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

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Poppyseed Market
Live music provided by the talented Mark Abbott. The entree menu will be especially selected to accompany our wine selections for the evening. 6 p.m. Thursday. Free. Poppyseed Market, 8801 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh. 870-4997. http://poppyseedmkt.com.
Taylor's Wine Shop
Mark Morrow, our new wine manager, has worked with two of our venders to offer some nice choices to taste. 6 p.m. Thursday. Free. Taylor's Wine Shop, 10005 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. 847-3069.
Cafe Harmony
Organic wines by Dionysus and showcasing Yellow+Blue and Tiamo Italia Wines. 5:30 p.m. Friday. Free. Cafe Harmony, 5645 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh. 510-6910. www.CafeHarmony.net.
Cloer Family Vineyards
11a.m. Saturdays. $2. 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com
Cellar 101
Join us on Main Street in the Quay for live music and wine. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. 1 p.m. Saturdays. 101 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. 285-3416. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cellar-101/174009429510
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
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. Aug. 5, Aug. 19, Sept. 2. $10. 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. 910-369-0411. www.cypressbendvineyards.com.
 

Here is a list of upcoming wine classes, tastings and events:

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Spy Raleigh
Come sample  fine wines, an ideal way to beat the heat of summer! We'll be sampling three reds and three whites. These wines are full of flavor yet light on the palette. 7 p.m. Wednesday. $5. Reservations requested. Spy Raleigh, 330 West Davie Street, Raleigh. 803-2796.
The Wine Feed
Have you ever wondered how rose wine is produced? Did you know there is more out there than sweet California blush? Is it all pink? While we taste through 6 different roses, we'll tell you all you need to know to be a pro when it comes to rose! 7 p.m. TONIGHT 7/20). $15. The Wine Feed, 18 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh. 374-0036. 

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. 5, Aug. 19, Sept. 2. $10. 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. 910-369-0411. www.cypressbendvineyards.com.
Cloer Family Vineyards
11a.m. Saturdays. $2. 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com
Cellar 101
Join us on Main Street in the Quay for live music and wine. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. 1 p.m. Saturdays. 101 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. 285-3416.
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
Wine & Dine Trivia at Solas
For $15 per person, you receive a three-wine tasting, one selection from our accompanying small plate menu and the chance to win prizes in our trivia contest. 7 p.m. Tuesday. $15. Solas Restaurant, 519 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 755-0755. www.thewinefeed.com.
Poppyseed Market  
There will be live music provided by the talented Mark Abbott. The entree menu will be especially selected to accompany our wine selections for the evening. 6 p.m. July 28. Free. Poppyseed Market, 8801 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh. 870-4997. http://poppyseedmkt.com.  
Cafe Harmony
Organic wines hsted by Dionysus and showcasing Yellow+Blue and Tiamo Italia Wines. 5:30 p.m. July 29. Free. Cafe Harmony, 5645 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh. 510-6910. www.CafeHarmony.net.  
 

Here is a list of wine tastings and 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.]

Cloer Family Vineyards
11a.m. Saturdays. $2. 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com
Cellar 101
Join us on Main Street in the Quay for live music and wine. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. 1 p.m. Saturdays. 101 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. 285-3416.
West Burlington Wine Company
At least four wines to sample every week. All tasting wines are on sale for at least 12 percent off a single bottle. 1 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 1149 St. Marks Church Road, Burlington. 336-538-1715. www.westburlingtonwine.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
Wine & Dine Trivia at Solas
For $15 per person, you receive a three-wine tasting, one selection from our accompanying small plate menu and the chance to win prizes in our trivia contest. 7 p.m. Tuesday and July 26. $15. Solas Restaurant, 519 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 755-0755. www.thewinefeed.com.
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. July 22, Aug. 5, Aug. 19, Sept. 2. $10. 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. 910-369-0411. www.cypressbendvineyards.com.
 

Here is a round up of wine tastings:

Sip ... A Wine Store
Our tasting bar will have some of the coolest summer wines all day and night. All summer wines are on sale. This is your chance to sample before buying. 11 a.m. Wednesday. Free to sample. 1055 Darrington Drive, Cary. 467-7880. www.sipawinestore.com.
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, July 22, Aug. 5, Aug. 19, Sep. 2. $10. 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. 910-369-0411. www.cypressbendvineyards.com.
Cloer Family Vineyards
11a.m. Saturdays. $2. 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com
Cellar 101
Join us on Main Street in the Quay for live music and wine. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. 1 p.m. Saturdays. 101 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. 285-3416.
West Burlington Wine Company
At least four wines to sample every week. All tasting wines are on sale for at least 12 percent off a single bottle. 1 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 1149 St. Marks Church Road, Burlington. 336-538-1715. www.westburlingtonwine.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
Wine & Dine Trivia at Solas
This week's theme is "Grapes for Grilling." Get a preview of wines to suit your summer barbecue and test your knowledge of wine trivia. For $15 per person, you'll receive a three-wine tasting, one selection from our accompanying small plate menu and the chance to win prizes in our trivia contest. 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, July 26. $15. Solas Restaurant, 519 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 755-0755. www.thewinefeed.com.

