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The Washington Duke Inn's Italian Wine Dinner
Gia Pascarelli from Dalla Terra Imports will guide us through exquisite wine selections from Alto Adige, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna and Toscana. Combining Italian tradition with the culinary sophistication of Fairview's Executive Chef Jason Cunningham, we invite you to join us for what will be a memorable evening. 7 p.m. today. $55 plus tax and gratuity. Fairview Dining Room, 3001 Cameron Blvd., Durham. 493-6699. www.washingtondukeinn.com.
Old Granary at Fearrington
Join wine director Maximilian Kast for an exciting new series of classes on Washington State wines and pairings. 5 p.m. Thursday. $35. The Old Granary at Fearrington Village, 2000 Center Church Road, Pittsboro.542-2121. www.fearrington.com.
Wine Authorities
Wine Authorities presents an evening of wine from a vine's bud break in the spring to a grape's squeeze into the bottle. We cover how a vine grows, how wine is made, how to read a label, how to buy wine, how to store wine, how to drink, er, taste wine and we'll debunk many wine myths throughout this short two-hour class. 7:33 p.m. Thursday. $36 From the Alt Penedes region of Catalonia, we have winemaker and owner of Mas Codina, Toni Garriga, in store to host our free tasting . This means you get to taste five seriously good wines (for zero dollars), from crisp and lovely Cava to fruit-driven, spicy reds.Noon. Oct. 22. free. Wine Authorities, University Dr, Durham.  489-2884. www.wineauthorities.com.  

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Here is a list of upcoming wine tastings across the Triangle:

[If you are a wine shop owner, please enter your weekly tastings or special events online to appear in the paper or here. Here are the instructions: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/01/25/299308/put-your-event-on-our-calendar.html.]

Southern Season
In the latest installment of "Around the World," the wine department will tackle Sauvignon Blanc. Unlike its fussier cousins, the grape thrives in temperate regions like France's Loire Valley and New Zealand's South Island. 5 p.m. Friday. $15. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 877-929-7133. www.southernseason.com/class/event.asp?id=20908.
Cloer Family Vineyards
Wine tastings noon Fridays, 11 a.m. Saturdays. $2. Toasts and Tunes concert series; enjoy wine with live music. 2 p.m. Oct. 15. $5 per car (carpooling is encouraged). 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com.
Hope Valley Bottle Shop
Wine tasting 4:30-7 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 4711 Hope Valley Road, Suite 4E, Durham, 403-5200, www.hvbottleshop.com
Vinos Finos Y Picadas
Each tasting features four wines that may highlight a winemaker (Graffigna, Michel Torino, Luca, Catena, etc.). 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh. 747-9233. www.vinosfinosypicadas.com.
Solas Wine & Dine Trivia
Join TheWineFeed.com every Tuesday at Solas to test your wine, food and current event knowledge against other teams by competing in our trivia event to win prizes. For $15, you receive three wine tastings selected by The Wine Feed and a small plate from Solas. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. $15. Solas restaurant, 519 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 755-0755. http://thewinefeed.com/.
The Washington Duke Inn's Italian Wine Dinner
Gia Pascarelli from Dalla Terra Imports will guide us through exquisite wine selections from Alto Adige, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna and Toscana. Combining Italian tradition with the culinary sophistication of Fairview's Executive Chef Jason Cunningham, we invite you to join us for what will be a memorable evening. 7 p.m. Oct. 12. $55 plus tax and gratuity. Fairview Dining Room, 3001 Cameron Blvd., Durham.493-6699. www.washingtondukeinn.com.
Old Granary at Fearrington
Join wine director Maximilian Kast for an exciting new series of classes on Washington State wines and pairings. 5 p.m. Oct. 13. $35. The Old Granary at Fearrington Village, 2000 Center Church Road, Pittsboro.542-2121. www.fearrington.com.
Nana's Wine Dinners
Jim Clendenen Wines with advanced sommelier Liz Cooper at the dinner. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Authentique Vin French Wines. Nov. 8. $55. 2514 University Drive, Durham. 493-8545. www.nanasdurham.com.
 

