Monterey Wine Festival

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Guide to Wineries, Tasting Rooms, Restaurants, Events & Accommodations in
Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties
Monterey Wine Festival | Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival | Cooking for Solutions 2012
Concorso Italiano | Paso Robles Wine Festival | Moss Landing Antique Street Faire
Spring/Summer 2012 • Complimentary
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“This is the
best damn
Pinot Noir in
the world.”
First-time wine buyers and customers are often skeptical about this statement,
often viewing it as ignorant or arrogant. But after a flight of our Pinot Noirs and
Chardonnays, they realize I am 100% correct on Monterey County wines being
some of the best in the world.
Working in the wine industry has granted me great opportunities to drink amazing
wines from all over the world. For instance, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s La
Tâche, Sangiovese from Montalcino, Syrah from Rhône, Pinot Noir from Russian
River Valley and Santa Rita Hills, Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, and
even Riesling from Alsace, to name a few. But out of all the wines I have experienced, I still prefer Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands, or a bright, tropical, well balanced Chardonnay from Monterey County, knowing it is in the upper
echelon of great, classic wines.
Once a year Steve Pessagno (aka my father and winemaker for our winery) and I
get affirmation when we go on a wild boar hunting trip with our friends, one of
them being Master Sommelier, Fred Dame. Mr. Dame is the first sommelier credited for passing all three parts of the Master Sommelier Exam in just one year.
During our afternoon libations, after hunting is through for the day, he always
approaches me after trying our Four Boys Vineyard Pinot Noir and says, “Son, your
dad makes world-class wines.”
Anthony Pessagno
Sales Manager/Pessagno Vineyards
Not only are our wines world class, but we are also surrounded by the beautiful
landscape that is Monterey County. On a drive down the River Road Wine Trail
you will experience meandering farm roads that cut through miles of rolling hills
planted with vines up until the terrain is too steep to plant. Customers who visit
our tasting room make note that it is like traveling by train through old-country
Europe. During the drive you can stop and experience our abundance of tasting
rooms, some of the most renowned and established wineries in the area; Pessagno
of course, Talbott, Marilyn Remark, Hahn, Paraiso, Scheid, and Wrath. Even the
newcomers, Manzoni, Sycamore Cellars, and Puma Road are all making as stellar
wines.
2012 marks my dad’s 30th year making wine, and he and I welcome you to come
experience our wines at our tasting room on the River Road Wine Trail. Enjoy
Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah, and Portuguese-styled Port
while Tasting Room Manager Robin Dodd spins some classic LP’s and makes your
experience “world class.”
Anthony Pessagno
Anthony Pessagno
Sales Manager
Pessagno Winery
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Volume 15 No. 1
Spring/Summer 2012
Co-Publishers:
Richard L. Hughett
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Keith Moon
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Editor: Keith Moon
Director of Design & Production: Richard L. Hughett
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Contributing Writers: Keith Moon, Richard L.
Hughett, Victor Kong, Laura Ness, Tina Curry,
Bonnie Swank, Scott Caraccioli, Holly Davis,
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Contributing Photographers: Richard L. Hughett,
Keith Moon, Nick Elias, Richard Green, Patty
Hinz Imagery, Batista Moon Studio, Steve Loos,
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F e a t u r e s
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Caraccioli Prepares for New Release by Scott Caraccioli
2007 will be the second release of their Sparkling Wine
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Monterey Wine Festival by Tina Curry
Mark your calendars for June 8 and 9
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Monterey Bay Aquarium’s “Evenings by the Bay”
The aquarium offers special evening events
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Moss Landing by Richard L. Hughett
42nd Annual Street Faire will be Sunday, July 29
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Santa Cruz Mountains by Laura Ness
Take a “Vineyard Voyage”
28
The Barnyard Shopping Village by Richard L. Hughett
Where Carmel Comes Together
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Crossroads Carmel by Richard L. Hughett
A wonderful place to spend an afternoon or evening
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San Benito County
Shopping and more await
52
Shadowbrook & The Crow’s Nest
Recipes from two outstanding local restaurants
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Oktoberfest by Richard L. Hughett
Monterey Bay Oktoberfest set for September
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Carmel Valley Village by Keith Moon
Shop, dine and taste wine in the sunny valley
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Concorso Italiano
Scheduled for August 17th at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch
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Vic’s Picks by Victor Kong
Pianetta Winery
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Spotlight on Central Coast Wines by Keith Moon
Wines and wineries are highlighted
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Photo Pages by Richard L. Hughett
The people of the Central Coast wine community
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s
most widely recognized red wine grape
varieties. Photographed by Nick Elias in
his studio, these beautiful grapes positively
burst with life. Visit www.waterpear.com
to see more of Nick’s images. For more
information about licensing his images,
purchasing enlargements, or hiring him
as a photographer, please see page 83 of
this issue.
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d e p a r t m e n t s
1Voice of the Vintner by Anthony Pessagno
80 Vine Notes by Richard L. Hughett and Keith Moon
84 Coming Events Activities worth noting
86 Recommended Hotels & Inns Best places to stay
87 Guide to Wine Tasting Rooms Directions and information
102 Directory and Maps of Wineries & Tasting Rooms
104 Recipes from Montrio Bistro and Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant
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Pacific Gardens Inn
Within walking distance of Asilomar Conference
Grounds and beautiful Asilomar State Beach, located
in a quiet, wooded setting. Comfortable, spacious
rooms feature wood-burning fireplaces. Complete
continental breakfast served every morning.
Complimentary wine and cheese offered in the
evenings. Free wireless Internet, guest laundry, two
outdoor spas and some pet-friendly rooms completes
your secluded, perfect place for a quiet getaway.
Pacific Gardens Inn
701 Asilomar Boulevard
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
800-262-1566
www.pacificgardensinn.com
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Caraccioli Prepares for Release
of Their 2007 Sparkling Wine
by Scott Caraccioli
We are looking forward to our second release of Caraccioli Cellars’
sparkling wines, and are very excited to introduce our first large
format sparkling varietal this fall. With a small team and both wine
makers, Michel Salgues and Joe Rawitzer, on hand, the disgorgement and dosage is now complete for our 2007 sparkling wine. We
now have a short wait for the marriage of the cuvee and sugar to
mature before the much anticipated release.
Release Party Planned for Fall
Beginning in August of 2007 in the sleepy Santa Lucia Highlands,
small batches of handpicked Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were
carefully selected to begin the process of our second vintage of sparkling wine. The wines have had a unique journey through stainless
tank fermentation, French oak fermentation and over 3 years of
bottle fermentation, all culminating to the exciting extraction of
yeast and addition of dosage. Caraccioli Cellars’ commitment to
deliver distinct wines drives the necessity to execute all of these
complex méthode champenoise procedures in house with our own
equipment.
We anticipate introducing our 2007 sparkling wines this year with
a grand release party in our tasting room on Dolores, between
Ocean and 7th, in beautiful downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, this
fall. For more information about all of our wines and to stay up-todate on our new releases, please visit the Caraccioli Cellars website
at www.caracciolicellars.com or stop by the tasting room.
Start the Wine Walk-by-the-Sea
at Caraccioli’s Carmel Tasting Room
Caraccioli Cellars is one of seven wine tasting rooms in downtown
Carmel-by-the-Sea who have joined together to offer the Wine
Walk-by-the-Sea. This self-guided, self-paced stroll takes wine
enthusiasts past the quaint shops and restaurants south of Ocean
Avenue to the wine rooms of such renowned vintners as Manzoni
Cellars, Scheid Vineyards, Wrath, Galante, Figge Cellars and Vino
Napoli. Purchase a wine tasting passport, a $70 value, and enjoy a
$10 tasting flight at each location. As an added bonus, corkage on
wines purchased on the Walk-by-the-Sea will be waived by participating downtown restaurants. For passports and information visit
the Carmel Chamber of Commerce on San Carlos between 5th and
6th or call 800-550-4333. 
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WINE
LOCATION
EXPERIENCE
Pinot Noir
Boekenoogen Vineyards
Priceless
BOEKENOOGEN WINES
TASTING ROOMS
24 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley CA 93924
Open 11am-5pm daily • 831.659.4215
NEW TASTING LOCATION AT OUR
SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS VINEYARD AND WINERY
Open May ~ September
33520 Fairview Road, Soledad CA 93960
Saturday and Sundays 12-4pm • 831.675.3549
boekenoogenwines.com
Discover the McCaffrey House B&B:
“Pure Elegance in a Wilderness Setting”
Looking for the ideal mountain getaway? The McCaffrey House Bed &
Breakfast Inn near Twain Hart is a delightful lodge nestled in a quiet
hallow of the High Sierras, close to Yosemite National Park and the
town of Sonora. Lovingly built by proprietors Michael and Stephanie
McCaffrey, the inn offers spacious rooms beautifully decorated with
furniture and art acquired by the McCaffreys during their extensive
travels. The guestrooms are warmly romantic and feature handmade
Amish quilts, fire stoves, a
private bath, DVD players, and high-speed wireless Internet. Each has
exquisite views of the forest that envelops this idyllic mountain inn. The Inn
also provides in-room spa
services, and some rooms
are pet friendly, too.
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10:30 & 2:30 Mon-Fri
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Family owned and operated since 1982.
At the McCaffrey House, the day begins
with the aroma of fresh brewed coffee
followed by a full country breakfast prepared by Stephanie McCaffrey, a master
of culinary arts. Enjoy fresh fruits and
juices, a hot entrée, fresh baked breads
and granola as you relax in the beautifully decorated dining room. In summer,
breakfast is served on the decks that surround the Inn. “We specialize in elopements and small weddings of 2 to 30
people,” Stephanie said. “Our outdoor
setting is ideal for garden weddings. The
elevated deck is perfect for those who
what to be surrounded by majestic cedars
and pines. We also stage weddings in the
living room, with a grand piano and
casual seating for your guests. Enjoy the
romance of our mountain lodge on your
next family vacation, or take over the
inn for a reunion or business meeting.
Come take in the views of the pristine
forest, diverse birds and wildlife, rays of
sunshine or snowflakes in flight.” Contact Stephanie at 888-586-0757 or visit
www.mccaffreyhouse.com. Located at
23251 Highway 108, Twain Hart, CA
95383. 
8940 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, California 93923
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The Alderete Family Brings Premium
Tequila to the Central Coast
by Keith Moon
The image of Tequila has changed dramatically
over the last few years. Sure, some folks may still
think of a Strawberry Margarita when they hear
the name, but their ranks are shrinking. Now
you’ll find Tequila right up there alongside the
very best premium liquors, like rarest old Scotch,
Cognac, and aged Bourbon. Maybe that’s why
imports of Tequila in the U.S. have grown some
61% over the past 10 years.
Son Ronnie helped bring this dream to fruition.
He had studied agriculture at Cal Poly and understood what soils, climates, and altitudes were best
suited for growing Weber Blue Agave, the superior
agave for Tequila. They found the perfect site in
the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, the land of Jesse’s
father. So Jesse and his two sons, Ronnie and Jesse
III, bought the land, had themselves schooled by
local tequileros, and began the long, arduous process of growing and creating superior Tequila. The
work was worth it. Their three tequilas, the Añejo,
Reposado, and Blanco, have won medals at numerous spirits competitions. More important, they
have become the favorite of local Tequila connoisseurs. Look for Tequila Alderete at your favorite
fine restaurant or beverage shop. You won’t be
disappointed.
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Photo by TGO Photography
Today, the Alderete family of the Salinas Valley
has become one of the leading producers of ultrapremium Tequila. But it didn’t occur overnight. “It
took eight years for this moment to happen,” said
Jesse Alderete, Jr., the patriarch of the farming
family, when they released the three varietals of
Tequila Alderete last year. Despite the success of
their decades old agricultural company, Premium
Packing, Jesse had yearned for a business that
would allow them to express the family’s pride in
their Mexican heritage. Tequila was a natural fit.
“We’re Mexican-American,” Jesse said. “We didn’t
want to start a winery, we wanted to make Tequila.”
Where to fine Tequila Alderete
Aptos: Palapas Restaurant & Cantina, Carmel:
Brophy’s, Le St Tropez Cuisine, Rio Grill, Surf ’n
Sand, The Forge in the Forest, Vesuvio’s; Gilroy:
Longhouse Restaurant; Monterey: Blue Fin
Billiards, Britannia Arms, LaLa Grill, Lala Palooza,
Mucky Duck, Lopez Taqueria & Liquor; Moss
Landing: Haute Enchilada Café, The Whole
Enchilada, Whole Enchilada Marketplace; Salinas:
Banker’s Casino, Casa Sorrento, Grapes ‘n Grain.
Grower’s Pub, Jesse’s Lounge, Mo’s Liquor, Nob
Hill, Star Market, Zeph’s; Soledad: Soledad Valley
Liquor, Watering Trough; San Juan Bautista:
Daisy’s, Doña Esther, Jardines de San Juan;
Watsonville: Jalisco’s, Nob Hill. 
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The Monterey Wine Festival
Comes to Town June 8 & 9
by Tina Curry
Mark your calendars. The Monterey Wine Festival comes to the Custom House Plaza in Monterey on Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9. Now
in its 36th year, the Festival has evolved into a
platform designed for the regional wine industry
and our community of wine lovers and has settled into the wine and food scene like a seashell
in the sand.
On Friday, the festival kicks off with guests
savoring bites of wonderful food and sips of
world class wines. The cool ocean breeze
reminds guests of the local heritage of this festival that celebrated the wine industry long before
many wineries even existed. Now the festival
features many new editions that keep the palate
alive with anticipation. Spirits, beers, oysters
and champagne are all featured on Friday evening along with seafood from the Central Bering Sea Fisherman’s Association, arrays of
cheeses, charcuterie and more to pair nicely
with the wines. One can only imagine what else
you would need to feel more bliss. What fun to
hob-knob with the industry professionals and
fellow guests who share a love of all that is good
to the palate!
On Saturday, the celebration continues with
another new addition: The Bartenders Fedora
Professional Cocktail Competition Throw
Down! Guests continue the celebration with a
completely mouthwatering experience from
both the wineries and purveyors of food. Along
with all these festival ingredients live music is
the final sensation that further ensures an ultimate winning combination. Wine, Food, Beer,
Spirits, Music! Aaa hhh!
Here Comes the Chowdah Throw Down!
Professional chefs from
the Western Coast are
coming to Monterey to
complete in the 3rd
Annual West Coast
Chowder Competition.
Chefs from Seattle, San
Francisco, Portland, and
other famed chowder destinations, will be here
to compete against the local titans of the chowder. These competitors will be trying to slay the
judge’s tongues with their creations, take home
the prize money, and boast of their achievement
in what is expected to be the most impressive
competition to date. Clam, Seafood and Creative Chowders are the categories that make up
the contest and the big Copper Pot award goes
to the Best of Show along with a cash prize.
Guests can sample or buy a cup of chowder, pick
their own personal favorites and vote for the
people’s choice award comparing their palettes
to the judges. Wines that pair with chowders
will also be available to sample. Get your tickets
online at www.montereywine.com. Also, like us
on those Facebook pages at Monterey Wine
Festival Company & West Coast Chowder
Competition. 
Note: Contact Tina Curry at [email protected]
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Summit Store: The Mountain Top Market
With Big City Foods and Country Flavor
Summit Store is a family owned and operated
grocery store located in the heart of the Santa
Cruz Mountains wine country. Take a day off
and come experience the delectable, complex
wines grown in the exclusive and distinctive
climate of these mountains. There are over 70
wineries up here, 50 of which have very accommodating tasting rooms and spectacular ocean
views. There are some 17 wineries with tasting
rooms located within just 10 miles of Summit
Store.
Your first stop on a wine tasting journey through
the mountains should be Summit Store. This
market has an on-site Sushi chef who will make
your meal to order, plus a full-service meat
department featuring choice and prime beef,
poultry, exotic meats, fish and award-winning
marinades. In addition, there’s an accommodating deli that offers gourmet sandwiches, a hot
bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a full salad
bar and espresso bar. Choose from over 180
Micro-brewed beers and gourmet cheeses from
all over the world, highlighting Spain, Italy and
France to name a few. The produce department
strives to provide high quality, fresh and affordable produce, much of it from nearby farms.
“We have a huge selection of local Santa Cruz
Mountain wines plus a stellar collection from
around the world,” said Partner Ben Abeln. “As
a mountain resident, and a small business owner,
we see ourselves as part of a larger community
with respect for the land, local farms and the
people who inhabit this illustrious mountain.
We are supporters of the ‘Think Local First’
movement and encourage others to do the same.
The Santa Cruz Mountains is not just a place to
come for hiking, mountain biking, and wine
tasting. It’s a place to experience and relish the
more traditional, simpler way of life. Some
would say we’re ‘behind-the-times.’ We say
we’re ‘right on time.’ Come in, get acquainted
and see if you don’t agree. We’re at 24197 Summit Road in Los Gatos. Call us at 408-353-2186
or join us on Facebook.” 
“The Santa Cruz Mountains is not
just a place to come for hiking,
mountain biking, and wine
tasting. It’s a place to experience
and relish the more traditional,
simpler way of life.”
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Shop at the Top!
Summit Store
Big City Convenience with Country Courtesy
Located on Summit Road in
the heart of the Santa Cruz
Mountains wine country, with
17 tasting rooms nearby.
Summit Store has everything
to make your trip to wine country
an enjoyable excursion.
On-Site Sushi Chef
Complete meals prepared to order.
Full Service Delicatessen
Gourmet sandwiches. Full salad bar.
Hot bar for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Espresso coffees.
Choice & Prime Meats,
Fish & Chicken
Exotic meat selections cut and
prepared to order. Award-winning
Marinades.
Famous Wines & Fine Beers
180 micro-brewed beers. A stellar
collection of wines from Santa Cruz
and around the world. An international
assortment of Gourmet cheeses.
Fresh Produce!
Featuring our great local farmers.
Photos by Benjamin Wild | bwildphoto.com
24197 Summit Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033 | 408-353-2186 | Join us on Facebook
NOW ENJOY
MANZONI WINES
IN TWO
TASTING ROOMS!
Come taste
our Pinot Gris,
Chardonnay, Home
Vineyard Pinot and
Syrah and our
Bella Vino Port.
Complimentary Wine
Tasting Continues on
Fridays at Whole
Enchilada Marketplace
Enjoy a bottle of excellent wine with
your dinner at the Whole Enchilada
Visit us on-line at
www.manzoniwines.com
Manzoni Cellars Paseo Courtyard on San Carlos
btwn Ocean & 7th in downtown Carmel
Open Daily 11-7 | 831-620-6541
Manzoni Estate Vineyard
30981 River Road in the Salinas Valley
Open Sat & Sun 11-5 | 831-675-3398
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The Whole Enchilada Marketplace in
Moss Landing presents complimentary
wine tasting every Friday from 4:00 to
7:00 p.m. Learn about wines being
poured from winery representatives who
are a part of the total of over 100 brands
the marketplace offers customers. The
wines poured are premium California
wines that are listed among the fine
wines of Central California. In addition,
after your tastParticipating wineries
ing you can take
in coming months:
a bottle of your
May 4 Walters
purchased wine
May 11 Ali Cats
into the Whole
May 18 RoXo Port
Enchilada ResJune 1 Boete
taurant to enjoy
June 8 Otter Cove
with your dinJune 15 Alfaro
ner, where your
June 22 DeRose
waiter will gladly
June 29 Bargetto
open it for you,
July 6 Hunter Hill
and there is no
July 13 Poetic Cellars
corkage fee!
Wineries in July and
For the exact
August include Storrs,
dates and future
Joyce, Heller, District 7,
listing of particiChateau Marie
pants, please call
Antoinette, Carmel Hills,
the marketplace
Hammond and Morgan
at 831-632-2628.
Plan your Fridays around a wonderful
evening of tasting our region’s fines
wines and enjoying wonderful Mexican
gourmet dishes. 
Above: Frank DeAugustineo, Mike DeRose, Ray Retez and
Pat DeRose pouring DeRose wines
Spring/Summer 2012
Monterey Bay
Aquarium Offers
Special Evening Events
Enjoy an off-season experience in the
middle of summer at the acclaimed
Monterey Bay Aquarium each Saturday
and Sunday until 8:00 p.m.,
during “Evenings by the Bay,” from
June 30 through September 2.
Visitors enjoy complimentary wine tasting and live jazz along
with an uncrowded exploration of the nation’s Number One
aquarium after the daytime crowd is gone. Light dishes are
available for purchase, prepared by the aquarium’s culinary
team under the direction of noted Napa Valley chef Cindy
Pawlcyn (of Mustards Grill). Wine and beer are also available.
Fine Food, Uncrowded Tours
Summer features the award-winning aquarium’s permanent
exhibits, a new special exhibition (The Jellies Experience) and
the popular Secret Lives of Seahorses. There’s an expanded
lineup of public programs as well as feeding shows and auditorium presentations throughout the day. Pawlcyn’s culinary
team also offers fine-dining options and ocean views in the
full-service bar and restaurant, plus quick and delicious meals
in the self-serve café.
All of the dishes served follow Pawlcyn’s
“farm-to-table” philosophy, incorporating local,
seasonal and sustainable ingredients
from land and sea
Summer also brings a wide range of Aquarium Adventures
that offer deeper ways to connect with the aquarium and the
marine life of Monterey Bay. Whether it’s a behind-the-scenes
tour with aquarium naturalists, a scuba program for kids or
sleeping next to a favorite exhibit with friends and family,
there’s an ocean of options in summer — and throughout the
year.
Costs vary per program, with a discount for aquarium members. Summer details and tickets are available online or by
calling 866-963-9645. Many Monterey Peninsula hotels sell
two-day tickets — at one-day ticket prices — to their guests.
The aquarium is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in summer months, with extended hour until 8:00 p.m. for “Evenings
by the Bay.” 
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Moss Landing...
42nd Annual Street Faire on Sunday, July 29th
by Richard L. Hughett
Chamber, 831-633-4501 or visit www.
mosslandingchamber.com.
The annual antique faire
Sunday, July 29th, Moss Landing will
present its largest yearly event, the 42nd
Annual Antique Faire. Explore hundreds
of booths, furniture, antiques, art, collectibles, and the village’s many shops. An
array of prepared food will also be available. This great event starts at 7:30 a.m.
with a pancake breakfast. Admission is
$5.00 and parking is free! No dogs are
allowed. For more, call the Moss Landing
Sheryl Hahn-Cade, Shannon Irmini, Owner Lisa
Radseresht, Linnet Carlson, Beth Weaver and Lisa Gannon
of Revive Spa
The newest member to the Moss Landing
community is the Revive Spa, the dreamcome-true for owner Lisa Radseresht.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, the spa
offers a complete list of services, including
facials, peels, massage, tanning, wraps,
and there is also a sauna! One of Lisa’s
packages is the Revive Special, which
includes a full body massage, European
facial, hydrating foot treatment, and Dead
Sea salt scrub, 90 minutes of pure bliss for
just $99.00! Call her soon for an appointment. The number is 831-633-6019. The
website is www.gorevivespa.com.
For the past 26 years, Sea Harvest Fish
Market & Restaurant has established a
reputation for great seafood. The Deyerle
Brothers also own restaurant/fish markets
in Carmel and Monterey and operate
their own processing plant. And, they fish
from their own boats for squid, sardines,
rockfish and other species, so when they
say “fresh off the boat to your table,” they
mean it. Most of the menu, which includes
clam chowder, smoked salmon bisque,
salads and fresh seafood entrees, is from
the Deyerle’s boats. This restaurant sits on
the water next to the main harbor channel, offering a view and the perfect place
Sea Harvest Fish Market & Restaurant
to watch the sea otters. They offer heateddeck outdoor dining, and an acre of free
parking! The market opens daily at 8:00;
the restaurant at 11:00.
