Sneak peek the pours—before Boston Wine Expo alights on the Seaport (February 18th and 19th), you can get your palate primed with special events at Urban Grape. On Saturday, January 21st, the South End wine shop opens their doors for afternoon sips, spotlighting wineries that will be featured at the Expo alongside light snacks. Stop by from 3:00-6:00pm for a free preview and enter your name for a chance at two tickets to the Wine Expo’s Sunday Grand Tasting. Urban Grape also offers the opportunity to delve a little deeper with a Geek Out wine class on Monday, January 30th. From 6:00-7:30pm, you’ll train your taste buds to identify 8 classic varietals, with red and white pours from Expo wineries. Tickets are $15 each online here and you’ll be able to snag a discount code and enter for the free tickets.