LOCAL TASTINGS CANNON RIVER WINERY TOUR: Bring a picnic lunch (noon-5 p.m.) and/or take a tour of the vineyard (1:30 and 3:30 p.m.). Sat. $5, free for ages 20 and under. 421 W. Mill St., Cannon Falls, Minn. 1-507-263-7400. www.cannonriverwinery.com. FRANCE 44 CLASSES: Sample and learn to pair different food and wines, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tue., $45. Greek wines: Taste the flavors of Assyrtiko, Moschofilero and Xinomavro in a clay amphorae. 6:30-8:30 p.m. next Thu. $40. Call to register. France 44 Wine and Spirits, 4351 France Av. S., Mpls. 612-925-3252. www.france44.com.
CABERNET: THE KING OF RED: Learn about and taste wine from Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Red Mountain, Chile and other parts of the world. 7-9 p.m. Tue. $45. Call to register. Elsie's, 729 NE. Marshall St., Mpls. 612-379-3232. www.surdyks.com. CHEFS WINE DINNER: Chef Christian Ticarro and other local chefs prepare a six-course dinner, including stuffed shrimp with Dungeness crab meat and tasso grits, braised pork belly with vegetables and more. 6:30 p.m. Wed. $65. Reservations required. Canyon Grille, 3490 Northdale Blvd., Coon Rapids. 763-323-9100. www.canyongrille.com.
