LOCAL TASTINGS WINE TASTING CRUISE: A seven-tier tasting of Hess wines aboard the Bella Vista. Hor d'oeuvres included. 6:30-9 p.m. Mon. $45. Reservations required. Al and Alma's Supper Club, 5201 Piper Rd., Mound. 952-472-3098. www.alandalmas.com. SINGLES WINE TASTING: Sip wines from Argentina. 5-8 p.m. Wed. Free. WineStyles, 12484 Champlin Dr., Champlin. 762-422-9120. www.winestyles.net TASTE OF ST. CROIX WINE DINNER CRUISE: Food from St. Croix Valley area restaurants, more than 40 wines and a silent auction (some of the proceeds to benefit Perspectives Kids Cafe) aboard the Grand Duchess. 6:30-9 p.m. next Thu. $65. Reservations required. Afton. 651-436-8883. www.stcroixrivercruises.com. WINES FROM SOUTH AMERICA: Taste wines from Chile and Argentina. Free, but registration required. 7-9 p.m. next Thu. Sinful Wines and Spirits, 7949 Southtown Center, Bloomington. 952-888-9463. www.sinfulwine.com.
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