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Meridian Vineyards
 
Saturday, July 26th, 2008 – Cinema e Vino Paradiso under the stars at Meridian Vineyards
Start your evening with a private wine tasting featuring Meridian Limited Release wines and a guest appearance by our head winemaker Lee Miyamura.  You will then receive a delectable Tuscan style dinner followed by the classic film GREASE as night falls upon our outdoor theater.  Seating is picnic style with table settings, chairs and blankets provided.  Your evening starts at 7 p.m.  Tickets may be purchased by calling 805-238-0095 or visiting www.cinemaevino.com.  $75 per person includes a $10 voucher for wine room purchase, private wine tasting, Tuscan Style Dinner, and a movie under the stars with Equadorian Popcorn (a signature specialty of Cinema e Vino Paradiso)!
Cinema e Vino Paradiso 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.

Friday, August 1st, 2008 – Friday Afternoon with Finicky Friar
Join the Meridian Vineyards staff as we welcome Jason Nash from Finicky Friar Olive Oil – one of Paso’s favorite!  Sample some great local olive oil together with Meridian’s Limited Releases from 12-5 in the Tasting Room.  $5 tasting fee is refunded with wine purchase and includes food sampling.

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 – Cinema e Vino Paradiso under the stars at Meridian Vineyards
Start your evening with a private wine tasting featuring Meridian Limited Release wines and a guest appearance by our head winemaker Lee Miyamura.  You will then receive a delectable Tuscan style dinner followed by the classic film GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES as night falls upon our outdoor theater.  Seating is picnic style with table settings, chairs and blankets provided.  Your evening starts at 7 p.m.  Tickets may be purchased by calling 805-238-0095 or visiting www.cinemaevino.com.  $75 per person includes a $10 voucher for wine room purchase, private wine tasting, Tuscan Style Dinner, and a movie under the stars with Equadorian Popcorn (a signature specialty of Cinema e Vino Paradiso)!
Cinema e Vino Paradiso 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.

Saturday, August 30, 2008 – 6th Annual Cellar Sale (Labor Day Weekend)
Take advantage of great case discounts on some of our finest wines from 10-5pm in our Tasting Room and Barrel Chai! $10.00 per person includes a logo glass, a sample of the wines available for sale & a sausage sandwich BBQ.

Friday, September 5th, 2008 – Friday Afternoon with Cahoots Catering
Cahoots Catering will be here serving up some of their signature dishes from 12-5.  Sample their famous Thai Salad and other goodies next to our Limited Release wines.  $5 tasting fee is refunded with wine purchase and includes food sampling.

Friday, October 3rd, 2008 – Friday Afternoon with LaBella Olives
Join us as we welcome LaBella Olives to the Tasting Room from 12-5 and taste some of their wonderful stuffed olives paired perfectly with our Limited Release wines.  $5 tasting fee is refunded with wine purchase and includes olive sampling.

Saturday, October 18, 2008
Harvest Celebration, New Releases & Live Music

Celebrate harvest with the toe-tappin’ sounds of Monte Mills and The Lucky Horseshoe Band. Sample our new & Limited Release wines, enjoy homemade ice cream & join in on the grape stomp. $10/pp includes logo glass, case discounts & a down-home good time! Cahoot’s Tri-Tip Sandwich BBQ -$5/pp!

Sunday, October 19, 2008 – Harvest Brunch
Join us for a bountiful gourmet brunch celebrating the flavors of fall.  Dine amongst the oaks in our beautifully landscaped gardens with sweeping vineyard views.  Catered by Dining with Andre and served with Limited Release wine and our famous Sassy Sangrigio.  11am seating.  $40 + tax for adults; $20 + tax for children (4 to 12).  Reservations – 805-226-7135.

Friday, November 7th, 2008 – Friday Afternoon with Carmen’s
Scott Talmadge from Carmen’s will be here sampling some of his tasty dipping sauces, marinades, and salad dressings.  Try a taste along with our Tasting Room exclusive Limited Release wines.  $5 tasting fee is refunded with wine purchase and includes food sampling.

Saturday, December 13, 2008 – Wine Tasting, Wreath Making & Holiday Cheer

Meridian will be celebrating the season with lots of holiday cheer, wine and food samples from 10-5pm. Make a special holiday wreath with vines cut from our very own vineyards. Sample Limited Release wines exclusive to the Tasting Room. Complimentary. 



Sponsors
Alaska Airlines - Sponsor
Comcast
Comerica Bank
Dagoba Organic Chocolate
Dry Soda
Lexus of Monterey
Monterey County Vintners & Wine Growers Association
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Sonoma County Vintners Association
The Ritz Carlton Club
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Alexander Valley Vineyards
Bernardus Winery
Black Ridge Vineyards
Black Stallion Winery
Bonny Doon Vineyard
Carmichael Vintners
Chalk Hill Estate Winery
Chappellet Winery
Chateau Sinnet Winery & Vineyard
Concannon Vineyard
Cosentino Signature Wineries
Cru Winery
Dagoba Organic Chocolate
Deerfield Ranch Winery
Dry Soda
D & L Carinalli Vineyards
Enkidu Wine
EOS Estate Winery
Estancia
Four Vines Winery
Germain-Robin
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
Hahn Estates
Hall Wines
Hook and Ladder Winery
Kendall-Jackson Winery
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Kenwood Vineyards
Lakeview Vineyards/Ronan Cellars
Lockwood Vineyard
Mariposa Wine Company
Mazzocco Sonoma Winery
Meridian Vineyards
Michaud Vineyard
Murrieta's Well
Osseus Winery
Parkfield Vineyards
Pietra Santa Winery
Purple Wine Company
Ribera Vineyards, LLC
Riverbench
San Saba Vineyards
Scheid Vineyards
Shell Vacations Club
Silver Oak
Smith & Hook Winery
Tamas Estates
The Duck Club Restaurant
Thorne Wine
Trecini
Trefethen Family Vineyards
Turtle Bay Taqueria -Make a reservation!
Twomey Cellars
Valley of the Moon
Varozza Vineyards
Ventana Vineyards
Viansa Winery
Wente Family Estate
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Fairgrounds Participants
The Artisan Palate
Bernardus Winery
Black Stallion Winery
Chappellet Winery
Chateau Sinnet Winery & Vineyard
Concannon Vineyard
Consentino Signature Wineries
Carmichael Vintners
Cru Winery
D & L Carinalli Vineyards
Dagoba Organic Chocolate
Dry Soda
EOS Estate Winery
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
Hall Wines
Hook and Ladder Winery
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Kenwood Vineyards
Lakeview Vineyards/Ronan Cellars
Lockwood Vineyard
Mariposa Wine Company
Mazzocco Sonoma Winery
Michaud Vineyard
Osseus Winery
Parkfield Vineyards
Pietra Santa Winery
Purple Wine Company
Ribera Vineyards, LLC
Riverbench
Royal Hawaiian Seafood
San Saba Vineyards
Shell Vacations Club
Thorne Wine
Trecini
Trefethen Family Vineyards
Varozza Vineyards
Viansa Winery
       
 
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