Friday, January 2, 2009 
Meridian Vineyards, Friday Afternoon with American Vintage Wine Biscuits
Satisfy your urge to splurge with these irresistible handmade crackers made with wine and pepper.  They are a perfect accompaniment to cheese, dips, wine tastings, or anything you can think of!  We’ll be serving these unique treats from 12 to 5pm in our tasting room with a variety of simple serving suggestions.
www.meridianvineyards.com

January 16
Eberle Winery, Celebration of Wine
Join Eberle for our annual event.Complementary wine tasting and tours, discounts in the Tasting Room and new releases, we’ll be celebrating Eberle Winery’s 30th Anniversary of fine winemaking in Paso Robles.  Join us for the festivities!  Tasting Room Hours: 10am-5pm.805-238-9607 or www.EberleWinery.com

Friday, January 16 thru Sunday, January 18, 2009
Meridian Vineyards, Esprit du Vin Weekend
Discover the Spirit of Central Coast Wine with Meridian Vineyards and The Wineries of Highway 46 East.  Visit our tasting room Friday, January 16th thru Sunday, January 18th and enjoy barrel samples of our exclusive Limited Release wines and take advantage of our fabulous winter wine specials.  Tasting Offerings include: Limited Release Tasting ($5 refunded with wine purchase), Cheese & Wine Pairing ($10 includes logo cheese board), or Chocolate & Wine Pairing ($10 includes logo board).  For groups of 10 or more, please make reservations by calling 805-226-7133 and enjoy a private tasting in our Barrel Chai for an additional fee per person.  Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
www.meridianvineyards.com

January 17, 5-7pm
Wineries of Highway 46 East, Celebrate Esprit du Vin
Celebrate "The Spirit of Wine"  with the Wineries of Highway 46 East.  Join us at Eberle Winery as we get the party going with wine tasting from all 10 participating wineries.  Cheese and appetizers will also be served in the Eberle caves.  $20/person.  Contact us at 888-343-9445 for more information and tickets or visit one of the wineries for tickets.

Saturday, January 17, 2009
Meridian Vineyards, Cinema e Vino Paradiso
Start your evening with a private wine tasting featuring our Limited Release wines while you mingle with our winemaker.  You will then receive a delectable Tuscan style dinner followed by the classic film CHICAGO in our theatrical Barrel Chai.  Chairs, blankets and cozy heaters are provided.  Your evening starts at 7:30 p.m.  $65/pp.  RSVP: (805)226-7133. Menu includes: Antipasti, Pasta al Cartoccio, Italian Sausage & Peppers, Seasonal Vegetable or Fruit Side, Cinema e Vino wine glass (to keep), Biscotti Cookie, and Equadorian Popcorn.
www.meridianvineyards.com

January 18
Eberle Winery
Complimentary barbecue and visit with owner Gary Eberle (who’ll be manning the grill.)  Complementary wine tasting and tours of our underground caves.  Tasting Room hours 10am-5pm.  805-238-9607 or www.EberleWinery.com

Friday, January 23, 2009
Meridian Vineyards, Girls Night Out
Grab your girlfriends and head to Meridian Vineyards for an evening of fun!  From 5:30pm – 8:30pm we invite you to relax, renew and enjoy the company while we indulge you with new eye make-up application techniques by Andi of Faces Aglow, organic cooking demonstrations and samples by Two Cooks Catering, massage therapy & reflexology, a private shopping experience in our retail shop with “Wine Club” discounts and, of course, plenty of wine tasting!  Guests will receive the chance to win great door prizes and an opportunity to jump in the photo both for fun keepsake pictures with the girls.  Only $20 per person in advance or $25 at the door.  Reservations can be made by calling (805) 226-7133.  It’s girl time!  By the way…gift certificates can be purchased for this event in time for the holidays and all of those ladies on your list!  www.meridianvineyards.com

Friday, February 6, 2009
Meridian Vineyards, Friday Afternoon with La Bella Olives
Join us for olive sampling from La Bella Olives, named after the beautiful beaches of Pismo Beach.  Their delightful olives are grown in Porterville, CA and are cured in salt brine for eight to nine months, the old-fashioned way, with no lye or sugars.  Hand-stuffed flavors include smoked almond, blue cheese, garlic, jalapeno, and more!  Samples available in our tasting room from 12-5pm!

Friday, March 6, 2009
Meridian Vineyards, Friday Afternoon with Fusano Olives
A family tradition since 1909, Fusano California Valley Brand is proud to bring the highest quality specialty products from the groves to you at Meridian Vineyards.  Their specialty products include Muffaletta Olive Spread, Wine Country Olives in Merlot, and more!  Samples available in our tasting room from 12-5pm! www.meridianvineyards.com

March, 2009
Paso Robles Zin Festival
Our world famous Festival celebrating everything Zinfandel.  See more details in the Featured Event above.