Friday February 8

6-830pm

Indiana Roof Ballroom- visit www.wfyi.org for details on wines, food, tickets. Benefits public radio and television.

Saturday February 23 5-8pm

The Chef's Academy 644 E Washington Street

Culinary Competition between the City's elite and up and coming chefs.

Watch the battle and revel in the flavor of the night:

*One of a Kind Wine Tasting

*Gourmet Appetizer Buffet

*Silent Auction and Raffle

*Microbrew Beer

www.pace-oar.org for Tickets and info on chefs, food, wine, etc.

This is your last chance wine guide before the big 2-14. . . as the next BRG hits the stands the day AFTER all of you are to have kindled, rekindled or kinda sorta maybe took a chance and spent some time with someone you love who didn't know you did till you took the time to do so.

WHEW. THAT was confusing! Here is the easy part. Picking the wine to bring/serve/enjoy or ok. . . serve again on Feb 15. Enjoy.

Zonin Primo Amore-Romeo and Juliet. Softly sweet but deliciously fruity and slightly fizzy red and white from one of Italy's biggest producers. Romeo is sweet red. Juliet sweet white. Both have just enough fizz to keep it interesting. Lovely packaging and great Valentines Day Stocking Stuffer for the wine hearted on your list.

Badger Mountain Rose of Cabernet-Organic dry rose from Oregon. Great nose and steely but silky palate with plenty of wild blueberry, vanilla, soft cinnamon and mineral, clean, dry finish. By the way, its PINK wine that is served CHILLED---but as different from White Zinfandel as Anthony and Cleopatra. Great wine to serve if you're cooking for your Valentine or looking for great wine for pre or post evening pleasure paired with rich cheeses, grapes and a baguette.