Past Events
Friday, November 7, 2008 - Wine Tasting and Complimentary Specialty Food Bar
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.
Friday, October 31st – Happy Halloween!
Trick or treat? Stop by the tasting room from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Halloween and sample our wines paired with premium dark chocolate. Cahoots Catering, a local favorite handcrafted these miniature chocolate pumpkins with our “Limited Release” wines in mind. Tasting room staff will be dressed the part; you don’t want to miss this one!
Sunday, October 19, 2008 - Gourmet Brunch
Join us for a bountiful gourmet brunch celebrating the flavors of fall. Dine amongst the oaks in our beautiful gardens overlooking the vineyards. Catered by Dining with Andre & served with Limited Release wines & Sassy Sangrigio. Seating at 11:00 a.m. $45 per adult, $20per child plus tax. Reservations required, please call 805-226-7133.
Saturday, October 18, 2008 - Harvest Celebration
Celebrate harvest with the toe-tappin’ sounds of Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band. Sample exclusive wines, try tasty steak bites paired with our new release Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, sample homemade wine ice cream & join in the grape stomp! $10 per person includes logo glass, huge case discounts & a down-home good time!
Friday, October 3, 2008 - Wine Tasting and Complimentary Olive Bar
Join us as we welcome LaBella Olives to the Tasting Room from 12-5pm 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 food sampling.
Saturday, September 20, 2008 - Flights and Bites
Celebrate California Wine Month and gather for an amazing weekend honoring the collective spirit and enthusiasm of the Paso Robles wineries located along Highway 46 East. On Saturday, September 20, 2008 all ten Wineries of Highway 46 East will gather at the River Oaks Golf Course in Paso Robles for a fun night of wine, cheese, and gourmet bites. Enjoy foods from local vendors, sip and sample incredible wines expertly paired with artisanal cheeses, and enjoy the many award-winning wines from this region in one amazing event!
The Summer Esprit “Flights and Bites” will be held from 6pm-8pm at the River Oaks Golf Course located at 700 Club House Drive in Paso Robles. Tickets are $30/person if purchased in advance and $35 at the door. Ticket price includes logo glass. Purchase yours by calling River Oaks Golf Course at 805-226-8099. Or call Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 or order online at www.brownpapertickets.com. For more event information, visit www.pasowine46east.com.
The Wineries of Highway 46 East is a consortium of wineries located along Highway 46 on the east side of Highway 101 in Paso Robles, California. Member wineries include: Bianchi, Chumeia Vineyards, Clautiere Vineyard, Eberle Winery, EOS Estate Winery, Firestone Vineyard, Martin & Weyrich, Meridian, Sylvester Winery and Tobin James Cellars.
Saturday, September 20, 2008 - Calling all locals!
To recognize our neighbors’ enthusiasm for the local wine industry, and to leverage California Wine Month, Meridian in conjunction with the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance will host a new Community Day on September 20th. Meridian Vineyards Tasting Room will be honoring complimentary wine tasting for SLO County residents on Saturday, September 20th. Locals can also take advantage of month-long wine specials, including 25% off case purchases (valid 9/1/08-9/30/08)*. For further details please call 805-226-7133.
*Please show valid drivers license to receive discounts!
Friday, September 5, 2008 - Wine Tasting and Complimentary Specialty Food Bar
Cahoots Catering will be here serving up some of their signature dishes from 12-5pm. 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.
Saturday, August 30, 2008 - Annual Cellar Sale
Take advantage of great case discounts on some of our finest wines. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tasting costs $5.00 per person which includes a logo glass, a sample of the wines available for sale & lunch! For more information, please call our Tasting Room at 805-226-7133.
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 this 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)!
Friday, August 1, 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 12-5pm in the Tasting Room. $5 tasting fee is refunded with wine purchase and includes food sampling.
Friday, July 26, 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 this 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)!
Friday, July 11, 2008 - Wine Tasting and Complimentary Specialty Food Bar
Miss Oddette is back and her BBQ is better than ever! Join us from 12-5pm in our Tasting Room for some complimentary BBQ samples paired perfectly with Meridian Limited Release wines. $5 tasting fee is refunded with wine purchase and includes food sampling.