For equipment needed for any adventure,
visit the J&S Surplus and Outdoor Store,
open daily at Highway 1 and Struve Road,
north of “downtown.” They outfit outdoor
J & S Surplus and Outdoor Store
CAPTAIN’S INN
At Moss Landing
Waterfront Views
Private Baths
Watch Wildlilfe
Full Breakfast
(831) 633-5550
www.captainsinn.com
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lovers with camping equipment, camouflage clothing, paintball gear, military
collectibles, pins and medals. It’s a great
place to just explore because you never
know what you’ll find. It’s stocked with
not only military and camping items, but
also many things for the outdoor lifestyle.
Visit their website, www.surplusinc.com,
for much more, or call at 831-724-0588.
For pottery and more, visit the Pot Stop
at Little Baja and see one of the largest
inventories of pots for home, garden and
business in the United States! Also, select
from a variety of statues, water fountains,
bamboo fencing, and a fantastic collection of Talavera art from Mexico. Pot
Stop is open Wednesday through Sunday
at 2360 Highway One, north of downtown Moss Landing, in front of the boat
launch. Their website is www.potstopml.
com; the phone number is 831-768-7557
Phils’ Fish Market & Eatery is renowned
for his signature dish, Cioppino. Owner
The Pot Stop at Little Baja
Phil DiGirolamo will ship it “everywhere
by the bucket.” It’s a great holiday season
gift, especially for friends who live away
from the coast. Phil’s Cioppino is the
“best,” as it won the competition when
Food Network Chef Bobbie Flay showed
up to challenge Phil to a “throwdown.”
Phil’s Oyster & Wine Bar, next to the fish
market, is a great place to enjoy an evening. Order a wonderful variety of oysters,
served in different styles, and many brands
of premium Monterey Bay area wines. For
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Wine Tasting & Beer Bar
Deli • Grocery • BBQ
More than 100 fine wines
from Monterey, Santa Cruz,
Paso Robles & Central Coast
wineries.
Signature Coastal Cuisine
Since 1993
Burgers &
Breakfast
Wine Tasting
Every Friday Night!
Come See Why.
Where Locals Like to Eat
HIGHWAY 1 & MOSS LANDING ROAD
MOSS LANDING, CA
Open Daily from 7 am to 7 pm
Mon-Fri 6 am-2 pm | Sat-Sun 6 am-3 pm
831-632-2628
831-633-3858
T he W hole E nchilada
7990 Highway One
Moss Landing
7950 Highway One | Moss Landing
T he M oss L anding I nn , C elebrating 60 Y ears
Next to the Whole Enchilada
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KOA/Costanoa, Pescadero, 800-5629867; Avila/Pismo Beach KOA, 800-5621244. Check out all their properties at
www.reynoldsresorts.com. The toll free
number for the Moss Landing KOA is
877-735-7275 and the website is www.
mosslandingkoa.com.
Phil DiGirolamo of Phil’s Fish Market
information about shipping Cioppino,
call Phil at 831-633-2152, or go to his
website: www.philsfishmarket.com.
If you travel in a motorhome, stay at the
Moss Landing KOA Express Plus.
Located in a quiet harbor in the Monterey
Bay Sanctuary, this park is a nature-lover’s
paradise, and is pet friendly! It has 46
spaces and all the hookups. And, when
traveling, visit other members of the
Reynolds Resort group: Salinas/Monterey
KOA, 800-541-0085; Santa Cruz North
The Lighthouse Harbor Grill, opened
over 20 years ago, is the place for breakfast
and burgers. It’s where locals go, and they
know the best places around. It’s where
you can ask a Moss Landing fisherman
what’s biting. There are many beers to
Moss Landing KOA Express Plus
Lighthouse Harbor Grill
choose from and they also have wine. You
can sit in two inside dining areas or enjoy
the sun on their outdoor deck. With 10
different burgers and a whole menu page
of breakfast items to choose from, the
Grille will satisfy your appetite. It’s next
to the Whole Enchilada and open Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday the
hours are 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ray and Jan Retez opened The Whole
Enchilada in 1981. This landmark
restaurant brings its south-of-the-border
Fresh “Off the Boat” To Your Table
Try Phil’s Cioppino, as seen on the Food Network
Offering the largest selection of fresh local
seafood, available in our markets and deliciously
prepared in our restaurants, with a wide variety
of wonderful Central Coast wines.
Sea Harvest
F I S H M AR K ET & RE S TA U RA N T
Experience a never-ending variety of fresh fish,
local and flown-in from all over the world.
CARMEL • 100A Crossroads Blvd. • 831.626.3626
7600 Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing, CA 95039
Phone 831.633.2152, www.philsfishmarket.com
MOSS LANDING • 2420 Highway 1 • 831.728.8686
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atmosphere to the corner of Highway 1
and Moss Landing Road. Executive Chef
Luis Solano serves exciting entrees
inspired by the flavors of Italy, Spain, and
Mexico, such as his Mismaloya Beach
Crepes: Homemade Crepes filled with
Mexican shrimp and scallops, mushrooms
and spinach, thermidor style (with hollandaise cream sauce and cheese), broiled
and garnished with vegetables. That’s a
wonderful dish! The Enchilada offers dining indoor and outdoor on their covered
patio, and can accommodate 100 guests,
for wedding dinners, parties or other private occasions.
Mismaloya Beach Crepes at Whole Enchilada
The Captain’s Inn at Moss Landing is
the area’s only bed & breakfast. The inn,
with its 10 beautifully appointed guest
rooms, has earned the AAA three-diamond distinction. While staying there,
you can enjoy many activities: a tour boat
cruise on Elkhorn Slough, bike riding
(they rent bikes), beach horseback riding,
their Beach Frolic package and you can
get two free tickets to the races at Mazda
Raceway Laguna Seca when you stay
three nights! For more information, call
831-633-5550 or visit www.captainsinn.
com. Be sure to ask Owner Melanie
Gideon about her recipe book and the
inn’s new spa services.
The Haute Enchilada Cafe & Galerias,
located in the two-story Victorian next to
Now known as the Central Coast’s
“New Art Colony,” Moss Landing is one of California’s last
fishing boat harbors. Take
the scenic drive down
Highway 1 between Santa
Cruz and Monterey and visit
this seaside village, also known
for great antiques, wonderful
dining and wine tasting. 
The Haute Enchilada
the Caboose, is open daily, serving brunch,
lunch and dinner. Owner Kim Solano
offers a full bar, as well as local brew and
premium wines from the region and
around the world. She calls her menu “an
eclectic fusion.” Her kitchen strives to be
100% organic, serving only free-range
organic poultry, sustainable seafood and
all natural grass-fed beef and pork. Kim
refers to her restaurant as “vegetarian
friendly” as vegetarian options are also
available. Sit indoors or on the outdoor
patio, surrounded by plants and sculpture.
Visit www.wenchilada.com for more, or
call Kim at 831-633-5843. She can also
give you information about residential
and commercial rentals in town.
831-633-6019
www.gorevivespa.com
Mon.-Fri. 10-7 / Sat. 11-4
8062 Moss Landing Road
M o ss L a n di n g
Friday night wine tasting at Whole Enchilada Marketplace.
Visit the Whole Enchilada Marketplace,
open daily at 7:00 a.m., to select from
over 100 brands of Monterey, Santa Cruz
and other California wines. On Friday
nights, the tastings are free and a winery
representative is there! There is also a
beer bar! In the Marketplace, you can buy
great specialty deli sandwiches, salads,
their famous BBQ tri tip sandwich and
fresh fruit smoothies. They also sell general grocery and gift items, other liquors,
including an assortment of tequilas. Farm
Fresh Produce, next to the Whole Enchilada Marketplace, is one of the largest
markets in Monterey County. It is filled
with fresh local produce, and at competitive prices. It’s open daily from 8:00.
Melanie Gideon of Captain’s Inn
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Monterey’s Sea Harvest Fish Market
& Restaurant Serves Fresh Fish
Right Off Their Boats
The Deyerle Family opened the Sea
Harvest Fish Market & Restaurant in
Monterey over 25 years ago, and it has
earned a reputation for great seafood. It
is one of three fish award-winning market and restaurant combinations they
own. The others are in Carmel and
Moss Landing. In addition, the Deyerles
also fish from their own boats and operate a processing plant. The other fish
that is served in the restaurants is from
sustainable fisheries. Their commitment
to diners is that “the fish on the table is
fresh off the boat.” With their daily specials, the restaurant offers the largest
selection of fresh local fish.
The Sea Harvest in Monterey is located at 598 Foam Street, just a couple of blocks up from
Cannery Row. Open daily, the market sells fish starting at 9:00 a.m. and the restaurant
serves from 11:00 a.m. For more information, please call 831-646-0547. 
Visit us in the center
of historic Cannery
Row to enjoy our
beautiful view of
the bay and our
excellent wines
made from local
Monterey grapes.
Our artisan wines are
available only at our
Tasting Room.
MR
Marilyn Remark
“Monterey County’s
only winery dedicated
to classic Rhone grape
varieties ...Grenache,
Syrah, Roussanne,
Marsanne, Petite Sirah,
Dry Rosé, Viognier and
Late Harvest Viognier.”
• Refreshing Pinot Gris
• Classic Balanced
Chardonnay
Until now, the very
limited, awardwinning wines of
Marilyn Remark were
available only in select
restaurants and shops.
• Santa Lucia Highlands
Pinot Noir
• Smooth and Spicy Syrah
• Excellent Cabernet
Joel, Marilyn, Hogan, and Snead
invite you to visit and sample their dream. . .
On CANNERY ROW
Open Daily Noon-6pm, later on Friday/Saturday nights
Tasting Room Open Weekends
700 Cannery Row, Suite C, Monterey, CA 93940
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
831-324-0035
645 River Road, Salinas (six miles south of Hwy. 68)
831.455.9310 . RemarkWines.com
[email protected]
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Costanoa Lodge is an Eco Adventure Resort...
...where guests retreat from the chaos
of everyday life, experience the stunning beauty of the California coastline
and discover the “pace of nature.” The
resort staff is committed to providing
excellent service, unique accommodations, tasty cuisine, and many activities, such as hiking, mountain biking,
horseback riding, music and art exhibits, educational lectures, kayaking, spa
treatments. And, Costanoa is on a
quest to reduce their operation’s impact on the environment,
developing programs and methods to reinforce their commitment to the environment and social responsibility.
are also available. Plus, there is a general store.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served
daily in the Cascade Restaurant, with a
menu of California coastal cuisine and
local wines. The chef is committed to
using sustainable fresh seafood and
organic produce. Specialties, grilled
meats, fish and vegetables, gorgeous
salads, homemade desserts, gourmet
coffee drinks, a kids’ menu and picnic items. Catering is also
available. The Spa at Costanoa offers integrative massage, aromatherapy, deep tissue and/or Arnica treatments to help you
unwind and revitalize.
An array of Bay Area Certified Green Lodging options exist,
from their 40 beautiful lodge rooms, some with fireplaces, deep
soaking tubs, and private decks, to handsomely furnished cabins
with stunning views. Costanoa also has 70 tent bungalows with
hard floors and canvas ceilings. Most have queen beds. These
accommodations combine the best part of camping with creature comforts. In addition, there is a full service RV campground
with 50-amp pedestals, water, cable TV, and wireless Internet.
Group camp sites and pitch-your-own-tent camping locations
Restaurant
Full Bar
Banquet
There are a variety of picturesque wedding locations at Costanoa,
with mountains and ocean bluffs as the background. The staff
will work to create an atmosphere of natural sophistication for
your reception.
Costanoa is located at 2001 Rossi Road in Pescadero, Highway
1 south of San Francisco. Call toll free 877-262-7848 for reservations or visit www.costanoa.com. 
Children’s Menu
CAFE & BISTRO
FOOD THAT PLEASES THE PALATE
1199 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Ph: (831) 655-0324 • Fx: (831) 655-0325
www.tastecafebistro.com
Open Tuesday-Sunday
11:30 to 2:00 for Lunch • 5:00 to 9:00 for Dinner
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Salinas-Monterey
KOA Offers
Newly Renovated
Kottages
The Salinas/Monterey KOA campground offers 21 newly renovated cozy
non-smoking Kottages. All have the
amenities and comfort of a hotel room,
with plush baths, French doors, and two
have fireplaces and entertainment centers. All have cable TVs, kitchens,
microwaves, refrigerators, decks and free
unlimited Wi-Fi.
The RV park includes newly remodeled
50-amp pull-through sites and several
30-amp sites that can accommodate up
to 40-foot long rigs. The beautifully
landscaped park has a clubhouse/game
room, swimming pool, children’s playground and store.
There is easy access from the park’s centralized location to attractions to the
north, south, east and west, and it’s just
seven miles from the beach! It is the
gateway to Monterey!
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And, their shuttle service is coming
soon! They will be starting a scheduled
daily shuttle service from the KOA to
the Monterey Aquarium and Cannery
Row area, Moss Landing, the National
Steinbeck Center in Salinas, and some
wineries. Check out their website, www.
salinasmontereykoa.com, for the start
up date and details. For more information, call 831-663-2886 or for reservations, toll-free 800-541-0085. 
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Take a “Vineyard Voyage” through the
Santa Cruz Mountains
by Laura Ness
When summer stokes up the heat, people head for the beach. But who wants
to sit in traffic with bad tanning lotion and loud “music” filling the air?
Instead, get off the highway, and relax in the beautiful vineyards of the
Santa Cruz Mountains, with views that will make you feel like you’re on
vacation. Visit three different countries, without packing your bags. The
only language you need to know here is, “Yum. I’ll
take a bottle of that.”
Begin your vacation with a sojourn to the south of
France to Poetic Cellars, home of romance and
Rhones. This idyllic spot is conducive to a tranquil,
unhurried wine experience. Marvel at mystical
Mourvedre, sink deeply into the cool dark pool of
Syrah, then bask in the warm sunshine-baked berries
of Petite Sirah. Be romanced by Serenade, a delightful duet of Syrah and Cabernet. Now this is a taste
vacation!
Pack your wine purchases in the cooler (always bring a cooler when wine
tasting), head up San Jose Soquel Road and enroll at Burrell School, where
vineyard-covered slopes are reminiscent of Burgundy. Bask in the sunny
bright Estate “Teacher’s Pet” Chardonnay, while your cares drift like butterflies over the vines. Grab a glass of “Principal’s Choice” Pinot and wander
through heritage roses and sit a spell in
the gazebo, admiring winemaker
Dave’s classic Cletrac tractors set
among the seemingly endless vineyards that stretch to the horizon.
Now it’s time to head to the very top
of the hill for a visit to Tuscany and
Loma Prieta Estate Winery, where you
will be well rewarded with sweeping
panoramic views of the entire
Monterey Bay. Raise a glass of sparkling and toast the hordes vying for
space on the beach below. But lucky you, this is heaven: sitting by the burbling fountain with a glass of award-winning and exceedingly rare Pinotage.
Or perhaps you’d prefer a rich Cabernet, or a silky Pinot, as you watch the
sunset colors fill the sky. The world is your oyster. You’re on vacation. You’re
in Santa Cruz Mountains wine country: a paradise of pleasure. 
Note: Laura Ness writes about wine for many publications including the Salinas Californian,
Vine Times, Appellation America and Vineyards & Winery Management.
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Corralitos Wine Trail
831.761.1174
alfarowine.com
831.724.7071
nicholsonvineyards.com
831.728.2826
pvvines.com
Patty Hinz Imagery
Just 20 minutes south of Santa Cruz lies
Open
a tranquil valley of apple orchards, olive
Saturdays
groves, redwood forests and flower farms.
noon till 5 pm It’s also an idyllic spot for growing premium
wine grapes. Four family-owned artisanal
for
wineries call it home. We specialize in Pinot
Wine Tasting Noir, Chardonnay and warm hospitality.
www.corralitoswinetrail.com Come taste the wines of Corralitos.
831.786.9463
windyoaksestate.com
See our listings on page 75
Ventana Vineyards
Consecutive Years
of Gold Medals
13 different Ventana wines
and Le Mistral Rhone
Blend and Le Mistral
White Rhone Blend
Estate Grown Wines
Ventana Vineyards
Tasting Room
2 Mins from Monterey Airport
5 Mins from Downtown Monterey
2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy (Hwy 68)
Monterey (831) 372-7415
Open Daily 11-5
Soledad Tasting Room
38740 Los Coches Road
Soledad (831) 678-2900
Open Weekends 11-5
& Most Holidays
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Thermo King of
Salinas…World
Leader in Transport
Regrigeration
“Our goal is to make every Thermo
King customer a satisfied customer.”
If you need a portable refrigerated storage unit, Thermo King of Salinas has
one ready for you. In fact, they offer
eight sizes of cold storage units for rent
or sale, from 14-feet to 50-feet long.
Thermo King is a leader in the transport
refrigeration business, with over 45 years
of experience. The company is a factoryauthorized sales, service, and parts dealer
for the Thermo King Corporation. Their
expert staff knows how to take care of all
transportation refrigeration and off-road
air conditioning needs. Thermo King
manufactures the most dependable,
durable heating and refrigeration units
available on the market. They provide
the largest and finest temperature control units for trucks, trailers, rail cars,
and ocean-going containers. They are
committed to a strict set of high standards and to providing the highest quality service.
They also carry an inventory of competitively priced service parts and their
service vans are fully equipped for
24-hour road service, fully stocked with
genuine Thermo King parts. In addition, they can complete air conditioning
work on the road!
Thermo King of Salinas, located at 1
Elvee Street, at the corner of Work
Street, is open Monday through
Saturday. For dependable parts and service, call them at 831-422-5792. Their
website is www.tksalinas.com. 
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Monterey’s Winemaker’s Celebration
Is Coming Saturday, August II
On the Lawns of the Barnyard Shopping Center
The 20th Annual Monterey County Winemaker’s
Celebration is coming to the beautiful Barnyard
Shopping Center in Carmel on Saturday, August
11. This is your chance to meet and chat with the
winemakers who have put Monterey Wine
Country on the map. Presented by the Monterey
County Vintners & Growers Association
(MCVGA), over 40 Monterey County wineries
will pour more than 150 of the world’s finest wines
at The Barnyard’s picturesque and newly expanded lawn event center.
From 1:00-4:00 p.m. you can rub elbows with fellow wine lovers and foodies while you nibble on
gourmet dishes from The Barnyard’s gourmet
boutique restaurants. You can also make wine
purchases from the new “Try and Buy” wine marketplace. Live music will be provided by Red
Beans and Rice, known as “The Best Blues Band
in Monterey.” Advance tickets are $35 each while
tickets purchased at the event are $45 each.
Designated driver tickets are $15. For more information call 831-375-9400 or email [email protected]. Founded in 1974, MCVGA
is a non-profit organization representing over 75
vintners and growers in Monterey County. 
Graff Family Wines Honor Pioneer Winemaker
The name Graff Family Vineyards honors Richard Graff, Monterey County’s winemaking pioneer who
developed the Chalone Appellation into a world-class wine growing region. In 1965, he bought the
long neglected Chalone Vineyard, restored the grapevines and, in 1969, produced a vintage that
brought worldwide acclamation to the secluded mountaintop. In 1972, Phil Woodward joined Graff to
“start a two-man company where Dick did the grapegrowing and winemaking and I did all the business
stuff, including the marketing and financial matters,” Woodward said. This was the beginning of the
Chalone Wine Group, one of the most successful wine enterprises of that era. Richard Graff died in
1998, when his small airplane crashed near Salinas. Today, Phil Woodward honors Graff’s memory
through the Woodward/Graff Wine Foundation, a non-profit public benefit corporation, and the production of Graff Family Wines. “These wines come from the varietals and clones that Dick felt would
be best suited to the unique Chalone Appellation,” Woodward explained. Look for Graff Family
Vineyards Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Grenache, Mourvèdre, July Muscat and the “Consensus” blend. A
portion of the profits from their sale benefits the Richard H. Graff Scholarship Fund for wine and food
education. For more information, call 707-935-2102. 
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Where Carmel Comes Together
by Erin Fogg & Richard L. Hughett
Step onto the cobbled walkways of the Barnyard Shopping Village gardens in
Carmel and the feeling of community is palpable. This unique center has been part
of Carmel’s social scene for more than 30 years, and many of its local shops and
restaurants have prospered here for nearly as long.
“We all benefit from the wisdom and deep commitment of our
longtime merchants,” said Kevin Burnes, President of SIMA
Barnyard, LLC, the company that purchased the Barnyard in
2004. “They share their craft here, raise their children here, and
celebrate here. That’s inspiring.”
behind the Barnyard’s rising status as the destination for community events. The Barnyard will host more than 37 events this
year, each of which benefits a local nonprofit or charity.
The Barnyard will again team up with the State Parks Department in 2012 to double the square footage of the grassy events
area the Center built along Highway 1 in 2011. More peninsula
charities and nonprofit organizations are added to the calendar
almost daily, with some now booking out into 2013.
The same deep roots that have helped Barnyard merchants prosper through the years are garnering attention now as the catalyst
Event attendance has averaged around 400 people per event,
with the number of visitors soaring into the thousands for premier events like the Vintner’s and Growers Association Annual
Winemakers Celebration and the Annual Ferrari Event benefiting The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. From high-end
wine and food events to a free spring egg hunt and annual holiday fest, Barnyard events bring Carmel together. For more information visit www.thebarnyard.com or call Brian Martini at
831-624-8886.
Allegro Gourmet Pizzeria
and Wine Bar
“The best local wines at the best local prices.”
The Barnyard Bay Bikes
store, with over 4,000 square
feet of retail space, is one of
California’s Specialized Elite
stores, offering everything
from the Specialized BG Fit
System for custom fits. Expert
mechanics work there every
day, to answer questions and
“talk shop.” Bay Bikes has
been a family-owned operation since 1985, starting as a
Bay Bikes
small bicycle rental shop on
Cannery Row. In 2003, Devin and Stacy Meheen purchased the
business. and it still caters primarily to tourists at all biking skill
levels, with 4-wheeled surreys, kid’s bikes, tandems, high-end
road bikes, mountain bikes, comfort bikes, hybrids, and cruisers.
They also rent strollers, kid (and dog) trailers, car bike-racks,
and baby joggers.
Winemaker
Paul Abraham
Voted Carmel’s Best Pizza since 1988
Open daily 11 am to 9 pm
831-626-5454
Off Highway 1, in the southwest corner of The Barnyard Shopping Village, Carmel, CA
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The Meheen’s recently acquired a third location (formerly
Aquarian Bicycles) in Monterey at 486 Washington, which has
been a local favorite meeting place for over 30 years. “We are
thrilled to be adding this newest shop and giving every rider the
best the industry has to offer,” Stacy exclaims. “We want our
shops to be more than just a place to buy or rent a bike, but also
be a place people come to gain information, test new and exciting products, learn about upcoming events and rides, and leave
planning to return.” The Carmel Bay Bikes store is located at
3600 The Barnyard. Their phone number is 831-624-7433. Call
them or go online to www.baybikes.com for bike reservations.
When you’re craving delicious vegetarian cuisine, it’s time to
visit Món Chay Vietnamese Vegetarian Restaurant. Whether
you are familiar with Vietnamese food or a novice, you will enjoy
the freshest ingredients and traditional Vietnamese cooking
techniques. Niki and Ty Nguyen opened Món Chay
last year, in the large building on the north side of the
village complex where the Golden Buddha Restaurant
once was. In fact, when you enter the dining room you
are greeted by the same giant golden Buddha, who is
there to bless you and your meal. The only vegetarian
restaurant in the area, Món Chay has been described as
“unique,” “authentic,” and “outstanding!” The NguyMón Chay Vietnamese Restaurant
ens take pride in using as many organic ingredients as
3670 The Barnyard - Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 626-3779
www.swissbistro.com
Burgers, Fish & Chips, Buffalo Wings,
Fresh-Cut Fries & Reuben. Dinner
served till 11pm, late-night menu after.
