Ozan Vineyard & Cellars in Calera is planning its third annual Spring Wine Release Friday and Saturday, April 16-17, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

They will introduce and release Ozan's Gewurtztraminer, "an olde country white win with  amildly spicy tropical flavor; a "petite sirah" dessert wine, "a classic barrel-aged sweet red wine;" and a Magenta dessert wine featuring "flavors of exotic melon." For $7 each you can enjoy a tasting along with a port style glass featuring the Ozan logo; or, as always, a complimentary tasting of any three wines is available.

The Ozan Wine Train starts April 24th. These Saturday outings include a Souvenir Wine Tasting, Gourmet Box Lunch, and Train Excursion, noon-3 p.m., $26, reservations required. Walk-up tickets are $18 but don't include lunch.

For more information, go to www.ozanwine.com or call (205) 668-6926.