With over 85 different vintners and growers of wine in Monterey County, there is ample opportunity for winery tours and tasting. The Salinas Valley’s River Road Wine Route and Carmel Valley Road lead to lovely tasting rooms serving world class Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot, and Syrah.
Hop aboard MST’s Grapevine Express to leisurely enjoy the experience. Call upon AgVenture Tours for a comprehensive, fact and fun filled tour.
If you don’t have time for the road trip, stop by Wine from the Heart in Downtown Monterey. Silver Mountain’s tasting room is nearby on Cannery Row.

In Carmel Valley don’t miss Chateau Julien, Robert Talbot, Bernardus, Heller, and Chateau Sinnet tasting rooms. They are among the best.

Stand outs for a day’s worth of wine venturing in South County include the Manzoni Estate Vineyard and the San Saba Vineyard tasting rooms, both located on River Road in Soledad.

The Wine Spectator award winning Passionfish restaurant in Pacific Grove is famous for their incredible wine list offered at retail and their unique sustainable seafood menu.
Brewery
English Ales-223 Reindollar, Marina 883-3000

Tasting Rooms
A Taste of Monterey [Map: D-3]
700 Cannery Row, Ste. KK
646-5446
Monterey (888) 646-5446
www.tastemonterey.com
info@tastemonterey.com
A Taste of Monterey’s Visitors’ Centers on Cannery Row overlooking the Monterey Bay is the perfect location to enjoy a variety of local wines. Representing over 70 regional wineries from Chardonnay to Zinfandel, we also feature a wide selection of wine and gourmet themed accessories and gifts. Open Daily 11am to 6pm.
See our ad on page 35.

Bernardus Vineyards and Winery
5 West Carmel Valley Road
659-1500
Carmel Valley rbaker@bernardus.com
[Map: H-6] www.bernardus.com
Located in the heart of Carmel Valley Village. Open daily from 11am-5pm.
Tasting Rooms
A Taste of Monterey [Map: C-6]
127 Main St. (Old Town)
751-1980
Salinas (888) 646-5446 www.tastemonterey.com
info@tastemonterey.com
A Taste of Monterey’s Salinas Old Town location provides a wonderful historic ambiance to enjoy a variety of local wines. Representing over 70 regional wineries from Chardonnay to Zinfandel, wine and gourmet themed accessories and gifts. See our ad on page 35.

Chateau Julien Wine Estate [F-4]
8940 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel Valley 624-2600
info@ChateauJulien.com
www.ChateauJulien.com
Just minutes from the Monterey Peninsula Chateau Julien Wine Estate is open daily for wine tasting, tours and picnicking in the garden cobblestone courtyard.

Chateau Sinnet [Map: I-6]
13746 Center St.,
Carmel Valley 659-0360

Cima Collina-(Paseo Building) 384-7806 San Carlos between Ocean & 7th, Carmel
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Tasting Rooms
Galante Vineyards Tasting Room
off Dolores btwn Ocean and 7th, Carmel Valley 659-2649

Georis Winery Tasting Room
4 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley 659-1050

Hahn Estates / Smith & Hook Winery 37700 Foothill Road , Soledad
678-2132

Joullian Vineyards -
2 Village Dr., CV
707 642-4524

Manzoni Estate Vineyard [F-8]
30981 River Road
Soledad 675-3398
Cell: 596-0183
info@manzoniwines.com
www.manzoniwines.com
Amazing wines that are consistently intense, complex and pleasing to the palate. Visit our tasting room on River Road in the Salinas Valley. Open Sat. & Sun 11am-5pm or by appointment. See our ad on page 35.