Here is a list of upcoming wine tastings across the Triangle:

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Barley & Vine -- Apex
High-end wine tasting featuring Barolo, Bordeaux, Burgundy and more. The event will be catered by Bella Monica. 6 p.m. Thursday.  $30. 800 W. Williams St., Apex. 367-9414.
East Wake Wines & Craft Beers
Ever wonder why some wine glasses cost so much more than others? We will taste wines using a standard piece of stemware against glasses manufactured by Riedel, each of which has been designed to match perfectly with a specific type of wine. 6 p.m. Thursday.  $50, includes a set of Riedel Stemware. East Wake Wines & Craft Brew, 1001 Wide Waters Pky, Knightdale. 518-5025. www.eastwakewines.com.
Cloer Family Vineyards
Wine tastings noon Fridays, 11 a.m. Saturdays. $2. Toasts and Tunes concert series; enjoy wine with live music. 2 p.m. Oct. 15. $5 per car (carpooling is encouraged). 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com.
Hope Valley Bottle Shop
Wine tastings 4:30-7 p.m. every Saturday. Free. 4711 Hope Valley Rd, Suite 4E, Durham, 403-5200, www.hvbottleshop.com
Vinos Finos Y Picadas
Each tasting features four wines that may highlight a winemaker (Graffigna, Michel Torino, Luca, Catena, etc.). 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh. 747-9233. www.vinosfinosypicadas.com.
Solas Wine & Dine Trivia
Join TheWineFeed.com every Tuesday at Solas to test your wine, food and current event knowledge against other teams by competing in our trivia event to win prizes. For $15, you receive three wine tastings selected by The Wine Feed and a small plate from Solas. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. $15. Solas restaurant, 519 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 755-0755. http://thewinefeed.com/.
Southern Season
In the latest installment of "Around the World," the wine department will tackle Sauvignon Blanc. Unlike its fussier cousins, the grape thrives in temperate environments like France’s Loire Valley and New Zealand’s South Island. ... 5 p.m. Oct. 7. $15. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. (877) 929-7133. https://www.southernseason.com/class/event.asp?id=20908.
Nana's Wine Dinners
Jim Clendenen Wines with advanced sommelier Liz Cooper at the dinner. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Authentique Vin French Wines. Nov. 8. $55 2514 University Dr., Durham. 493-8545. www.nanasdurham.com.
Bachelorette Wine Tour & Tasting
A bus tour of the Haw River wine region with visits up to four vineyards. Minimum of 8 guests and maximum of 12 guests. 10 a.m. Saturday. $93. Departs from State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh. 371-2653
 

