Wine events

The Olympian • Published August 21, 2008

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Here are wine-tasting events where you will be welcome:

• Fridays Uncorked -- The Essence of Prosecco & Cava: Pourings run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at Bayview School of Cooking, 516 Fourth Ave. W., Olympia. $12 for five to six wine samples with complementary cheese. Call 360-754-1448.

• Tasting of New Releases from Italy: 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 24, Olympic Wine Merchant, 101 Capitol Way N., Suite 106, Olympia. $9. Call 360-786-9463.

• Last Days of Summer Wine Tasting: 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 31, Olympic Wine Merchant, 101 Capitol Way N., Suite 106, Olympia. $7.50. Call 360-786-9463.

• Wines From Around The World: From 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Dockside Bistro & Wine Bar, 501 Columbia St. N.E., Olympia. Explore various wines from around the world with certified sommelier Alicia Lee. $25 per person includes a flight of three wines and an appetizer. Reservations recommended. For more details, call 360-956-1928.