Wine calendar
Katy Wine Fest: Gallery Furniture, 7227 West Grand Parkway South, Richmond. 7-11 p.m. Friday. $60 in advance, $75 at the door. 713-5103451.
Katy Sip & Stroll: Villagio Town Center, 22764 Westheimer Parkway, Katy. 5-10 p.m. Saturday. $15-$65. 713-557-5732.
Violante Gardini wine dinner with Donatella Cinelli Gardini: B&B Butchers & Restaurant, 1814 Washington. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 7. $190 plus tax and gratuity. 713-862-1814. Duckhorn wine dinner: Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7. $140 plus tax and gratuity. 713-522-9711.
Heitz Cellar wine dinner: Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, 5839 Westheimer. 7 p.m. Nov. 7. $225 plus tax and gratuity. 713-780-7352.
Iron Sommelier competition presented by Autosol and benefiting the Periwinkle Foundation: 6 p.m. Nov. 8. The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. $200 ($1,000-$15,000 underwriters). 713-807-0191 or email Alice Rohrman, arohrman@periwinklefoundation.org.
Houston Cellar Classic, benefitting Genesys Works: The Tasting Room Uptown Park, 1101 Uptown Park. Noon-4 p.m. Nov. 10. $75 general admission, $200 VIP. HCC2018.eventbrite.com. Beaujolais Nouveau (and more!) wine dinner: Bistro Provence, 13616 Memorial. 7 p.m. Nov. 15. $65 plus tax and gratuity. 713-827-8008. Bubbles of the World dinner (celebrating the return of the famous “Miss Ruby” dress): Ouisie’s Table, 3939 San Felipe. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15. $89 plus tax and gratuity. 713-5282264
Ongoing wine education: The Texas Wine School, 2301 Portsmouth; thetexaswineschool.com. 713-828-7767.
Weekly free tastings: Houston Wine Merchant, 2646 S. Shepherd. 5:30 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays. 713-524-3397. French Country Wines, 2433 Bartlett. Noon-6 p.m. Saturdays. 713-993-9500. TuttiLili Wines and Specialty Foods, 2421 Bartlett. Noon-6 p.m. Saturdays. 281-687-7565. Vine Wine Room, 12420 Memorial, 3 p.m. Saturdays. 713-463-8463. Send event information to dale.robertson@chron.com. Please give two weeks’ notice.