Here is a list of upcoming wine events:

Sip...A Wine Store
Summer Wine Tasting and Sale. Our tasting bar will be sampling some of the coolest summer wines all day and night. All of the Summer wines are on sale. This is your chance to sample before buying. 11 a.m. today-Saturday, 11 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Free to sample.. 1055 Darrington Dr., Cary.  467-7880. www.sipawinetore.com.
Cloer Family Vineyards
11a.m.Saturdays. $2. 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com
Cellar 101
Join us on Main Street in the Quay for live music and wine. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. 1 p.m. Saturdays. 101 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. 285-3416. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cellar-101/174009429510..
West Burlington Wine Company
We'll have at least four wines to sample every week. All tasting wines are on sale for at least 12 percent off a single bottle. 1 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 1149 St. Marks Church Road, Burlington. 336-538-1715. www.westburlingtonwine.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
Cypress Bend Vineyard
Live jazz 7-10 p.m. Guests may purchase wine tastings, wine by the bottle and wine by the glass throughout the event. 7 p.m. July 8, July 22, Aug. 5, Aug. 19, Sep. 2. $10. 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. 910-369-0411. www.cypressbendvineyards.com.
Wine & Dine Trivia at Solas
This week's theme is "Grapes for Grilling." Get a preview of wines to suit your summer barbeque, while testing your knowledge of wine trivia. For $15 per person, you'll receive a three-wine tasting, one selection from our accompanying small plate menu and the chance to win prizes in our trivia contest. 7 p.m. July 12, July 19, July 26. $15. Solas Restaurant, 519 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 755-0755. www.thewinefeed.com.
 

Wine events and tastings across the Triangle:

Guglhupf
Join us on our patio for a five-course menu with beer pairings from Fullsteam Brewery. Introducing Guglhupf's new line of house-made charcuterie and sausages. 7 p.m. today. $45 plus tax & gratuity. Guglhupf Cafe, 2706 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham. 401-2600. www.guglhupf.com.
Cloer Family Vineyards
Noon-5 p.m. Fridays, 11a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. $2. 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com
Cellar 101
Join us on Main Street in the Quay for live music and wine. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. 101 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. 285-3416. www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cellar-<XA>101/174009429510.
Cypress Bend Vineyard
Live jazz 7-10 p.m. Guests may purchase wine tastings, wine by the bottle and wine by the glass throughout the event. 7 p.m. Friday, July 8, July 22, Aug. 5, Aug. 19, Sep. 2. $10. 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. 910-369-0411. www.cypressbendvineyards.com.
West Burlington Wine Company
We'll have at least four wines to sample every week. All tasting wines are on sale for at least 12 percent off a single bottle. 1 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 1149 St. Marks Church Road, Burlington. 336-538-1715. www.westburlingtonwine.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

Here's a list of upcoming wine tastings across the Triangle:

Herons Wine and Cuisine Pairing Series: barbecue and wine
Herons restaurant at The Umstead Hotel and Spa invites diners to explore wine and fare through its pairing events. 6 p.m. Thursday. $45 per person (inclusive of tax and gratuity). Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary. 447-4000. www.theumstead.com
Cloer Family Vineyards
Noon-5 p.m. Fridays, 11a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. $2. 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com
Cellar 101
Join us on Main Street in the Quay for live music and wine. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Bring your kitchen knives in and taste wine while they are sharpened. 1 p.m. Saturday. Free. 101 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. 285-3416. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cellar-101/174009429510.
Southern Season
Wines of Portugal. 5 p.m. Friday. $12. 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133.
Cafe Harmony
Organic wines. 6 p.m. Friday. Free. 5645 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh. 510-6910. www.cafeharmony.net.
West Burlington Wine Company
We'll have at least four wines to sample every week. All tasting wines are on sale for at least 12 percent off for a single bottle. 1 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 1149 St. Marks Church Road, Burlington. 336-538-1715. www.westburlingtonwine.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
Cypress Bend Vineyard
Live jazz from 7-10 p.m. Guests may purchase wine tastings, wine by the bottle and wine by the glass throughout the event. 7 p.m. June 24,  July 8,  July 22, Aug. 5,  Aug. 19,  Sep. 2. $10. 21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. 910-369-0411. www.cypressbendvineyards.com.