Darts & Pool, Karaoke Every Thursday
Open 7 days 11:30am - 2am
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Cuisine
Open
Mon-Fri 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
3772 The Barnyard Carmel
831-625-5500
www.flanaganscarmel.com
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will enjoy the perfect design
of the horses, carriages, buses
and early automobiles. There
are over 1,000 miniature dolls
populating the city. Diane
and Howard built these structures and have collected the
miniatures from all over the
world. This is a “must see”
collection for all ages, for
everyone who is young at
heart. It is a collection you
will never forget, for its
Smallsea: A Metropolis in Miniature
authenticity and technical
perfection. Smallsea is open noon to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday
through Saturday and by appointment. The museum number is
831-250-7666. Visit their website www.smallseamini.com to
learn more. Be sure, to stop by Suite F-22 in the Barnyard for a
visual treat you can’t experience anywhere else!
possible and the food is prepared by Buddhist nuns. Also, no
MSG is used. The menu is a wonderful list of reasonably priced
items, including appetizers, soups, salads, tofu and vegetable
dishes, clay pot and sizzling platters, desserts and interesting
drinks, such as smoothies with a variety of ingredients. Món
Chay’s address is 3678 The Barnyard. They are open Monday
through Saturday. The phone number is 831-622-7777.
Diane and Howard Birnberg love miniatures! That’s why they
have opened Smallsea: A Metropolis in Miniature. Smallsea
depicts a fictional
city in Edwardian
England during the
early 1900’s. The
town hall is beautifully designed in
meticulous detail,
and so is everything else, from the
seaport to the Old
Mill Brewery and
Ballantyne’s Tea
Emporium. In
addition, visitors
Owner Akemi Prochaska-Petrushkin and General Manager Mitsuko Nishiyama, two wonderful ladies, operate the newly remodeled Robata Grill and Sake Bar. Robata has the charm and
comfortable feeling of a traditional Japanese inn; the feeling
Boëté Winery
THREE LOCATIONS!
Carmel Valley ’s
Premi um Cabernets
Carmel
& Monterey
RENTALS
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• Largest Full-Service Bike Shops
on the Peninsula
• Expert Mechanics On-Site Daily
• 4-wheel Surreys (Cannery Row
only)
Visit our intimate Tasting Room
sampling our premium artisan wines:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
and our signature blend Cheval Rouge
Open Daily: 12:00 to 5:00 pm
Valley Hills Center
7156 Carmel Valley Road – 3.2 miles off Hwy 1
Tasting Room: 831-625-5040
Winery: 831-659-7563
www.boetewinery.com
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• Huge rental fleet - Comforts,
Cruisers, Hybrids, Roads,
Mountains, Tandems, Youth
Bikes and High-End Demos
Cannery Row
585 Cannery Row
Monterey
(831) 655-BIKE (2453)
Located on bike path
Carmel
3600 The Barnyard
Carmel
(831) 624-RIDE (7433)
Located on bike path
Downtown Monterey
486 Washington Street
Monterey
(831) 375-2144
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Open Daily from 9:00 am | www.BayBikes.com
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Allegro Gourmet Pizzeria and
Wine Bar showcases the
region’s best wines. Paul and
Jeanno Abraham offer wine
tasting at the same price you
would pay at a winery or for a
bottle at local markets. Paul
wants people to enjoy an
affordable meal and pair it
with a reasonably priced bottle
of wine. “Every winery has one
wine that shines,” says Paul.
“We want to offer all those
Jeanno Abraham of Allegro Gourmet Pizza
exceptional wines from the
Carmel Valley and Monterey County, and create a kind of “Best
Of” tasting.” Founded in 1988, Allegro is recognized for its
diverse menu of Italian cuisine, with 35 different types of unique,
gourmet pizza, and over 16 types of cheeses and 90 toppings, plus
vegan Mozzarella cheese, gluten-free crust and pasta, and sustainable seafood. Allegro has scheduled a series of monthly
winemaker dinners. They are held on Thursday evenings, usually in the latter part of the month. Be sure to check their website, www.allegrogourmetpizzeria.com for future dinners. Allegro
is open daily. Call 831-626-5454 and ask about their wine tasting
parties, and Wine Happy Hour Thursday, when you buy one
glass and get one free!
that was first created when it opened in 1980. But, now the bar
has been transformed into a more modern space, with beautiful
furniture and glass fixtures, which are truly pieces of art. And,
they still offer their award-winning menu of authentic Japanese
cuisine and sushi, highlighted by fish, fowl, vegetables and meat
cooked on an open hearth. Enjoy the quiet grace of their rustic
dining area or eat outside on heated garden patio. They also can
accommodate groups up to 40 people. And, they cater events.
Happy Hour at Robata
includes appetizers at 1/2price on Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
and hot sake, house wine and
draft beer is also 1/2-price
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on
Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Lunch is served Monday
through Saturday. They are
open for dinner every day.
The phone number is 831624-2643. The address is
3658 The Barnyard. Their
website is www.restauranteur.
Robata Japanese Restaurant
com/robatacarmel.com.
In a fun and relaxing atmosphere, Flanagan’s Irish American
Pub serves a complete menu, including fish-n-chips, burgers,
Irish stew, sand dabs, soups and salads and much more. The
fresh-cut chips are a specialty item, as are the Buffalo Wings.
Owners Joe and Luciana Opitz have HDTVs for the big games
(happy hour during all games!), billiards, a dart board, and petfriendly outdoor dining to round out your experience. Flanagan’s
is open every day for lunch and dinner and they have a late night
menu after the kitchen closes at 11:00 p.m. The bar is always
open until 2:00 a.m. On Thursdays the highlight is Karaoke with
Bobby Vegas. Located on the
second floor of the Barnyard
Shopping Village (upstairs
from Allegro’s Pizza), Flanagan’s is making a name for
itself with both the locals and
visitors. Check them out on
Facebook, Yelp and TripAdvisor. Their address is 3772 The
Barnyard. The phone number
is (831) 625-5500; their website is www.flanaganscarmel.
com. Go by and see what the
Flanagan’s owners Luciana and Joe Opitz
fun is all about!
André Lengacher and his wife
Nargis opened the Lugano
Swiss Bistro in 1995. It was
their dream to create a cozy
restaurant where diners could
be transported to an Alpine
chalet and enjoy wonderful
varieties of fondue and other
European cuisine. Their bistro
is that reality. Guests can
order from an extensive
menu, which includes Schnitzel, rack of lamb, Bratwurst,
André Lengacher of Lugano’s Swiss Bistro
steak, pork loin and fresh fish
dishes. They also carry fine California and Swiss Wines. And,
there is a children’s menu and lite fare offerings. André says,
“Swiss cuisine is the best of French, Italian and German food,
and we are very pleased that so many locals and visitors come
here to experience our little taste of Switzerland. They come as
guests and leave as friends.” Open daily, Lugano is located at
3670 The Barnyard, under the windmill. There is a banquet
room and dogs are welcome on their heated patio Biergarten.
The website is www.swissbistro.com. Call 831-626-3779 for reservations and when you talk with André, be sure to ask about his
annual Monterey Bay Oktoberfest, scheduled for September
15th and 16th. Also, see the article about Oktoberfest in this
issue of Wine & Travel, on page 59. 
There’s always something new to see at
The Barnyard Shopping Village!
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The Corralitos Wine Trail...One of California’s
Most Idyllic Winery Areas
Corralitos is a temperate valley and
mountain area located at the southern
coastal end of the Santa Cruz Mountains
appellation, only minutes south of Santa
Cruz and a short drive on Freedom Boulevard from Highway One. The Corralitos microclimate is perfectly suited to
the growing of estate Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay, and other outstanding
varietals.
Prince of Pinot wine writer Rusty Gaffney says “There is a lot of magic in the
air in Corralitos.”
The magic is created by the area’s beauty
and its wineries. In this idyllic spot, four
independent, family-owned wineries
have established the Corralitos Wine
Trail. Included are Alfaro Family Vineyards, Nicholson Vineyards, Pleasant
Valley Vineyards, and Windy Oaks
Estate Vineyards & Winery, all located
within five miles of each other.
Each Saturday you can visit these rustic
wineries, talk with the winemakers,
walk the vineyards, taste outstanding
wines and enjoy a picnic lunch in a lush
vineyard, a redwood grove, or on a ridge
with sweeping Monterey Bay views. On
the short journey between wineries, you
will travel along scenic country roads
surrounded by redwood trees, orchards,
olive groves, flower farms, and of course,
rolling vineyards.
The Alfaro, Nicholson and Windy Oaks
tasting rooms are open from 12:00 to
5:00 every Saturday, all year. Pleasant
Valley tasting room is only open Saturdays from April through September. To
learn more, visit their website: www.
corralitoswinetrail.com. 
Morgan “First Decade” Double L Chardonnay
and Pinot Noir Now Available
In January 2012, Morgan Winery in Salinas announced the
release of their “First Decade” Double L Vineyard Chardonnay.
And now, Morgan’s “First Decade” Double L Vineyard Pinot
Noir is also available, marking the tenth vintage anniversary
for two of the Santa Lucia Highland’s flagship wines and properties. Throughout the past ten years of Double L bottlings,
the property has garnered at least 90 point scores for every vintage of its flagship Pinot Noir. 575 cases of
the Pinot Noir and 600 cases of the Chardonnay were produced.
The 2010 growing season for these grapes was even longer than most in the Highlands. Above average
rainfall in the spring combined with cool summer temperatures to delay the vines by about two weeks.
Warm weather in late September ripened the fruit for a harvest that lasted through October.
In 2000, the first harvest was picked at Morgan’s now well-known vineyard, nicknamed “Double Luck”
in honor of owners Dan and Donna Lee’s twin daughters.
“When we decided to purchase and plant the Double L, we recognized the potential and unique sense of
place of the Santa Lucia Highlands.” comments Lee. “And, in particular, this vineyard in the highlands
has proven over the years to be a sensational site for world class Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.”
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With more than thirty years experience, Dan Lee and the Morgan label have been synonymous with
artisan, vineyard-centric wines from the Santa Lucia Highlands and Monterey. Dan’s conscientious and
innovative farming regimens allied with traditional, “minimalist” winemaking techniques craft wines of
balance, elegance and distinction. 
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Tickle Pink Inn
Offers Elegance
Above the Sea
by Keith Moon
High atop the rugged cliffs above the rocky Pacific coastline
and the lush Carmel Highlands stands the romantic hideaway called Tickle Pink Inn. With 35 elegant rooms and
suites, Tickle Pink is a luxurious Carmel inn and retreat
where the warm and friendly staff makes certain that you’re
pampered with gracious elegance and every imaginable amenity. These amenities include cozy European bedding, private
decks with breathtaking coastal views, homemade breakfast
pastries, and an evening wine and cheese reception accompanied by classical music.
Secluded and peaceful, Tickle Pink will reward you with an
unforgettable romantic getaway, an exceptional California
vacation, or as the perfect site for an incomparable business
meeting. Discover the best-kept secret on the Carmel coast,
and become another of the discerning guests who accept
nothing less than extraordinary from this exceptional hotel
at the entrance to Big Sur.
How Tickle Pink Got Its Name
The site where this spectacular property stands was once the
home of State Senator Edward and Mrs. Bess Tickle. Mrs.
Tickle, who was a great lover of flowers and of pink flowers in
particular, named their hillside stone cottage “Tickle Pink.”
While this enchanting stone cottage is gone,
its name and its traditions happily remain.
Guests return to the name that’s easily
remembered and to the view and personalized service they’ll never forget. With its
gracious elegance and 35 luxuriously
appointed rooms and suites, the Tickle Pink
Inn is fully focused on making your stay truly
exceptional. Tickle Pink Inn, 155 Highlands
Drive, Carmel. Call 866-723-1418 or
www.ticklepinkinn.com. 
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Visit Ixchel Ecoluxe, Taste Morgan,
Travel Bag, Sea Harvest, Rio Grill and
Woodies in The Crossroads Carmel
The Crossroads Carmel at the mouth of Carmel Valley is a wonderful place to spend
an afternoon or evening, with its many boutiques, restaurants, retail shops and a wine tasting room.
And, plenty of free parking!
Ixchel Leigh’s boutique gallery, Ixchel Ecoluxe, is a place of
nurturing, and inspiration, where one will always find something that sings to their heart and soul. It is an organic botanical apothecary and artist’s gallery, displaying artisan-crafted
jewelry, weavings, Fragrant Edibles, also perfumes, candles,
lotions, soaps, skin care and spa products from other artisans
and a changing art exhibit. The products, “the essence of luxury,” are completely natural, from organic, wild-crafted, botanical, ecologically sound ingredients, supporting wellness and
sustainable lifestyle. You will find Ixchel’s signature products,
Ixchel Leigh Parfumerie and Escentials, created from organic,
wild-crafted, essential oils and botanicals. The mixology counter allows you to choose a product and have it custom scented
with pure essential oils.
Ixchel Ecoluxe
Travel Bag
Luggage & Travel Accessories
Ixchel’s newest collection, Global Directions, consists of five
perfumes made of essences from around the world. Her creations have been featured in newspapers and magazines,
including Vogue, Elle, Mirabella and Mademoiselle. And, her
products have been carried by Bendel’s, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s,
The Golden Door, and The Marriott.
www.travelbagluggage.com
219 Crossroads Boulevard
Carmel, CA 93923
831-626-5545
Ixchel created a healing modality based on aromatherapy,
which has been taught in the U.S. and England. In 1996, the
training manual Vibrational AromaTherapy, was published. In
2001, her book Aromatic Alchemy, was launched with great
press coverage in London, and she was named one of the top
“Your Central Coast Headquarters
for Rimowa Luggage”
Ixchel Liegh of Ixchel Ecoluxe
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Complementary Therapists in the U.K.
by British Vogue.
Ixchel Ecoluxe, located at 171 Crossroads
Boulevard, is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 6:00 and Sunday from
noon to 5:00. The phone number is
831-626-1014; the website is www.ixchelecoluxe.com.
If your taste is for fish, walk over to the
Sea Harvest Fish Market & Restaurant,
Sea Harvest Fish Market & Restaurant
located at 100 Crossroads Boulevard. This
award-winning eatery is family owned and
has served the community for 26 years.
The Deyerle’s not only operate the restaurant, they also catch the fish from Monterey Bay. And the fish they purchase is
from sustainable fisheries worldwide. The
Sea Harvest serves lunch and dinner daily,
and when you dine there, ask about
receiving a glass of wine with your entrée.
The market is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30
p.m. The restaurant is open from 11:00.
Their website is www.seaharvestcarmel.
com.
One of the Crossroads special shops is
Travel Bag Luggage & Accessories,
located at 219 Crossroads Boulevard. It is
a must for every traveler. Owners Jill and
Steve McAlpine carry 700 types of travel
accessories, including a huge variety of
luggage, backpacks, travel clothing, hats,
maps, travel underwear, socks, shoes, sleep
sheets, converters and adapters. Everything from camping utensils and disposable underwear to briefcases, wallets,
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Jill and Steve McAlpine, Travel Bag owners
locks, luggage tags and more. Some of the
luggage lines they carry are Hartmann,
Briggs & Riley, Swiss Army (known as
Victornox) Heys, Eagle Creek, Tumi,
Vera Bradley and the very popular
Rimowa line. Jill teaches packing seminars in the Crossroads, free of charge.
They also provide other services, such as
free delivery and gift wrapping. The staff
at the Travel Bag want to know what your
needs are, and if they can’t help, they will
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Library Sunday. Don’t miss this rare
opportunity to taste premium, older vintages for Morgan’s cellar. For more, their
website is www.morganwinery.com and
the phone number is 831-626-3700.
Organic Apothecary
& Artisan Gallery
Signature Scents
by Ixchel Leigh
Pleasures that stir your Soul!
Sustainable. Luxurious.
Inspirational.
www.IxchelEcoluxe.com
831.626.1014
171 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel
Serious Fun for
car enthusiasts
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
IN THE FAMILY
One restaurant member of the Crossroad’s
family is Rio Grill, famous for its awardwinning
Southwestern-style
dishes.
Executive Chef Cy Yontz is very creative
and his entrée items are different every
day. Rio Grill is part of the Downtown
Dining group, which includes two Monterey restaurants: Montrio Bistro and
Tarpy’s Roadhouse. For reservations at the
Travel Bag
help find someone who can. Jill says, “My
vision for our store came after a couple of
cruises, when we took seven pieces of luggage! After a lot of research and ideas we
opened our store 16 years ago, and are still
here because of our customer’s continued
support. Come by, we have a lot to offer
and some good laughs.” Open daily, their.
phone number is 831-626-5546. The
website is www.travelbagluggage.com.
The Crossroads is also home to Taste
Morgan, where you can enjoy one of
Owner Dan Lee’s great Morgan and Lee
Family Farm varietals. And, throughout
the year Morgan hosts a series of wonderful events. On July 7th, local favorite
Roger Hernandez will entertain. Then, on
August 25th, they will hold their “Picnic
in the Vineyard” for the wine club members, so you’d better join! Join Dan and
Donna Lee for a special picnic and tour of
Morgan’s home estate, the Double L
Vineyard. And, back by popular demand,
on September 16th they will present
Rio Grill
Grill, call 831-625-5436. And, be sure to
visit their great bar! Open daily for lunch
and dinner. Call 831-625-5436 for
reservations.
Now in their 6th year, Woodies of Carmel, the most unique car store in Northern California, is dedicated to those who
Art Prints . Car Care . Apparel
Collectibles . Posters . Gifts
Garage Art . Toys
Model Cars . Home Decor
Highway 1 at Rio Road
114 The Crossroads, Carmel
831-626-9064
www.woodiesofcarmel.com
Library Sunday at Taste Morgan
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are passionate about cars and automotive
lifestyle. They carry a diverse selection of
items; you are bound to find something
you can’t live without, including a huge
collection of die cast cars, ranging from
1/64 up to 1/8 scale, things for decorating
a man cave, garage or for a gift. Woodies
has fine vintage posters, neon signs, artwork, home accessories, automotive
books, Griot’s Garage car care products
and Harvey’s genuine seat belt bags for
the ladies. August Car Week fans should
stop by or plan to see owners Chris and
Becky Solecito at the Automobilia
Monterey International Expo on August
14th and 16th at Seaside’s Embassy Suites,
where they will be showing their wonderful collection. Located at 114 Crossroads
Boulevard, Woodies is open Monday
through Saturday from 10:00 to 6:00;
Sunday 12:00 to 5:00. Special hours by
request; just give them a call at 831-6269064. For more, visit our website at www.
woodiesofcarmel.com. Their service and
selections will turn you into a repeat customer. 
Peanut and Pepper at Woodies of Carmel
Château Julien’s “Royalty Red” Exemplifies the
Search for Perfection
Bill Anderson, the acclaimed winemaker for
Château Julien Wine Estate, took a different approach in gathering grapes for the
winery’s recently released Barrel Selected
Royalty Red. Instead of using grapes exclusively from the Château Julien vineyard, he
drew on relationships developed over the
last 30 years to source other Monterey
County vineyards. The Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
grapes selected for the Royal Red blend were harvested from
south Monterey County, where warm daytime temperatures and
cool nights ensure ripe fruit development and balanced acidity.
After the harvest in 2009, the Royalty Red was aged for 12
months in French and American oak barrels. The result is a
sumptuous wine with a deep dark red hue and rich purple edge,
followed by a plum, jammy aroma reminiscent of freshly ripened
fruit. Its mild, smooth tannins showcase the oak aging, balanced
with complexity through the finish. Taste it now at the Château
Julien Wine Estate in Carmel Valley.
Shonda Kroll Joins Château Julien’s
Marketing Department
Shonda Kroll has been named Marketing
Assistant at Château Julien Wine Estate. A
graduate of St. Mary’s University in Winona,
MN, she did social work in a Kenyan village
in Africa before returning to school at the
Academy of Art in San Francisco. There
she met her husband, Michael, a graphic
artist and web designer. They moved to Carmel five years ago and Shonda was a senior art consultant for the
Pebble Beach Company prior to joining Château Julien. “I have
been a great fan of Château Julien since we moved to Carmel
and visiting the Château has always been a ‘must do’ when
entertaining visiting family and friends. I feel extremely lucky to
be a part of their family staff,” Shonda said. 
Special Events at the Château
The annual Wine & Cigar Dinner will be held on Friday, June
15, featuring the exceptional Château Julien Cuban-seed
tobacco cigars that have been housed in a 68,000 cigar humidor
since 1998. Taste how these cigars, like wine, improve with age
while enjoying a four-course dinner with Proprietor Bob Brower.
Then On Wednesday, August 15, enjoy Dine in Di-Vine, a celebration of Classic Car Week where you incorporate the beauty
of wine country dining with the lavish festivities of Classic Car
Week. Take part in family-style dining amidst the plush canopy
of the Sangiovese vineyard while being served an elegant prefixe Basque menu, with choice of entrée and wine followed by a
dessert lounge and vintage car display.
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Visit Bear’s
Hideaway for
Wine, Beer
and Cigars
MONTEREY’S PREMIER A R T I S A N W I N E E X P E R I E N C E
Wine Tasting Daily:
Carmel Tasting Room
Estate Winery & Tasting Room
Open 11 Daily
San Carlos & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea
831.626.WINE (9463)
Open 11 Daily
1972 Hobson Ave., Greenfield
831.386.0316
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Wine enthusiasts have discovered a new
reason to visit the charming town of
San Juan Bautista. In addition to the
Old Mission, quaint shops and restaurants, there’s a little place called Bear’s
Hideaway that’s attracting a lot of attention. It’s a cozy space where you can
enjoy fine wines, craft beers and premium cigars. It’s named for Lori and Todd
Wilson’s big, friendly dog, Bear, who’s
sure to give you a wag of the tail when
you come in. Sit down at the bar or
unwind on the outdoor patio. The wine
list includes some of the world’s best
along with a great selection of local vintages. Their craft beers include names
like Lost Coast, Green Flash and many
more. Check with Lori for the dates and
names of upcoming winemaker visits
and tastings. Plan to be there for one of
the frequent musical happenings on the
patio. Think about joining “The Bear’s
Club,” which is like a wine club but also
lets you add beer to your shipments, if
you choose. Open Wednesday and
Thursday starting at 2:00 and Friday
through Sunday from noon. At 402
Third Street, just down from Joan &
Peter’s German Restaurant. Call Lori at
831-623-9363 for details. 
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San Benito County
Chamber of Commerce &
Visitors Bureau
Open Weekdays
650 San Benito Street
Hollister
831-637-5315
History, Shopping & More
Await in San Benito County
The drive through San Benito County not only
leads to prestigious old-vine wineries, but guides
your family to a variety of unique and entertaining activities. Start your excursion in San Juan
Bautista, located just off Hwy 101 via Hwy 156.
Here you can tour the Old Mission, founded in
1797, and walk through the adjacent State
Historical Plaza with such original buildings as
the Castro Adobe, Plaza Hotel and the Stable
with its buggies and blacksmith shop. Then
stroll downtown past the art galleries, antique
shops, and fine restaurants that occupy the
town’s quaint buildings, many erected in the
mid-1800s.
From San Juan Bautista go east on Highway 156
into Hollister, the county seat and main shopping area for this region. Visit the historic
downtown area, enjoy lunch or dinner at one of
the many restaurants, soar skyward in a glider
or, for an even more thrilling ride, check out
skydiving. Enjoy the Annual Hollister Airshow
on Memorial Day weekend and take in the
Annual Saddle Horse Parade and Rodeo in
June. Play golf at three different courses, including the championship San Juan Oaks designed
by Fred Couples.