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Chatham Marketplace
Come taste a variety of wines paired with tapas from the Chatham Marketplace kitchen. A wine representative will teach you all about the wines and our specialty food manager will create extraordinary dishes to accompany the wines. 7 p.m. today. $20. Chatham Marketplace, 480 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro. 542-2643. www.chathammarketplace.coop.
The Wine Feed
One of the most widely planted grapes in the world, Cabernet Sauvignon will surprise you with its versatility and the diversity of wines it can produce. 7 p.m. today. $15. The Wine Feed, 18 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 374-0036. http://thewinefeed.com/
Beer Tasting
Welcome to the Hops War! When American Craft Brewers compete with one another to create perfectly balanced, super-hoppy beers, we reap the benefits. Expect floral aromas and honeyed sweetness, which will offset the tongue-tingling bitterness of these well-designed brews. 5 p.m. Friday. $10. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 877-929-7133. http://bit.ly/nD4Q24
Kermit Lynch Wine Dinner
Join us and Kermit Lynch representative Thomas Morgan for a night of fine food and wine. Five courses and five wines will be served. Menu: Charcuterie and Cheese, Griswold Seared Scallops, Smoked Stuffed Quail, Pepper Crusted Lamb Loin, Dark Chocolate Cake 6:30 p.m. Saturday.  $75. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-9466. http://bit.ly/nfBaMV
Cloer Family Vineyards
Wine tastings noon Fridays, 11 a.m. Saturdays. $2. Toasts and Tunes concert series; enjoy wine with live music. 2 p.m. Oct. 15. $5 per car (carpooling is encouraged). 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com.
Vinos Finos Y Picadas
Each tasting features four wines that may highlight a winemaker (Graffigna, Michel Torino, Luca, Catena, etc.). 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh. 747-9233. www.vinosfinosypicadas.com.
Solas Wine & Dine Trivia
Join TheWineFeed.com every Tuesday at Solas to test your wine, food and current event knowledge against other teams by competing in our trivia event to win prizes. For $15, you receive three wine tastings selected by The Wine Feed and a small plate from Solas. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. $15. Solas restaurant, 519 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 755-0755. http://thewinefeed.com/.
Barley & Vine – Apex
High-end wine tasting featuring Barolo, Bordeaux, Burgundy and more. The event will be catered by Bella Monica. 6 p.m. Sept. 29. $30 .  800 W. Williams St., Apex. 367-9414.
East Wake Wines & Craft Beers
Ever wonder why some wine glasses cost so much more than others? We will taste wines using a standard piece of stemware against glasses manufactured by Riedel, each of which has been designed to match perfectly with a specific type of wine.6 p.m. Sept. 29. $50, includes a set of Riedel Stemware. East Wake Wines & Craft Brew, 1001 Wide Waters Pky, Knightdale. 518-5025. www.eastwakewines.com.
 

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[If you are a wine shop owner, please enter your weekly tastings or special events online to appear in the paper or here. Here are the instructions: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/01/25/299308/put-your-event-on-our-calendar.html.]

Herons at The Umstead Hotel
Herons Restaurant at The Umstead Hotel and Spa invites diners to explore wine and fare through its ongoing pairing events  through December. Next up: pizza and wine. 6 p.m. Thursday $45. . Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary.  447-4000. www.theumstead.com.
East Wake Wines & Craft Brew
For this flight, we're rolling out the big reds. We'll be comparing Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet-based blends from California, which tend to the bolder flavors and brighter fruits, with the same types of wine from South Africa. 5 p.m. Friday. $15.  1001 Wide Waters Parkway, Knightdale. 518-5025. www.eastwakewines.com.
Cloer Family Vineyards
Wine tastings noon Fridays, 11 a.m. Saturdays. $2. Toasts and Tunes concert series; enjoy wine with live music. 2 p.m. Saturday and Oct. 15. $5 per car (carpooling is encouraged). 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com.
Vinos Finos Y Picadas
Each tasting features four wines that may highlight a winemaker (Graffigna, Michel Torino, Luca, Catena, etc.). 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh. 747-9233. www.vinosfinosypicadas.com.
Solas Wine & Dine Trivia
Join TheWineFeed.com every Tuesday at Solas to test your wine, food and current event knowledge against other teams by competing in our trivia event to win prizes. For $15, you receive three wine tastings selected by The Wine Feed and a small plate from Solas. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. $15. Solas restaurant, 519 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 755-0755. http://thewinefeed.com/.
The Wine Feed
One of the most widely planted grapes in the world, Cabernet Sauvignon will surprise you with its versatility and the diversity of wines it can produce. 7 p.m. Sept. 21. $15. The Wine Feed, 18 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 374-0036. http://thewinefeed.com/.
Nana's Wine Dinner
Nana's Restaurant and Hope Valley Bottle Shop are teaming back up for a new series of wine dinners. The first will feature the  wines of Qupe Winery, and winemaker Bob Lindquist will attend. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. $55. 2514 University Drive, Durham. 493-8545.www.hvbottleshop.com.
 

Here is a list of wine tastings, wine dinners and other events across the Triangle:

[If you are a wine shop owner, please enter your weekly tastings or special events online to appear in the paper or here. Here are the instructions: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/01/25/299308/put-your-event-on-our-calendar.html.]

