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A Taste of Monterey's large Visitors' Centers on Cannery Row overlooking the Monterey Bay and in historic Old Town Salinas are perfect locations to enjoy a variety of local wines. Representing over 70 regional wineries, each of our locations are great places to taste, shop and relax. From Chardonnay to Zinfandel, we carry a large range of locally produced wines, wine accessories and gifts. After hours, our tasting rooms transform into the perfect venues for private events, team building activities, small parties and our wine club festivities. The Oldtown Salinas center is located just steps away from the National Steinbeck Center, inside a 110 year old historic building. Guests may enjoy Monterey Wine Country tasting while viewing entertaining and educational exhibits. Expert wine consultants will gladly answer a wide array of questions regarding Monterey County's wineries, wine production and history. Our unique gift shops feature an extensive selection of local gourmet food and décor items and wine accessories. The facilities are available for special events. Features Daily wine tasting ($5 for a selection of 6 wines) - tasting this week Large selection of wine, gifts, gourmet foods and wine accessories Private tastings and events 1500 sq. ft. private wine cellar event space and catering Other Information Monterey Theme Gift Center Winery Maps & Tour Information Available for private parties and special events

A Taste of Monterey's large Visitors' Centers on Cannery Row overlooking the Monterey Bay and in historic Old Town Salinas are perfect locations to enjoy a variety of local wines. Representing over 70 regional wineries, each of our locations are great places to taste, shop and relax. From Chardonnay to Zinfandel, we carry a large range of locally produced wines, wine accessories and gifts. After hours, our tasting rooms transform into the perfect venues for private events, team building activities, small parties and our wine club festivities. The Oldtown Salinas center is located just steps away from the National Steinbeck Center, inside a 110 year old historic building. Guests may enjoy Monterey Wine Country tasting while viewing entertaining and educational exhibits. Expert wine consultants will gladly answer a wide array of questions regarding Monterey County's wineries, wine production and history. Our unique gift shops feature an extensive selection of local gourmet food and décor items and wine accessories. The facilities are available for special events. Features Daily wine tasting ($5 for a selection of 6 wines) - tasting this week Large selection of wine, gifts, gourmet foods and wine accessories Private tastings and events 1500 sq. ft. private wine cellar event space and catering Other Information Monterey Theme Gift Center Winery Maps & Tour Information Available for private parties and special events

Ag Venture Tours specializes in wine tasting, sightseeing and agricultural education tours of the Monterey Bay region of California. Wine tasting tours visit either the Monterey Wine Country (Salinas, Carmel Valley) or the Santa Cruz Mountains. Agricultural education tours feature the Salinas Valley. Sightseeing tours include the Monterey Peninsula (Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Carmel) or Big Sur. All our tours are designed to be fun and educational and can be customized to your interests, offering both half and full day excursions. Our guides are friendly and knowledgeable with extensive backgrounds in the agriculture and the wine industry. Tours We offer a wide variety of guided tours and/or step on guide service. Any size group can be accommodated, please call for more information. Each tour includes pickup and return at your residence or hotel, (individual rates include transportation in a comfortable 14 passenger van, group rates include van or bus transportation), expert guide service and commentary, wine tasting fees, winery tour and vineyard walk. A cooler of cold drinks is available and a winery map for each guest is included with each tour. Ag Venture Tours & Consulting is a full service tour operator with ten year's experience that can organize any tour that you may be interested in. We are flexible with the tour schedule and will customize the tour to meet your interests. All tours are designed to be fun and educational. Foreign language interpreters can be arranged on request. Individual Tours
Half day (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) tours cost $60-65/person (minimum of 2 guests, lunch not included) Additional $30 fuel fee for groups of 3 or less.
Full day (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) tours cost $85-100/person (minimum of 4 guests, optional picnic or restaurant lunch). Group Tours
Half day (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) tours cost $50-80/person (lunch not included).
Full day (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) tours cost $75-120/person (optional picnic or restaurant lunch).

BARGETTO WINERY is the oldest winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains producing handcrafted, award-winning wines since 1933. We focus on cool climate varietals that reveal an intensity of fruit flavor and natural acidities. Specialties include the unique Italian blend, LA VITA, and varietals such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir.