Steve Loos Photography
Venture south on the Wine Trail through
Cienega Valley and enjoy world-class wines at
DeRose Winery, Pietra Santa, Calera, Enz Winery and other grand vineyards. Take the children off-roading at Hollister Hills Vehicle Recreation Area. Venture south on Hwy 25 and
explore the memorable towns of Tres Pinos and
Paicines, where history and fine dining await.
Follow miles of lush vineyards on your way to
Pinnacles National Monument, that unique
geological outcropping that offers hiking and
camping in a scenic area alive with wildlife.
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For information on the many things to do in
San Benito County, check with the Visitors
Center at 115 Third Street in San Juan Bautista,
831-623-9310, open Saturday & Sunday, or
the SBC Chamber of Commerce & Visitors
Bureau at 650 San Benito Street, Suite 130, in
Hollister. Open Monday-Friday, 10:00-4:00.
Call 831-637-5315 or see the website at www.
sanbenitocountychamber.com. 
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San Benito County
Coming Events
Williams Rib Cook-Off
& Craft Show
Sat. & Sun., May 19 & 20
San Juan Bautista
NBHA Hollister
Super Show
National Barrel
Horse Association
Sat. & Sun., May 19 & 20
Hollister 408-962-4268
Annual Hollister Airshow
Sat. & Sun., May 26 & 27
9am-4pm,
Hollister Airport
831-636-4365
Early Days Celebration
Sat. & Sun., June 16 & 17
11am-4pm
State Historical Park
San Juan Bautista
SBC Saddle Horse
Parade & Fiesta
Thursday, June 21, 6pm
Downtown Hollister
831-637-5315
Hollister Concerts
on the Green
Saturday, July 7, 6-9pm
Peppertree Ranch
500 John Smith Rd.
831-902-9106
Downtown Street Festival
& Car Show, 26th Annual
Saturday, July 21
Downtown Hollister
831-636-8406
Antique & Collectibles Fair,
49th Annual
Sun., August 12
Downtown San Juan Bautista
831-623-1168
Vaquero Heritage Days
Artisan Show,
Entertainment, Exhibits
Fri. -Sun., August 24-26
St. Francis Retreat
San Juan Bautista
831-902-9349
San Benito County Fair
Fri.-Sun., Sept. 28-30
Bolado Park, Tres Pinos
831-628-3421
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The Fun of Halloween Starts at Swank Farms
by Bonnie Swank
Twelve years ago,
Swank Farms in Hollister planted eight
acres of corn and cut
pathways to create our
first corn maze. It was
so popular, we continued adding new, fun
things for families to enjoy every year.
Today there are 25 acres of corn that
host two corn mazes, a Cow Train pathway and, for those who want to enjoy
Halloween in a more frightening way, a
nighttime Haunted Ranch. (Not recommended for young children.) The larger
Maniac Maze has 27 spots to find and
the Spookley Maze is created especially
for the kiddies and located in Kiddy
Corral.
Swank Farms Corn Maze is open September 28 through October 31, starting
at 10:00 a.m. Nighttime hours, which
include the Haunted Ranch, are
6:00-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays
and 6:00-10:00 on Sundays. Special
dates and times will be posted at www.
swankfarms.com so check when planning your visit to Swank’s Farm near the
Airport. 
When we say “there’s something for
everyone at Swank Farms” we mean it.
Bring the family during the day and
enjoy slinging pumpkins with the Ugly
Pumpkin Sling Shot. Try your hand at
the Corn Cannon or race around the
Pedal Kart track to test your energy.
Everyone should try the Giant Jumping
Pillow. Once you start jumping you’ll
laugh until you drop. Kids love the Cow
Train where they’re pulled by a tractor
through the corn field. Everyone likes a
souvenir to take home so buy a sack of
mining rough and visit the mining sluice
to see what gemstones or fossils are in
your goodie bag. Visit the Pumpkin
Patch where you can pick your own.
Taste the homemade fudge and BBQ,
watch Sumo Wrestling, Pig Races, the
Goat Walk and more!
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The Tradition of
Hospitality Continues
at Jardines de San Juan
This past March 31 was a special day at
Jardines de San Juan, the esteemed restaurant in San Juan Bautista. That’s when
friends and family members gathered to
honor the memory of the restaurant’s late
founder, Manuel Santana, while celebrating the transition of its ownership to
Manuel’s grandchildren, Angelina and
Valentin. Manuel established Jardines de
San Juan in the 1970s, after he and his
wife, Alice, came across an old movie
theatre on neglected grounds in the middle of San Juan Bautista. Manuel, who
was an artist and landscaper as well as a
restaurateur, visualized the property as the
site for a restaurant set amidst a glorious
garden. For two years, while still operating their successful restaurant in Seacliff,
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he turned the soil, planted trees, and laid
bricks to create the patio dining area. In
1977 the restaurant opened and began
serving Mexican food made from recipes
created by Manny, as he liked to be called,
and Alice.
Angelina and Valentin Santana
“Our grandparents were known for the
parties they staged,” Angelina said.
“Today, when people walk into Jardines,
we want them to feel as if they were
invited into our grandparent’s house. We
want them to taste their food, enjoy the
garden, and walk on the bricks our grandfather laid down.” For much of his life,
Manny dreamed of being an artist and, in
1998, at age 63, began painting and
sculpting full time. In 2008, he was honored as Santa Cruz County’s artist of the
year. Since the celebration on March
31st, many of his works have been on
display at the restaurant.
“We are grateful to continue our grandfather’s legacy and frequently will have his
art available for viewing,” Valentin said.
“We invite everyone to join Angelina and
me as we move Jardines into the future
with renewed ideas and energy.” In addition to inheriting Manny’s passion for
hospitality, Angelina and Valentin have
acquired his artistic talents. She is pursuing an aspiration for photography and he is
an accomplished, performing violinist. 
Since its inception, Jardines has been
extremely popular, both for its food and
its lovely gardens, which continue to be a
favorite site for weddings, graduations,
family reunions, and other important
events. Staging parties for groups of all
sizes is one of the restaurant’s specialties.
For assistance, call the general manager,
Linda Freidman at 831-623-4466.
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Spring/Summer 2012
Blenheim Apricots from
B&R Farms are the Best
Surprise your friends and family with
delicious gifts of B&R Farms sun dried
Blenheim apricots. These are wonderful
treats for Mother’s Day, graduations,
Father’s Day and summer snacks. “The
quality, color and flavor of a Blenheim
apricot is superior to the Mediterranean
ones you often see in stores. They are a
pale yellow and lack flavor of our Blenheims,” said owner Mari Rossi. She
farms the 100-acre orchard with her
husband Jim and son Brian, the fourth
generation to join the family business
and keeping the trees thriving.
While the Blenheim is becoming a rare
delicacy, the selection at B&R Farms is
plentiful. Order their Swiss chocolatecovered apricots and be sure to try their
savory dried apricot chili preserves, mild
red pepper topping or chutney with slivered almonds, dried cranberries, curry, or
ginger. The sweet line includes preserves, topping and a No-Sugar Added
Cinnamon Spread along with scone and
pancake mixes.
“Come by for a taste at our gift shop,
located on the farm at 5280 Fairview
Road in Hollister. We are open 9:005:00, Monday through Friday.” said
Mari. Ordering online is easy at www.
brfarms.com or by phone at 800-9309168. And remember…“We dry our
best” since 1929 at B & R Farms. 
Art of Mezzotint Engraving On
Display at Mission Gallery
Stop by the Mission Gallery while visiting San Juan Bautista and let owners Piper Jaramillo and Boykin Sellers
introduce you to the amazing art of Mezzotint engraving.
“This technique originated in the 17th Century and is the
oldest way to achieve tones in printmaking,” Piper
explained. “The artist works directly on a copper plate,
beginning with a tool that creates pits in the plate. This is
done by rocking the tool back and forth with consistent
pressure until the whole surface is evenly pitted. If the
plate were inked and a print pulled at this point, the
Boykin Sellers and Piper Jaramillio
image would come through as a solid, velvety black. So
the artist uses burnishing tools to smooth out the pits wherever he wants light in the
images. The burnished areas hold less ink than the deeply pitted areas. Once the plate
is prepared, the plate is inked, excess ink is wiped away and it is pulled through a press
with damp paper to create the finished print.” Boykin added, “Today, there are only
about 200 Mezzotint artists in the world and we show several of the most talented,
including California artists, Leonardo Nunez and Justin Ward.”
A Great Day of
Golf Begins at
San Juan Oaks
For a truly great day of golf, pick up your
clubs and head for San Juan Oaks Golf
Club near San Juan Bautista. Now in its
16th year, this Club is ranked among the
top daily fee courses in northern California and is the first Fred Couples Signature course in the state. This October, its
challenging greens and fairways will
once again host a first stage PGA Tour
Qualifying Tournament (also known
Q-School). That’s when a field of 80
players compete over four days with the
goal of achieving a PGA Tour card and
becoming eligible to enter PGA events.
San Juan Oaks has served as a Stage One
qualifying site every year since 2001 and
several players who competed here have
gone on to enjoy success on the PGA
Tour, including Keven Na, Scott Hend,
John Mallinger and Arron Oberholser.
Take your game to this championship
course and enjoy rates as low as $45,
including cart, on Mondays and Tuesdays. Savor a gourmet lunch featuring
Italian specialties in the delightful dining room and reward yourself with such
Happy Hour specials as 1/2-priced bar
menu items plus 1/2-priced beer, house
wine and well drinks. It’s enough to
make you play like a pro! At San Juan
Oaks Golf Club, 3825 Union Road,
Hollister. Call 831-636-6127 or see
www.sanjuanoaks.com.
Other new displays at the Gallery include ceramic designs by Laurie Eskanazi, hand
bags from Erda Leather and oils on canvas by Dave Sellers, including dramatic views of
Moss Landing and Pacheco Pass. Mission Gallery is open daily except Tuesday. 
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Spring/Summer 2012
From the Bench
to the Barrel
J. Lohr Celebrates the Unique Terroir of the
Santa Lucia Highlands with New Releases
the county’s famously long growing season, provide ideal conditions for these varietals. This spring J. Lohr released two new
limited-production wines to its acclaimed Vineyard Series tier:
2010 J. Lohr Highlands Bench Chardonnay and 2010 J. Lohr
Highlands Bench Pinot Noir, the first wines to come from this
joint venture. Both are Californian in style.
When Jerry Lohr planted his first vineyard in Monterey
County’s Arroyo Seco appellation 40 years ago, he became a
pioneer of the region, recognizing the potential of the welldrained soils and long, cool growing season.
Forty years later, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines has expanded to
farming over 3,700 acres of estate vineyards in Monterey County, Paso Robles,
and St. Helena.
The Pinot Noir offers aromas and flavors of strawberry jam, cherry and raspberry, while the Chardonnay has tropical flavors with notes of intense passion
fruit, pineapple and juicy peach. “To
accentuate the New World style of our
Highlands Bench wines, we used several native fermentations, more malolactic fermentation and a higher percentage of new oak,” said J.
Lohr Winemaker Jeff Meier. “As a result, these wines display
beautiful, compelling structure and a lush, velvety mouthfeel.”
Most recently, J. Lohr, in partnership
with two longstanding Salinas Valley
farming families, has established vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands, the
Monterey County appellation adjacent
to the Arroyo Seco that has become one of the premier areas for
growing outstanding Pinot and Chardonnay.
At elevations of 280-600 feet, J. Lohr’s east-facing hillside vineyards look out on the Salinas Valley to what is called “The
Bench,” an elevated plateau in the foothills of the Santa Lucia
Mountains. Here, sandy loam soil for Pinot Noir and sandy soil
for Chardonnay, along with morning sunlight, ocean breezes and
These wines are now available exclusively online, to J. Lohr
Wine Club members and in the J. Lohr Wine Centers in Paso
Robles and San Jose, open daily for tasting from 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Check them out at www.jlohr.com. 
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Spring/Summer 2012
5th Annual Marilyn Remark
Lobster Feast in June
Automobilia is a
“Must Attend”
Event For Collectors!
The week of August 13 through 19 is
very special on the Monterey Peninsula,
for it’s a week filled with auto racing,
concours events, and is the time and
place for collectors of classic auto items
to gather.
This car lover’s “holy week” kicks off
with the serious collector’s “candy store,”
the 10th annual Automobilia Monterey,
the only opportunity to see over 40 top
international dealers in a single venue!
It takes place at The Embassy Suites, on
Tuesday, August 14th, from 10:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August
15th, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Marilyn Remark Winery is doing it again!
Yes, that’s right, Joel Burnstein and
Marilyn Remark are flying in live Maine
lobsters and serving them up with all your
favorites: corn, potatoes, clam chowder,
salads, desserts and, of course, great
Marilyn Remark wines. Then, after a
great traditional eastern seaboard meal
you can dance to the exciting music of
the Chicano all Stars.
All is partying will take place on Saturday,
June 23rd, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the
Marilyn Remark Winery. And, at a great
price for this type of very special event:
$99.00 for members of their wine club and $125.00 for non-members. You might consider becoming a member, so you can be invited to all their parties and enjoy their
nationally-recognized, award-winning wines at member prices.
For more information, please call Marilyn or Joel at 831-455-9310 or visit their website:
www.remarkwines.com. And, get ready to party, New England style! 
You will find treasures from the finest
U.S. and European vendors, offering
only original vintage posters, photographs, rallye plates, badges & pins,
hood ornaments, signs, original art, scale
models, literature & books, signed items,
postcards, stamps, unique scarves & ties.
Automobilia Monterey is unique in the
auto world. It attracts the serious collector by being a focused event, enabling
enthusiasts to buy the best-from-thebest, in a relaxed indoor setting, with
on-premises pack & ship. Since day one,
the event has benefited the Monterey
Rape Crisis Center.
The Embassy Suites is located at 1441
Canyon Del Rey Boulevard, just off
Highway 1 and north of Highway 68,
with easy ground floor access and free
parking. View complete information at:
www.AutomobiliaMonterey.com
As Road & Track puts it: “Automobilia
Monterey, another of ‘The Weekends’
must attend events.” 
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Spring/Summer 2012
Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Come Enjoy Art, Wine,
Food, Music August 11th & 12th, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
The 13th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival is the place
to be the second week of August. This two-day event will be
held from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday,
August 11 and 12, in beautiful SkyPark in Scotts Valley — just
five miles outside Santa Cruz off Highway 17. Sponsored by the
Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Scotts Valley Arts
Commission, this premier event is held in a beautiful open park
setting, so the mood is comfortable and relaxed as you wander
past more than 100 artists’ booths offering a variety of fine art
styles and techniques, while sipping award winning wines.
way to experience the wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains without having to get back into your vehicle until the day is done.
The festival also offers a fantastic food court with a variety of
delicious selections. Grab some food and drink and relax on the
hay bales or at picnic tables, or sit under the shade tent while
enjoying the musical entertainment from the nearby stage.
Voted the “Community’s Favorite Event” year after year, this
festival is a joy for all ages. Bring the children and visit the
interactive kids’ art tent, where they can experience the arts by
creating their own special project. Attend both days and enjoy
all there is to see, to do and to taste. For more information, call
the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce at 831-438-1010 or
visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com. 
Community’s Favorite Event
The Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival showcases many of the
foremost wineries from the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounding area, so there are plenty of “tastings” to go around. It’s a great
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Spring/Summer 2012
Old Fisherman’s
Grotto Seafood
Steakhouse
is located on
Old Fisherman’s
Wharf
in Monterey.
Star Market Offers Great
Selection & Service
 A Superb Selection of Monterey
County’s Finest Wines.  An Old
Fashioned, Gourmet Meat and Fish
Department Featuring USDA Choice
Beef and Certified Angus Beef.
 Extra Fancy Locally Grown Fresh
Vegetables and Fruits.  Locally owned.
Profile: Chris Shake
The Creative Mind
Plays With Objects
It Loves
Old Fisherman’s
Grotto
Star Market
“The Friendly Store”
1275 S. Main Street
Salinas
422-3961
THE Legacy CONTINUES
Restaurateur Chris Shake continues in the footsteps of his late father, Sabu Shake, Sr.,
preparing innovative and internationally inspired cuisine. Founded in 1950, Old
Fisherman’s Grotto has earned a worldwide reputation for serving extraordinary food in a
superb atmosphere.
Recognized as Monterey’s favorite Seafood & Steakhouse, the Grotto features fresh seafood from sustainable sources and diligently follows the guidelines of the Monterey Bay
Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Program. “Our menu also
features a variety of steaks all of which are only the finest
Certified Angus Beef available,” Shake explained.
A Fifty-Year Legacy
Recent honors include the “Business Excellence Award”
from the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, the
“Seafood Ambassador Award” from Julie Packard of the
Monterey Bay Aquarium, and selection as one of the “Top Prime Filet Mignon and Grilled Shrimp
Photo by Batista Moon Studio
Ten Seafood Restaurants in the Nation” by the American
Academy of Restaurant and Hospitality Sciences. In October 2004, Chris Shake was
inducted into the exclusive California Restaurant Association’s Hall of Fame. In 2009,
Chris also was chosen as the “Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation” by the Association
of Fundraising Professionals.
With its breathtaking harbor views and unique commitment to excellence, Old
Fisherman’s Grotto continues to expand upon its 50 year legacy; serving lunch and dinner,
seven days a week, at 39 Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey. Call 831-375-4604 for
reservations. 
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monthly wine tasting parties
Where Salinas stops for all their
food and beverage needs.
fine wine
liquor
beer from around the world
shipping services
wine bar
24 wines by the glass
friendly & relaxed atmosphere
Stop in anytime between 8 am to 9 pm
1366 S. Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901
Tel • 831 • 757 • 3947
Fax • 831 • 757 • 1438
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Spring/Summer 2012
Gabilan Chapter Kinship Center Hosts
its 56th Annual Wine and Food Tasting
Every September on the weekend after
Labor Day, hundreds of people convene at
Paicines Ranch, just south of Hollister, to
attend the oldest wine tasting in
California. Featuring over 50 regional
wineries and restaurants, this outdoor
event highlights the numerous vistas and
unparalled beauty of south San Benito
County. This year’s 56th annual takes
place on Saturday, September 8, 2012,
from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Founded by the Children’s Home Society
nearly 60 years ago, this event has grown
from one winery and homemade hors
d’oeuvres to one of the county’s largest
cultural events. All proceeds benefit foster and adoption services in San Benito
County.
Participating wineries will include Calera
Wine, De Rose Vineyards, Pietra Santa
Winery, Hahn Estates, Ventana Vineyards,
Jayse Wines, Guerra Family Cellars,
Donati Family Vineyards, and Wild Eye
Winery.
Paicines Ranch is located at 13388
Airline Highway in Paicines, 15 miles
south of Hollister. Tickets are $50.00
each, and are available for purchase on
our website, at www.kinshipcenter.org. 
Kinship Center in Salinas Schedules 5th Annual Harvest Moon Festival For October
The date is set! Kinship Center’s fifth annual Harvest Moon Festival will be
held Saturday, October 20, 2012. Following the success of last year’s event, the
center will again host approximately 300 guests for an elegant evening of
signature food and wine, music and dancing, and auctions at Kinship Center’s
River Road headquarters in Salinas. The event helps raise critical funds that
support the center’s mission of creating safe, permanent families for children
who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Each month they provide
second chances for hundreds of children in crisis, and count heavily on community donations to help change children’s lives. For details and questions about the event or about
Kinship Center, please visit www.kinshipcenter.org or call Bill Lutz at 831-455-4723.
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2009 Wrath Pommard 4/777
2009 Wrath 115/667
Carmel-by-the-Sea Tasting Room
Open Daily
Carmel Plaza (Ocean and Mission)
831.620.1909
Winery Tasting Room
Friday through Monday 11-5
35801 Foothill Road (at River Road)
Soledad, CA 93960
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Spring/Summer 2012
3rd Annual MCVGA Vineyard Walk Set for June 2nd
tions. All sponsorships and donations
are tax deductible.
The 3rd Annual “Winery Walk, Rock
& Run,” presented by the Monterey
County Vintners and Growers
Foundation, will be held Saturday,
June 2, 2012 in the Santa Lucia
Highlands at Paraiso Vineyards.
Individuals who raise over $250.00
will be recognized with wine and gift
prizes. The highest fundraiser could
go home with an Apple iPad2! Awards
will also go to teams with most funds
raised, team spirit, and best costumes.
This great event is a main fundraiser
for the foundation’s scholarship program for agriculture employee’s children. It also raises money for local
charities and research in viticulture and enology through the
American Vineyard Foundation.
Their will be a post-party, where you
can relax with massages from Aquablue Skin and Body Spa and
rock out to live music from The Wild Turkeys! Lunch will be
provided by Tacos Pacheco Taqueria, Portobello’s and the Salad
Shoppe, with wine and beer.
Walker Registration is easy. You only need to raise a minimum
of $100.00! Participants will receive a finisher’s t-shirt, lunch,
two complimentary drink tickets, music for dancing and the
feeling of proud accomplishment after conquering five miles all
for a great cause. Discounted registration is available for teams
of six or more. Family and friends can enjoy the post-party
activities by purchasing a spectator ticket for $30.00. There are
also great sponsorship opportunities for companies and organiza-
“We are reaching out in hopes you will join us.” exclaim
Co-Chairs Jason and Jennifer Smith of Paraiso Vineyards,
“Please show your support through sponsorships and donations
to this great cause!” Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the
5 mile walk/run will start at 10:00 a.m. Details can be found at
www.montereywines.org or by calling 831-375-9400. 
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6169 Airport Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805.239.8900
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1000 Lenzen Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
408.918.2160
daily tasting hours 10AM -5 PM
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Spring/Summer 2012
The New Name is
Lighthouse Lodge & Cottages
The name Lighthouse Lodge & Cottages is not the only thing new about this
landmark Pacific Grove property. The former Lighthouse Lodge & Suites also
has a new general manager, Michael Deighton, who took over the helm in the
latter part of 2011. Deighton has many years of experience in key management
positions in luxury hotels around the globe.
And, recently he was honored by the
Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce
for remodeling and upgrading the
property inside and out, which won
the award for Best Accommodations
for 2012. The renovation work is to be
completed this June.
There are two sections that comprise
this 95-guest room unique property. A
room at the Lodge includes full American breakfast, an evening poolside
BBQ, free parking, heated pool and
hot tub available year round, two
meeting spaces and is pet friendly.
Those who wish to stay in the charming Cottage property will enjoy a
made-to-order breakfast, evening wine
and heavy hors d’oeurves that can satisfy any appetite, Jacuzzi tubs, fireplaces, free parking, and there are also
two meeting spaces.
All the rooms have mini-refrigerators,
microwaves, coffee makers, fireplaces,
wireless internet, and all are nonsmoking. The staff takes pride in creating the most memorable, relaxing
experience that will insure guests want
to return for years to come.
Located at 1150 Lighthouse Avenue,
near the western end of the street, the
lodge is a short walk from Pacific
Grove Municipal Golf Course and the
ocean, and is centrally located to Cannery Row, Carmel, Pebble Beach and
Monterey. Their phone number is
831-655-2111. The toll free number is
800-858-1249. The website is www.
lhls.com. Be sure to ask about special
rates and packages. 
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Spring/Summer 2012
The Tondré Grapefield
Releases its First Chardonnay
Whether grown in Burgundy, France,
or the Tondré Grapefield in the Santa
Lucia Highlands, Chardonnay thrives
in the same terrior as world-class Pinot
Noir. That’s why Tondré Alarid and
son Joe (below) decided to plant this
magnificent grape alongside the Pinot
in their property on River Road in
Monterey County. The first harvest
was realized in the fall of 2010, and the
premiere release is underway.
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Share the love, and all that jazz.
