The Science of Wine, the popular annual event at the Orlando Science Center that makes drinking educational, returns on Sat., April 22, from 7 to 9 p.m.

SOW is a fundraiser for the Science Center and its mission to “inspire science learning for life.” Early bird tickets are available for $110 per person through March 31 and then go up to $125.

This is a walkabout affair with wine-pouring stations, educational exhibits and food from local restaurants. This year will feature a special presentation on pairing wine and cheese by Florida Dairy Farmers, who will discuss making choices based on acidity, alcohol content (presumably in the wine) and fat (presumably in the cheese). There will not be a quiz afterwards but I’m pretty sure you’ll get to consume the course materials.

There will also silent auction items, including a round-trip flight for two on WestJet and a two-night stay at the Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk.

Follow this link to purchase your early bird tickets.

Here are some pictures from previous Sciences of Wine. All photos, including at top, from Roberto Gonzalez Photography.