Friday, July 4, 2008 - 11th Annual Fireworks Celebration
Our largest, most spectacular event of the year, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of North San Luis Obispo. Bring your low-back lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for a great evening. Enjoy a fabulous firework display and live music by Grüvething. Picnic dinners by Cahoot's Catering, ice cream by Doc Burnstein's and Meridian wine will all be available for purchase. Please bring extra cash for dinner and ice cream. Gates open at 6pm. For tickets please call the Meridian Tasting Room (805.226.7133), the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce (805.238.0506) or the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce (805.781.2777). $20 per person, children 2 and under free.
Sundays, June 1, 8, 15 22 and 29, 2008 - Summer Artist Series
June 1st: Earth Sea Gallery from Cambria - Featuring unique handcrafted pottery
June 8th: Terry Henry Glassworks - Featuring lamp work beads & jewelry
June 15th: FATHER’S DAY: Etty Klinger Watercolors & More - Featuring landscape paintings & gentle scenes
June 22nd: Julie Dunn Fine Art - Featuring original Tempera Batik
June 29th: John Partridge Watercolors - Live painting demonstrations capturing a moment in time!
Friday, June 6th, 2008 – Friday Afternoon with Pasolivo
This is your chance to find out what Paso olive oil is all about! Pasolivo will be here from 12-5 sampling some of their amazing local olive oils alongside Meridian’s Limited Release wines. Don’t miss out! $5 tasting fee is refunded with wine purchase and includes olive oil sampling.
Sunday, May 18, 2008 - Wine Festival
Swing into Meridian Vineyards for a tribute to the jivin’ 40’s! Enjoy live music by the Viper Four, sample gourmet cheeses from Di Raimondo’s Italian Market paired with your favorite Meridian Limited Release wines, and indulge in barrel samples of our up-and-coming wines. Enter a drawing for a print of “Betty Jean”, our 1940’s darling and own a piece of Meridian history. Bring your deep pockets; we’ll have plenty of great wine sales. $10/pp includes a logo glass & unforgettable tasting experience! Club members are free. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday.
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 26th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival in the Park
Stop by the Meridian booth and enjoy our finest wines, including a sampling from our "Limited Release" line. Further details to follow.
Sunday, May 11, 2008 - Mother's Day Brunch
Sip Meridian Limited Release wines and listen to live acoustical guitar music while you dine on a gourmet brunch in our lovely gardens overlooking the vineyards. The brunch is served at 11am by Dining with André of downtown Paso Robles. While you’re here browse our retail room featuring elegant kitchen items and unique gifts. Meet Terry with Terry Henry Glassworks of Porterville, CA and shop her collection of handmade glass beads and jewelry in a variety of exquisite shapes and colors. Enjoy this all for only $40 + tax for adults, $20 + tax for children (ages 4-12), children 3 and under are complimentary. To make your reservations please call 805-226-7133 today!
Menu:
• Carving Station with Honey Roasted Ham
• Vegetable Antipasto
• Mixed Vegetable Frittata
• Chicken Breast with Grainy Mustard Sauce
• Fruit with Fresh Whipped Cream
• Homemade Cranberry Scones & Croissants
• Green Salad with Citrus Dressing
• Chocolate dipped Strawberries & Biscotti
Friday, May 2, 2008 - Wine Tasting and Complimentary Specialty Food Bar
Join us as we welcome Ray’s Own Brand and taste some of their tender, rich, unmistakable Beef Jerky in our Tasting Room from 12-5pm. Sample our Tasting Room exclusive Limited Release wines too! $5 tasting fee is refunded with wine purchase and includes food sampling.
Friday, April 4th, 2008 – Friday Afternoon with Black Sheep Gourmet
Tom and Maribeth Harrison, the makers of Black Sheep Gourmet Food will be here from 12-5 with samples of their “Hot Stuff for Cool Folks”. Enjoy Meridian’s Limited Release Wines along with some tasty gourmet treats. $5 tasting fee is refunded with wine purchase and includes food sampling.