BARGETTO WINERY has also produced gold medal CHAUCER'S wines since the 1960s. These elegant dessert-style wines are produced from 100% pure fruit or natural honey without the addition of artificial flavors. The distinct taste of these wines can be enjoyed in the tradition of Medieval England. In the spirit of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, experience these unique wines as a pilgrimage in sensory delight. Learn more about our wines and Gold Medal Pinot Grigio on our website.
Our tasting room is open daily and tours are given by appointment. The creekside courtyard and historic wine cellars are available for special events. We welcome you to visit our winery in this distinctive region of mountain vineyards and coastal breezes. Also, visit us at our Monterey Tasting Room on Cannery Row! For more information, please visit our website or call 1-(800) 4-BARGETTO (422-7438).

Baywood Cellars exemplifies the Cotta family's three-quarter century commitment to quality and success. Cotta Properties was founded in 1925 by Joe Cotta Sr., and after many successful years of growing wine grapes and other agricultural commodities the John and James Cotta (Grandsons of Joe Sr.) started producing wine under their Las Viñas label in 1986. With John Cotta as winemaker and James Cotta as vineyard manager, Las Viñas immediately won awards in all of the top national and international competitions including "Best of Region "wines of the Lodi-Woodbridge region an unprecedented three years in a row in the 1988, '89 and '90 California State Fair wine competitions. Awards

In pursuit of higher quality and perfection, John and James started vinifying grapes from the family's own central coast vineyards under the "Vineyard Select" Baywood label, and the highest quality Methode Champenoise sparkling wines under the Las Viñas label from the Napa Valley, which in turn immediately won awards in the major wine competition circuits. Seeing the potential of the Central Coast as being", comparable if not superior to the Napa and Sonoma growing regions" John has focused his wine making talents and efforts on producing only ultra-premium wines from Monterey County and the Central Coast. Winemaking

President and wine maker, John Cotta has over 20 years experience producing wine in all of California's major viticulture regions. His vast knowledge, combined with the most up-to-date wine-making technology available such as Krones filler-corker machines and MEB rotary star labeling equipment, gives Baywood Cellars the bottling capacity of up to 150 bottles per minute. With temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and French Oak cooperage Baywood can produce and store more than 300,000 cases annually. Using state-of-the-art equipment and time-tested old-world techniques, John has been able to produce wines rated among the finest in the world. The Family

John and James Cotta, with the help of their father Joe Cotta Jr., currently farms over 2,000 acres of Varietal wine grapes throughout California, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Symphony and the traditional Douro region Port varieties. The family commitment to viticulture spans over three generations which includes state-of-the-art drip irrigation, trellising, integrated pest management and soil fertility programs. This provides consistent, high quality crops year after year.

The focus of the Bernardus Vineyards & Winery is to create wines that flatter the palate and stimulate the imagination. Our Marinus Estate Bordeaux-style red wine is the centerpiece of Ben Pon's dream. It is complemented by Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc from cool coastal climate vineyards. We also offer limited bottlings of small production and vineyard designate wines, which are available exclusively through the tasting room and wine club...taste a dream. History Owner Ben Pon appreciates wine as an art - a form of art that transcends the ordinary. His dream with Bernardus is to make a red wine equal to the finest from Bordeaux. To achieve this purpose, Ben, a Dutchman who could have planted vineyards anywhere in the world, has chosen the Carmel Valley for his estate vineyards and winery. Since the early 1970's, there has been a growing awareness of the outstanding potential for Bordeaux varieties from this new viticultural appellation. The Bernardus estate vineyards of Marinus and Featherbow Ranch are located in the Cachagua region of the Carmel Valley. We have been told that Cachagua is the Spanish word Native Americans used for deep or hidden water. It has been said that Native Americans believed that all things in nature were sacred and interrelated. Their respect for balance in nature is carried on in the vineyards of Bernardus. More than 300 live oaks have been preserved to thrive among carefully planted vines. Of the 220 acres, 50 acres have been planted to vineyards of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Sauvignon Blanc. Bernardus ventures forth as the fifth winery to establish vineyards in this sacred valley. While growing Bordeaux-style varieties in our estate vineyards, at Bernardus we are committed to cultivating Chardonnay in cool coastal climates, specifically the Monterey County growing region. Grapes from other superior coastal appellations in California are used to add nuances to the Bernardus blend. The vineyard components are then complemented by many different yeasts and oaks during the winemaking procedure. Winemaker Dean DeKorth integrates his experience working with the methods and practices of Bernardus winemaking with his own personal intuition and technical expertise. Dean DeKorth, an American, is a French winemaker—all of his early impressions about wine came from his education and apprenticeship in France. A very important part of Dean’s Burgundian training was focused on distinguishing aromas and flavor qualities, as well as textural elements in the wine. With this old-world sense of taste, Dean seeks to make wines that flatter the palate. A viticulturalist, enologist, scholar, craftsman, and artist, Dean DeKorth brings to his winemaking a time-honored knowledge of wine and an endless passion –­ a passion labeled Bernardus. At Bernardus the textural element-"the mouth feel'-is the most important expression of wine. At a time when there is an increasing conversion of established French wine estates from seasoned wooden tanks to rows of stainless steel, Bernardus Winery was constructed to create traditional wines. Wines are aged in oak tanks and barrels specially crafted for Bernardus in the French region of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Oak is purchased from many coopers in France to allow for blending of different flavors, or "the spice rack approach". It is the goal of Ben Pon to create wines from the promising viticultural region of Carmel Valley that will rival in style and quality the finest traditional wines. With an unequaled commitment and the resources and talent to support this commitment, Bernardus is embarking upon the next frontier in American winemaking. Wines Estate Ingrid's Vineyard Marinus Vineyard Monterey County Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Vineyard Designate Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Press Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Marinus Pinot Noir Tasting Room Location: 5 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, California
Hours: 11am-5pm everyday
Phone: 831-659-1900
Toll Free: 1-800-223-2533 There is a $5 Tasting Fee or Mr. Pon's Reserve pour for $10.
It is recommended that groups of 8 or more make a reservation.

