LOCAL TASTINGS

Last update: August 27, 2008 - 11:59 AM

LOCAL TASTINGS

VINEYARDS OF THE ST. CROIX DINNER CRUISE: A wine tasting and world cuisine dinner aboard the Grand Duchess. Boarding at 6 p.m., cruise 6:30- 9:30 p.m. Sept. 10 or 11. $59.95. Reservations required. Afton House Inn, 3291 S. St. Croix Trail, Afton. 651-436-8883. www.aftonhouseinn.com.

A WINE AFFAIR: Red and white wine and beer of Germany will be paired with small plates prepared by chef Benjamin McCallum during an Oktoberfest celebration. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 11. $35, $40 at the door. St. Anthony Main Event Centre, 219 SE. Main St., Mpls. 612-870-0880. www.awineaffair.net.

RED WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING: Sample red wines and learn what to look for when tasting and pairing with cheese. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 12. $60. Reservations required. The Chef's Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-351-1144. www.thechefsgallery.com.

DELICIOUS WISHES: Wine and food tastings and cooking demonstrations by local chefs. Proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota. 6-9 p.m. Sept. 18. $50. Reservations required. Roth Distributing, 11300 W. 47th St., Minnetonka. 612-767-5726; www.deliciouswishes.org.

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