* If you like wine and the...

* If you like wine and the outdoors, you’ll want to know that James Henry River Journeys, in conjunction with Joel Peterson, owner of Sonoma’s Ravenswood Winery, is offering a wine-tasting and gourmet-cuisine trip on Idaho’s Salmon River beginning July 5. The six-day movable feast will take you through the rugged Idaho Primitive Area, the largest undeveloped land area in the Lower 48 states. Natural hot springs along the river will help soothe sore muscles after an intense day of river rafting. For further information and a brochure, contact James Henry River Journeys, Box 807-PRW, Bolinas, Calif. 94924, or call (800) 786-1830.

* Olive Garden restaurants are promoting their new summer menu by offering free packets of basil seeds. Plant them and have fresh basil to use in cooking all your favorite Italian dishes. To take advantage of the offer, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: The Olive Garden Basil Seeds, P.O. Box 3600, Cerritos, Calif. 90703-3600.

* What is the world’s most popular fruit? If you’ve guessed mangoes, you may want to send for Chiquita’s free brochure of mango recipes. Those wanting to know more about mangoes can write to: Chiquita Tropical Products North America, Diversified Marketing, 250 East 5th St., Ste. 1200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.