DECEMBER

Mount Palomar Winery, Angel Tree, to benefit Rancho Damacitas and Oak Grove treatment and residential centers for abused children. Select a wish angel from the tree and receive a free wine tasting when the gift is brought to the winery. www.mountpalomar.com or (951) 676-5047.

JANUARY

Jan. 1 Falkner Winery New Year’s Day Winery wine and Pinnacle celebrations, Information www.falknerwinery.com or call (951) 676-8231.

Jan. 12 Falkner Winery wine appreciation class. Call for reservations, cost is $35.

www.falknerwinery.com or call (951) 676-8231.

Jan. 26 and 27 Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association Winter Barrel Tasting. Visit 21 member wineries for barrel samples and Advertisement

[ Berry-Bell and Hall Mortuary ] new releases paired with food during the two-day event. Proceeds benefit the association. Tickets cost from $55 to $85. www.temeculawines.org or call (800) 801-9463.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 2 and 3 Mount Palomar Winery Mardi Gras celebration. www.mountpalomar.com or (951) 676-5047.

Feb. 9 and 14 Falkner Winery romantic Valentines Day wine dinners and Valentines lunch, make reservations for the four-course meal with wine pairings or the lunch for two in the Pinnacle Restaurant. Lunch costs $50 for two, dinner $95 per person. www.falknerwinery.com or call (951) 676-8231.

Feb. 23 Mount Palomar Winery blending party. www.mountpalomar.com or (951) 676-5047.