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 new Advertisement

All Write Document Preparation, Inc. 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.