Pinehurst Labor Day Food & Wine Festival
The 23rd annual Pinehurst Food & Wine Festival, held at Pinehurst Resort , will again feature more than 40 international wineries as well as award-winning guest chefs. Friday-Sunday. $280 per person. Pinehurst Resort, 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst. www.pinehurst.com/.
Cloer Family Vineyards
Wine tastings noon Fridays, 11 a.m. Saturdays. $2. Toasts and Tunes concert series; enjoy wine with live music. 2 p.m. Sept. 17, Oct. 15. $5 per car (carpooling is encouraged). 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com.

Southern Season
Chile is truly a wine region in isolation: the Andes to the east and the Pacific to the west create a unique climate, with huge day-night temperature swings and consistent seasons. 5 p.m. Friday. . $15. Burgundy Part 1: Whites. Simple, yet infinitely complicated, Burgundy is a collection of dozens of villages and communes that have produced wine for thousands of years. Despite using only two major grape varieties, Burgundy is responsible for some of the worlds greatest and most dynamic wines. 5 p.m. Sep. 9. $17. 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. (877) 929-7133. http://bit.ly/mVmKl8 http://bit.ly/nqkwdd
Cypress Bend Vineyard
Live jazz. Guests may buy wine tastings, wine by the bottle and wine by the glass throughout the event. 7-10 p.m. Friday. $10. 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. 910-369-0411. www.cypressbendvineyards.com.
Vinos Finos Y Picadas
Each tasting features four wines that may highlight a winemaker (Graffigna, Michel Torino, Luca, Catena, etc.). 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh. 747-9233. www.vinosfinosypicadas.com.
Solas Wine & Dine Trivia
Join TheWineFeed.com every Tuesday at Solas to test your wine, food and current event knowledge against other teams by competing in our trivia event to win prizes. For $15, you receive three wine tastings selected by The Wine Feed and a small plate from Solas. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. $15. Solas restaurant, 519 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 755-0755. http://thewinefeed.com/.
Hope Valley Bottle Shop
Tasting ofSouth African wines of Diemersfontein Winery. Pinotage and more will be sampled with great insight into the wines from winery owner David Sonnenberg. 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9. free. 4711 Hope Valley Rd., Durham. 403-5200. www.hvbottleshop.com.
Wine 'n Things
Come and meet the owner of Diemersfontein vineyard, David Sonneberg, all the way from South Africa. They are known for their Pinotage that has coffee and chocolate flavors. 1 p.m. Sep. 10. free.  7436 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh. 896-6644.

North Hills Club Wine Dinner
David Sonnenberg, owner of Diemersfontein vineyard in South Africa, will be hosting a wine maker's dinner with  six course and six wines, including the famous coffee/chocolate pinotage, recently rated 91 by Wine Enthusiast, the bronze medal pinotage reserve, and Platter 4 star viognier. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10. $48.  4824 Yadkin Dr., Raleigh. 787 3655. http://northhillsclub.com.  

Here is a list of wine tastings across the Triangle:

[If you are a wine shop owner, please enter your weekly tastings or special events online to appear in the paper or here. Here are the instructions: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/01/25/299308/put-your-event-on-our-calendar.html.]