Saturday and Sunday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 30 through September 2
“We are delighted to share this first
offering with all those Chard fans who
have asked us to produce a white wine
for years,” Joe Alarid said. “Tropical
and stone fruits are dominant in the
aroma with just a subtle hint of oak,
adding to the complexity. A mixture
of apple, peaches and pineapple
embrace the palate, followed by a
crisp, creamy, almost Champagne like
finish. This Chard is perfect for spring
and summer.”
Only 350 cases were produced, so give
Joe or wife Penny a call at 831-6753214 to order yours. One of them will
answer. While talking to them, ask
about the Tondré 2009 Pinot Noir.
“We only have 450 cases left and this
vintage could be our best one yet. It
won Gold Medals in the San Francisco
Chronicle Wine Competition and the
Affairs of the Vine Pinot Shootout, to
name a few,” Joe said. Good reasons to
give them a call. 
Extended hours allow you to see the Aquarium in a whole new light. Stroll, relax, and
enjoy live jazz with a complimentary taste of Estancia wine – all included with admission.
Estancia, Hand Crafted and Artisan Grown wines
montereybayaquarium.org
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Glazed Pork Belly
2 lbs
4 cups
1/2 tsp
2 sprigs
1 tsp
1/2 tsp
3 cloves
4
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp
1/2 cup
fresh pork belly
chicken stock
juniper berries
thyme
fresh ground black pepper
allspice
garlic, slivered
shallots, sliced
salt, Kosher
vegetable oil
Riesling wine
Ashley Hosmer
Shadowbrook Restaurant Executive Chef
Apple Mustard Sauce
Rub the pork belly with salt and pepper. Add the oil to
a medium-high heat heavy bottomed pan. Add the
pork belly and sear until golden brown, flip and sear
the other side. Remove pork belly, lower heat, and add
rest of ingredients except chicken stock and wine.
Preheat oven to 270°F. Once shallots and garlic are
softened, deglaze with wine, let reduce by half. Return
pork belly to pot, cover with chicken stock, and cover
pan with aluminum foil. Put in oven and braise for 2-3
hours until pork belly is extremely tender. Refrigerate
pork belly 3-4 hours (overnight is fine) in liquid. Then
remove belly, using a sharp knife, cut out 4 oz squares,
and trim the edges.
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, diced
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt, Kosher
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp whole grain mustard
Combine all ingredients except mustards and butter
in saucepot, cover and cook on low until apples are
completely tender and falling apart.
To finish
4 cups frisee or other mildly bitter lettuce, cleaned
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
8eggs
Apple Cider Glaze
2 cups apple cider
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup honey
pinchsalt
Combine in a saucepot and reduce until 1/3 remains.
Shadowbrook
Best reached by its own quaint cable car, Shadowbrook
continues to serve fine food, wines and liqueurs in an
atmosphere of Old-World charm and grace.
As Shadowbrook moves past the 60th anniversary, guests now have a choice of several dining
areas: the elegant Main Dining Room with its
massive windows overlooking Soquel Creek;
the wood-paneled wine cellar; the airy Garden
Room; the original Fireplace Room; the creekside Greenhouse; and the Redwood Room. In
each, Shadowbrook continues to serve fine
food, wines and liqueurs in an atmosphere of
Old-World charm and grace. 
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Heat oven to 400°F. Put pork belly portions on cookie
sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Take out of oven and
top with cider glaze. Return to oven and cook until
belly is golden and crispy. Meanwhile, cook eggs
sunny side up in a nonstick pan. Toss the frisee with oil
and vinegar, season with salt and pepper. Spoon
apple mustard on bottom of plates in a circle. Put
pork belly on top of apple mustard, place dressed frisee next to belly. Top frisee with fried egg, and season
egg with salt and pepper. Drizzle a little more of the
cider glaze around plate.
Serve immediately with Cinnabar Merlot
1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea
831/475-1511
www.shadowbrook-capitola.com
Spring/Summer 2012
Jeff Westbrook
The Crow’s Nest Restaurant Executive Chef
Pancetta and Citrus Crusted
Scallops Over Creamed Leeks
serves 4
For the Leeks
4 stalks fresh leeks, white part only, sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup heavy cream
pinchnutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Heat a heavy-bottom skillet over medium-low heat.
Add olive oil and sliced leeks, cook until very soft,
stirring occasionally. Add heavy cream and reduce
by approximately half, or until desired consistency is
reached. Add salt and pepper to taste.
For the Scallops
2 lbs fresh, large day-boat scallops
2 ea zest of lemons, limes and oranges
1 cup panko bread crumbs
4 oz pancetta, rendered brown, finely chopped
2 oz clarified butter
salt & pepper to taste
The Crow’s Nest
Located right on the beach at the Santa Cruz Yacht
Harbor, The Crow’s Nest is Santa Cruz’s most beloved
restaurant and nightclub hotspot for over 40 years.
A sumptuous selection of fresh seafood and fine
steaks downstairs complements the casual
menu and fun atmosphere upstairs, where
guests enjoy dancing to the best local live
bands and an unbeatable view of the Monterey
Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The impressive wine list features an array of local and area
wines to choose from. The Crow’s Nest Restaurant — where the view never stops! 
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Remove hinge muscle from scallop, set aside.
Combine citrus zest, panko bread crumbs and salt
and pepper. Heat a large skillet or griddle to mediumhigh heat. Coat flat sides of scallops with panko mixture by pushing gently down into breading and
place onto heated griddle with clarified butter. Cook
for 3-4 minutes per side, until just opaque in the center and crust is golden brown. Place seared scallops
over creamed leeks and squeeze a fresh lemon over,
serve immediately.
Pair with a 2009 Le’Heretier Blanc sec
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
831/476-4560
www.crowsnest-santacruz.com
Spring/Summer 2012
Taste Café and Bistro
is Perfect for Every
Special Occasion!
Available in hand-selected baskets or bulk
Key colours for Peninsula Restoration Projects
Custom Orders
Available at
Hacienda
Hay-and-Feed in
Carmel Valley
Serving the Monterey Peninsula for 50 years
Will Clark • 831-385-4000
www.carmelstone.biz
Pat and Alphonse DeRose and their 1941 Hollywood
DeRose
Winery
Full bodied white and red wines
from century old dry-farm vines.
Estate grown.
9970 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023
831-636-9143 • www.derosewine.com
Taste Café & Bistro is the restaurant for
every special (and romantic!) occasion.
This Pacific Grove restaurant hosts banquets for up to 50 guests and owners Bill
and Sue Karaki offer a wonderful menu
of delicious items to choose from.
The restaurant’s longevity is a testament
to their popularity, having served peninsula diners for over 21 years. In fact, the
San Francisco Chronicle named Taste
“one of the top five restaurants in
Monterey County.”
The Karaki’s serve only 100% sustainable fishes, mostly organic meats and
organic vegetables, and his healthy
European-influenced menu features
items such as pastas, escargots, herbroasted chicken, rabbit, fresh-made sausages, exceptional soups and salads.
And to complete your meal, Sue creates
marvelous fresh-made desserts: mousse,
crème brulée, brioche bread pudding,
warm apple galette and chocolate torte.
Taste Café boasts an extensive inventory of regional wines, including many
premium Monterey County varietals,
and there is a full bar. The Karaki’s also
offer a children’s menu.
Open every day but Monday, from 11:30
to 2:30 p.m. for lunch, and 5:00 to 9:00
p.m. for dinner, Taste Café & Bistro is
located at 1199 Forest Avenue in Pacific
Grove. For reservations, please call 831655-0324. View their menu at: www.
tastecafebistro.com. Make your reservations now for your special occasion. It
will be an experience you’ll always
remember. 
Above: Bill and Sue Karaki and family
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Spring/Summer 2012
EARS Continues to Support
American Veterans at
Vision Quest Ranch
In 2011, the directors of EARS, a non-profit African elephant sanctuary
on Salinas’ River Road Wine Corridor was contacted by members of a disabled veteran’s
therapy program called “Our Heroes’ Dreams.”
They inquired about the possibility of the elephants
being instrumental in therapy for disabled veterans
and their families. Two test programs proved very
successful. The next step is funding a program to
enable all the parties involved, EARS, Vision
Quest Ranch and Our Heroes’ Dreams to provide
the program to as many veteran families as
possible.
Vets on Segs is one way Our Heroes’ Dreams is
seeking funds for their new Healing Safari program.
Several disabled veterans have embarked on a
cross-country journey, on Segways, the electric
two-wheeled mobility devices that can be stood or
sat on while traveling at speeds of up to 12 mph.
Segways have been used for sporting and entertainment purposes, but are becoming more popular to
the disabled, because they have a far less disabled
feeling and appearance than a wheel chair, a huge
psychological boost to many. They are also able to
be manipulated in much smaller spaces than a
wheel chair, affording their user access to more
places and activities than in the past. Along their
journey, the vets also hope to raise funding and
awareness for the alarming suicide rate of American veterans today, up to 18 per day, 33,000 in the
past five years, as well as the positive impact the
Healing Safari program can have on those tragic
numbers. Their journey began on April 1st in Monterey and will end on the Florida coast, May 30th.
Charlie Sammut (right) of EARS/Wild Things with an “Our Heroes’ Dreams” veteran
Learn more about these very worthwhile programs
by visiting www.elephantears.org or www.ourheroesdreams.org. Community support for these programs is vital to their success. Also, while on the
web, check out the EARS annual gala on Saturday,
May 19th. 
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Spring/Summer 2012
Viognier Vines Find Happiness in the
Boekenoogen Vineyard
Not long ago the Boekenoogen family
decided to try something uncommon in
Monterey County: the planting and
propagation of Viognier. “We wanted to
add a second white wine to our portfolio
and thought that Viognier would be a
good fit because it’s so different from our
Chardonnay,” said Garrett Boekenoogen.
“But we knew that Viognier was seldom
planted in Monterey County because of
the climate and the varietal’s frequent
inability to produce an adequate crop.”
The Boekenoogens examined the soils
and climates of their vineyard in the
Santa Lucia Highlands and the one
below the ranch in Carmel Valley. “We
decided our Carmel Valley Estate Vine-
Garrett Boekenoogen and Bailey Gonsalves
Graff Family Vineyards
P
2008
resents six
Distinctive Wines
from the Chalone Appelation
2008
2007
2008
2008 Pinot Blanc
2008 Mourvèdre
2008 Viognier
2007 Grenache
2008 July Muscat
2007 Consensus
(a unique blend of Syrah,
Mourvèdre and Viognier)
2008
Grapes for these wines come from the
acclaimed Chalone Appellation, Monterey
County’s first wine appellation. A portion
of the profits from their sale benefits the
Richard H. Graff Scholarship Fund for wine
and food education. The wines may be
purchased at Star Market in Salinas, Nielsen’s
Market in Carmel, A Taste of Monterey and
by calling Woodward/Graff Wines:
yard had everything Viognier needs to
be happy,” Garrett said. “The sandy,
limestone loamy soil is perfect. And so
are the long warm days and cool nights.
Then, after planting, we treat the
Viognier as a late budbreak, late harvest
fruit because the Carmel Valley is prone
to frost in the early spring. Because of
that, it’s important that budbreak occur
no earlier than mid-April, after most
cold weather has passed. Once budbreak
happens and leaves begin to push out,
we go on a 24 hour watch. Should there
be a threat of frost, we must clean the
vineyard floor, use wind machines to
circulate the air, and employ low volume water pulsaters to prevent the new
growth from freezing. One mistake and
there goes most of the crop for that year.
“Once summer begins, the vines are
happy,” Garrett continued. “We selectively pull leaves on the sunny morning
side of the vine to let in ambient sunlight. We do not pull leaves on the
afternoon sun side to prevent sun burning. We use reduced irrigation techniques to control the vigor of leaf growth
and make the plant push its energy into
the grapes. When water is needed we
like to irrigate in the early morning so
that the vines can pick up the moisture
before the sun evaporates it from the
soil. Harvest takes place once the clusters turn golden and the grapes taste like
Oh Henry peaches with notes of sweet
ripe apricots. That usually happens
around the later part of October or early
November. I truly believe that our
Boekenoogen Viognier is one of the best
I have ever tasted.
“We are very proud of it. Served slightly
chilled on a hot afternoon, it’s paradise!
Come into one of our two tasting rooms
and give it a try.” 
707-935-2102
www.woodward-graffwines.com
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Spring/Summer 2012
Dawn’s Dream
Winery Opens
Tasting Room
On Saturday, March 31st, Dawn’s Dream
became a reality, as Dawn Galante oversaw the ribbon cutting that marked the
official grand opening of her new tasting
room in White Oaks Plaza in Carmel
Valley Village. “My husband Jack and I
have been making estate-grown wines
locally since 1994 under the Galante
Vineyard wine label,” Dawn enthusiastically exclaimed, “and we are very excited to present Dawn’s Dream Winery. I
started by producing approachable wines
of exceptional quality and elegance,
sourcing fruit from the finest vineyards
in California. Focusing on Pinot Noir,
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, I
feel I have created vintages that reflect
the refreshment of the satisfied life and
the gentle magic that can be captured in
a moment. This is my dream and I hope
you enjoy the wines as much as I enjoyed
making them. After all, the best dreams
are meant to be shared!”
Dawn’s Dream tasting room is now open
daily at 19 East Carmel Valley Road, in
the area becoming known as the White
Oaks Wine Row. Located just across
from the Running Iron Restaurant, their
hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Also, on Saturday, July 21st, Dawn will
host a special open house at Galante
Vineyards in Carmel Valley, from 1:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The tasting room
phone number is 831-659-2659. Learn
more by visiting www.dawnsdreamwinery.com. 
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Above: Dawn Galante (with scissors), her husband Jack
(right) and friends at the ribbon cutting.
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Spring/Summer 2012
The News From Downtown Dining
Montrio Bistro in Monterey will be conducting three Artisan Series classes from March
through November
Attendees will meet local artisans, enjoy lunch with Chef Tony Baker and sip tasty libations. Chef
Baker says that these classes are “all about learning, enjoying and feeling good about what you eat!”
One of the upcoming Artisan Series Classes is: Celebrating the Cherry!, on Saturday, June 16th from
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn how to make Maraschino Cherries while sipping cherry inspired cocktails by Montrio Mixologist Anthony Vitacca, and enjoy a four-course lunch and wine pairing created
by Chef Baker. A second class will be held in November with a Thanksgiving theme. Each class is
$45.00 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Space for the first two classes is limited to 30
attendees. To sign up or get more information, call 831-648-8880.
Rio Grill, located in the Crossroads Carmel, will present their 2012 “Flavor Education Series”
The series celebrates the food and flavors of the Southwest. Chef Cy Yontz created this series for
people to learn about food, enjoy a tasty, flavorful meal and relax with a refreshing cocktail or glass of
wine. Participants will learn the art of creating southwest inspired recipes, enjoy lunch with Chef Cy
and sip matched cocktails or wine. One class is titled Southwest Substance and Style. It will be held
on Saturday, July 21 from noon to 2:00 p.m. Learn to plan and create the food, choose the refreshments and throw the perfect summertime party, all while enjoying a four-course lunch. Another class
will be held in October to celebrate the harvest season. Each class is $65.00 inclusive. Reservations
are required. Space for each class is limited to 30 attendees. For more information and to sign up, call
831-625-5436 or go to www.riogrill.com.
Save the date! Tarpy’s Roadhouse in Monterey will celebrate its 20th Anniversary
On Sunday, October 7th, 2012 Tarpy’s Roadhouse will celebrate its 20th anniversary, from 12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m., with sumptuous food, luscious wines, live music and more! Reservations are required, so
call 831-647-1444. This event is complimentary and space is limited to 200 guests.
More about future classes and dates will appear in the next issue of Wine & Travel, coming out in
September. These restaurants are a part of Tony Tollner’s Downtown Dining Group. 
Pacific Gardens Inn...A Great Spot for Your Family Visit to the Peninsula!
And, They Offer Special Room Rates!
chair access. Guests can also relax in their
hot tubs, gazing up at the starry night sky.
Pacific Gardens Inn has received awards for
excellence and proudly displays its AAA
three star rating. It has been honored as the
city’s “Best Hotel” and voted #1 among all
Pacific Grove hotels by tripadvisor.com!
In the mornings a complete complimentary
continental breakfast, featuring sweet rolls,
assorted muffins, croissants, scones with
fresh fruit and beverages is served. Also,
wine and cheese are available in the lobby
fireplace every evening. For groups, the inn’s
conference center offers the perfect atmosphere for parties, meetings, and reunions.
Located a short walk from beautiful Asilomar
Beach, the inn is recognized for its comfort
and quiet, and is the ideal location to relax
and enjoy some of California’s scenic destinations. In addition, to make your stay more
desirable, Owner/Innkeeper Robert Boerner
also offers room rate specials. He and his gracious staff take pride
in making your stay a memorable experience.
At Pacific Gardens Inn you will enjoy peace and quiet, but still
be close to the peninsula’s many visitor destinations, including
the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Carmel, Cannery Row and the
Pacific Grove golf course.
The rooms offer wonderful views, including the Monterey
Cypress and majestic Oaks. Most of their 28 spacious rooms
feature natural wood-burning fireplaces, and all have comfortable, country-feel furniture, refrigerators, coffee makers and
popcorn poppers with popcorn. Two of the rooms offer wheelWine & Travel
To make reservations and learn about special room rates call
800-262-1566, or visit their website: www.pacificgardensinn.
com. 
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Spring/Summer 2012
Monterey Bay Oktoberfest
Set for September
On the weekend of September 15th and 16th, from
noon till 6:00 p.m., The Barnyard Shopping Village will present the 2nd Annual Monterey Bay
Oktoberfest.
This traditional German-style outdoor festival
promises to be a rousing beer garden party, with all
the foamy fun and frivolity that millions of beer
lovers across the world have come to enjoy.
The Flying Dutchman and the famous Internationals, back by popular demand, will perform. This
Bay Area-based band plays “Dance music from
everywhere.” Fresh off their San Francisco Oktoberfest performance, the Internationals’ free flowing musical joy equals a full day of smiles and
memories, and great times spent with old friends
and new acquaintances.
Like last year’s very successful event, people
of all ages will be singing, dancing and enjoying
the festivities, food and great beer.
There will be wonderful food: Bratwurst, Bavarian
chicken, pretzels and more, plus select arts and
crafts vendors and the Barnyard retailers. The beer
is a great Spaten Lager or Spaten special Oktoberfest brew, imported from Germany. Spaten created
the first Oktoberfest beer and is one of a exclusive
club of German brewers allowed to serve at the
prestigious Munich event.
Monterey Bay Oktoberfest, like all Oktoberfests
around the world, is about quaffing beer, partying
with enthusiastic members of the community and
celebrating life.
According to event sponsor Andre Lengacher of
The Barnyard’s Lugano Swiss Bistro: “To me, Oktoberfest is a great time of camaraderie, beer, dancing, Lederhosen, fun...it’s just fun.”
Fun is what the Oktoberfest tradition is all about.
The home base of all Oktoberfest celebrations is
Munich, Germany. The celebration is held every
year and spans 18 days, running from late September to the first weekend in October. It is one of the
most famous events in Germany, with some five
million people attending. Other cities across the
world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations.
Tickets are $17.00 and include and a program and
your own beer stein. VIP Passes are $65.00 and
include: one entrance ticket, one dinner, two
Spaten Beers, a beer stein, one giant pretzel, a
$10.00 gift certificate for Lugano Swiss Bistro, VIP
seating and tableside service by the St. Pauli girls.
Toddlers with their parents are free.
For more details, contact Andre at 831-277-3779,
or email him at [email protected]
The event’s website is www.oktoberfestmontereybay.com. 
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Spring/Summer 2012
Anna Russell Joins De Tierra as Sales & Strategy Exec
Tom and Carol Russell, owners of De Tierra Vineyards, have announced the appointment
of their daughter, Anna Russell, as the new Regional Representative of Local Sales and
Business Strategy for the winery. “Anna brings a wealth of knowledge to her new position,”
Tom said. “She has worked in our vineyard and winery, as well as at various tasting rooms
on the Monterey Peninsula. With this diverse experience, she brings a unique perspective
to this newly generated position. Her foremost project is to open the first De Tierra
Vineyards wine tasting room by the fall of this year.”
“Growing up as part of the De Tierra family, I had the opportunity to watch the development and progression of a winery from the inside out.” Russell says, “These wines are very
close to my heart, as they have been a labor of love for my father over the years, and I am
thrilled to be able to contribute to the future of De Tierra. I hope to progress the label
through the opening of a tasting room, and look forward to learning and growing with De
Tierra.” In addition to her knowledge of wine, Anna is also fluent in Spanish, Italian, and
Arabic.
De Tierra Vineyards is located in the Corral de Tierra area at the foot of Mount Toro
between the Santa Lucia Highlands and Carmel Valley in Monterey County. The vineyard
yields amazing grapes, both organic and conventional, as well as award-winning olive oil.
The varietals include Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Syrah. You’ll find
De Tierra wines at fine restaurants and retails shops around Monterey Bay. 
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36TH Annual
Monterey Wine
Festival
Monterey Custom House Plaza Monterey State Historic Park
Friday June 8th 5 - 9 p.m.
Saturday June 9th 11 - 4 p.m.
West Coast Chowder Competition
June 9th Noon - 4 p.m.
Sip, Savor, and Swirl at America’s Oldest Wine Festival.
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Certified Farmers Markets
Offer Fresh, Healthy Foods
Thirty-six years ago four visionary farmers created the
Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets, an organization
that brings the bounty of our local farms, orchards, vineyards and fisheries directly to the consumer. Those men
were Bob Harris, Manuel Netto, Nick Pasqual and Jerry
Thomas. They realized that by selling products directly to
the consumer, small farms could be financially viable while
providing customers with fresh, healthy, high-quality foods.
Today their vision is carried out at four outlets located in
Aptos, Carmel and Monterey.
At each of these open-air venues over 80 vendors, most of
whom are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer natural grass-fed meats and poultry, handcrafted
cheeses, locally produced olive oil, organic juices, locally
handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and
bacon, artisan baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms,
sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted
plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of
certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts. The
markets, which are open one day each week, are the Aptos
Farmers Market at Cabrillo College, Saturdays, 8:00-noon,
year round; Carmel Farmers Market at The Barnyard,
Tuesdays, 9:00-1:00, May-September; Del Monte Farmers
Market at Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey, Sundays,
8:00-noon, May-October, and Monterey Farmers Market at
Monterey Peninsula College, Fridays 10:00-2:00, year
round.
At the Aptos Farmers Market there’s a summer workshop
for everyone, including cooking and/or gardening. For
information about Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets
and the workshops, see www.montereybayfarmers.org. Also
v i s i t t h e m a r k e t ’s a w a r d winning companion website
www.edibleparadise.com for
delicious seasonal recipes. 
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Spring/Summer 2012
Shop, Dine and Taste Wine in
Sunny Carmel Valley Village
by Keith Moon
Stroll through Carmel Valley Village and shop at boutiques and
galleries, dine on gourmet fare and sip award-winning wines
at over a dozen delightful tasting rooms.
Boekenoogen Winery, 24 W. Carmel Valley Road: This ranch-styled tasting room features
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah from the estate vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands
along with Syrah, Petite Sirah and Viognier from their Carmel Valley estate. Open daily.
Lynn Sakasegawa of Carmel Hills
Carmel Hills Winery, 12 Del Fino Place in LyonsHead Gallery: For three years in a row
their Pinot Noir won Gold at America’s largest wine competition. Come taste these great
wines along with the Estate Chardonnay, sensational Syrah, and a Cab/Merlot blend that
tastes like dark chocolate.
Carmel Valley Art Association at Valley Girls Gallery, 2 Chambers Lane: “Come see
our beautiful new location before Carmel Valley Market. Shop our wide selection
of fine art, sculpture, photography and jewelry.” Ask about Shelley’s Pen Pal Kids
Club, the website for young people. Explore it at www.penpalkidsclub.com.
