11 Best Wineries near Monterey

“Great Wine 🍷 and people..🍾🥂“

“Such a cool place, we came in and had a flight with a cheese board, which really hit the spot. We were impressed with the variety of flavors and interesting wine combinations, plus we thought it was great to be trying local wines. Totally recommend this place for a fun little outing downtown!“

“Love this tasting room! Owners are the sweetest!!“

“I absolutely loved the wine here! The staff were amazing and super knowledgeable — I learned a lot during our visit. I especially appreciated De Tierra’s commitment to sustainable winemaking practices. Overall, it was such a wonderful experience and definitely worth the visit!“

“Lepe Cellars was the highlight of our day of wine tasting. It’s a small bar tucked into a shared space with an art gallery, which adds a unique and relaxing vibe. You’re welcome to wander and enjoy the art between pours. The woman who helped us with our tasting was incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive. Her warm energy and genuine conversation made this stop stand out above all the other tasting rooms we visited. Great wine and even better hospitality.“

“Felt right at home as soon as we walked into this place. Both the manager and the gentleman who helped us were wonderful. They expanded our horizons from our typical palette. Ended up leaving with a bottle of their sparkling rose which we normally don’t lean towards at all! It was so refreshing yet dry and definitely hit the spot during the warm day. The bar was spacious and the outdoor dining area had a nice cool breeze. Good ambience is key and this place definitely has it. We will be back when visiting the area again🍷“

“Sarah is amazing!! She's friendly, fun, super knowledgeable, and always knows exactly what wine to recommend. She made us feel like regulars and kept the good vibes going throughout our visit.
Great wine is easy to find at Folktale, but great service like Sarah's is what keeps us coming back. Thanks for making our day so much fun—we’ll be back soon!“

“I cannot recommend both Shale Canyon wine tasting room and Nora’s Carmel enough. While celebrating a birthday last weekend, we stopped in the tasting room before dinner and were greeted with the warmest welcome by Janice. She, along with the staff at Noras, made our experience 5 stars through and through. Both establishments are a must while you’re in Carmel.“

“Wonderful customer service and the Zin was wonderful!!! 👍🏻“

“Amazing wines and a tasting room that is the best in Carmel!“

“This adorable shop in Carmel by the Sea, had room for our party of 8, a friendly hostess and a lot of history of Silvestri, known for music in many many well known films. Locals stopped in to pickup wine for dinner. They have a reasonable wine club and waived fees if you bought some. Oh, and their Pinot is really good!“