Jillian’s, in the South Lake Union zone, holds a life’s “Better with Age” wine event to benefit Full Life Care, a nonprofit that supports adults with illness or serious disabilities. Wine, beer and a raffle for prizes that include a dinner at Canlis. 731 Westlake Ave. N. Information: www.fulllifecare.org

Tour the Olympic Peninsula wineries Saturday, April 14-Sunday April 15

New wine and cider releases paired with locally made, artisan cheeses, up on the Olympic Peninsula. It doesn’t happen at one location — far from it — so strategizing on a designated driver is highly recommended. Information: www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org

Passport to Woodinville April 21-22

Wine lovers have the chance to sample their way through more than 30 participating Woodinville wineries. Two-day pass: $75; one-day pass: $65. Information: www.woodinvillewinecountry.com

Wine educator Dieter Schafer conducts a series of wine and food tastings at the Art Institute of Seattle’s fifth-floor Portfolio Restaurant, which provides a big view of Elliott Bay. 2600 Alaskan Way. Phone reservations required: (206) 239-2363. Information: www.ais.edu