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WineStyles in Evanston will offer a free tastng of wines inspired by “Batman,” starring Adam West and Burt Ward.

Updated: January 16, 2012 4:02PM

Park Grill
11 N. Michigan

Winemaker Zach Long leads a four-course dinner featuring selections from Napa Valley’s Girard Winery at 6 p.m. Jan. 25; $55. Pairings include leg of rabbit, baby turnips, pearl onion, crispy rabbit belly and watercress served with 2008 Artistry Meritage, Napa Valley. (312) 521-7275.

WineStyles
1741 Sherman, Evanston

“Holy wine, Batman.” No, it isn’t one of Robin’s expletives from the 1960s “Batman” television series. The retailer salutes the 1966 premier of ABC’s iconic television series, which starred Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as his jargon-spewing sidekick Robin, with a complimentary tasting featuring wines that pack a real punch and promise to have plenty of “Zing!” “Pow!” and “Bang!” It’s 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 12. (847) 328-4400.

Wildfire Chicago
159 W. Erie

The restaurant host a dinner featuring Layer Cake wines at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24; $65. Guest speakers Dawn Grana and John Matthews walk guests through selections. (312) 787-9000.

BLT American Brasserie
500 W. Superior

Hart Davis Wine Co. host a Bordeaux wine dinner with special guests Jean Rene Matignon and Pierre Montegut, technical directors of Chateau Pichon-Longueville, Baron and Chateau Suduiraut 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 26; $195. Selections, paired with the cuisine of chef Laurent Tourondel, include Chateau Pichon-Longueville, Baron 1988, 1996, 2003, 2005, 2006 and Chateau Suduiraut 1983, 1999, 2003 and 2005. (312) 573-2550.

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