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December Weekend Events at Orfila The entire property has transformed into a full holiday wonderland, complete with a beautifully decorated tasting room and a brand-new Igloo Village! Saturday, Dec. 13 • DJ sets from 1–4 p.m. and 5–9 p.m. • Santa's coming to Orfila! You can visit with Santa from 2 – 5 p.m. • La Frida (Mexican Food) will be on property from 1–7 p.m. • Elsa (from Frozen) and friends meet-and-greet from 3–5 p.m. • Launching this weekend: Orfila's winter hot chocolate Sunday, Dec. 14 – Holiday Hoedown | 12–5 p.m. • Santa will be at Orfila from 2–5 p.m. • Line dancing lessons with professional instructor Erin (Instagram: @erininboots) • Country music with Greg (Instagram: @djmrf) Saturday, Dec. 20 • Santa will be at Orfila from 12–3 p.m. • Elsa and friends meet-and-greet from 3–5 p.m. • DJ sets from 1–4 p.m. and 5–9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 • Santa visits will be at Orfila from 2–5 p.m. • Live music from 12–8 p.m. Introducing the Orfila Igloo Village New this year, Orfila is offering guests a completely unique winter experience with our first-ever Igloo Village. Six beautifully styled, cozy private igloos are now open for reservations, giving guests a magical way to enjoy wine with friends and family during the holiday season. Guests can book a 90-minute igloo experience in advance on OpenTable. Day-of reservations are also available through our tasting room team, based on availability. Standard Igloos – $195 • Seats 4 to 6 guests • Includes 3 bottles of wine for non-members • Includes 4 bottles of wine for members Reserve your Igloo experience here Cigar Igloo (the Cigloo) – $195 • Seats up to 8 guests • Features an air purifier for comfort • Includes 3 bottles for non-members or 4 bottles for members Reserve your Cigar Igloo experience here Pinot’s Palace – $395 • Our largest igloo, seating up to 8 guests • Named after our well-loved winery dog, Pinot • Includes 6 bottles for non-members or 8 bottles for members Reserve your Pinot's Palace experience here New Year's Eve at Orfila We invite guests to join us on Wednesday, December 31, as we celebrate the coming of the New Year all day long from Noon to 9 p.m. Each hour, we’ll toast to a different time zone around the world including the UK, Brazil, Mexico, and more and end the night with New York’s official countdown at 9 p.m. This family-friendly celebration is the perfect way to welcome 2026. Guests can enjoy photo opportunities, kid-friendly activities, sparkling cider, hot chocolate, and of course Orfila’s amazing wine as we journey through global countdowns. Orfila Vineyards & Winery. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday | 1Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday | 11a.m. to 8 p.m. 13455 San Pasqual Road, Escondido, CA 92025. Orfila Vineyards and Winery on Instagram

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