Relax, unwind, and uncork a flavor bomb. When it comes to enjoying the big, rich fruit that's Blackstone's signature, no occasion is too small.

Blackstone Winery was founded in 1990 with the goal of producing approachable, full-bodied, well-balanced wines. We believe in good friends, good food and juicy conversations-and our wines are the ideal complement. Our Monterey County winery might be thought of as a friendly neighborhood destination that just happens to crush 35,000 tons of grapes a year. This capacity lets us take advantage of the amazing grape quality of the Central Coast. You can sample the results in our spacious tasting room, or try the artisan olive oils and cabernet fudge sauce for sale in our gourmet shop. Work it all off in a stroll around the grounds, which feature a pond, vineyards, a gazebo, and a rolling lawn where local events are often held. Whether you're interested in a wine for everyday, to give as a gift, or to save for a special occasion, you'll find it in our portfolio. Just click on a category above to browse through our selection.

Our Winemaker Select wines are fruit-forward, easy to drink, and food-friendly - perfect for everyday celebrations. The cornerstone of this portfolio is Blackstone's California Merlot, the number-one-selling domestic red wine in the United States at any price.

The microclimates and soils of Sonoma County produce a wide range of flavors and our Sonoma Reserve wines highlight the best of them.  Artisan techniques and individual barrel selection let the character of each vineyard come through, producing wines with bold fruit, complexity and a rich texture.

In addition to our Winemaker Select and Sonoma Reserve wines, which can be found in fine wine and retail shops across the U.S., we also produce a collection of wines sold exclusively at our winery.  These Tasting Room Wines come from California's premiere appellations and are produced in limited quantities.  

A pioneer in the California wine industry, Chalone VIneyard began in 1919 in an are so distinctive, it was granted its own American Viticulture Area designation. Our label depicts the extinct volcanoes of the Pinnacles National Monument that border our vineyard on Mount Chalone in the Gavilan Mountain Range of Monterey County. Perched high in these remote mountains, 1800 feet above California's Salinas Valley, Chalone Vineyard is a one-of-a-kind wine estate. This is extreme wine country, with limited rainfall, rare limestone-rich soils and distinctive high altitude coastal climate in which daily temperatures can vary by as much as 45 degrees. This unique terroir produces grapes of compelling fruit and richness. Chalone Vineyard grape yields (less than 3 tons per acre) are small by California standards, but the grapes from this vineyard acheive homogeniety of ripeness and display intense, hedonistic charachter and superb balance. The vineyard's name comes from Mount Chalone, which derives its name from that of the idigenous Costanoan Indian tribe, the Chollen or Chalone Indians.

Chalone is a 100% estate winery. That means all of our wines come from grapes grown on our estate vineyard: Chardonnay Pinot Blanc Viognier Pinot Noir Chenin Blanc Grenache Syrah

Chateau Julien Wine Estate rests on sixteen acres amongst the Santa Lucia Mountains in Carmel Valley. Family owned and operated since 1982, the French-style Chateau offers a magnificent setting for tasting limited release Private Reserve wines or picnicking in the cobblestone Courtyard. Enjoy a variety of Chateau Julien wines from the soils of Monterey County: Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Syrah, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc.