Shelley Alioti, Carmel Valley Art Association
Casa del Soul, 13766 Center Street, next to Carmel Valley Market: This extraordinary
shop features an expanded selection of globally chic women’s apparel, accessories, shoes and
gifts. This is the place for stunning and unique items. Call 831-659-4043 for more information.
Château Sinnet, 13746 Center Street: Offering a wide choice of excellent wines including
red and white varietals, Champagnes, and fruit and specialty wines. Unique art and gift
items, too.
Chock Rock Winery, Acclaimed Winemaker Dan Karlsen and his wife, Kathleen, have
brought their great wines to a tasting room in the Village. They invite you to enjoy their
Estate grown Pinot Noir and superb Chardonnay and Syrah. Thursday-Monday 11:30-5:30.
Linda Jacobs of Casa del Soul
Joullian Vineyards, 2 Village Drive: Located in the charming “Joseph DeMaria” building
of European stone design and offering Carmel Valley estate-produced wines, including a
Carmel Valley Zinfandel, plus cool-climate and single vineyard Monterey Chardonnays.
Lokal Restaurant, 13762 Center Street: This is the hot addition for breakfast, lunch and
dinner in Carmel Valley. Sourcing from surrounding fields, pastures and local farms, Lokal
features this area’s abundant resources. The menu is updated daily with the freshest offerings
and seasonal specials.
Parsonage Winery & Gallery, 19 East Carmel Valley Road: In addition to the prize-winning, superb red wines of Parsonage Village Vineyard, the tasting room is a gallery featuring
fabric creations of Mary Ellen Parsons, wife of winemaker Bill Parsons.
Lokal Restaurant
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Carmel Valley Village continued from previous page
The Red Pear, 14 Del Fino Place: This is the perfect place to shop for the ideal accent for your
home. Discover a variety of exceptional items including chocolates, candles, tableware, exquisite
pewter, vintage collectibles, jewelry and imaginative works for by local artists.
Vineyard Bistro, 6 Pilot Road: California cuisine with a French flair! Join us by the cozy fireplace or outdoors on our beautiful patio. Catering for events big or small. Lunch and dinner
Wednesday through Monday. Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Closed Tuesday.
The Red Pear
Wills Fargo Restaurant, 16 E. Carmel Valley Road: Awardwinning Chef Cal Stamenov has a passion for high quality,
local ingredients, including naturally raised meats, freshly
caught local fish and organic vegetables. Open for dinner
daily and lunch on Friday and Saturday. 
Wills Fargo Restaurant
Vineyard Bistro
Editor’s Note: Also see the Guide to Wine Tasting Rooms that begins on page 87.
Six Tasting Rooms Make
Up the Village “Wine Row”
One unique feature for wine lovers who venture into Carmel
Valley Village is the relatively new “Wine Row” of six tasting
rooms, conveniently located in the White Oak Plaza, 19 East
Carmel Valley Road. Included are:
Joyce Vineyards – 1,400 square foot air-conditioned space,
contemporary design, featuring lacquered black panels, stainless
steel and a handmade Cherrywood bar. The room has seating,
tables, and can accommodate up to 70 people. And, it’s dogfriendly! Open Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 to 6:00.
For more, visit www.joycevineyards.com or call 831-659-2885.
Parsonage Winery & Gallery – Owner/Winemaker Bill
Parsons and his wife, Mary Ellen, offer a portfolio of acclaimed
wines, and a gallery of her exquisite quilts that serve as their
varietal labels. Reproductions of her work are available for sale.
Open daily from 11:00 to 5:00; the phone number is 831-6592215. Also, visit www.parsonagewines.com for details.
Silvestri Vineyards – Opened by award-winning composer
Alan Silvestri and his family. Silvestri is a major part of
Hollywood history, famous for melodic music scores, winning
accolades throughout the world. Twelve years ago he planted
wine grapes in Carmel Valley. Room is open Thursday through
Sunday from 11:00 to 6:00. For more, visit www.silvestrivineyards.com or call 831-625-9583.
Holman Ranch – The Lowder Family has created a place to
sample their estate wine varietals and extra virgin olive oil.
They are unfined and crafted to protect the true varietal of the
grape from harvest to bottle. Open daily from 11:00 to 6:00, also
private tasting by appointment. For more visit www.holmanranch.com or call 831-659-2640.
Dawn’s Dream – The sixth and newest room to open along
the row. More about this tasting experience is featured in a
separate article in this edition of Wine & Travel.
Chesebro Wines – Chesebro is family-owned and produces
Of course, there are many other notable wine tasting locations
in the village and Cima Collina is expecting to move into the
“Wine Row” area in June. Watch for articles about them and
also learn more about them all in the “Guide to Wine Tasting
Rooms,” starting on page 87 of this issue. 
2000 cases a year. Their wines are from their Monterey County
vineyards. In addition to the wines, paintings and fabric art are
exhibited. This room is open Friday through Monday from 11:00
until 5:00 and by appointment. Their phone number is 831-6592125; the website is www.chesebrowines.com.
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The
Club
re Wine
Signatu
“NEW”
Bernardus
Signature Wine
Club Now Open
for Membership
Bernardus Winery has introduced their
Signature Wine Club, an extension to
their current wine club, which will give
members the opportunity to purchase
some of the most sought after releases,
their single vineyard designates.
These limited-edition wines usually sell
out, but will be made available, prerelease, to Signature Wine Club members. Bernardus owner Ben Pon has
identified these exceptional wines as
worthy of special designation and has
added his signature to the capsules and
bottles.
Members will receive three or four shipments per year, consisting of six to
twelve bottles at a range of between
$300.00 to $600.00 per shipment.
To participate, you must be an active
member of the Bernardus Wine Club.
Because these special wines are produced in small batches (usually under
300 cases), Signature Wine Club membership will be limited to 500 members.
Signature Wine Club Membership
Benefits include 30% off wine orders
(sale items excluded), free shipping for
quarterly wine club shipments, 10% off
at Bernardus dining outlets: Marinus,
Wickets Bistro, and Will’s Fargo, VIP
seating at Marinus, priority invitation
and 20% discounted rate for the annual
Bernardus Wine Dinner, and 25% off
standard room rates at Bernardus Lodge
(restrictions apply).
To join the Bernardus Signature Wine
Club, call Christina Gray at 831-2988015 or email her at cgray@bernardus.
com. 
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8th Annual Carmel Valley Art & Wine
Celebration Expands its Boundaries
crafters and artists. And, the return of a third street
in the village has made room for more exhibitors.
To reserve a booth, artists should contact Linda
Jacobs at Casa Del Soul, 831-659-4043 or email
Chamber at [email protected]. Price
is $130 ($150 after May 13, 2012).
The Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce and
Heavenly Greens will present the 8th Annual Art
& Wine Celebration on June 9, 2012, from 11:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The event will highlight over 60 artists, 16 wineries, live entertainment on three stages, and art galleries, restaurants and unique shops located
throughout Carmel Valley Village. Celebrate some
of the wonderful sights, tastes and talent the area
has to offer!
This event is family-friendly with pony rides, face
painting, children’s art demonstrations and a bouncy house. The entertainment, booked by Kiki Wow
Presents, includes Red Beans and Rice, The Interchangeables,
Victory Lane, Rebecca Sayre and more!
WINE-ING ALLOWED is this year’s celebration mantra, to
welcome the four new tasting rooms that adorn the unique village. This year the festival has expanded in size to include
White Oaks Plaza, in front of the recently coined “Winery
Row,” offering more booth space for artisans.
Admission is free and complimentary service to the village will
be provided by the MST Grapevine Express. Wine tasting tickets, $20.00 per person, will be available for sale in advance,
beginning on May 15, 2012, as will group, military and senior
discount tickets. Day of the event tickets will be $25.00.
Participating wineries include Château Julien, Holman Ranch,
Heller Estate, Talbott, Boekenoogen, Parsonage, Joyce, Silvestri,
Dawn’s Dream, Galante, Scheid, Carmel Hills, Chock Rock and
more! Enjoy the works of photographers, jewelry designers, local
The village is 12 miles east of Highway One on Carmel Valley
Road. For more information about the Carmel Valley Chamber
of Commerce please visit www.carmelvalleychamber.com. 
Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets
From Our Markets…to Your Table
The Premier Certified Farmers Markets on the Central Coast for 36 Years!
Serving Aptos, Capitola, Santa Cruz, Monterey and Carmel
aPtos Farmers market
Del monte Farmers market
monterey Farmers market
Carmel Farmers market
Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos
Saturdays, 8 am – Noon
Open Year Round
Del Monte Shopping Center
1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey
Sundays, 8 am – Noon
Open May – October
Monterey Peninsula College
930 Fremont Street, Monterey
Fridays, 10 am – 2 pm
Open Year Round
The Barnyard Shopping Village
Hwy 1 and Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel
Tuesdays, 9 am – 1 pm
Open May – September
For more information about our markets visit us at www.montereybayfarmers.org
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The 27th Annual Concorso Italiano Scheduled For August 17th
At the Beautiful Laguna Seca Golf Ranch
The 2012 Concorso Italiano, “A Celebration of Italian Style,” will return to the
beautiful Laguna Seca Golf Ranch on
Friday, August 17th from 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Known for “fashion to Ferraris,” this year’s
event will celebrate the 100th Anniversary
of the legendary design house of Bertone.
And, more than 800 vehicles of Italian
origin: Lamborghinis, Maseratis and
Ferraris will take center stage.
This event is presented by Tom McDowell,
who says, “The Concorso has a 26-year
tradition as a leading participant in the
festival of automobiles on the Monterey
Peninsula each August. This year’s event
will continue the prior tradition and will
be the destination for those passionate
about Italian lifestyle, and Italian automobiles. Concorso Italiano is dedicated
to people who love life in its entirety.”
While you stroll through this magnificent
setting, you can enjoy wonderful food,
exceptional wine, music, Italian fashion
and scheduled entertainment. And, there
is complementary on-site parking! The
exhibitor fees, which include show entry
for the driver and a passenger, are as follows: Italian car registration is $125.00
through May 31st, for non-Italian cars it
is $150.00 through May 31st, and Italian
motorcycle registration is $75.00, also
through May 31st. To register an Italian
bicycle (only 50 will be accepted) the
cost will be $25.00. These fees also
include additional benefits and gifts.
Tickets for spectators are $125.00 through
May 31st. Children 12 and under are free
when accompanied by a paying adult. To
enjoy the “Best of the Best” during the
day, join the C.I. Club for $300.00. This
ticket includes morning pastries and coffee, a gourmet lunch and snacks, goody
bags and gifts and conversations with
Bertone executives.
Visit www.concorso.com, where you can
find details about registration fees, and
also purchase spectator tickets and enter a
vehicle. 
Visit our Tasting Room
Visit Bernardus and Taste a Dream
Follow scenic Carmel Valley Road from
the sea to the heart of the Village. We
invite you to visit the Bernardus Tasting
Room and . . . Taste a Dream.
Bernardus Tasting Room
5 West Carmel Valley Road
Carmel Valley
Hours: Daily 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Please call us at (831) 659-1900
R A N C H V I N E YA R D S
499 Wave St., Monterey, CA 93940
Winter Hours: Sun-Mon, Thu 12-6:30; Fri-Sat 12-8;
Tue-Wed by appt.
(831) 372-8900 • www.piercevineyards.com
One block up from Cannery Row, right next to the Antique Mall
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Puma Road Winery
Promises
“A World
of Flavor”
Tondré Grapefield,
in the heart of the
Santa Lucia
Highlands, produces
limited production
wines of immense
depth of fruit and
character.
Tondré Wines
Joe Tondré & Penny Alarid, Proprietors
831-675-3214 | www.tondrewines.com
Joyce Vineyards in Carmel Valley Village
Drink Joyce ~ Re-Joyce
C
Jason Auxier, Frank and
Michael Joyce welcome you.
ome enjoy a selection of
12 distinct hand-crafted
wines and small pairings
in an urban contemporary
setting.
We are Open
Thursday-Sunday 11:00-6:00
Available for events | dog-friendly
19 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831.659.2885
www.joycevineyards.com
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Things are changing rapidly at the
newly opened Puma Road Winery and
Tasting Room on River Road, according
to Owner Ray Franscioni (above left)
and Winemaker David Coventry.
Drawing from Franscioni’s extensive
vineyard holdings in the Santa Lucia
Highlands, the Gavilan Foothills and
the Paicines area in Hollister, Puma
Road is developing a world of flavors
from the highest quality Burgundian
and Bordeaux varietals, all made to the
highest standards of flavor, balance and
integrity.
“Our truly hand-crafted wines can be
enjoyed at the tasting room, but please
call in advance for an appointment so
that we can make sure you enjoy the
time you spend with us,” Coventry said.
“Each of the Puma Road wines are
100% Estate Grown and Bottled to feature the great vineyards in our winegrowing region. With a commitment to
quality and the best that our vineyards
have to offer, we are sure that every
bottle of Puma Road will meet your
highest standards. Puma Road has new
releases of 2010 Chardonnays, Pinot
Noirs, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer
as well as a full line of Bordeaux varietals and blends to tempt your pallet
and delight your mind. We intend to
live up to our mission to entertain the
senses, engage the mind, and please the
palette.”
The Puma Road Winery is located at
32720 River Road, West of Gonzales.
Call 831-675-3548 for information. 
Spring/Summer 2012
Pianetta Wines
Try Something New
At Zeph’s One Stop
by Victor Kong
by Holly Davis
Vic’s Picks:
Victor Kong with Caitlin
Pianetta of Pianetta Winery in
Paso Robles
I think it’s interesting that owning a winery was not what John Pianetta, Jr.,
had in mind when he planted the family’s 95-acre vineyard in southern
Monterey County, near San Miguel. His plan was to be a grower, to raise
grapes and then sell them to a large winery. Then John, who’s part of the
fourth generation of a farming family, thought it would be helpful if he
produced some wine to demonstrate the superb quality of his grapes to prospective buyers. That was 10 years ago and that first crush yielded just 370
cases of estate bottled Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine enthusiasts liked what they tasted and the production of Pianetta
wines has grown to as much as 3,000 cases of estate Cabernet Sauvignon,
Barbera, Shiraz, Syrah, a Syrah/Cabernet blend, and a Rosé, plus small lots
of Sangiovese, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and a Tuscan blend from Paso Robles
grapes. “We are growers who make wine,” John told me. “We believe in the
balance of nature and the balance of flavors in the fruit.”
The new wine releases are starting to appear, and
you can try them with us at Zeph’s One Stop in
Salinas. At our wine bar we feature over 25 wines
and a couple sparklers (plus practically any beer)
for your tasting pleasure every day. Enjoy your old
favorites or try something new that you’ve been
curious about. Meet your friends, get a glass,
order a cheese tray from Portobellos, relax and
spend some quality time locally. While we sell
outstanding wines from around the world we
truly specialize on Monterey County. Name your
style. We can suggest a wine, box it and ship it to
be on your doorstep when your trip is done. This
area has wines like nowhere else and they make a
great gift for someone out of the area. Of course,
our knowledge isn’t limited to Monterey County.
At Zeph’s we know our way around all the major
wine growing areas, and know where to find some
real gems. And don’t forget that on the third
Thursday of each month, starting at 5:30 p.m. we
host a tasting event with food, wine and music.
To start the summer off with a bang we’re having
a tasting of Sparkling Wines in May. June is all
things Pinot — a variety that does especially well
here. July is another Monterey County specialty
— Chardonnay; and August is a celebration of
the Santa Lucia Highlands and the tremendous
wines they produce. Sign up for our monthly
newsletter to see each month’s focus. Find Zeph’s
on Facebook at zephsonestop or at 1366 South
Main Street in the Nob Hill Shopping Center in
Salinas. Call 831-757-3947 for information. 
John’s daughter, Caitlin (pictured above), worked alongside him in the
vineyard before moving into sales and becoming manager of their tasting
room in Paso Robles. “It’s so exciting to meet people from all over and share
our product with them,” Caitlin said. “Our blood, sweat and tears have
literally gone into producing this wine, and it’s an honor to share that passion with people who appreciate our wine, our family and our story.”
Perhaps owning a winery was not John’s original plan, but his big bold reds
have become a favorite of those who appreciate fruit-forward wines with
firm, approachable tannins. Meet me in be wine aisle at Star Market and let
me introduce you to the wines John didn’t plan to make. 
Note: Victor Kong is the wine-buying partner at Star Market in Salinas.
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Bill Sites and Vince Ciolino
Spring/Summer 2012
Manuel’s Restaurant is a
Family Kind of Place
Whoever coined the term “family restaurant” might well have
been describing Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant in Aptos. Opened
in 1965 by artist, gardener and cook Manuel Santana, the restaurant has prepared his original recipes for generations of guests
ever since. Always family friendly and lively enough for squirmy
kids, the longtime waiters never balk at cleaning spilled milk or
sweeping tortilla crumbs from under high chairs. Manuel’s son,
Leonardo, was six when his father opened the restaurant. He
learned to ride his bike on the sidewalk outside while father was
cooking. Today, Leonardo’s son Oliver, at five, continues the
tradition of keeping the sidewalk lively while Leo and his wife
Patricia are busy inside.
country, the wine list includes area winemakers like Salamadre,
Storr’s, Morgan, Zayante, Martin Ranch, Katherine Kennedy,
Bargetto and Galante to name a few. Offering “good food and
good company,” Manuel’s is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to midnight (11:00 p.m. on Sunday). Take State Park Drive off Highway One in Aptos, head toward the ocean and look for the blue
awning to your left on Center Street 
Open Late Every Day
When he was even younger, Oliver used to think that Manuel’s
cheese quesadillas were the world’s greatest food. Now he’s
graduated to the Flautas and Carne Asada Tacos. Your youngsters will love them, too, while Mom and Dad can choose from a
wide menu of house-made Mexican dishes that come out of the
tiny kitchen fast and hot. And while a frothy Margarita or cold
beer is often associated with Mexican food, Manuel, a wine lover
himself, insisted on serving good local wines and keeping the
prices affordable. Located in the heart of Santa Cruz wine
The Santanas: Patricia, Oliver and Leonardo
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Manzoni Cellars Opens in Downtown
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Mark and Sabrina Manzoni, owners of Manzoni Estate
Vineyards, have announced that their new tasting room
in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea should be open by the
first of June or earlier. This tasting room will be in addition to the one located at the home vineyard on River
Road in the Santa Lucia Highlands. “We’re thrilled to
bring our award-winning wines to this charming village
that’s famous as a venue for fine dining and artistic
expression,” Mark said. Named Manzoni Cellars, the
room will be located near several fine restaurants, art
galleries, and boutique shops in the Paseo Courtyard on
San Carlos, between Ocean and 7th Avenue. Here
guests will discover the acclaimed Manzoni Pinot Gris,
Chardonnay, Estate Pinot Noir and Syrah and special
Bella Vino Port, produced from grapes grown in the
esteemed Santa Lucia Highlands. Manzoni Cellars will
be open daily from 11:00-7:00. The vineyard tasting
room in the Salinas Valley is open Saturday and Sunday,
11:00-5:00. For more information call 831-620-6541 or
see www.manzoniwines.com. 
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Spotlight on
Central Coast Wines
by Keith Moon
Winemaking at Hunter Hill Follows
a 100 Year Tradition
to compete with a noisy bar atmosphere.” The music starts about
8:30 each Friday and wine by the
glass is served throughout the evening. The popularity of these
Friday jams has inspired Proprietor
Josh Pierce to try another form of
entertainment. “Now, on every
third Thursday, Pierce Ranch is
an open mic venue where singersongwriters test out new material
or play old favorites,” said Keith Damron, who coordinates the
program. “We attract some of the best local artists who wind up
the night doing a jam full of acoustic guitars, great voices, different percussions and maybe a fiddle or two.” The show starts
around 7:30. The next open mics are set for May 17, June 14, July
19 and so on. And while the entertainment rips, don’t forget the
real reason for being at the tasting room. The wine! Pierce Ranch
produces small lot, estate grown wines with an emphasis on
Spanish and Portuguese varietals. At 499 Wave Street near
Cannery Row.
Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery is
a family-owned and operated winery located high in the Santa Cruz
Mountains above Soquel. This
property, where they once raised
apples, stone fruits and grapes, has
been the family home for a hundred years. In 1992, Vann and
Christine Slatter (left) decided to
take out the old apple trees on one
hillside, replant with Merlot, and
try making wine like previous generations had done. Once they
started, winemaking became a passion. Today, their six-acre
property produces approximately 15 tons of estate-grown grapes
including Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Syrah each year.
The Slatters warmly welcome visitors to sample their awardwinning wines or share a good bottle and leave with lasting
memories — just as their ancestors did a hundred years ago. If
you would like to learn more about the winery visit www.hunterhillwines.com, or come to the tasting room on Saturday and
Sunday, 11:00-4:00. To get there from Hwy 1 in Soquel, take the
Porter Street exit, turn right onto South Street, go east. It
becomes North Main. Continue east. At Cherryvale junction,
North Main becomes Glen Haven. Stay right and go two miles
to 7099 Glen Haven Road. Come up and picnic on the lawn by
the waterfall and enjoy the ambiance.
Bill Parsons Ponders The Success
of Parsonage Syrah
When Bill Parsons was asked how the Parsonage Winery’s 2009
Estate Syrah managed to win the Monterey County Weekly’s “Best
Red Wine” for the third time in four years, he scratched his head
and said, “That’s an excellent question. You know, we’ve been
accused of stuffing the ballot box. But the Weekly staff told me
that while folks have tried that ruse, all attempts have been
foiled. So I thought maybe so few people voted, that the efforts
of our wine club members tipped the scale. Then I learned that
over 60,000 ballots were cast. We don’t have that many wine
club members. So I guess what happened is that a lot of people
who read the Weekly also think that our Syrah is downright delicious. I’ve always said that folks who read newspapers are smarter
than those who don’t. This proves it.” Bill had another point to
make. “My winemaker son-in-law, Frank Melicia, and I are
thrilled that our Estate Syrah is getting this acclaim while sales
Rock Out at Pierce Ranch
Tasting Room
The Pierce Ranch Vineyards tasting room has become a showcase for some of the hottest musicians on the Central Coast. In
fact, the Friday performances have become so popular that the
editors of Monterey County Weekly named Pierce Ranch as “Best
Tasting Room to Rock Out In.” Music coordinator Olana
Sullivan explains, “Our tasting room is the perfect environment
for local and touring acts to showcase their music without having
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of Syrah have declined nationally.
Syrah was supposed to be the next
big seller 8-10 years ago. Then it
got over-planted, over cropped,
and grown in areas not suited to
its varietal charms. Down went
sales!” Bill says the reason his
Syrah has succeeded is that it’s
comparable to the noble Syrahs of
the North Rhone, the Cote
Roties, the Hermitages and the
Cornases. He contends that Parsonage Syrahs are marked by
grilled wild game, black and blue berry fruit, wild flower perfumes, exotic Asian spice aromatics and mysterious, magical,
unidentifiable nuance. “Parsonage Syrahs can compete with the
great and celebrated Syrahs that command prices in the $400$500 range,” he contends. “And for way fewer bucks!”
night, wine tasting has become a
regional pastime for folks keen on
discovering the joys of fermented
grape juice. Tasting rooms, which
were traditionally attached to
wineries, have blossomed in
diverse and interesting new venues. Like our studio in the beautiful Monterey Hyatt Regency
Resort & Spa on Old Golf Course
Road in Monterey. Here you can
have valet parking, stroll the lobby with its view of Del Monte
Golf Course, visit the Accista Spa, dine at TusCA Restaurant,
watch games at Knuckles Sports Bar, and taste the beauty of
Santa Lucia Highland’s wine bounty via the elegant and graceful
McIntyre Vineyards Estate wines. In addition, the Tasting Studio
offers unique gifts, Lula’s Chocolates, and artisanal expressions by
local artists like George Keene, Debbie Delatour, Brendan
Walter, Susan Cardinale, Ramona Lowe, Barbara Orr and more.
