LOCAL TASTINGS TASTE OF ST. PETER: Wine, appetizers, music and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the parish and school. 6-8:30 p.m. Sat. $20. St. Peter's Catholic Church, 2600 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul. 651-777-8304. BACCHUS SOCIETY WINE TASTING: Reserve wines of Icon Estates paired with cheese provided by the Big Cheese Co. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed. Reservations due by Mon. $34-$38. Semple Mansion, 100 W. Franklin Av., Mpls. 612-342-2437, ext. 921. FAMOUS COUPLES: Learn about blending and which grapes taste best together. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed. $40. Reservations required. France 44 Wine and Spirits, 4351 France Av. S., Mpls. 612-925-3252. www.france44.com. CUE'S FOOD AND WINTER WINE EXPERIENCE: A weekly five-course meal paired with five wines. Feb. 13, "Red Wine and Fish"; Feb. 21, "Organic Biodynamic and Sustainable Wines From Our List"; Feb. 28, "Sommelier's Choice." Reservations required. $25. Cue at the Guthrie, 806 S. 2nd St., Mpls. 612-225-6499. www.cueatguthrie.com. ZIPP'S TRIPLE T WINE TASTING: Stop by the store for free samples of wine, spirits and beers. 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 17. Free. Zipp's Liquors, 2618 E. Franklin Av., Mpls. 612-333-8686.
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