LOCAL TASTINGS TERRIFIC WINES UNDER $15: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 20. $40. Reservations required. Sponsored by Surdyk's. Elsie's, 729 NE. Marshall St., Mpls. 612-379-3232. www.surdyks.com. SOLO VINO WINE TASTING: Sample a dozen wines and meet the owner of the Lopez de Heredia winery in Spain. 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 27. $75. Solera, 900 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. 651-602-9515. www.solovinowines.com.
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