4 Best Wineries near Soledad

“What a fabulous find! We’re so glad we discovered the tasting rooms along River Road below the Santa Lucia Highlands vineyards. Wrath is a dog friendly Monterey winery with outdoor seating on a patio overlooking a pond and gardens with views is the highlands to the west. It was so relaxing, and they serve food too—charcuterie board to pair with the wines. The Falanghina, sparkling wines and pinot noirs were our favorites. If you’re looking for things to do just one hour from San Jose, visit the Monterey wineries on River Road in Salinas Valley. It’s way more chill and affordable than Napa.“

“This place is amazing!! If you are a fan of heavy bold reds this is the place!! Very welcoming and no need to be a wine expert this place has a great atmosphere and guaranteed a good time! Prices are amazing too I never leave this place without purchasing bottles.“

“I enjoy wine and I love wines from Zabala Vineyards. I had several bottles of wines from this vineyard with my family over the holidays this year, both Pinot Noir and Rieslings. What compelled me to write a review was that remarkably, this was the first and only time that everyone.....and I do mean every single member of my family that was there for the holidays, including in-laws....everyone in my family loved the wine. It was really a great holiday moment in retrospect and one that I won't soon, or ever, forget. At first only about half of us were even drinking, I let it be known that I loved the wine but I have eclectic tastes so my family doesn't always take my advice on food and drink. Slowly at first, I could tell that something was happening throughout the house. People were talking about the wine and one by one each person that had initially declined a glass decided to try it out. We had 4 bottles from Zabala and each of us had our favorite but everyone agreed that it was fantastic. It was like one of those magical moments right out of a sappy holiday movie. Some of my family like wine and will always try one out and some took my recommendation right away and had a glass but my favorite of all were the few that, at first, politely declined. Each had the same look on their face as if they wanted to keep the mood light and joyous but also didn't trust my opinion and wouldn't have a glass no matter how good I said it was. Before the end of the night every one of them had tried a glass and all of them had the same reaction, their eyes perked up, the corners on their mouths raised, and each said, "Oh wow! that really is good (or great, fantastic, tasty, etc.)" but each of them really loved it. It is here in 2018 that a York family tradition was born and while I don't know where we'll buy a turkey or what bakery we'll use next year I know exactly where to get our wine for next Christmas......and Thanksgiving.“