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Monterey County is such a special vacation spot, for so many reasons—the iconic Highway 1, sweeping vistas of Pebble Beach, white sandy beaches in Carmel-by-the-Sea and rolling green valleys in Salinas and Carmel Valley....

Day 1: Coastal Connoisseur: Carmel-by-the-Sea & Monterey, California When you spend three perfect days immersing yourself in Monterey Wine Country, you’ll leave with a deep sense of the character, history and excellence...

The ladies of Monterey are back! The long-awaited second season of Big Little Lies airs in June — and fans are already planning their season premiere parties. A celebration of Big Little Lies wouldn't be complete without...

Sustainability is important to most Americans – especially wine drinkers. People want to know that their wines are produced safely, responsibly and ethically. SIP Certified (Sustainability in Practice) is one of the wine...

Among the rolling hills and picturesque grapevines of Carmel Valley you'll find a plethora of opportunities to relax, rejuvenate and unwind. Just a quick 15 minute drive down Carmel Valley Road from Highway One sits...

Often the first choice wines for Thanksgiving are Monterey's two largest varietals – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Monterey County grows more Chardonnay than any place else in the United States. And although we don't grow...

For more than a century, the natural beauty and whimsical nature of Carmel-by-the-Sea have inspired creativity. Indeed, the village is world-renowned for two of life’s finest pleasures -- art and wine. Now both artistic...

It's time once again for California Wine Month ! If you haven't taken a chance this year to get out into Wine Country and enjoy Monterey County's bounty, September is the perfect moment. As one of the largest wine...

Escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Monterey and unwine’d at the cozy Sovino Wine Bar . Just inside the esplanade towards Custom House Plaza, the charming wine haven is an easy lure with a tempting happy hour,...

With so much to see, eat and sip in the charming village of Carmel-by-the-Sea , it can be hard to know where to begin. You could easily spend an entire week eating in different restaurants , sipping wine in various tasting...