Local tastings

LOCAL TASTINGS

THE WINE MARKET TASTING AND CLASS: Sample Siduri pinot noir wines. 4-7 p.m. Fri. Free. The Wine Market, 720 Main St., Mendota Heights. Introduction to wine, 6:30 p.m. April 28. $30. Reservations required. Sage Wine Bar, 730 Main St., Mendota Heights. 651-452-9463. thewinemarket.us.

AMERICAN ARTISAN WINE AND CHEESE: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tue. $45. Register at www. surdyks.com. Surdyk's, 303 E. Hennepin Av., Mpls. 612-379-3232.

FRENCH WINE TASTING: Sponsored by Mac's Liquor. 7-9 p.m. Wed. $8-10. Tuttles Bowling Bar and Restaurant, 107 Shady Oak Rd., Hopkins. 952-935-9291. www.macsliquors.com.

TASTE OF SPAIN WINE DINNER: 7-10 p.m. Next Thu. $65. Reservations required. Tejas restaurant, 3910 W. 50th St., Edina. 952-926-0800. www.tejasrestaurant.com.

Global Cuisine and Wine Dinner: Grilled tapas, seared tuna with citrus marmalade, wasabi mashed potatoes; beef tenderloin with grilled onion, asparagus and red pepper coulis and banana foster will be paired with five wines served in Riedel crystal wine glasses. 7 p.m. April 18. $59.95. Reservations required. Afton House Inn, 3291 S. St. Croix Trail, Afton. 651-436-8883. www.aftonhouseinn.com. Sip and Greet: Sample Italian wine with Andrea Sottimano from the Sottimano Winery. 5-8 p.m. April 19. $35. Melting Pot, 80 S. 9th St., Mpls. 612-338-9900.

Wine BENEFIT Tasting: A multi-course dinner paired with six wines presented by Giraffrican Mix. Proceeds will help to build a university in Nairobi, Kenya. 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 23. $125. Call for reservations. Beaujo's Wine Bar and Bistro, 4950 France Av. S., Edina. 952-922-8974. www.beaujos.net.

BELGIAN BEER DINNER: A three-course meal paired with beer. 6:30 p.m. April 26. $55. Reservations required. Sapor Cafe, 428 Washington Av., N., Mpls. 612-375-1971. www.saporcafe.com.