Spanish fiesta: Sommelier Robert Houde will lead a five-course Spanish wine dinner featuring Jorge Ordonez selections from Fine Estates of Spain and a menu by chef Emilio Gervilla. $60; 6 p.m. Thursday; Emilio’s Tapas, 215 E. Ohio St.; reservations 312-467-7177.
Wine affair: Fifty vintners from the West Coast, Europe and regions around the world participate in the 10th Annual d’Vine Affair wine tasting event of 250 wines plus wine appreciation seminars, raffle and silent auction. Proceeds to benefit Catholic Charities. $100; 2 p.m. Sunday; Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., reservations, 312-655-7912 or
http://www.catholiccharities.net/dvine
Wines of Eastern Europer: Wine director Sasa Sinanagic showcases the wines of Eastern Europe in a regional wine journey class. $25; 7 p.m.Feb. 3; The Bar at Lockwood, Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St.; reservations, 312-917-3404 or lockwoodrestaurant.com
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