Saturday, March 15, 2008 – Zinfandel Festival
Join Meridian as we celebrate the Zinfandel grape and the heritage of Paso Robles! Enjoy verticals of Dusi Vineyards Zin including 2004, 2005, 2006 & barrel samples of 2007, as well as many other fabulous varietals. Delight your taste buds with tantalizing treats dipped in warm cascades of pure chocolate brought to you by the Chocolate Divas! Are you curious to learn what happens in the vineyard? Join our winemaker and viticulturist on tours of the Home Vineyard (weather permitting), 11am & 2pm tours. Space is limited so reserve your spot on the tour by calling 805-226-7135. $10 admission includes logo glass, dessert tasting, vineyard tours, barrel samples and awesome wine sales! Wine Club members are free!
Friday, March 7th, 2008 – Friday Afternoon with Fusano Olives
Rosemarie Fusano, owner of Fusano Olives, will be here from 12 – 5 pairing her local, gourmet stuffed and marinated olives, olive oil, and tapenades with Meridian’s Limited Release Wines. Stop by for a taste! $5 tasting fee is refunded with wine purchase and includes olive sampling.
Saturday, February 2, 2008 – Cellar Sale
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, light appetizers and a sample of the wines available for sale.
Friday, February 1, 2008 - Friday Afternoon with LuLa’s Chocolates
Join us from 12 to 5pm and sample Lula’s Chocolates and fine confections paired with our exclusive Limited Release wines. Lula will be bringing her signature premium caramels, California toffee, and Aloha Rocky Road, all hand-made in Monterey, California. $5 tasting fee is refunded with wine purchase and includes candy sampling!
Saturday, January 19, 2008 – Esprit du Vin Weekend
Don’t forget to get your complimentary passport stamped throughout the month of January for a chance to win great prizes! For more information log onto www.pasowine46east.com.
Friday, January 18th thru Sunday, January 20th – Discover the Spirit of Central Coast Wine with Meridian Vineyards
Visit our tasting room and enjoy barrel samples of our exclusive Limited Release wines, sample wine country appetizers, and take advantage of 20% off case purchases (25% off case purchases to club members). Your $5 admission includes a logo tasting glass and an unforgettable tasting experience. For groups of 10 or more, please make reservations by calling 805-226-7135, and enjoy a private tasting in our Barrel Chai for an additional fee per person. Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
Friday, January 4, 2008 – Friday Afternoon with Dining with André
Join us for an afternoon of gourmet delights from Dining with André, a local French Patisserie, paired perfectly with Meridian Limited Release wines in our tasting room from 12 to 5pm. $5 tasting fee is refunded with wine purchase and includes complimentary food sampling.
Friday, December 7, 2007 - An Afternoon with Fusano Olives
Just in time for holiday gift giving...Join us in welcoming Fusano Olives as we sample some of their specialty olive oils, tapenades and olive products in our Tasting Room from 12-5pm. Complimentary food sampling. $5 tasting refunded with wine purchase.
Saturday, December 8, 2007 - Holiday Open House
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, paired with some delicious gourmet olives from LaBella Olives. Complimentary.
Friday, November 2, 2007 - An Afternoon with Garden Bread Bakery & Café
This is your chance to try freshly baked breads and treats paired perfectly with our Limited Release wines from 12-5pm. Complimentary.
Saturday and Sunday, October 20th and 21st, 2007 - Harvest Wine Tour
Saturday: Celebrate harvest with the toe-tappin' sounds of Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band. Sample our new and Limited Release wines, enjoy homemade ice cream & join in on the grape stomp. Black Sheep Gourmet Foods, purveyors of Hot Stuff for Cool Folks, will be here sampling their famous Frog Balls and other fun gourmet goodies. $10 per person includes a logo wine glass, case discounts and a down-home good time! Cahoot's Tri-Tip Sandwich BBQ - $5 per person!
Sunday: 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 and $20 +tax for children age 4 - 12. Reservations - 805.226.7135
Friday, October 5, 2007 – An Afternoon with Bonnie Marie’s Catering
Bonnie Marie is back and better than ever! Sample some of her fabulous food paired with Meridian Vineyards wine from 12-5pm in our Tasting Room. Complimentary.
Saturday, September 1, 2007 – 5th Annual Cellar Sale
Take advantage of great case discounts on some of our finest wines from 10-5pm in our Tasting Room! $5.00 per person. Includes a logo glass, BBQ sausage sandwich, and a sample of the wines available for sale.
