Monterey County's Top 2012 Valentine's Day Events
Monterey County has enough romantic events this Valentine's Day weekend to fill the calendar of any ardent couple. Romance your love all weekend long with dreamy dinners, enchanting events and tours made for amour.
Valentine's Day Events: Book Your Hotel Now!Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular times of the year to visit Monterey County. For your convenience the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau, your trusted source for accommodations and vacation packages, provides an easy way to book your stay during Valentine's Day in Monterey County. Click here for online reservations! |
River Road Wine Trail Valentine's Passport
Saturday, February 11
Warm up for a romantic Valentine's Day with the Valentine's Passport event on Saturday, February 11! Indulge in wine, chocolates, and special discounts when you get this passport to fourteen of Monterey County's best wineries. You'll get to taste special vintages and rarely-tasted wines at every spot, eat great appetizers, and listen to live music. All guests recieve a souvenir glass and a special gift. You'll even be entered into a drawing for a special prize! Passports are $20 until February 1 and $30 after. Learn more at the River Road Wine Trail website.
Bernardus Valentine's Sweets & Scents
Saturday, February 11
Guests will be welcomed with classic champagne cocktails before meeting Pastry Chef and chocolate enthusiast Ben Spungin. Under Ben’s direction, couples will each create a box of indulgent handmade chocolate truffles. Then enjoy a romantic table at Chef Cal Stamenov’s grand wine country buffet featuring grilled organic vegetables, artisan cheeses, natural prime beef, local seafood and new release Bernardus wines. 11am-2pm, $95 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity. Contact Bernardus Lodge to make reservations.
Aphrodisiac Tasting Menu at Aubergine
February 11, 12 and 14
Aubergine has planned an over-the-top Aphrodisiac Tasting Menu of sumptuous dishes, brilliant wines and decadent desserts for Valentine's Day in Carmel-by-the-Sea on February 11th, 12th and 14th. On February 14th Aubergine will also be offering an Aphrodisiac Four-Course Menu which will include choices from roasted quail, oysters, lobster tail and more. Call 831-622-5907 to reserve.
Love is in the Air at Rio Grill
Tuesday, February 14
Chef Cy Yontz has created a southwestern inspired menu to love at Rio Grill for Valentine's Day. The prix-fixe menu includes options like tortilla soup, bone-in veal strip loin, wood-grilled sea bass and peaches and cream cheesecake. The three-course tasting menu is $50. For reservations call 831-625-5436.
Valentine's Day at Holman Ranch Winery & Tasting Room
Tuesday, February 14
Holman Ranch Vineyard & Winery Tasting Room in Carmel Valley invites sweethearts to taste at 50% off. Tastings for two will be $5 and each couple will receive a lovely rose to take home. Lula's chocolates infused with Holman Ranch Pinot Noir will also be available for purchase.
Red Wine and Chocolates at Chateau Julien
Saturday-Sunday, February 18-19
Celebrate your perfect match with the perfect pair of red wine and chocolate on February 18th and 19th. Enjoy a sumptuous selection of chocolates on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm to compliment Chateau Julien's red wines. $12 per person.
Love Trolley
Take your Valentine on the Wine Trolley and visit five different wineries during Valentine's Day weekend. Lover's can enjoy the Wine Trolley for Two Package which includes one bottle of red or white wine, 2 souvenir wine glasses and a cheese platter that feeds two people, $225. Call 831-624-1700 to reserve.
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