LOCAL TASTING HOLIDAY SPARKLING WINE TASTING: Sample wines from around the world including a rare champagne. 5:30-6:30 p.m. today. $20. Cafe Ena, 4601 Grand Av. S., Mpls. 612-824-4441. www.cafeena.net. FRENCH CHAMPAGNE DINNER: A four-course dinner celebrating the 5-8 Tavern & Club's 80th anniversary. 4-10 p.m. today-Mon. $58 for two people. Two locations: 6251 Douglas Court, Champlin, 763-425-5858; 2289 E. Minnehaha Av., Maplewood, 651-735-5858. www. 58club.com. MICROBREW MANIA: Sample seven tap beers including microbrew, craft and imported. 7 p.m. Fri. $10-$12. Appetizers, Irish whiskeys, spirits and other tap beers will be for sale. Water Street Inn, 101 S. Water St., Stillwater. 651-439-6000. www.waterstreetinn.us. ZIPP'S LIQUOR TASTINGS: Beer, wine and spirits, 6-9 p.m. Tue. High-end liquor and champagne tasting, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tue. Both free. Zipp's Liquors, 2618 E. Franklin Av., Mpls. 612-333-8686. www.zippsliquors.com. SPARKLING WINE TASTING: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wed. Free. Solo Vino, 517 Selby Av., St. Paul. 651-602-9515. www.solovinowines.com. UNCORK HOLIDAY BUBBLES: Sip and learn how to pair sparkling wine with your favorite food. 5-8 p.m. Dec. 20. $65. Cooks of Crocus Hill, 877 Grand Av., St. Paul. 651-228-1333.
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