LOCAL TASTINGS
ROSEWOOD ROOM WINE CLUB: Sample wine and spirits paired with hors d'oeuvres, followed by live jazz. 6 p.m. Tue. $30. Rosewood Room, 400 3rd Av. N., Mpls. 612-465-8585. www.therosewoodroom.com.
SURDYK'S WINE CLASSES: Terrific Wines for Under $15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tue. $40. Classic Styles -- New World vs. Old World, 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 14. $45. Reservations required. Elsie's Restaurant, 729 NE. Marshall St., Mpls. 612-379-3232. www.surdyks.com.
A WINE AFFAIR: The earthy flavors of Australian wines will be paired with small plates prepared by chef Benjamin McCallum. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Next Thu. $40, $35 online in advance. St. Anthony Main Event Centre, 219 SE. Main St., Mpls. 612-870-7224. www.awineaffair.net.
ZIPP'S WINE TASTINGS: Century Club, members and nonmembers welcome. 5-7 p.m. next Thu. Free. Organic and biodynamic wines. 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 17. $10. Reservations requested. Zipp's Liquors, 2618 E. Franklin Av., Mpls. 612-333-8686. www.zippsliquors.com.
WINE AT THE WESTIN FUNDRAISER: Sommelier Leslee Miller offers tips for pairing food and wine. Includes hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. 4-6 p.m. April 19. $50. Reservations required. Proceeds will benefit the Perspectives Family Center, a service agency in St. Louis Park. Westin Hotel, 88 S. 6th Street, Mpls. 763-241-2105.
