Wine calendar

April 17-23

Benefits

Washington Wine Maker Dinner

THU Heaven's Cave Cellars joins Waterfront Seafood Grill to benefit the Make the Dash Count Foundation, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Waterfront Seafood Grill, 2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70, Seattle; $125 (reservations: 206-956-9171 or www.waterfrontpier70.com).

Classes/seminars

Introduction to Wine

SUN Sommelier Arnie Millan leads a series of seven introductory classes which includes a tasting of at least six wines, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Warwick Hotel, 401 Lenora St., Seattle, $39 per class or $250 for all classes (206-612-6547).

Events

April in Paris

TUE Alexander Lobrano shares stories and pictures from his new book, "Hungry for Paris," with wine tasting and a signed copy of the book, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Novelty Hill-Januik Winery, 14710 Woodinville-Redmond Road N.E., Woodinville; $50 (reservations: 425-481-5502 or www.noveltyhilljanuik.com).

Dinners

The Tasting Room

TUE Featuring winemaker Robert Goodfriend of Harlequin Cellars and Chef Erik Cannella, 6 p.m. Tuesday, 1924 Post Alley, Seattle; $85 (reservations: 206-770-WINE or www.winesofwashington.com).

Palisade

April 23 Betz Family Winery's winemaker dinner, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2601 West Marina Place, Seattle; $90 (reservations: 206-285-1000 or www.palisaderestaurant.com).

Il Fornaio

April 23 Lone Canary Winery's winemaker dinner, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 600 Pine St., Seattle; $45 (reservations: 206-264-0994 or www.ilfornaio.com).

Tastings

The Met Coffee and Wine Bar

THU Wines from Portugal, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, 232-C Burnett Ave. S., Renton; $5 (425-687-7989).

The Wine Alley

THU Bunnell Family Cellars, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, 14276 S.E. 176th St., Renton; $10 (425-271-4501 or www.thewinealley.com).

Vino Bello

SAT Wind River Cellars, noon-8 p.m. Saturday, 636 S.W. 152nd St. #F., Burien; $10 (206-244-VINO or www.vinobello.com).

Earth Day at Zoomazium

TUE Wines made from eco-friendly practices and green hors d'oeuvres to commemorate Earth Day, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Woodland Park Zoo's Zoomazium, North 55th St. and Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $40 (206-548-2662 or www.zoo.org).

The Local Vine

TUE Wines under $15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 2320 Second Ave., Seattle (206-441-6000 or www.thelocalvine.com).

Twisted Cork

April 23 Sample wines with an appetizer, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, 900 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; $15 (425-637-0808 or www.08seafoodgrill.com).

Submit wine calendar information two weeks in advance to: Wine Calendar, P.O. Box 70, Seattle, WA 98111 or e-mail winecalendar@seattletimes.com