IMMINENT opportunities to taste Rieslings and more Next Friday and Saturday (June 28th and 29th) James Nicholson plans to have free tastings of German wines in his shop in Crossgar, Co Down. And on Tuesday July 2nd he is holding a dinner at Michelin starred Shanks restaurant at Clandeboye, hosted by the renowned German winemaker Rainer Karl Lingenfelder. The price £50 includes dinner and wines. Book directly with Shanks (tel 08 01247 853313). More information from James Nicholson (tel's 08 01396 830091).