Sip, a Wine Store
Sour Grapes Distributing and Bon Vivant Imports will host a wine tasting with the owner of Bon Vivant Imports, Brad Jenson. We will be sampling six Spanish wines while you sit back and enjoy a leisurely lunch. Noon. Thursday. $12. Tuscan wine class: Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vernaccia di san Gimignano are a few of the well-known growing regions in Tuscany. 7 p.m. Thursday. 6 p.m. Saturday. $30 per person. Tuscan wine tasting. 5 p.m. Friday.  7 p.m. Saturday.  free. 1055 Darrington Drive, Cary. 467-7880. www.sipawinestore.com.
Cloer Family Vineyards
Wine tastings noon Fridays, 11 a.m. Saturdays. $2. Toasts and Tunes concert series; enjoy wine with live music. 2 p.m. Sept. 17, Oct. 15. $5 per car (carpooling is encouraged). 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com.
Vinos Finos Y Picadas
Each tasting features four wines that may highlight a winemaker (Graffigna, Michel Torino, Luca, Catena, etc.). 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh. 747-9233. www.vinosfinosypicadas.com.
Solas Wine & Dine Trivia
Join TheWineFeed.com every Tuesday at Solas to test your wine, food and current event knowledge against other teams by competing in our trivia event to win prizes. For $15, you receive three wine tastings selected by The Wine Feed and a small plate from Solas. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. $15. Solas restaurant, 519 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 755-0755. http://thewinefeed.com/cms.php?id_cms=13.
Cypress Bend Vineyard
Live jazz. Guests may buy wine tastings, wine by the bottle and wine by the glass throughout the event. 7-10 p.m. Sept. 2. $10. 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. 910-369-0411. www.cypressbendvineyards.com.
23rd annual Pinehurst Labor Day Food & Wine Festival
An event that has become one of the highlights of fall in Pinehurst continues to evolve; this year offering more flexibility for guests in packages and pricing. The 23rd Annual Pinehurst Food & Wine Festival, held at Pinehurst Resort , will again feature more than 40 international wineries as well as award-winning guest chefs. Sept. 2-4. $280/person. Pinehurst Resort, 80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst. www.pinehurst.com/.  
 

Here is a list of wine tastings across the Triangle:

[If you are a wine shop owner, please enter your weekly tastings or special events online to appear in the paper or here. Here are the instructions: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/01/25/299308/put-your-event-on-our-calendar.html.]

Hillsborough Wine Company
Wine tasting featuring Zinfandels from Wine Guerilla. This winemaker takes a different approach to his Zinfandels than most, using only used oak so as not to interfere with all of the Zinfandel grape's deliciousness. 5 p.m. Thursday. Free. Hillsborough Wine Company, 118 S. Churton St., Hillsborough. 732-4343. www.chapelhillwinecompany.com.
Cloer Family Vineyards
Ladies Night Out wine tasting and fashion show. 6 p.m. Thursday. $5. Wine tastings. Noon Fridays. 11 a.m. Saturdays. $2. Toasts and Tunes concert series; enjoy wine with live music. 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, Oct. 15. $5 per car (carpooling is encouraged). 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com.
Taylor's Wine Shop
We will be featuring some nice juice to go with summer outings. 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Free. 10005 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. 847-3069.
Cypress Bend Vineyard
Live jazz. Guests may buy wine tastings, wine by the bottle and wine by the glass throughout the event. 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2. $10. 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. 910-369-0411. www.cypressbendvineyards.com.
Acme Food & Beverage Wine Dinner
Wine dinner demonstrating the breadth of styles of classic German Riesling featuring wines from Rudi Wiest Selections, a leading importer of German wines. 6:30 p.m. Sunday. $58 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Acme Food & Beverage, 110 E. Main St., Carrboro. 968-1884. www.chapelhillwinecompany.com.
Vinos Finos Y Picadas
Each tasting features four wines that may highlight a winemaker (Graffigna, Michel Torino, Luca, Catena, etc.). 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh. 747-9233. www.vinosfinosypicadas.com.
Solas Wine & Dine Trivia
Join TheWineFeed.com every Tuesday at Solas to test your wine, food and current event knowledge against other teams by competing in our trivia event to win prizes. For $15, you receive three wine tastings selected by The Wine Feed and a small plate from Solas. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. $15. Solas restaurant, 519 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 755-0755. http://thewinefeed.com/cms.php?id_cms=13.
Sip, a Wine Store
Thank goodness our kids are back in school wine and beer tasting. 5 p.m. Friday. Free. Wine 101: Riesling and Gewurztraimer. 6 p.m. Saturday. $30. Sour Grapes Distributing and Bon Vivant Imports will host a wine tasting with the owner of Bon Vivant Imports, Brad Jenson. We will be sampling six Spanish wines, while you sit back and enjoy a leisurely lunch. Noon. Aug. 25. $12. Tuscan wine class: Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vernaccia di san Gimignano are a few of the well down growing regions in Tuscany. 7 p.m. Aug. 25. $30.00 per person. 1055 Darrington Dr., Cary. 467-7880. www.sipawinestore.com.

