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Soledad
Paraiso Vineyards
38060 Paraiso Springs Road
Soledad
(831) 678-0300
Website: www.paraisovineyards.com
 
“...because it was like Heaven.” Paraiso, in the famed Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, overlooks the Salinas Valley from its mountainside perch. Through four decades, Monterey’s pioneering Smith Family has grown grapes expressive of this beautiful estate. They offer daily complimentary sampling of limited, award-winning Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. The Paraiso boutique offers a unique collection of home and garden gifts and décor. Paraiso’s scenic overlook is a postcard-perfect setting for private parties, corporate meetings, and wedding receptions. Open daily: 11am to 4pm.

Hahn Estates,
Smith & Hook Winery

37700 Foothill Road
Soledad
(831) 678-2132
 
Visit beautiful Hahn Estates/Smith & Hook Winery nestled at the thousand foot elevation in the Santa Lucia Highlands with panoramic vistas of the Salinas Valley. Come and taste our award-winning “Wines of Monterey Distinction.” Producing Chardonnay, Merlot, Meritage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. Tasting daily from 11 am to 4 pm. Winery Tours by appt; Picnic Area, Historic Special Event Facility, Unique Gift Shop.

Corralitos

Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery
469 Hames Road
Corralitos
(831) 728-5172
 
Premium estate wines from our 30 acres of vineyards. We are also the home of martin alfaro wines, featuring premium Pinot Noirs, and corralitos wine cellars, producers of Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. Visitors welcome by appointment.

Windy Oaks Estate
380 Sweetwood Way
Corralitos
(831) 786-9463
 
Windy oaks estate Vineyards & Winery is located 1,000 feet up on a ridge overlooking the Monterey Bay at the southern end of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation. We make Gold medal winning all estate, Burgundian style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. We are all-gravity, we do not use pumps, and we not filter or fine, resulting in wines which are complex and layered, and are very expressive of there terroir. We are open the 3rd Saturday of January, April, July and November, and in June for the Santa Cruz Mtns. Vintners’ Festival. We also conduct vineyard/winery tours by appointment for groups of 6 or more, and are available for special events.

Soquel
Bargetto Santa Cruz Winery
3535 N. Main Street
(831) 475-2258
Website: www.bargetto.com
 
Established in 1933. Features award winning Santa Cruz Mountains Wines. Charming courtyard overlooks Soquel Creek. Art gallery onsite, gift items & gourmet foods available. Open daily: 11am to 5pm


Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery
7099 Glen Haven Road
(831) 465-9294

 
Hunter Hill is a family owned 6 acre vineyard and winery specializing in handcrafted red wines. Vaan & Christine Slatter welcome you to their winery for tasting on the weekends. Sample the award winning Estate Merlot, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Estate Syrah & Old Vine Zinfandel. Open Saturday & Sunday from 11a.m. to 4p.m.



Santa Cruz

Beauregard Vineyard
Santa Cruz Municiple Wharf
(831) 425-7777
Website:www.beauregardvineyard.com
 
Conveniently located on the Monterey Bay. The wines are all Santa Cruz Mountains appellation. All wines are grown, produced, and bottled by Beauregard Vineyards - the highest acreage winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Open daily 1-6pm.

Trout Gulch Vineyards
By Turgeon, Père et Fils
414 Avalon Avenue
(831) 471-2705
Website: www.troutgulchvineyards.com
Email: mail@troutgulchvineyards.com
 
Specializing in Pinot Noir & Chardonnay grown right here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Call or e-mail for upcoming events and tasting opportunities. No Tasting Room

Boulder Creek
Ahlgren Vineyard
20320 Highway 9
(831) 338-6071
 
Respected for quality since 1976. Located in the cellar beneath the Ahlgrens’ mountain home; dedicated to hands-on production of fine varietal wines. Tasting/Sales, Saturdays 12-4pm.


Felton

Hallcrest Vineyards and
The Organic Wine Works

379 Felton Empire Road
(831) 335-4441
 
Located on a beautiful estate with nostalgic tasting room, we have award-winning wines including the best certified, organically grown & processed, non-sulfited wines on the market. Open daily, 12pm-5:00pm.

Organic Wine Works
379 Felton Empire Road
(800) OWW-WINE

 
Taste the best certified, organically gown and processed, non-sulfited wines available on the market. Open daily 11 to 5:30. Please call for directions.

Bonny Doon
Bonny Doon Vineyard
10 Pine Flat Road
(831) 425-4518
Website: www.bonnydoonvineyard.com
It’s our belief that wine should be as fun as government regulations allow. We specialize in Rhône and Italian style wines and are champions of the strange, esoteric, ugly-duckling grape varieties of the world. Come visit our little Big House in the redwoods to taste an ever-changing selection of wines. Daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for holiday hours.


San Saba
San Saba Vineyards
35801 Foothill Road
(831) 678-2992
Website: www.sansaba.com
About 30 minutes south of Monterey, at the end of River Road, you'll find San Saba. Our newest tasting room is nestled into the heart of one of the oldest family-owned vineyards in Monterey county. Sample wines while you soak up the scenery. We offer Bocage Unoaked Chardonnay and Merlot along with San Saba Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy wines that are an expression of the vineyard, the winemaker's skill and the passion that comes from more than thirty years of growing grapes and producing wine. Open Tues - Sun 11am to 5pm. 19 E. CARMEL VALLEY RD., CARMEL VALLEY VILLAGE 831-659-7322 San Saba's Carmel Valley tasting room is located at the far east end of Carmel Valley Village. This small, friendly location is an easy stroll from the other tasting rooms in Carmel Valley Village and only a 20 minute drive from Monterey and Carmel. Open Tues - Sun 11am to 5pm







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