Marilyn Remark Wines
645 River Road, Salinas 455-9310

Meador Estate/Ventana Estate 2999 Mtry.,-Salinas Hwy., #10 ,
Monterey 372-7415

Parsonage Winery
7156 Carmel Valley Road / Valley Hills Ctr.,CV 659-2215

[Map: I-5]
Robert Talbott Vineyards
53 West Carmel Valley Road
Carmel Valley 659-3500
tastingroom@talbottvineyards.com
www.talbottvineyards.com
Decorated in Early California style with antiques and artwork, the Tasting Room has a sunny garden patio that is perfect for picnic dining, or just relaxing. In addition to Talbott’s fine wines the tasting room also features hand-woven silk ties, accessories and wine related products. Open daily 11am to 5pm.

San Saba Vineyard -Tasting Room
35801 Foothill @ River Road
Soledad 678-2212
info@sansaba.com
[Map: F-8] www.sansaba.com
Come visit our tasting room nestled in the heart of the vineyard; open daily 11am to 5pm.

[Map: D-3]
Silver Mountain Tasting Room
& Gallery
381 Cannery Row, Suite Q Monterey 644-9609
info@silvermtn.com
www.silvermtn.com
Enjoy premium wines, and art at our patio by the Bay.

 Tasting Rooms
Southern Latitudes Wines 622-7652 Lincoln btwn Ocean & 6th, Carmel

Zeph’s One Stop Tasting Room
1366 S Main Street [C-6]
Salinas 757-3947
zephs@redshift.com
A great selection of wine, gourmet food and related products. Call for a list of upcoming events.

Wine Shops
Bountiful Basket Tasting Room 3606 The Barnyard A-13,
Carmel 625-4457

Bruno’s Deli & Surf & Sand Market6th & Junipero Ave., Carmel 624-3821

Rancho Cellars 26340 Crml., Rancho, Carmel 625-5646

[Map D-3]
Terranova Fine Wines
315 Calle Principal,
Monterey 333-1313
Terranova specializes in handcrafted wines from hundreds of wineries from throughout the world.

Wine Market [Map: C-2]
192 Country Club Gate,
Pacific Grove 646-0107
Learn the secrets of selecting fun wines, astound your friends and colleagues by matching unique wines with great meals.

Wineries
Baywood Cellars
381 Cannery Row, Suite C,
Monterey 645-9035

Chalone Vineyard 678-1717 Highway 146 & Stonewall Canyon Rd., Soledad

Paraiso Vineyards 678-0300 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad

Pessagno Winery 675-9463
1645 River Road , Salinas

Scheid Vineyards
1972 Hobson Avenue,
Soledad 888 478-4946

Transportation
Ag Venture Tours
P.O. Box 2634,
Monterey 761-8463
evan@agventuretours.com
www.agventuretours.com
Guided wine tasting, sightseeing and agricultural education tours of Monterey County.

MST- Grapevine Express
Monterey Transit Plaza (Pearl/Tyler)
Monterey 888-678-2871
www.mst.org
info@mst.org
Takes you to Monterey County’s wineries and tasting rooms. Leaves daily (hourly) from 11am-6pm. See center map for route info. See our ad on page 35.

Discover Monterey County’s Wine Country
The largest of California’s wine regions, Monterey County boasts over 40,000 acres of wine grapes. The Monterey County region has nine American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) that have been identified as one-of-a-kind wine growing districts: Monterey, Santa Lucia Highlands, Arroyo Seco, San Lucas, Hames Valley, Chalone, Carmel Valley, San Antonio Valley, and San Bernabe. These areas are referred to as “appellations” which is a term that identifies the wine grape’s place of origin. A vineyard’s location is made up of a synthesis of geography, climate, soil types, and viticultural practices. These elements combine to provide characteristics that make the grapes and the wine unique from that locale.

There are approximately 85 vintners and growers in Monterey County. Many of them have tasting rooms open to the public. These tasting rooms provide a relaxed atmosphere where guests receive knowledgeable, personal attention while tasting wines and learning about the winery. Several of the larger wineries offer tours of their facilities where you can see the wine making process.

Contact Monterey Wine Country for a free detailed map and passport to Monterey County’s wine tasting rooms, vineyards and shops. Website: www.montereywines.orgPhone: 831.375.9400 | Fax: 831.375.1116 | Email: info@montereywines.org