Here is a list of upcoming wine and beer events across the Triangle:

Raleigh Jaycees Charity Tasting
This annual event raises money for Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program. Admission includes beer, wine, appetizers and a raffle ticket for prizes. 7 p.m. Thursday. $18. Tir Na Nog, 218 S. Blount St., Raleigh. http://bit.ly/m3SJGi
Cloer Family Vineyards
Noon-5 p.m. Fridays, 11a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. $2. 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards<code_dp>.com
Cellar 101
Join us on Main Street in the Quay for live music and wine. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Wine tastings: 1 p.m. Saturdays.101 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. 285-3416. www.facebook.com/#!/pages/<code_dp>Cellar-101/174009429510
Southern Season
Five Rieslings from the Mosel River region of Germany. 5 p.m. Friday. $12. Wines of Portugal. 5 p.m. June 17. $12. 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. http://bit.ly/iG7pHC
Hillsborough Wine Co.
New Zealand wines. 1 p.m. Saturday. Free. 118 S. Churton St., Hillsborough. 732-4343. 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
Herons Wine and Cuisine Pairing Series: BBQ + Wine
Herons restaurant at The Umstead Hotel and Spa invites diners to explore wine and fare through its pairing events. 6 p.m. June 16. $45 per person (inclusive of tax and gratuity). Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary. 447-4000. www.theumstead.com.
 

Here is a list of upcoming wine tastings.

Southern Season
A Southern Season's experienced Wine Department staff teaches the basics of food and wine pairing. They will demonstrate how to pair wine and food to complement and contrast texture and weight, accommodate bold flavors, and partner spicy and sweet dishes. 6 p.m. Thursday. $35.  Favorite special occasion wines. 5 p.m. Friday. $15. Five Rieslings from the Mosel River region of Germany. 5 p.m. June 10. $12.  201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 929-7133. http://bit.ly/iG7pHC
Cloer Family Vineyards
Noon-5 p.m. Fridays, 11a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. $2. 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex. 387-5760. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com
Cellar 101
Join us on Main Street in the Quay for live music and wine. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Wine tastings: 1 p.m. Saturdays.101 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. 285-3416. www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Cellar-101/174009429510
Hillsborough Wine Company
Tomato season is approaching and therefore my desire to drink a lot of Italian wine! Sweet, high-acid, luscious tomatoes scream for a floral, high-toned, berry-driven red! 5 p.m. Friday. Free. New Zealand wines. 1 p.m. June 11. Free. 118 S. Churton St., Hillsborough. 732-4343. www.chapelhillwinecompany.com.
Sip A Wine Store
Cristom Vineyards utilizes Sustainable and Organic Practices. They focus on low yields, dry farm and only use indigenous yeasts. Most of the wines are unfiltered. 5 p.m. Friday.  Free. 1055 Darrington Dr., Cary. 467-7880. www.sipawinestore.com.
Vinos Finos Y Picadas
Each tasting features four wines that may highlight a winemaker. 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh. 747-9233. www.vinosfinosypicadas.com
 

Here is a round up of food events, classes and food tours across the Triangle:

Basics of Wine Tasting
Mary Margaret began her wine career helping manage the cellars at Balthazar in New York, and has since worked in many sectors of the wine industry. She is completing the Wine & Spirits Education Trust Diploma program. 6 p.m. Thursday. $30. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com
Chef in the Market Cooking Demonstration
Join us at the Durham Farmers' Market as chef Dave Alworth from Guglhupf Cafe creates delicious, easy-to-prepare dishes using the abundance of locally grown, seasonal produce. 10 a.m. Saturday. Free. Durham Farmers' Market, 502 Foster St., Durham. 484-3084. www.durhamfarmersmarket.com
Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn and Garden Cooking Classes
6 p.m. Tuesdays. $45 per class, or $40 each for the set of five classes. Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn and Garden, 333 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. 552-3782.
Classic French Cuisine
A graduate with honors from l'Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, Md., Lynn Edgar now teaches classes at the UNC Wellness Center in Chapel Hill and works as a personal chef. 6 p.m. June 1. $35. A Southern Season, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. 929-7133. www.southernseason.com

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