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Vino testing Looking to class up your evening on the town? Release your inner sommelier by participating in a variety of wine tastings offered across town, as well as dining at a variety of local restaurants that pride themselves on their wine offerings (many offer specials and samplings throughout the summer). To take in some art with your wine, try the First Friday Artwalk from 5 to 8 p.m. downtown on the first Friday of every month, where local galleries showcase
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their art with wine, appetizers and live music. Also, check Central Park Liquor (970-879-3428, www.cplsteamboat.com) for its wine tasting specials from its wineries of the month. And don’t forget to make plans to attend the annual Steamboat Wine Festival (Aug. 6 to 10, www.steamboatwinefestival.com), where wineries from across the country exhibit their wares at the base of Mount Werner.
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