Traveling to Monterey, California? Learn about Monterey Grapes

Will you visit Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Salina or Big Sur, California this year? Consider adding wine tasting to your schedule.

According to the Monterey County Vitners and Growers Association, about 85 vintners and growers call Monterey County "home", and the County boasts over 40,000 acres planted in varietal winegrapes.

Within the designation of Monterey County, the region has nine American Viticultural Areas (AVAs):

Monterey
Santa Lucia Highlands
Arroyo Seco
San Lucas
Hames Valley
Chalone
Carmel Valley
San Antonio Valley
San Bernabe

California wine lovers can find information about Monterey Wine Country at the MCVGA website. Two videos provide information about this beautiful AVA.

A wine trail map is here: http://www.montereywines.org/wineries_map.html
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