Friday, August 3, 2007 – An Afternoon with Hospitality Catering
This is your chance to try great down-home Cajun cuisine by local caterer Hospitality Catering from 12-5pm in the Meridian Tasting Room. Each dish will be paired with a Meridian wine, exclusive to our Tasting Room. Complimentary.
Friday, July 6, 2007 – An Afternoon with Miss Oddette
Oddette is back and her BBQ is better than ever! Join us from 12-5pm in our Tasting Room for some complimentary BBQ samples paired perfectly with Meridian Vineyards wines.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007- 10th Annual 4th of July Celebration at Meridian Vineyards
Our largest, most spectacular event of the year! Bring your low-back lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for a great evening! Enjoy a fabulous firework show, live music, food by Cahoot’s Catering and Chubby Chandler Pizza, dessert, ice cream and Meridian wine all available for purchase. Gates open at 6pm. For more information or tickets please call the Tasting Room 805.226.7133.
Friday, June 1, 2007 – An Afternoon with Dining with André
Join the Meridian Vineyards Tasting Room staff from 12-5pm as we sample gourmet delights from local French Patisserie, Dining with André. Complimentary.
Sunday, May 20, 2007 – Wine Festival at Meridian
Swing into Club Meridian from 10-5pm for a tribute to the jivin’ 40’s! Be sure to take a peak at the Meridian barn on your way in for a special welcome, and be part of a contest to name our 1940s darling for a fabulous prize. Watch clips from your favorite picture shows featuring Hollywood stars of the Golden Era and jitterbug to live music from Viper Four (11-4:30pm). Sample a cool spread from DiRaimondo’s Cheese Shop, paired with Meridian’s finest wine. Bring your deep pockets; we’ll have plenty of sales. Admission price includes a logo glass and an unforgettabletasting experience! Club Members receive 2-for-1 entrance fees.
Saturday, May 19, 2007 – Wine Festival at the Downtown City Park
Join us on Saturday in the park as the Paso Robles Wine Festival celebrates 25 years of world-class wines produced from this distinct, different, California appellation. Stop by the Meridian booth and enjoy our finest wines, including a sampling from our “Limited Release” wine, and pick up your coupon for extra savings at the winery on Sunday 5/20 ONLY! For more information, please log onto www.pasowine.com or call the Tasting Room at 805-226-7133.
Sunday, May 13, 2007 – Mother’s Day Brunch
Treat Mom to something special this year...we will be hosting a gourmet brunch in our lovely gardens overlooking the vineyards, catered by local French Patisserie, Dining with André. Enjoy great wines, stunning views and delicious food. 11am seating. Reservations are required; please call Laurie at 805-226-7135.
Friday, May 4, 2007 – An Afternoon with Black Sheep Gourmet
Join owners Tom & Maribeth Harrison as they sample some of their specialty foods in our Tasting Room from 12-5pm. Complimentary.
Friday, April 6, 2007 – An Afternoon with Panolivo
This is your chance to sample French pastries and appetizers at their best from local French bakery and restaurant, Panolivo, from 12-5pm in our Tasting Room. Complimentary.
Friday, March 16-Sunday, March 18, 2007 – 15th Annual Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival
Join area winemakers for a celebration of the Zinfandel! On Saturday, be the first to enjoy our 2006 Dusi Vineyards Zinfandel out of the barrel! Sample our 2004 & 2005 Limited Release Dusi Vineyards Zinfandel as well as many other fabulous wines! Let the Chocolate Divas wow you with their incredible chocolate fountain and gourmet treats for dipping! Curious to learn what goes on in the vineyard? Join our winemaker and viticulturist on tours of our Home Vineyard (weather permitting), 11am and 2pm. Space is limited, reservations suggested. 20% off all case purchases, Saturday only. Admission price includes logo glass. Wine Club Members Free!
Saturday, February 3, 2007 – Cellar Sale
Take advantage of great case discounts on some of our finest wines from 10-5pm in our Tasting Room! Admission price includes a logo glass, plus a sample of the wines available for sale.
Friday, February 2, 2007 – An Afternoon with Cassie’s Custom Cakes
Don’t miss out! Cassie always brings us sweet treats, which pair perfectly with Meridian Vineyards Limited Release wines. 12-5pm in our Tasting Room. Complimentary.