Here is a list of upcoming wine tastings across the Triangle:

[If you are a wine shop owner, please enter your weekly tastings or special events online to appear in the paper or here. Here are the instructions: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/01/25/299308/put-your-event-on-our-calendar.html.]

The Wine Feed
Oregon produces world-class pinot noir and fantastic wines from other varietals as well. Slight soil or slope differences can play a huge role in wines from the same winery. 7 p.m. Wednesday. $15. The Wine Feed, 18 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 374-0036. http://thewinefeed.com/product.php?id_product=56.
Cypress Bend Vineyard
Live jazz. Guests may buy wine tastings, wine by the bottle and wine by the glass throughout the event. 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, Sept. 2. $10. 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. 910-369-0411. www.cypressbendvineyards.com.
Vinos Finos Y Picadas
Each tasting features four wines that may highlight a winemaker (Graffigna, Michel Torino, Luca, Catena, etc.). 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh. 747-9233. www.vinosfinosypicadas.com.
Solas Wine & Dine Trivia
Join TheWineFeed.com every Tuesday at Solas to test your wine, food and current event knowledge against other teams by competing in our trivia event to win prizes. For $15, you receive three wine tastings selected by The Wine Feed and a small plate from Solas. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. $15. Solas restaurant, 519 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 755-0755. http://thewinefeed.com/cms.php?id_cms=13.
Cloer Family Vineyards
Wine tastings. Noon Fridays. 11 a.m. Saturdays. $2. Ladies Night Out wine tasting and fashion show. 6 p.m. Aug. 18. $5. Toasts and Tunes concert series; enjoy wine with live music. 2 p.m. Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15. $5 per car (carpooling is encouraged). 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com.
 

Here is an upcoming list of wine tastings across the Triangle:

[If you are a wine shop owner, please enter your weekly tastings or special events online to appear in the paper or here. Here are the instructions: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/01/25/299308/put-your-event-on-our-calendar.html.]

Cypress Bend Vineyard
Live jazz. Guests may buy wine tastings, wine by the bottle and wine by the glass throughout the event. 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, Sept. 2. $10. 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. 910-369-0411. www.cypressbendvineyards.com.
Starrlight Mead
Join us Saturday for a Mead Day Celebration. We will have home brew and beehive demos, sword fighting, Renaissance music, turkey legs, arts and crafts vendors and more. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Free; fee for honey wine tasting and food. Starrlight Mead, 480 Hillsboro St. #1000, Pittsboro. 533-6314. www.starrlightmead.com/events.  
Vinos Finos Y Picadas
Each tasting features four wines that may highlight a winemaker (Graffigna, Michel Torino, Luca, Catena, etc.). 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh. 747-9233. www.vinosfinosypicadas.com
Solas Wine & Dine Trivia
Join TheWineFeed.com every Tuesday at Solas to test your wine, food and current event knowledge against other teams by competing in our trivia event to win prizes. For $15, you receive three wine tastings selected by The Wine Feed and a small plate from Solas. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. $15. Solas Restaurant, 519 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 755-0755. http://thewinefeed.com/cms.php?id_cms=13.  
The Wine Feed
All about Oregon wines class: Oregon produces world-class pinot noir and fantastic wines from other varietals as well. Slight soil or slope differences can play a huge role in wines from the same winery. 7 p.m. Aug. 10. $15. The Wine Feed, 18 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 374-0036. http://thewinefeed.com/product.php?id_product=56.  
Cloer Family Vineyards
11a.m. Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Aug. 27. $2. 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com