Products or Services Wine Collector Program Club Chateau Special Events Private and Corporate Events Private Group Tours Corporate Gifts Gift Baskets  History In the late 1970's, Bob and Patty Brower set out to fulfill their dream. Originally from the East Coast, they had a passion for wine and admired the French hospitality encountered while traveling in Europe. They saw the potential in Monterey County as a quality wine growing region, and in 1982 began building what is now known as Château Julien Wine Estate in Carmel Valley, California. The winery's first release came in 1985 with Chardonnay and Merlot from the 1982 vintage. Today, the entire process of wine production takes place on the 16-acre estate, including the aging of nearly 2000 oak barrels of wine. Winemaker Bill Anderson joined the Browers in 1982, and produced the winery's first 100% Merlot with the premier vintage. Bill continues to produce wine at Château Julien Wine Estate, and has played an integral part in establishing Merlot as the winery's flagship varietal. The Estate Château Julien Wine Estate is located on 16 acres at the foot of the majestic Carmel Valley mountains. The winery boasts breathtaking vistas of the lush green valley where sunsets are unforgettable and rainbows bounce off the hills... Bob and Patty Brower's commitment to hospitality began when the winery opened its doors in 1982. The building itself is a replica of a home on the French/Swiss border. The warmth and hospitality exudes from the moment guests enter the Chateau. A magnificent grand fireplace, open beam ceilings and well appointed antiques set the stage for tasting Private Reserve wines. A hand blown stained glass window sits majestically at the opposite end of the tasting room, or "Great Hall." There is no tasting bar in the Great Hall, but rather an eighteen-foot antique mahogany table for tasting wines. A comfortable, inviting atmosphere is extended to each and every guest. The winery is open to visitors daily for wine tasting and tours, and all guests are welcome to enjoy the ambiance of the garden cobblestone courtyard off of the Chateau. Within the Chateau, there are several separate venues for hosting private events. Each room offers a unique setting for guests to enjoy. Nestled amongst six acres of Sangiovese grapes is the winery's newest addition: the "Chai" (pronounced "shay"). All of Château Julien's barrels are set in the Chai for aging. Built one story into the ground, the Chai is kept at a naturally cool temperature and humidity for aging wines. The walls are 12"-15" thick, with a natural ventilation system extending from the west of the building to the east. The addition of the Chai in 1998 has enabled the winery to barrel ferment one hundred percent of the Chardonnays and age wine longer in oak. Custom ambiance lighting and the dramatic stacking of oak barrels, make the Chai an ideal setting for private events.

Château Sinnet is proud to feature its wines every Friday evening from 4-6 PM at the magnificent Seven Gables Inn. A representative of the winery will be present to provide information about the wines and the winery. This event is open only to guests of the hotel so next time you book your stay, select the beautiful Seven Gables Inn. You'll be glad you did. Wine List Red Varietal Wines

Château Sinnet
2000 Pinot Noir
Monterey County
List Price: $21.00
Our Pinot Noir is light-bodied with full, rich fruit flavors seasoned for 18 months in French Oak. This Monterey County Pinot has captured the full essence of a truly wonderful wine. Enjoy with beef, lamb, and, of course, pasta.   

Château Sinnet
2001 Pinot Noir
Monterey County
List Price: $21.00
Our Pinot Noir is light-bodied with full, rich fruit flavors seasoned for 18 months in French Oak. This Monterey County Pinot has captured the full essence of a truly wonderful wine. Enjoy with beef, lamb, and, of course, pasta.   

Château Sinnet
2002 Sangiovese
Monterey County
List Price: $21.00
It is no wonder why this Italian varietal is the principle red wine in Tuscany with it's soft tannins that frame the flavors of cherry, vanilla, spice, and chocolate.   

Château Sinnet
2002 Merlot
Monterey County
75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc
List Price: $21.00
Our Merlot is a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. Assistance from our friends and wine sommelier helped produce a full-bodied wine with intense full fruit flavors, fine-grained tannins and a persistant, well-integrated finish.   

Château Sinnet
2002 Cabernet Franc
Monterey County
List Price: $21.00
Our selectively low yields produce a grape with exceptional quality from our Jolon Vineyard Estate vines in Monterey County. Fifteen Months of seasoning in French Oak barrels produces a full-bodied wine complete with mild tannins balancing sour cherry and spicy flavors.   