Of course you’ll want to experience Steve McIntyre’s SIP
(Sustainable In Practice) Certified grapes as they’re expressed in
L’Homme Qui Ris Estate Sparkling, the Estate Chardonnay and
Pinot Noir — plus the reserve level Block wines, the Kimberly
Vineyard Merlot, Mission Ranch Pinot Noir and wines made by
Eric Laumann from grapes grown under the careful guidance of
Steve McIntyre. Also look for the soon to be released McIntyre’s
2011 Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, plus the addition of a lovely
Monterey Malvasia Bianco for lovers of sweeter wines. Stop
between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. seven days a week and say “hi.”
Carmel Ridge Tasting Room is a
Showplace on Cannery Row
Wine enthusiasts have made the new Carmel Ridge Winery tasting room a favorite destination. It’s right in the heart of Cannery
Row, near the great shops and restaurants, and has a magnificent
view of Monterey Bay. It’s a place where you can relax, sip wine,
talk shop with the staff, and watch waves crash on the shore
below. The tasting room reflects the inspiration of principals Paul
and Lynn Sakasegawa Stokes and tasting room manager Gary
Stern. They wanted a venue that would echo the intriguing
qualities of Carmel Ridge wines. “Our wines reflect the beautiful
area where we live and the unique terroir of Carmel Valley,” said
Lynn, who’s also winemaker. In 1996, she and Paul planted their
first vineyard high in the hills of Carmel Valley. “Today the six
acre Hidden Hills vineyard is home to our award-winning
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and the Phoenix vineyard is planted
in Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes love
Carmel Valley and Monterey County, so the fruit has the perfect
balance of acid and sweetness to
make great wines.” Gary then
extended an invitation, “Come in
and get acquainted. In addition to
tasting, we have wines by the glass
and offer educational sessions
conducted by Pablo Antinao, a
Certified Sommelier. We’re at 700
Cannery Row, between Sly
McFly’s and the Fish Hopper.
Open daily, 12:00-6:00 and later
on Friday and Saturday.”
Follow the Wine Barrels to the
Boëté Tasting Room
Boëté Winery owners John and
Jana Saunders, with help from son
Jesse (shown here) have made it
easier to find their cozy wine tasting room in Valley Hills Center in
Carmel Valley. A line of wine barrels adorned with lovely palm
trees and bougainvillea now guide
your way from the parking lot.
Inside the intimate little tasting
room, you can sample the Boëté
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon and
their signature red blend, the 2006 Cheval Rouge, both winners
of gold medals at the recent Affairs-of-the-Vine 2011 “Cabernet
Shootout.” Judges at the competition tasted 287 wines from 56
appellations and before making the awards. While at Boëté’s tasting room, also enjoy thier full bodied Cabernet Franc. Look for
the barrel-lined entrance to the tasting room in Valley Hills
Center, three miles east of Highway 1 on Carmel Valley Road
and just past Carmel Valley Road. The tasting room is also available for private tastings and small events after hours. Call 831625-5040 or at the vineyard at 831-659-7563 and ask for Jan. 
Napolitano Talks About McIntyre
Vineyards Tasting Studio
Raymond Napolitano, manager of McIntyre Vineyards Tasting
Studio, had a comment on today’s wine scene, “Seemingly overwww.wineandtravel.net
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Wrath Pinot Noirs
Are Critically
Acclaimed
by Mike Lynch
If you’re not familiar with Wrath, you should be. Since its opening in 2007, the winery has garnered high praise from the wine
press. The current vintage is no exception. Wrath’s 2009 San
Saba Vineyard Pinot Noir earned the highest score ever given to
a Monterey AVA Pinot Noir—93 points—from the Wine
Spectator (the same wine from the 2008 vintage was named
“Best Red” and “Wine of the Year” at the Monterey Wine
Competition). Wine Spectator also awarded 93 points to another one of Wrath’s single-vineyard Pinots, the 2009 McIntyre
Vineyard Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. Add to
these 91 points for the 2009 Pommard 4/777 Pinot Noir and 90
points for the 2009 115/667 Pinot Noir. Other acclaim includes
91 points for the 2009 Tondre Grapefield in Tanzer’s International
Wine Cellar and 91 points for the 2009 McIntyre Pinot from
Burghound.
Lodge Property
Cottage Property
 64 guest rooms
 31 Guest rooms
 Two meeting rooms
 Two meeting rooms
 Inclusive hot breakfast
 Inclusive cooked to order
breakfast
 Inclusive evening pool side BBQ
 Heated pool and hot tub
 Inclusive evening wine & Hors
 Complimentary parking
d’oeurves reception
 Pet friendly
 Complimentary parking
The good news is that Wrath offers two places to taste and purchase these critically acclaimed wines. Wrath’s Carmel tasting
room is located in downtown Carmel on the ground floor of
Carmel Plaza, at the corner of Ocean Ave. and Mission Street.
The hours of operation are Monday-Saturday from 10-6 and
Sunday from 11-5. The phone number is 81-620-1909.
Enthusiasts looking to tour Monterey’s wine country should also
consider making the one hour drive out to the Wrath’s winery
tasting room, which is open Friday-Monday from 11-5 and is
located at 35801 Foothill Road (at the junction of River Road)
in Soledad. The phone number is 831-678-2992. For more information visit Wrath’s website at www.wrathwines.com. 
1150 & 1249 LIGHTHOUSE AVENUE, PACIFIC GROVE, CA
PHONE: 831.655.2111 WWW.LHLS.COM
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Cima Collina’s Tasting Room
Moves to Carmel Valley Village
The staff of the Cima Collina Winery is shown as they prepare
to move the winery’s tasting room to a new location at 19 E.
Carmel Valley Road in Carmel Valley Village. Cima Collina is
moving from downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and plans to be
open at the new site by early June or before. Here Cima Collina
will be pouring its award-winning wines in an historic building
that dates back to the 1890s. Built by William Hatton, the great
uncle of Tom Nason of Cima Collina’s nearby Hilltop Ranch
Estate, the edifice has, at one time or another, served as the Del
Monte Milk Barn, a stage coach stop and, most recently, the site
of the Village Fish House.
vineyards. Annette and her crew produce hand-crafted, artisan
wines that reflect a sense of origin. The winery annually produces 3,500 cases of vineyard-designated Pinot Noir, Chardonnay,
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, and Cabernet blends. The Cima
Collina Tasting Room will be open daily from 12:00-6:00. For
more information go to www.cimacollina.com.
Vineyard Estate is Nearby
Cima Collina’s new tasting room will be perfect for outdoor
picnicking and events. The three-acre Hilltop Ranch estate
vineyard is less than one mile to the east of the new tasting room
and produces organically farmed Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris varietals. Cima Collina Winery began in 2004 and is owned by
Richard Lumpkin. Winemaker and Operations Officer Annette
Hoff Danzer sources fruit exclusively from Monterey County
Shown above (from left): Winemaker Annette Hoff Danzer,
Cara Nason, Tasting Room Manager Jane Beery, Jeff Andrews,
Barbara Barr, Jennifer Langford, Owner Dick Lumpkin, Claudio
Meza, Tom Nason, and Apolonio Camacho. 
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Joullian Vineyards Celebrates
Two Anniversaries
Joullian Vineyards is celebrating two milestones this year: their
30th year since the founding of the Carmel Valley winery and
also, they are releasing the wines from their 25th annual harvest, which took place in 2010.
In 1980, owners Dick and Jeanette Sias, along with Ed Joullian,
recruited Winemaker Ridge Watson to help them find a prime
place for their vineyard. After searching throughout California,
they found the perfect spot in the warm Cachagua area of
Carmel Valley. Watson planted seven varietals in 1984, including the first vines of Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
in the valley. Their first harvest in 1985 totaled 350 cases of
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
(above) Ridge Watson with Jeannette and
Dick Sias . (below) Ridge and D’Tim Watson
with Dick Sias (with shovel) in 1984.
Joullian has grown tremendously since its beginning, averaging
between 8,000 and 10,000 cases per year. Now, 25 harvests later,
their portfolio includes a Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Monterey Chardonnay,
Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay, Roger Rose Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Family
Reserve Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.
2010 was a successful harvest, but not without some challenges
Watson says, “Both the quantity and quality were above average, but the harvest was the latest
in 20 years due to cold, wet spring soils that delayed bud break. It took every tool in our grape
grower’s work chest to dial in each varietal before the killer frost in November.”
Joullian has earned a reputation for both quality and value, the result of its founding families’
Mid-Western heritage and the age-old philosophy that “great wine is created in the field with as
little human manipulation as possible.” They sell wine across the country and their tasting room
is tucked in Carmel Valley Village. When in the area, stop by, taste some of their award-winning
wines and meet their knowledgeable staff. Their address is 2 Village Drive. The phone number
is 831-659-8100 and the website is www.joullian.com. 
Chock Rock Winemaker Offers Series of “Wine Dialogues”
Dan Karlsen, one of the most esteemed winemakers on the Central Coast, is staging a
series called “A Wine Dialogue with Dan”
once each quarter at his Chock Rock Vineyard
Tasting Room in Carmel Valley Village. Each
session offers food and wine paring along with
lively discussion. For the meeting on Monday,
June 25, Dan invites “Home Winemakers” to
bring samples of their wine for his candid
evaluation. This gathering is certain to be a
learning experience for all. On September 24,
Dan asks “What is Harvest?” and details just
what he does for a living while introducing his
Wine & Travel
favorite beers. (It takes a lot of beer to make
great wine.) On December 31, Dan presents
the first vertical tasting of the 2010, 2009 and
2007 vintages of Chock Rock Pinot Noir.
Each “Dialogue” starts at 6:00 p.m. Dan also
announced that on Monday, May 21, they will
celebrate the tasting room’s first anniversary
with a release of Chock Rock Pinot Blanc.
Then look forward to the Fourth of July
Weekend when Chock Rock will offer special
discounts throughout the holiday. The tasting
room is at 1 Del Fino Place. Call 831-6597625 for details. 
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Pessagno Winemaker Dinner at Allegro Pizzeria & Wine Bar in Carmel’s Barnyard
On February 25 th Allegro owner Jeano Abraham and his son Paul co-hosted this special dinner with Anthony Pessagno.
Allegro presents monthly winemaker dinners, usually Thursday evenings.
Anthony Pessagno, Jeano Abraham, Jesse Carter
and Richard Tucker
Everyone enjoyed plenty of wine with each course
Nick Carter, Richard Tucker, Kathleen Robison, Alix
Tucker, Gus Gustat, Candy Carter
Galeria Dos Artist’s Reception held on March 10th in Moss Landing
It was a beautiful day in Moss Landing for this showing by many very talented artists.
Artists Helga Cabral, Marion Serres, Lynn Kask, Charlie Kamrath
and Michele Alcantara
Gary Heath, Carol Riddle, Carol Ann Heath, gallery Owner Kim
Solano and Tamara Selyangina
Silvestri Vineyards Celebrated the Grand Opening
of their Carmel Valley Village Tasting Room on March 3rd
Dorothea Probasco and Gail Summars
Owners Alan and Sandi Silvestri
Michelle Renfro and James Findley
Marilyn Remark Winery Held their Pizza and Barrel Tasting Party on March 31st
Held at their tasting room is on Monterey County’s River Road.
Chef Don Ferch, his wife Cheryl, son Brandon and
Cara Edwards
Diana Herrera and Rodney Whitlock
Owners Joel Bernstein and Marilyn Remark, with
Jeff Blair and Mark DiOrio
Photos by Richard L. Hughett
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Carmel Valley Village Welcomed Dawn’s Dream Tasting
Room Grand Opening on March 31st
Jack and Dawn Galante (owner), with Lisa Winfield,
Conor Porter and Gwyn Stoddard
Dawn’s Dream party attendees enjoyed wine, hors
d’oeuvres and went for a ride
Scheid Vineyard of
Monterey County Opened
their Second Tasting Room
in Carmel on February 2nd
Scott Tidd, Stefani Chaney, Owner Scott Scheid and
Doug Lumsden celebrate the ribbon cutting
Santa Clara County’s Wineries Held their Passport Weekend on March 24th & 25th
Sue J McCall, Richard Nichols, Becca
McWilliam and Mary Hrkac at J. Lohr’s
San Jose Wine Center
Dick Fox and Larry Spivak at Guglielmo Lynn Gross-Cerf, Richard Lico and
Winery in Morgan Hill
Eileen Hannan at Guglielmo
Guglielmo tasting room staff members
Cory Burkett, Cindy Adams, Jen Braich
and Rich Ramondo
Carmel Valley’s Joullian Vineyards Celebrated March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day
Hal Ellison and Mikuyo Koshikawa-Case
Robert Monnastes and David Reade
Deb Monnastes and D’Tim Watson
Amy Jo and David Parker
Jimmy Samsung and Courtney Stanley with General
Manager/Winemaker Ridge Watson
Ralph Bailey, Kathy and Bill Wojtkowski
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The Monterey County Fair Hosted the 2011 People’s Choice Winners
from the Central Coast Wine Competition on September 1st
The People’s Choice winner for best white was Hearst Ranch’s 2009 Sauvignon Blanc.
The winner for best red went to the J. Lohr 2008 Petite Sirah. This year’s tasting will be held on August 30th.
Dennis and Joan Kuchta, Sycamore Cellars,
Monterey County
Bill Flint, J. Lohr, San Jose and Paso Robles
John Silva, Poppy, Monterey County
Mike Sarmento, Pierce Ranch, Monterey County
Nanci Lambert and Lakishia Biggs, Ventana,
Monterey County
Jacky Eshelby and Joe Brengle, Hearst Ranch, San
Simeon
John Teeling and J.P. Garay, Calcareous, Paso Robles
Jenna DeMarco, Deirdre and Jonas Frey, Tackitt
Family, San Miguel
Michael Heisinger and Lauren Heath, Monterey
County Fairgrounds
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by Keith Moon and Richard L. Hughett
First Clam Chowder & Calamari Fest
Slated for Memorial Day Weekend
The 1st Annual Great Monterey Clam Chowder & Calamari Festival will be held Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28, at the Custom House Plaza in Monterey. This free, familyfriendly event offers a full weekend of food, live music and cooking demonstrations. Attendees can enjoy a wide array of award-winning clam chowder and calamari, plus fish n’
chips, pasta, sandwiches and more. Beer, wine and Margaritas will be available. Three local bands will perform live each day. There also will be a variety of arts and crafts for the
kids, educational displays by marine-oriented organizations, and cooking demos by talented local chefs. On Saturday and Sunday the hours will be 11:00-7:00, and on Monday11:00-6:00. Local non-profit organizations that will benefit from the event include the
Boys & Girls Club of Monterey, VNA & Hospice, Community Partnership for Youth,
Salvation Army, and others. For information, call 831-649-6545.
Calvista Offers Complete
Insurance Coverage Plans
Calvista Insurance Agency, Inc., is a full service agency
designed to handle all of your insurance needs. As a
member of the United Valley Insurance Services,
Calvista represents most of the major carriers throughout the United States. Calvista takes the time to understand your coverage needs and provide you with competitive pricing and quality insurance. Calvista insures
wineries, bed & breakfasts, and restaurants along with your personal and commercial vehicles. Calvista will even insure your home away from “work” with a homeowner’s policy
tailored to your needs. Calvista can also write your workers compensation and insure your
leisure vehicles including mobile homes, ATVs or watercraft. Calvista provides many lines
of personal or commercial insurance. Visit www.Calvistains,com or call 831-637-7766 for
answers to your insurance questions or needs.
Pacific Etched Glass offers Ravenscroft Crystal
“Ravenscroft Crystal combines the qualities of old-world European
craftsmanship with a modern understanding of how the shape of a
wine glass can enhance the tasting experience,” said Larry Hirst,
president of Pacific Etched Glass in Pacific Grove. “Ravenscroft
glassware designs are developed out of the deepest respect for wine
and are hand blown in nearly 30 different styles. Their ultimate goal
is to enhance the bouquet and taste of the wine or spirit for which it
was made. Ravenscroft’s lead-free crystal decanters can be viewed at
our website or our showroom.” These Ravenscroft products join the
large inventory of goblets, decanters, engraved awards, plaques, and trophies as well golfthemed giftware available in the Pacific Etches Glass catalog. View it on-line at www.
PacificGlass.com or visit the showroom at 2046 Sunset Drive in Pacific Grove.
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Talbott Vineyards Offers Two
Monterey County Tasting Rooms
WINES
Talbott Vineyards’ has added a second tasting room on
their Sleepy Hollow Vineyard property. Located in the
winery, the room is warm, and inviting, with windows
overlooking their barrel room. Other windows look out to
the vineyard and the spectacular Santa Lucia Mountains.
In front of the tasting room, a redwood grove and large
lawn with tables make an ideal setting for afternoon picnics. Expanded vineyard and winery tours will be introduced in the future. This room, located at 1380 River
Road near Salinas, is open Thursday through Monday
from 11:00 to 5:00. Their phone number is 831-675-0942. Talbott’s original room is in
Carmel Valley Village and pours daily from 11:00. They offer group and private events at
this location. The number for the C.V. room is 831-659-3500. Talbott Vineyards was established in 1982 by Founder Robb Talbott. Today Talbott’s estate encompasses two of
Monterey County’s most respected winegrowing areas: the Santa Lucia Highlands and the
Diamond T in Carmel Valley. For more information, visit www.talbottvineyards.com.
Wine Education Series Offered by Carmel Ridge
Carmel Ridge Winery offers everyone the opportunity to expand
their knowledge and enjoyment of wine at special educational sessions conducted every Thursday at the tasting room on Cannery
Row in Monterey. Conducted by Pablo Antinao, a Certified Sommelier, the meetings explore such subjects as Aromas and Flavors,
Sensory Training, How to Describe Wine, How to Taste Wine,
Common Flaws in Wine, The Vineyard, Making Wine and many
more. Pablo Antinao received his certification as a Sommelier in
2008 from the Spanish Academy of Sommeliers in Barcelona, and
has been named a Certified Wine Professional by the Culinary Institute of America.
Pablo, who was born in Chile, combines his love of wine with an appreciation of world
cultures, cuisines and sustainable agricultural practices. The sessions are held Thursdays,
4:00-7:00 p.m., and include tasting of local wines. Carmel Ridge is at 700 Cannery Row
near the Fish Hopper. Call 831-324-0035 or www.carmelridge,.com for details.
Come try small lots of handcrafted
wines from our vineyards in
Carmel Valley & Arroyo Seco.
All wines are grown, produced,
and bottled by our family.
Tasting room & gallery located in
Ca
Carmel Valley Village
19 East Carmel Valley Road
Open Friday - Monday 12 - 5 pm
831-659-2125
www.ChesebroWines.com
SILVESTRI
VINEYARDS
Visit www.carmelstone.biz
to See Clark’s Carmel Stone
The beauty of natural Carmel Stone, one of the area’s premier
building materials, enhances residences and commercial buildings
throughout Monterey County and beyond. Will Clark, owner of
Clark Trucking, mines the stone in southern Monterey County and
sells it from his company yard in King City. He also provides pallets
of Carmel Stone to Hacienda Hay and Feed in Carmel Valley.
Many recognized area stonemasons rely on Clark’s Carmel Stone, knowing its quality is
excellent and consistent. They use the stone, which ranges from a creamy white color to
a rusty brown, to enhance the beauty of homes, businesses and other buildings. Examples
can be seen in Old Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach and along Carmel Valley Road. You
can use it to beautify your very important living space. To learn more how it can complement the exterior of your property and fireplaces, contact Will Clark at 831-385-4000 or
visit www.carmelstone.biz.
19 E. Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831 659-1700
Tasting Room Hours:
Thursday-Sunday 12-6
www.silvestrivineyards.com
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Pleasant Valley Vineyards’
Wine Celebration in June
Taste. Experience.
Enjoy.
Chardonnay,
Pinot Noir, Syrah
Visit our Tasting Room
OPEN Thurs-Mon 12:00-6:00
831-659-7625 (ROCK)
Carmel Valley Village
1 Del Fino Place
www.chockrockvineyard.com
On Saturday, June 16th, Pleasant Valley Vineyards will
present a day of celebration, with food, wine and music.
Three new 2009 releases will be available, including
Abby Madison Cabernet Sauvignon / Santa Cruz Mountains; Austin Craig Zinfandel / Dry Creek, Sonoma
County, Briar Vineyards; and Casey Alexander Merlot /
Dry Creek, Rock Pile, Sonoma Coast. Tickets for this
party are limited to minimize crowding and to allow attendees to enjoy delicious wines and
food while reconnecting with old friends. The fun starts at noon and goes to 3:30 p.m.
(wine sales will continue until 4:00 p.m.). Pleasant Valley Vineyards, a member of the
Corralitos Wine Trail Group, is located in Aptos, at 600 Pleasant Valley Road. For more
information, visit www.pvvines.com, or call 831-288-0074.
Meet Some of the “Best” from
Monterey County Weekly
The Monterey County Weekly recently announced the winners of its
“Best of Monterey County 2012 Readers’ Poll.” Here’s a partial list
of businesses that might be of special interest to readers of Wine &
Travel Magazine:
Best Places to Take Visitors: Monterey Bay Aquarium — Best
Neighborhood Bar: English Ales, Marina — Best Winery to Visit:
Hahn Winery near Soledad — Best Restaurant in Monterey: Montrio Bistro — Best Restaurant in North County: Phil’s Fish House, Moss Landing — Best Chef: Cal Stamenov at
Marinus — Best Place for a Business Lunch: Tarpy’s Roadhouse, Monterey — Best Clam
Chowder: Old Fisherman’s Grotto, Monterey — Best Local Red Wine: Parsonage Village
Vineyard Estate Syrah — Best Local White Wine: Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc — Best
Local Beer/Brewery: English Ales, Marina - Best Wine Market: Star Market, Salinas - Best
Seafood Market: Sea Harvest Fish Market & Restaurant — Best Wine Tasting Room to
Rock Out In: Pierce Ranch Vineyards, Monterey.
The “Friday Train Wreck” Is
Coming to Pomar Junction
Get off the tracks! The “Friday Train Wreck” is headed for
the Pomar Junction Winery, a few miles east of Templeton.
This once a month event features great live bands in a relaxing, laid back environment set among the vines, trees, and
historic railroad memorabilia. The superb Pomar Junction
wines are available for purchase by the glass or by the bottle,
as are delicious BBQ tri tip sandwiches. Make it a date to get
on-board on May 18, June 22, July 13, August 17, September
21 and October 19, from 6:30-8:30. Tickets are complimentary to Parlour Club members
and just $10 each to non-members. Of course, the tasting room is also open daily 11:005:00, offering Pomar Junction estate wines from the Merrill Family’s vineyards and Canvas
series wines from select blocks of the finest vineyards on the Central Coast. For information, call 805-238-9940 or see www.pomarjunction.com.
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Massaro & Santos - Great Food,
View and $12.95 Special Dinners!
Located next to the pier overlooking Monterey’s Breakwater
Cove, Massaro & Santos has a fantastic view and menu! Their
entrees are created to please the palate of the most critical
diners. Known for Italian California Cuisine with an Asian
influence, this very unique restaurant features fresh local seafood, steaks, traditional pasta and a wine list of many excellent Monterey County varietals. Their second story location offers indoor and outdoor dining on a heated deck and a
spectacular view of Monterey’s historic harbor, the Bay and Cannery Row. Owners Frank
Massaro and Oliver Santos can serve up to 100 people during lunch or dinner. Visit them
for lunch Tuesday through Sunday and dinner every night. There is plenty of parking.
