Top Things to do in Monterey County
The 8 Best Wine Bars in Monterey County, Monterey County
Monterey offers a host of historic attractions from Cannery Row to the famed Monterey Aquarium. This incredible sliver of oceanfront offers an amazing bounty of things to do, with marine, floral and vine-fresh delights to savor. Monterey-Salinas Transit and Amtrak let you take your eyes off the road. Charming towns, world-class golf courses and idyllic inns lie at the hem of the glittering Pacific. Whether you're looking for calm or noisy beachside fun, the Monterey Peninsula has it in buckets.
Restaurants in Monterey County
1. Stave Wine Cellar
2. Twisted Roots Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Twisted Roots Winery represents 3 generations, dedicated to Hand Craft, Small Lot, wine. Specializing in Petite Sirah and Old Vine Zinfandel. Our vineyard was first planted in 1918, and some of those vines still are producing today. Come Taste the History!
Reviewed By RetiredO6 - Galt, United States
This is my favorite Tasting Room. Josh the winemaker does a wonderful job getting the grapes from harvest to the bottle. The 1918 old Vine Zin is perfectly balanced and my absolute favorite. Love to sit on the patio at the tasting room enjoy the company of the Tasting Room staff and residents of the Carmel Valley area. PS Josh takes wonderful care of our military friends.
3. Silvestri Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Family owned Estate winery located in Carmel Valley, CA. Visit our tasting room in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. We feature Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Barbera, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc varietals across a wide selection of designates, blends and Rose. About owner Alan Silvestri: In over thirty years as a film composer, Alan Silvestri has blazed an innovative trail with his exciting and melodic scores, winning the applause of Hollywood and movie audiences the world over. Alan has scored music for such films as Romancing the Stone, the Back to the Future trilogy, Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Captain America, Marvel's The Avengers, plus many others. Please visit our website for more information.
4. Holman Ranch Tasting Room
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Holman Ranch Tasting Room proudly pours Holman Ranch and Jarman wines. Both wines are made from 100% estate-grown, sustainably farmed grapes, made in our state-of-the-art underground wine caves.
5. Puma Road at Portola Plaza
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
This is the new, second tasting room for Puma Road Winery. Featuring excellent Bordeaux and Burgundy wines grown in Santa Lucia Highlands AVA and Paicines AVA. Puma Road wines are crafted from 100% estate grown grapes. Owner Ray Franscioni is a third generation Salinas Valley farmer who reserves 5% of the output from his 1600 acres of vineyards to create exclusive wines for the Puma Road label.
6. I. Brand & Family
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By jes22 - Minneapolis, United States
Ian, the owner/winemaker actually did our tasting. Really a special treat! The wines are very good at reasonable prices. This is an up and coming winery to watch.