Château Sinnet
2000 Claret
Blend of 68% Syrah
12% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Carignane
10% Grenache
List Price: $16.00
Our Claret is a blend of 68% Syrah, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Grenache, and 10% Carignane seasoned for 15 months in French Oak barrels. This full-bodied wine gratifies and enhances every good meal.   

Château Sinnet
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
Carmel Valley
List Price: $21.00
Our Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied with full, rich fruit flavors seasoned for 22 months in French Oak. This Carmel Valley Cabernet is grown in sunny Carmel Valley at Horn Toad Vineyard.   

Château Sinnet
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
Carmel Valley
List Price: $21.00
Our Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied with full, rich fruit flavors seasoned for 22 months in French Oak. This Carmel Valley Cabernet is grown in sunny Carmel Valley at Horn Toad Vineyard.   

Château Sinnet
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
Monterey County
List Price: $21.00
Our Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon is carefully nurtured from vine to wine. Our selectively low yields produce a grape with exceptional quality from our Jolon Vineyard Estate vines in Monterey County. Considered the noblest of all grapes, the Cabernet is a complex, elegant, strong-bodied wine that will age with grace.   

Château Sinnet
2002 Zinfandel
Monterey County
Alcohol 15.5% by volume
List Price: $21.00
Our Zinfandel is carefully nurtured from vine to wine. Our selectively low yields produce a grape with exceptional quality from our Jolon Vineyard Estate vines in Monterey County. Fifteen months of seasoning in American Oak barrels produces a full-bodied wine complete with tannins, cherry aromas and a generous spicy taste making it Gary's personal favorite.   

White Varietal Wines

Château Sinnet
2000 Chardonnay
Monterey County
List Price: $15.00

Sparkling Wines by Château Sinnet Cellars

California Champagne
Grand Cuvee
List Price: $15.00

California Champagne
Select Cuvee
List Price: $15.00

California Champagne
Almond Cuvee
List Price: $15.00

Specialty Wine Apertifs by Château Sinnet Cellars

Sold in 750 ml bottles.

Cranberry Renoir L'Orange
List Price: $16.00
Superior Northwestern cranberry fruit, spicy cloves and zesty orange peel are used to produce a smooth lingering finish. Our Cranberry Renoir L'Orange Wine is drinking beautifully now and complements a wide range of foods. Enjoy as the perfect apertif before dinner or with desert. For a special treat, serve hot. The flavors of the orange peel and cloves are enhanced when heated. Garnish with a cinamon stick.   

Pomegranate Toulouse
List Price: $16.00
We can assure you that our Pomegranate Toulouse Wine has been given the most meticulous care, warmth and sincerity in the artistry of its blending. An exquisite blend of a pleasant white table wine with a bright red fruit of top quality pomegranates. Fresh and full-bodied enough to handle seafood salads, smoked fish or grilled salmon. Perfect for a midday picnic, luncheon or evening hot tub.   

Peach Monet with Honey
List Price: $16.00
Top quality peaches, nutmeg, cinamon and cloves define its honeysuckle aromas. An extremely complex wine that comes together in balance with the sweetness of honey. Our Peach Monet Wine is drinking beautifully now and complements a wide range of foods. For a special treat, serve over sliced peaches and other fruits, or as a glaze for meats and poultry.   

Fruit Wine Apertifs by Château Sinnet Cellars

Concord Mostel
List Price: $16.00
Our Concord Mostel Wine was judged #1 at our annual fruit and wine tasting event in Carmel Valley, California. You'll be thrilled by its Labrusca type wild grape flavor with a hint of spice. Enjoy with light Northern Italian style faire, antipasto and fruit plate or as an awesome end to any day.   

Plum Matisse
List Price: $16.00
The bouquet shows intriguing nuances of vanilla that tease with scents of passionfruit. Our Plum Matisse Wine aims to please. Perfect for a midday picnic, luncheon or sunday brunch. Think Peking Duck with plum sauce, a good stilton cheese or a plate of roasted walnuts. Enjoy as the perfect apertif before dinner or with desert.   

Blackberry Chagall
List Price: $16.00
Be assured this wine has been given the most meticulous care, warmth, and sincerity in its artitry from fruit to bottle. Only top quality berries from Oregon's great and fertile Williamette Valley are used to make this extraordinary Berry Wine. Château Sinnet has long thought that a glass or two of chilled Blackberry Chagall Wine on a summer evening is one of life's greatest pleasures. Tasting Rooms

13746 Center Street
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-659-2244

Hours:
Eveyday, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

1182 Broadway Avenue
Seaside, CA 93955
831-394-6090

Hours:
Fri-Sun, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Call for schedule