If you're looking for the best Monterey wineries, you've come to the right place. All of these places sell various types of wines, and some of them may have wine clubs to join for discounts and other benefits.
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Taste of Monterey: Taste of Monterey has red wine, white wine, sparkling, rose and dessert wines for tasting. The company sells individual wines as well as wine packs. Taste of Monterey also has a wine club that you can join. Members receive a 15 to 20 percent discount on all current releases of wine and merchandise. Members also receive invitations to special events, 25 percent discount on club selection orders, free shipping months with Spring and Fall wine sales to anywhere in the United States and complimentary tasting when you visit their tasting room.
Vino Napoli Wine Bar: Special wine tasting events are held throughout the year. It gives visitors the opportunity to taste and purchase wines that they like. All of the wines are available for purchase, and they can be shipped internationally. Vino Napoli is open from three in the afternoon until 10pm.
Folktale Winery & Vineyards: Folktale Winery & Vineyards is probably one of the best Monterey wineries to visit. They have various wines to purchase. All of the wines they're selling were produced by them. Folktale Winery & Vineyards has tasting hours, tours, events and food to enjoy.
Morgan Tasting: Morgan Tasting has been in business for over three decades. The latest vintage wines are available for tasting. The company sells various wines. There's something for everyone. If you're interested in joining their wine club, you'll receive discounts and other benefits.
Bargetto Winery Monterey Tasting Room: Bargetto Winery Monterey Tasting room is known for their award-winning wines. It's a great place to relax and experience the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Visitors get to taste five wines for $10. Bargetto has a wine club you can join without any fees.
Dawn's Dream Winery: Dawn's Dream Winery has red and white wines available for purchase and tasting. The company holds events regularly. Dawn's Dream Winery is proud to donate to charity. If you're interested in joining a wine club, this winery has that too. There are two memberships to choose from with various benefits.
The Wine Experience: The Wine Experience is known for their contemporary tasting room with New American cuisine. The company also holds wine workshops and events regularly. The best features about this winery is that you can learn a lot from their workshops, and it's a great way to meet people with similar interests. Visitors are welcome to taste, blend and create wines that satisfy their taste buds.
Carmel Ridge Winery: Carmel Ridge Winery won a gold medal in 2014 for the biggest wine show in America. That's not the only awards they've won throughout the years they've been in business. Carmel Ridge Winery has various wines to taste. You can buy them at their shop. They also have a wine club that you can join without any fees.
McIntyre Vineyards: McIntyre Vineyards is known for their warm, contemporary wine tasting room and their store that carries local wines. They hold events every few days for their visitors. They also have various wine club memberships that you can join too.
Sovino Wine Bar & Merchant: Sovino Wine Bar specializes in local wines. Sovino Wine Bar holds events regularly, has a wine club and a wine and food list. Their events mainly consist of paint and sip and live music. They have various wine memberships to purchase.
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