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Ventana Vineyards

2999 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Monterey, CA 93940
831-372-7415
Ranked #14 of 67 attractions in Monterey
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Wineries
Traveler Description: Ventana is a wine tasting room next door to Tarpy's Restaurant.  The winery tasting room is surrounded by beautiful pine and oak tree more »
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Albany, New York
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

We have visited both the Ventana tasting rooms, one in Salinas and the other in Monterey, adjacent to Tarpy's. They are both very different in terms of feel, but either one is very unique and fun. In Monterey we sat out on a lovely stone patio, and were brought a cheese and fruit platter and sampled numerous Ventana wines. The... More

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Hillsborough, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

Really like their wines and tasting room is next to Tarpy's Roadhouse More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

I suppose it is up to your taste but I felt most of the wines they selected were not that great you could get better at Trader Joes. We did buy a dessert wine and the cabernet, but when we went elsewhere the wines were much better. More

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Modesto, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011

Outstanding wine at a reasonable price- this is a must for those who enjoy a bit of tasting while touring the coast. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2011
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As long as Sir Richard and Lady LaKeisha are pouring, you will never go wrong with the wines of Ventana, wine education and a lot of laughter! More

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Richmond, Virginia
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2011

My sister and I started off our wine tasting here. The wine was good but the experience was underwhelming. The woman presenting the tasting just didn't seem that into it. A very dry experience! More

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Los Angeles, California
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2011
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The tasting room is close to downtown Monterey with plenty of parking. When we got there the attendant was busy with a large group on the patio from the wine trolley (a tour) so he poured us a glass inside at the bar and asked if we would mind waiting. We waited and he waived our tasting fee. The wines... More

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Monterey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2011
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As part of a wine tasting trip with friends Ventana was one of our stops. They had us (15) in our own room with a genorous selection of crackers, cheese, olives and meat. With a lovely selection of wines poured there was something for everyone. Knowlegable hosts and friendly service was the tone. A delightful experience. More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2011

This place is small but cute. The staff is really friendly and not at all snobby. The cost for a wine tasting is $5 for about 8 different types but that fee is waved if you spend 15 dollars on wine. ALL of their wines were awesome so it's easy to spend that 15. LOVED visiting here. More

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Pasadena CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2010

Excellent wines, especially whites, but their cabernet is also very good. Convenient location near Monterey and a very nice place to stop, with a pleasant patio-garden tasting area. And very friendly service. I arrived with several colleagues right at closing time, 5 PM, and the hostess warmly welcomed us and provided us a long series of maybe ten wines to... More

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