WINE CALENDAR
“An Italian Summer” wine
dinner: Mascalzone Ristorante Italiano, 12126 Westheimer. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. $75. 832-328-5151
Clash of the Titans — New World vs. Old World winetasting game: Rosinka Wine & Tea House, 2509 Rice. 7-9 p.m. Friday. $30. 832-509-9464
Pacific Northwest wine tasting with Mid-State Distributor’s Leon Sierra: Envy Wine Room in Old Town Spring, 317 Gentry. 7-9 p.m. Friday. $35. 832-364-9723.
Ultimate Houston Chef
Series Finale wine dinner: Vic & Anthony’s, 1510 Texas. 7 p.m. Saturday. $135-$150. 713-2881111.
Venetian wine dinner: Forno’s of Italy, 10001 Westheimer, Suite 1202. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24. $75 plus tax and gratuity. 713789-5552.
Revana Family Vineyards
tasting: Brenner’s on the Bayou, 1 Birdsall. 7-9 p.m. Aug. 24. $35 plus tax and gratuity. 713-868-4444.
McPherson Cellars wine dinner with wine-broker John
Bratcher: Envy Wine Room, 317 Gentry in Old Town Spring. 7-9 p.m. Aug. 26. $50. 832-3649723.
Weekly free tastings: Houston Wine Merchant, 2646 S. Shepherd. 5:30 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays. 713-5243397. French Country Wines, 2433 Bartlett. Noon-6 p.m. Saturdays. 713-993-9500. Party Pantry Liquors & Fine Wines, 8227 Windfern. 3-5:30 p.m. Saturdays. 713-466-1583.