LOCAL TASTINGS WINE STYLES: Learn the differences between styles and how to identify your own wine style. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed. $40. France44 Wine and Spirits, 4351 France Av. S., Mpls. 612-278-4409. www.france44.com. WINES OF CHILE AND ARGENTINA: Northern Lights Wine Club. 6:30-9 p.m. next Thu. $20-$25. Beanery Cafe, 209 Minnesota Av. N., Aitkin, Minn. 1-218-343-4410. EUROPEAN WINES: Perrier Wine Club. 7-9 p.m. Jan. 20. $15-$25. Royale Cliff/Brianno's Italia Deli, 2280 Cliff Rd., Eagan. 651-452-7420. www.perrierliquors.com. BEER WINTER WARMERS: Taste old and new flavors of seasonal beers. 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Jan. 26. $35. Reservations required. Sponsored by Surdyk's. Elsie's, 729 NE. Marshall St., Mpls. 612-379-3232. www.surdyks.com.
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