Highlights among the wine tastings this week: Vino Verite will pour Spanish wines from Classical Wines, covering the gamut from bubbles to red to sherry, the common theme being value. Classical Wines is one of the most trusted importers of Spanish wine.208 Boylston Ave. EastThursday, Jan. 22nd, 6:00pm to 8:00pmPete’s Bellevue will feature “The Great $10 Bottle Tasting,” featuring wines from Argentina’s Zolo, Stephen Vincent of Sonoma, CA, and Boomtown out of Walla Walla, all brands that have garnered much attention this year. Pete’s sells a ton of juice by the case, so when they want to share their idea of great $10 bottles, who are you not to listen?134 105th N.E., BellevueSaturday Jan. 24th, 3:00pm to 6:00pmPortalis holds a wine tasting during the Ballard Farmers Market; this week they will pour wines from New Zealand’s Oyster Bay.5205 Ballard Ave. N.W.Sunday Jan. 25th, 12:00noon to 4:00pmSake Nomi – Here’s something to put on your radar; Sake Nomi features three sakes for tasting every day. The cost to taste is $3, waived if you buy a bottle. The tranquil little piece of civilized imbibing amongst the dude-ified Pioneer Square also offers eight different sakes by the glass daily.76 S. Washington St.Tue-Sat, 12:00noon to 8:00pmSun 12:00noon to 7:00pm