Many of Monterey County's finest wineries have tasting rooms located on Cannery Row and in downtown Monterey. A fun afternoon can be spent tasting wines while visiting the many other shops and attractions between them.
Monterey Tasting Room Itinerary
Far-flung Monterey County wineries like Pierce Ranch Vineyards, Carmel Ridge and Bargetto Winery bring the flavors of Monterey County directly to you at their tasting rooms on Cannery Row. Shops that focus on local wines, such as A Taste of Monterey offer daily tastings from a range of wineries. All are accessible by an easy walk along Cannery Row and the Recreation Trail.
A taste of Monterey's wines is sure to leave you longing for more. Visit the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association website for a tasting room map and additional information on Monterey County Wine Country.
4 Activities to Pait with a Glass of Monterey County Wine
Monterey County is home to approximately 40,000 acres of wine grapes. You know what that means? It means Monterey County makes a lot of wine y’all. Of the most popular, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. But don’t limit yourself to just two because there are 42 varietals to choose from, all equally worth a taste. Pair all that wine with our mild year-round weather, boundless outdoor activities and incredible scenic views and we dare you not to have fun in Monterey County.
Below are 4 of our favorite ways to enjoy a glass of Monterey County Wine.
1. ATV & UTV Tours
Honey, almond, peach and buttered popcorn are just a few notes when describing a chilled glass of chardonnay from Hahn Family Wines. Informative, exhilarating and entertaining are a few that describe the ATV tour through their Salinas Valley vineyards. Pair the two and you're sure to have a blast!
2. Games at Folktale Winery
It’s game day every day at Folktale Winery in Carmel Valley. Pair one of their 4 varieties of Rosé with one of the several games available (including Jenga) to sippers, samplers and simply anyone who is looking to have #RoséAllDay kind of fun! Furry friends are welcome to play too.
3. Watch the Sunset
Head down to Carmel Beach for an incredible sunset, but before you do, be sure to visit a Carmel-by-the-Sea tasting room or two. Galante Vineyards, Scheid Vineyards and Dawn's Dream are just a few of the dozen that scatter the charming village.
4. Monterey Recreational Bike Trail
Sip and Sea your way along historic Cannery Row. Rent a bike (or bring your own) and wine-d down the Monterey Recreational Bike Trail making stops to taste wine along the way. Including a stop into The Wine Experience, A Taste of Monterey and Bargetto Winery to experience a little bit of everything enjoyed with sprawling views of the Monterey Bay? You may even get a whale show!