On Tap
APRIL 10
Special wine tastings
EL PARADOR TROPICAL GARDEN RESTAURANT: Taste wines from Sterling Vineyards Vintner’s Collection. The vineyards are in Calistoga, Calif. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. When: 6-8 p.m. Where: 2744 E. Broadway Price: $15 Info: 881-2744, www.elparadortucson.com
APRIL 11
Regular wine tastings
BEVERAGE HOUSE (ORACLE): This week, Italian wines from Livorno Imports of Tucson. When: 4-6:30 p.m. Where: 6250 N. Oracle Road Price: $4 Info: 219-6424, www.beveragehouse.net
BEVERAGE HOUSE (BROADWAY): This week, wines from Klinker Brick Winery of Lodi, Calif. When: 4-6 p.m. Where: 8660 E. Broadway Price: $2 Info: 296-9933
PASTICHE WINE SHOP: This week, wines from Cambria Winery and Vineyards of California • April 18 ports • April 25 Benziger Family Winery of California • May 2 to be announced • May 9 Italian wines When: 5-6:30 p.m. Where: 3025 N. Campbell Ave. Price: $5 Info: 325-3333, www.pasticheme.com
APRIL 12
Wine class series
JW MARRIOTT STARR PASS RESORT & SPA: Call for the topic of this week’s class. Participants usually sample five to six wines, with artisan breads and cheeses from the resort’s Primo restaurant. When: 3:30-5 p.m. Where: 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Price: $25 Info: 791-6071, http://primo.jwmarriottstarrpass.com
Regular wine tastings
AJ’S FINE FOODS: This week, wines that pair well with lamb. Limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis. When: 2 p.m. Where: 2905 E. Skyline Drive Price: $5 Info: 232-6340, www.ajsfinefoods.com
APRIL 12-13
25TH ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE VINE FESTIVAL: The Village of Elgin Winery hosts this event in downtown Elgin. Those attending get a choice of a chicken breast or grilled steak lunch, souvenir wine glass and tastings of its various wines. A grape-stomping competition also will be held. Arts and crafts and Arizona-grown products also will be for sale. When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Elgin Village Complex, Upper Elgin Road Price: $15 Info: 520-455-9309, www.elginwines.com Directions: Take Interstate 10 east to Exit 281, then south on state Route 83 to Upper Elgin Road, turn left and follow the road to the complex.
APRIL 15
Regular wine tastings
ARMITAGE WINE LOUNGE AND CAFE: This week, wines from the Matchbook appellation of Crew Wine Co., of northern California. • April 22 Robert Hall Winery of Paso Robles, Calif. • April 29 “presummer” whites wines. When: 6-8 p.m. Where: 2905 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 168 Price: $10 Info: 682-9740, www.armitagewine.com
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Unless noted, no reservations are necessary, prices are per person and do not include tax and tip.
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APRIL 19
30th ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE SONOITA VINEYARDS FESTIVAL: This event includes wine tasting and live music, with the blessing at noon. Vineyard tours are hourly all day. Admission includes a souvenir glass. Three Sonoita restaurants will sell lunch for a separate charge. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Elgin-Canelo Road, Elgin (call for directions) Price: $10 admission; lunch varies Info: 520-455-5893, www.sonoitavineyards.com