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Featured Events
May
25
2013

2nd Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival
May. 25-May. 27
This Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th, 26th and 27th, the Custom House Plaza at Old…more
May
25
2013

California Roots Music & Arts Festival
May. 24-May. 26
The 4th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival is a three-day event packed…more
Jun
2
2013

Cannery Row Block Party
Jun. 2
This annual event is a crowd-pleaser includes continuous live music, live animals,…more
Jun
7
2013

Monterey Wine Festival
Jun. 7-Jun. 8
With hundreds of wines offered for tasting, wine lovers will lfind an embarrassment…more
Jun
8
2013

Carmel Valley Art & Wine Celebration
Jun. 8
The Art & Wine Celebration will showcase over 60 artists, local wines and…more
Jun
15
2013

Monterey Beer Festival
Jun. 15
Come join us for the greatest assortment of beer ever assembled on the Central…more
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Monterey Highlights
Carmel Valley Vineyards
Monterey County is the one of the largest wine growing and producing regions in California. ... more
Dining
An abundance of locally procured ingredients and a year-round growing season set the stage for truly ... more
Wine Tasting
Approximately 85 vintners and growers are established throughout Monterey County. Sip your way ... more
Artichokes
Nearly two-thirds of the world's artichokes are grown in Monterey County. Castroville even hosts the ... more
Harvest at The Farm
Enjoy the fresh certified organic produce, tours and visits with the animals at The Farm. ... more
Salinas Valley Vineyards
Of the nine recognized American Viticultural Association appellations in Monterey County, three are ... more
Pebble Beach Food & Wine
Over 75 celebrity chefs and over 250 wineries assemble at Pebble Beach to bring you the culinary ... more
Seafood
Monterey County is the epicenter of the sustainable seafood movement. Local restaurants have ... more
Carmel Wine Walk
Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea has become a bona fide wine tasting destination, with enough tasting ... more
Vineyards
The secret to Monterey's viticultural success is the "Blue Grand Canyon," the deep marine canyon ... more
 
 

 

Salinas Valley Vineyards

Salinas Valley Vineyards

Wineries

Monterey County is the one of the largest wine growing and producing regions in California which is onWine Enthusiast Logoe of the reasons why it was named as one of 2013's "Top Ten Wine Travel Destinations" in the world by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

Wine grapes were first introduced in Monterey County well over 200 years ago by the Franciscan Friars near the Soledad Mission in southern Monterey County. They discovered early that the county's climate, featuring midday heat tempered by morning and late-afternoon fog, was perfect for developing the intense fruit character winemakers revere.

The secret to Monterey's viticultural success is the "Blue Grand Canyon," the deep marine canyon located in Monterey Bay. The cold, deep waters of Monterey Bay bring fog and moderate temperatures to the area throughout the growing season, and infuse every drop of Monterey County's wine with an impressive style and structure.

The unique microclimates created by the Blue Grand Canyon have led to ten distinct wine appellations in Monterey County. The rich diversity of growing conditions is reflected by the astounding 42 varietals grown here.

Monterey County Wine Country

Commercial wineries flourished in Monterey beginning in the 1960s. Over time, certain areas of Monterey County have been found to have their own distinct characteristics. Within Monterey County, there are now eight smaller AVAs (American Viticultural Areas), each one with its own unique identity, giving visitors a chance to compare and contrast the types of wine each produces.

Today, approximately 85 vintners and growers are established throughout Monterey County, between them growing over 40,000 acres of wine grapes. Tour the wineries and tasting rooms with the Wine Map provided by the Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association.  

Monterey County Wine Events

In such an active wine-growing region, wine events of course abound. Some events include the Monterey Wine Festival in June and the Winemakers' Celebration in August. See our overview of Monterey County's most established annual wine events for more information.

 

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Taste Morgan

204 Crossroads Blvd , Carmel, CA 93923
Phone  (831) 626-3700
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Taste the latest Morgan and Lee Family Farm wines in a relaxed atmosphere while browsing the unique selection of wine oriented merchandise. With more than thirty years experience, Dan Lee and the... more
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A Taste of Monterey- Wine Market and Bistro

700 Cannery Row Suite KK 2nd Floor , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 646-5446
Fax  (831) 375-0835
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A Taste of Monterey’s aim is to present, highlight and promote the wines of Monterey County through tasting rooms, education and special events. more
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Bernardus Vineyards and Winery

5 West Carmel Valley Road , Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone  (831) 659-1900
Fax  (831) 659-1676
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The focus of Bernardus is to create wines that flatter the palate and stimulate the imagination. Our Marinus Estate Bordeaux-style red wine is the centerpiece of Ben Pon's dream. It is complemented by... more
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Caraccioli Cellars

Dolores between Ocean and Seventh , Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921
Phone  (831) 622-7722
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Cima Collina

19 East Carmel Valley Road , Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone  (831) 620-0645
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Located in the bucolic hills of Carmel Valley, just 20 minutes from the downtown Monterey Peninsula, Cima Collina is a boutique winery showcasing wines from small, responsibly-farmed vineyards in... more
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Hahn Estates

37700 Foothill Road , Soledad, CA 93960
Phone  (831) 678-4555

Email: melanie@hahnestates.com
Website: http://www.hahnestates.com

Heller Estate Organic Vineyards

69 West Carmel Valley Road , Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone  (831) 659-6220

Website: http://www.hellerestate.com/

Holman Ranch Vineyards and Winery

19 East Carmel Valley Road
Suite C , Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone  (831) 659-2640
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Experience unique characteristics of five estate grown, produced, and bottled varietals that Holman Ranch offers as you enjoy their welcome setting and knowledgeable staff. more
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Joullian Winery

2 Village Drive , Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone  (831) 659-8100
Fax  (831) 659-8280
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Vineyard created with the goal of producing estate-crafted wines with the complexity, finesse and age ability characteristic of the finest wines of the world. more
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Joyce Vineyards

19 E Carmel Valley Rd , Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone  (831) 659-2885
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In 1987 a small planting derived from European plant cuttings pirated by Francis Joyce and planted on a sloped hillside was our first roots in Monterey county wine country. Since then a partnership... more
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Manzoni Cellars

San Carlos between Ocean & 7th , Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921
Phone  (831) 620-6541
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Manzoni Cellars located in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea brings you Artisan Hand Crafted Wines from the Santa Lucia Highland Appellation located here in Monterey County. Stop by the cozy tasting room... more
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McIntyre Vineyards

1 Old Gold Course Road , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 649-9463

Email: taste@mcintyrevineyards.com
Website: http://www.mcintyrevineyards.com/

Napoli Wine Bar

Dolores St & 7th Ave , Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Phone  (831) 626-7373
Fax  (831) 626-8889
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Vino Napoli is the wine bar, wine shop and tasting room located next door to Little Napoli.  The wines featured are specially selected from partners and close friends.  more
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Paraiso Vineyards

38060 Paraiso Springs Rd. , Soledad, CA 93960
Phone  (831) 678-0300
Fax  (831) 678-2584
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Owned and managed by three generations of the Smith family. The estate vineyard is the first in the region to be SIPTM Certified Sustainable. more
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Parsonage Winery

74 E Carmel Valley Road , Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Phone  (831) 659-2215

Website: http://www.parsonagewine.com/

Pierce Ranch Vineyards

499 Wave St. , Monterey, CA 93940
Phone  (831) 372-8900
Fax  (831) 372-9019
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Small, family-owned operation. Producing limited-run, estate-grown wines with an emphasis on Spanish and Portuguese varieties. more
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