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It’s that time of year again! September is California Wine Month , which means a flurry of events are coming to commemorate the wine crush. You can celebrate by heading to one of Monterey County’s many harvest fetes or by...

A hip new attraction on Cannery Row is like nothing you have ever seen or experienced. The Wine Experience is much more than just a wine tasting venue; it’s a place to learn about the craft of wine making and how to...

Full-bodied, enticing and a tad sultry. Monterey County wines are no longer the best kept secret. For the last four years, Monterey County has been named by Wine Spectator as California’s best vintage region for Pinot...

Take the scenic 12 mile trip from coastal Carmel-by-the-Sea down to sunny Carmel Valley Village for a side trip to remember! Among the rolling hills and grapevines of the valley, you'll find tucked-away boutique inns,...

Four-wheel drive, sunshine and wine. If that sounds like a winning combination to you then Hahn Estate has what you have been searching for. Boasting the perfect trifecta for an exhilarating day in the vines with their...

Whether by car or a guided tour bus there are several ways to experience the many wineries that call River Road home. When driving down River Road you are greeted by the sunshine and produce fields and soon you will see...

Galante Vineyards has a strong foundation dating back to Carmel-by-the-Sea ’s inception, no but really. Owner Jack Galante’s great-grandfather, J.F. Devendorf, is the founder of the charming Carmel-by-the-Sea we know and...

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,...

Just when you thought the wine scene in Monterey County couldn’t get any better, the wineries in Marina join forces to to create a brand new (and convenient) tasting experience. The three urban wineries in Marina’s...

Tucked away in the hustle and bustle of Cannery Row is one of the row’s oldest, and most renovated, businesses. Bargetto Winery has been producing hand-crafted wines in the Santa Cruz Mountains since 1933 with a tasting...