Local tastings

Last update: November 12, 2008 - 11:33 AM

LOCAL TASTINGS

WINE DINNER: Raffaele Virgillo, chef/owner of Buona Sera, will prepare a five-course dinner paired with wine. 7 p.m. Mon. $60, $15 due with reservation. Buona Sera restaurant, 11949 West River Rd., Champlin. 763-506-1277. www.discover communityed.com.

THE THIRSTY TABLE: Get wine and beer suggestions to serve with your Thanksgiving dinner or celebration. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tue. $10. Reservations requested. Zipp's Liquors, 2627 E. Franklin Av., Mpls. 612-333-8686. www.zippsliquors.com.

CABERNET AND CHARDONNAY: A wine tasting hosted by Mac's Liquor. 7-9 p.m. Tue. $8-$10. Gusto Cafe and Wine Bar, 922 Mainstreet, Hopkins. 952-935-9291. www.macsliquors.com.

BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU WINE DINNER: "An Evening in Provence" features this year's new release, music and live and silent auctions. 6:30 p.m.-midnight. Nov. 21. $80-$90. Limited space. Reservations required at 763-218-4578, or faccmn@gmail.com. Windows on Minnesota, IDS Center, 80 S. 8th St., Mpls.

WHAT DO THE WINE EXPERTS DRINK?: Taste top sommeliers' favorite white and red wines from around the world and learn which qualities put them in top-rated categories. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 22. $60. The Chef's Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater. 651-351-1144. www.thechefsgallery.com.