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A Taste of Monterey

700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
831 646 5446
Ranked #1 of 8 shopping in Monterey
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Specialty Shops, Wineries
Owner description: A Taste of Monterey's large Visitors' Center on Cannery Row overlooking the Monterey Bay is a perfect locations to enjoy a variety of local wines....... more » Owner description: A Taste of Monterey's large Visitors' Center on Cannery Row overlooking the Monterey Bay is a perfect locations to enjoy a variety of local wines. Representing over 85 regional wineries, our location is a 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. Enjoy our tasting room and discover what Monterey Wine Country has to offer! « less
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Akron, OH
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Kinda expensive but a great view. Take a moment to relax with a glass of wine after walking around all day. More

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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Definitely worth a visit to admire the view of the bay and try a glass or two of wine. The tasting is good value - we actually prefered the standard tasting wines to the reserves (yes, we did both...) but I'm sure they change regularly in any case. More

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Blacksburg, Virginia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Makes it seem like you can choose from hundred of wines to taste but only offer a select few each week. More

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san jose, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

great staff, they let us enjoy ourselves without pushing for us to buy. Great selection of Pinots. More

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Stateline, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

This is the first time I've come here. What a great view of the ocean. We saw dolphins playing in the water. The Coast Guard using a helicopter for training. The seagulls outside the window. The waves breaking over the rocks. The sea lions playing in the water too. Oh, by the way. The Monterey County wines are great. They... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

We were at the Lexus tent event. It would have received 5 stars if not such a long like to get in. Once in, we were able to enjoy many options...too many wines actually for one visit but it was very nice anyway. The drive there was gorgeous too! More

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seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Stopped in on a whim with our 2 kids. We sampled some lovely wines and chatted with others at the bar while the kids watched otters and seals in the bay. Surely one of the best views for wine tasting in the world. Left with 3 bottles of new wines we loved. More

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Loveland, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

Got here before it was too crowded, which is recommended. We opted to sit by the windows and go back and forth to the bar for our tasting, which made it even nicer. It's a bit pricey since most area tasting rooms of a single vineyard offer free sampling, but you do get a rebate of your $8 minimum tasting... More

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Albany, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

This tasting room for several Monterey County wines is in a beautiful location, overlooking Monterey Bay. It's a great opportunity to sample some of the really great wines that come out of this region. You can sit at a windowside table and watch the otters playing outside. They also sell wine related gifts. This place can get crowded so earlier... More

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

features a great view and samples many of the area's wines. If you do not have the time to visit the individual tasting rooms around the countryside. Get over to Ventana if you can. More

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