Carolina. 5 p.m. May. 7. Free. 109 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill. 636-4135. http://www.frankisart.com.  
Xios Authentic Greek Cuisine
XIOS Authentic Greek Cuisine presents a tasting of five Greek wines and appetizers. 5:30 p.m. May 19. $20 per person. Xios Authentic Greek Cuisine, 800 W. Williams St., Ste. 100, Apex. 363-5288.