And, Sunday through Thursday, they offer a choice of 3-course meals for just $12.95! For
reservations, group information and directions call 831-649-6700.
Nick Elias: Wine Country
Photographer Extraordinaire
Those of you who have traveled through Napa, Sonoma and the
Northern and Central California Coast will no doubt have seen
Nick’s beautiful images gracing the high-quality postcards and
note cards produced by Water Pear Press, a publishing company
he founded in 1994. In much demand for his photographic services, he has done studio and location work for companies and
publications as diverse as Pottery Barn, Le Figaro, Sterling Vineyards, Lonely Planet and World Picture News. Born in Scotland,
he studied fine art in England and worked in the graphic arts before devoting himself to
photography full-time. From his
home in Lake County, California, surrounded by dramatic and beautiful landscape (much of it planted with
grapevines), Nick has specialized in photographing the
California wine country and industry for many years. To
enquire about Nick’s availability for photographic
assignment, please call him directly at 707-479-0695. To
see more of his wine-related images and to enquire about
licensing them for advertising or editorial use for a website or other publication please visit www.waterpear.com.
Experience the Santa Lucia
Highlands at our Tasting studio
inside the Hyatt Monterey
www.McIntyreVineyards.com
831-649-WINE (9463)

Our Tasting Room
is located at
45185 Arroyo Seco Road
Greenfield, CA 93927
Open Saturdays, Sundays and
most holidays from 12 to 5
831-674-5760
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Gabilan Chapter
Kinship Center
Mama Mia! Corralitos Style
Saturday, May 12
Participating Corralitos Wine Trail
wineries 831-288-0074
www.corralitoswinetrail.com
Saturday,
September 8
4 to 6:30 pm at
Paicines Ranch
$50 per person
Tickets available at
www.kinshipcenter.org
or call 831.634.0238
Proceeds benefit foster and adoption
services in San Benito County
Cooking For Solutions 2012
Friday-Sunday, May 18-20
Monterey Bay Aquarium
831-644-7561
www.montereybayaquarium.org
Ferrari Racing Days
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey
800-327-7322 www.laguna-seca.com
Monterey Rock & Rod Festival,
6th Annual
Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey
831-649-0102
www.montereyrockrod.com
Paso Robles Wine Festival, 30th Annual
Participating Wineries
800-549-9463 www.pasowine.com
Elephants of Africa Rescue Society
E.A.R.S. Fundraiser, 12th Annual
Saturday, May 19
Wild Things/Vision Quest Ranch
831-455-1919 www.elephantears.org
We invite you to experience our
new Wine Tasting Room in
Carmel Valley Village.
19 E Carmel Valley Rd, Suite H
Carmel Valley CA 93924
831-659-2649
dawnsdreamwinery.com
[email protected]
Guglielmo “Bottle Your Own Wine”
Day, Cork Equity # 36
Saturday, May 19
Morgan Hill
408-779-2145 www.guglielmowinery.com
Château Julien’s Dine in Di-Vine
Santa Lucia Highlands
Winegrowers Gala VI
(Formerly “Highlands Fling”)
Saturday, May 19
Mer Soleil Vineyards, River Road
831-659-4215
www.santaluciahighlands.com
Castroville Artichoke Festival,
52nd Annual
Saturday-Sunday, May 19-20
Castroville
831-633-2465 www.artichoke-festival.org
Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Express
Sunday, May 20
Roaring Camp, Felton
831-685-8463 www.scmwa.com
Great Monterey Clam Chowder &
Calamari Festival, 1st Annual
Saturday-Monday, May 26-28
Custom House Plaza, Monterey
831-649-6545
Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras,
33rd Annual
Saturday-Sunday, May 26-27
Downtown Morgan Hill
408-778-1786
www.mhmushroommardigras.com
MCVGA Winery Walk, Rock & Run,
3rd Annual
Saturday, June 2
Paraiso Vineyards, Soledad
831-375-9400 www.montereywines.com
Guglielmo Winery Harvest Festival and Grape Stomp
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Monterey Wine Festival & Chowder
Competition, 36th Annual
Friday-Saturday, June 8-9
Custom House Plaza, Monterey
800-422-0251 www.montereywine.com
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Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce
Art & Wine Celebration, 8th Annual
Saturday, June 9
Carmel Valley Village 831-659-4000
www.carmelvalleychamber.com
MCVGA Winemaker’s Celebration,
20th Annual
Saturday, August 11
Barnyard Shopping Village, Carmel
831-375-9400 www.montereywines.org
Vintners’ Festival
Eastern Side of the Mountains
Saturday-Sunday, June 2-3,
Western Side, June 9-10
Pianetta Winery Papagallo Wine Cruise
Saturday, August 11
Morro Bay
805-226-4005 www.pianettawinery.com
San Antonio Mission Fiesta
Featuring San Antonio Valley Wines
Sunday, June 10
831-385-4478
www.missionsanantonio.net
Chateau Julien Wine & Cigar Dinner
Friday, June 15
Carmel Valley
831-624-2600 www.chateaujulien.com
Wine Release Celebration
Saturday, June 16
Pleasant Valley Vineyards, Corralitos
831-288-0074 www.pvvines.com
Marilyn Remark Lobster Feast
Saturday, June 23
River Road, Salinas
831-455-9310 www.remarkwines.com
Passport Weekend
Saturday, July 21
Participating wineries and restaurants.
Moss Landing Antique Street Fair,
42nd Annual
Sunday, July 29
Moss Landing 831-633-4501
Guglielmo “Bottle Your Own Wine”
Day, Cork Equity # 37
Saturday, August 4
Morgan Hill
Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival,
12th Annual
Saturday-Sunday, August 11-12
Sky Park, Scotts Valley
831-438-1010
www.scottsvalleychamber.com
Concours on the Avenue
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Carmel-by-the-Sea
www.motorclubevents.com
Château Julien Dine in Di-Vine
Tuesday-Friday, August 14-17
Carmel Valley
831-624-2600 www.chateaujulien.com
Concorso Italiano
Friday, August 17
Laguna Seca Golf Ranch
425-742-0632 www.concorso.com
Monterey Motorsports Reunion,
39th Annual
Friday-Sunday, August 17-19
Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca, Monterey
800-327-7322 www.laguna-seca.com
Guglielmo Winery Harvest Festival
& Grape Stomp, 21st Annual
Saturday, August 18
Morgan Hill
Monterey County Fair
Public Wine Tasting
Thursday, August 30
Monterey County Fairgrounds
831-372-5863
www.montereycountyfair.com
Capitola Art & Wine Festival,
30th Annual
Saturday-Sunday, September 8-9
Esplanade, Downtown Capitola
831-475-6522 800-474-6522
www.capitolsa chamber.com
Concorso Italiano
Monterey Bay Oktoberfest
Saturday-Sunday, September 15-16
The Barnyard Shopping Village, Carmel
831-277-3779
www.oktoberfestmontereybay.com
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B&Bs Recommended by Calvista Insurance
PACIFIC GARDENS INN in pacific grove
Ahwanee: Apple Blossom Inn, 559-642-2001; Arnold: Chateau
Davison, 209-795-8999; Benicia: Inn at Benicia Bay, 707-746-1055;
Carnelian Bay: Shooting Star, 888-985-7827; Castro Valley: Deer
Crossing, 510-537-4926; Georgetown: American River Inn, 530-3334499; Olema: Olema Druids Hall, 866-554-4255, Roundstone Farm,
415-663-1020; Placerville: Albert Shafsky House, 530-642-2776;
Point Reyes Station: Seven Grey Foxes, 415-663-10898, The
Lingonberry Farm, 415-663-1826; Sacramento: Amber House,
916-444-8085, Inn at Parkside, 800-995-7275; San Anselmo: San
Anselmo Inn, 415-455-5366; San Francisco: Archbishop’s Mansion,
415-290-5474; Smith River: Casa Rubio, 800-357-6199; Sonora:
Barretta Gardens Inn, 209-532-6039, Bradford Place Inn, 209-5366075; Twain Harte: McCaffrey House, 209-586-0757.
701 Asilomar Boulevard, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-646-9414, 800-262-1566 • www.pacificgardensinn.com
28 spacious view rooms, all non-smoking. True Bed & Breakfast. Rates $99-$220. Special rates
available. A short walk to magnificent Asilomar Beach and Pacific Ocean. Bike and walking paths,
jogging trails. Complimentary continental breakfast; wine & cheese in evenings. Rooms feature
refrigerators, popcorn poppers and popcorn, coffeemakers, telephones, cable TV. Most have fireplaces. Enjoy two outdoor Jacuzzis, wireless access, DVD library and player. Conference center with
board room atmosphere for up to 20 for meetings or parties. Free parking. Laundry facility. Pet
friendly. Named “Best Hotel in Pacific Grove.”
Tickle Pink
155 Highlands Drive, Carmel Highlands, CA 93923 off Hwy 1
831-624-1244 • 866-723-1418 • www.ticklepinkinn.com
Charming Bed & Breakfasts around Central California.
Sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean are the highlight of this romantic hillside inn that
stands at the gateway to Big Sur. Offering spacious accommodations, most with balconies,
some with fireplaces. 30 one bedroom units, some with whirlpools, plus 4 suites, and 1
cottage. Cozy European bedding with goose down comforters and fluffy pillows. Video
library, CD players, irons, hair dryers. Complimentary evening reception featuring Monterey
County wines, an assortment of cheeses, breads and fruits. Free expanded continental
breakfast, newspapers. Rates $269 to $529.
CaPTAIN’S INN AT MOSS LANDING
8122 Moss Landing Rd., PO Box 570, Moss Landing, CA 95039
831-633-5550 • www.captainsinn.com
10 nautically decorated rooms, Rates: $149-$185 includes full breakfast. Ask about offseason specials. Wonderful waterfront views and wildlife watching including birds and seals.
A unique feature of this fine inn is the boat bed sets. Sail away on a racing boat or rest
upon a wooden fishing vessel complete with wheelhouse. Historic building furnished in
antiques. Private baths, soaking tubs, oversized showers. Fireplaces, Queen/King pillow top
beds, feather pillows & robes. Walk to beaches, harbor, wetlands, music, art studios, shopping, and dining.
salinas-Monterey KOA Kottages
8710 Prunedale North Road, Salinas, CA 93907
831-663-2886 • www.reynoldsresorts.com
Beautifully landscaped spacious park has swimming pool, club house, children’s playground
and small C-store. Close to restaurants and supermarkets. Easy access of Highway 101. 21
newly renovated Kottages, all non-smoking. Two with fireplace and entertainment center.
French entry doors and plush baths in each Kottage. All have cable TVs, kitchens, microwaves, refrigerators and decks and free unlimited Wi-Fi. Price range from $75 to $121.
Costanoa Lodge and Camp
2001 Rossi Road, Pescadero, CA 94060
650-879-1100 • www.costanoa.com
An eclectic array of Bay Area Certified Green Lodging options. 40 beautiful lodge rooms,
some with fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, and private decks. Also, handsomely furnished
cabins with porch swings, stunning views. 70 Tent Bungalows with hard floors and canvas
ceilings and walls to light up the imagination of the reluctant camper. In addition, a full
service RV campground with 50 amp pedestals, water, and cable TV. Group camp sites also
available and sites specifically reserved for pitch-your-own tent style camping. Wireless
Internet available throughout the property. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served daily in
Cascade Restaurant. Complete catering available. On-site general store, open daily. Rates
from $89.00 to $250.00.
VISION QUEST RANCH Safari Bed & Breakfast
400 River Road, Salinas, CA 93908
831-455-1901, 800-228-7382 • www.visionquestranch.com
African tent-styled bungalows creatively decorated and equipped with comfortable furniture
and bathroom facilities. Rates are from $175-$300 double occupancy. Special discounts are
available for those wishing to purchase VIP Tour or “Walk with the Animals” packages. An
overnight experience you’ll find nowhere else (other than Africa).
1150 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-655-2111 • 800-858-1249 • www.lhls.com
Voted best accommodations in Pacific Grove for 2012, charming, unique property that can
create an oasis for all guests. 95 guest rooms, multiple meeting spaces, fantastic amenities
and top customer service. Staff takes pride in creating the most memorable, relaxing
experience that will insure guests want to return for years to come. Complimentary parking,
inclusive breakfast and evening dining. Property is pet friendly, heated pool & hot tub,
non-smoking, mini-refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, fireplaces, wireless Internet.
Rates from $119-$300. Ask about special rates and packages available.
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Caraccioli Cellars on Dolores
Unique features: Caraccioli Cellars is located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea and specializes in
premium sparkling and still wines from fruit grown exclusively in the Santa Lucia Highlands. You
may choose to sample the Brut Rosé with a decadent chocolate, indulge in the vibrant Pinot with
a deliciously paired cheese, or browse the extensive selection of wine related accessories and gifts.
Wine portfolio: 2006 Brut Cuvee, 2006 Brut Rosé, 2007 Chardonnay, 2008 Chardonnay, 2007
Pinot Noir, 2008 Pinot Noir.
Scott Caraccioli
Directions: From Hwy. 1 exit onto Ocean Avenue. Turn left at Dolores Street, Caraccioli Cellars
tasting room will be the 4th storefront on the left.
Hours: Daily.
Dolores btwn. Ocean and 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea 93921
831-622-7722 | www.caracciolicellars.com
Manzoni Cellars on San Carlos
NEW
Unique features: Mark and Sabrina Manzoni have opened a warm, inviting tasting room in downtown
Carmel-by-the-Sea offering the opportunity to enjoy award-winning, artisan wines produced from the
Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County.
Wine portfolio: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Home Vineyard Pinot Noir and Syrah and Vella Vino Port.
Directions: From Hwy 1, take Ocean Avenue into downtown Carmel. Turn left on San Carlos. The Paseo
Courtyard is on the right in the first block.
Hours: Daily 1-7. Dogs welcome.
Paseo Courtyard, San Carlos btwn. Ocean and 7th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
831-620-6541 | www.manzoniwines.com
Sabrina and Mark Manzoni
Scheid Vineyards on San Carlos
Wine portfolio: Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscato, Late
Harvest, Odd Lot White and Red, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, 50/50, Petite Sirah, and
Grenache. Along with nine reserve wines which include a series of four Pinot Noirs and a Sparkling Wine.
Directions: From Hwy. 1, take Ocean Avenue into downtown Carmel. Turn left on San Carlos and go to 7th.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11-6; Fri & Sat 11-7
Facilities: Selection of educational classes, such as a Hands-On Blending Workshop. Private dinners and
events for up to 30 people.
Scott Tidd
San Carlos at 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
831-626-WINE (9463) | www.scheidvineyards.com
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Wrath at Carmel Plaza
Unique features: In addition to its tasting room at the winery in the Salinas Valley, Wrath offers this
charming tasting room conveniently located in the Carmel Plaza Shopping Center in downtown Carmel.
Here select Wrath wines are available for tasting without an appointment.
Wine portfolio: Site-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc from their estate vineyard and respected properties in the Santa Lucia Highlands. A varying selection of Wrath wines are
available for tasting daily as well as customized wine tastings (by appointment). Tasting fee is waived
with purchase… see Wrath’s website for details.
Directions: Exit Hwy 1 onto Ocean Ave and continue downhill to Mission. Carmel Plaza is on the
left. Tasting room is next to The Cheese Shop.
Carmel Plaza, Ocean and Mission Street,
Carmel, CA 93921
831-620-1909 | www.wrathwines.com
Chris Whaley
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5.
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Allegro Wine Bar in The Barnyard
Unique features: Located at Allegro Gourmet Pizzeria, at the mouth of Carmel Valley. Offering an
array of local wines for tasting, by the glass and by the bottle. Try the best wines Carmel Valley and
Monterey County have to offer at the wine bar or sit down and enjoy some delicious pizza and wine
pairings at your table.
Wine portfolio: Showcasing six to nine hand-picked wines from the diverse viticultural regions within
the Monterey County AVA. Varietals include Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,
Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon as well as local blends.
Paul and Jeano
Abraham
Directions: Carmel Valley Road off Hwy 1 Turn south on Carmel Rancho Blvd., turn right on Carmel
Rancho Lane. In the southwest corner of The Barnyard.
Hours: Daily 11-9.
3770 The Barnyard, Carmel, CA 93923
831-626-5454 | www.allegrogourmetpizzeria.com
Bernardus Vineyards in Carmel Valley Village
Wine portfolio: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Marinus Estate Bordeaux-style red.
Limited releases of Merlot. Also featuring vineyard-designate selections of Chardonnay,
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and late-harvest, single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc dessert wine
from Griva Vineyards.
Directions: 11.5 miles east of Hwy. 1 on Carmel Valley Road.
Hours: Daily 11-5.
Special Events: Please ask about their wine club and visit their website for special sales.
Stanley Rogalsky, Jessica
Ramirez, Christopher
Jurgens, Chelsey Hirtzer
and Philip Carruthers
5 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-298-8021 | www.bernardus.com
Boekenoogen Winery in Carmel Valley Village
Wine portfolio: The tasting room in Carmel Valley Village features Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
and Syrah from the estate vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands along with Syrah, Petite
Sirah and Viognier from the estate vineyard in Carmel Valley.
Directions: Take Carmel Valley Road east past Laureles Grade to the west entrance of Carmel
Valley Village. Located at 24 W. Carmel Valley Road just past Village Drive.
Holly
Boekenoogen
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Hours: Daily 11-5.
Facilities: Friendly ranch-style interior with lovely garden patio. The tasting room and the
winery are both available for weddings, parties and group events by appointment. Also visit
the winery tasting room off
24 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93924
River Road in the Santa
831-659-4215 | www.boekenoogenwines.com
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Boëté Winery at Valley Hills
Unique features: The tasting room offers a warm and intimate atmosphere where you’ll enjoy fine
wine with members of the Saunders family.
Wine portfolio: Estate grown from the Saunders Vineyard, including the 2006 Cabernet Franc Reserve,
along with the 2005 Carmel Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and their signature blend, the 2006 Chevel
Rouge, both of which won gold medals at 2011 Affairs of the Vine Cabernet Shootout.
Directions: From Hwy. 1 in Carmel, go east on Carmel Valley Road 3.2 miles to Carmel Valley Hills
Center, just past Quail Lodge Resort.
Hours: Daily 12-5 and Ladies Night
Thursdays 5-8. Call for private and
group tastings.
7156 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93924
831-625-5040 | Winery 659-7563
www.boetewinery.com
Jesse Saunders
Carmel Hills Winery at LyonsHead Gallery
Unique features: Taste the handcrafted wines of Carmel Hills Winery in the stunning environment of LyonsHead
Art Gallery. Sip wines indoors or on the inviting outdoor patio.
Wine portfolio: Includes the highly acclaimed Pinot Noir that has now won Gold Medals at the SF Chronicle
Wine Competition for three years in a row, plus the exquisite Chardonnay, a Cabernet/Merlot blend, and a sensational Syrah.
Directions: From Monterey: Take Hwy. 1 to Carmel, exit on Carmel Valley Road, go east 12 miles to Pilot Road,
go left one block then right on Del Fino Place. From Salinas: West on Hwy 68 to Laureles Grade, over the hill to
Carmel Valley Road, left two miles to Pilot Road.
12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-659-0750 | www.carmelhillswinery.com
Hours: Daily 12-5, closed Wednesdays.
Gary Stern
Château Julien Wine Estate in Carmel Valley
Unique features: Join in the celebration of the winery’s 30th year as tasting room staff greets you
in the Great Hall of the main Château. Relax in the elegant Vintner Salon or outdoor Garden
Courtyard.
Wine portfolio: Tasting room guests are poured limited production wines, available only at the
Wine Estate. They include Private Reserve Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah and “Sur
Lie” Chardonnay, the proprietary blends Black Nova and La Conviviance, as well as Pinot Grigio
and Estate-grown Sangiovese.
Fina Dominguez,
Melinda Klescewski,
Shawn Bruce, Barrie
McCleary
Directions: Five miles east of Hwy. 1 on Carmel Valley Road.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5; Weekends 11-5. Tours daily by reservation.
Facilities: The Great Hall seats 60, the
Conservatory 100, and the Chai up
to 200 among wine barrels.
8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93923
831-624-2600 | www.chateaujulien.com
Chesebro Winery in Carmel Valley Village
Unique features: Chesebro Wines started handcrafting small lots at their winery in the mountains of
Carmel Valley in 2003. All wines are from their own vineyards and most are vineyard designated. This
is a hands-on family operation. Their tasting room is located in the “Winery Row” section on the far
eastern side of Carmel Valley Village and features the works of a number of local artists.
Wine portfolio: All wines are locally grown, produced and bottled by their family. The Arroyo Seco wines
include Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Rosé. The Carmel Valley
wines are Roussanne and Syrah. Latest releases are Las Arenas, a Grenache based blend and botrytized
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc dessert wine, both from the Cedar Lane Vineyard in the Arroyo Seco AVA.
Mark Chesebro,
Alyssa Ramp
and Will
Chesebro
Directions: From Hwy. 1 take Carmel Valley Road
east 12 miles past Paso Hondo on the right.
Hours: Fri-Mon 12-5. Extended hours during
holidays and summer.
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Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-659-2125 | www.ChesebroWines.com
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Chock Rock in Carmel Valley Village
Wine portfolio: Estate Pinot Noir, Chock Rock Vineyard; Pinot Noir, Monterey County; Chardonnay,
Santa Lucia Highlands and Syrah, Arroyo Seco and Chalone.
Dan Karlsen
Directions: From Hwy in Carmel, go east on Carmel Valley Road 11 miles to Del Fino Place in Carmel Valley Village.
Turn left, the tasting room is on the right.
1 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley Village, CA 93924
831-659-7625 (ROCK) | www.chockrockvineyard.com
Hours: Thurs-Sun. 12-6.
Cima Collina in Carmel Valley Village
Photo by Erin Perkins
Unique features: Chock Rock Vineyard was established in 2006 by veteran winemaker Dan Karlsen and his
wife, Kathleen. Chock Rock Vineyard produces wine from their estate vineyard and from other unique
vineyards in Monterey County. The wines of Chock Rock are handcrafted at the estate micro-winery
secluded high in the Santa Lucia Mountains at the farthest reaches of the Carmel Valley. Great fruit from
unique sites coupled with 30 years of winemaking experience ensure quality. The Karlsen Family invites
you to visit and sample their wines.
NEW!
Unique features: Cima Collina has moved its tasting room from downtown Carmel to an historic cottage in
Carmel Valley Village that has served as a stage coach stop, dairy, and a schoolhouse and dates back to the
1800s. This charming new location is less than one mile from Cima Collina’s Hilltop Ranch estate vineyard.
In addition to wine, select foods and fine cheeses are available from artisan suppliers.
Jane Beery
Wine portfolio: Cima Collina sources fruit exclusively from Monterey County vineyards and produces handcrafted, artisan wines that reflect a sense of origin, including vineyard designated Pinot Noir, Chardonnay,
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Cabernet blends, and Howlin’ Good Red, a special wine to benefit the
Monterey County SPCA.
Directions: From Hwy. 1 in Carmel, go east on Carmel Valley Road 12 miles. The tasting room is on the
right.
19 East Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-620-0645 | www.cimacollina.com
Hours: Daily 1-7.
Dawn’s Dream in Carmel Valley Village
NEW
Unique features: Wines crafted with equal care and attention. Savor the unique character of each wine.
So customers can experience each varietal without bias, all the wines (with the exception of Limited
Edition wines) share the same price point.
Wine portfolio: Carmel Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Arroyo Seco Chardonnay, Carmel Valley Pinot Noir
and Carneros Pinot Noir.
Directions: From Hwy. I south of the Carmel, turn left onto Carmel Valley Road. Travel east 12 miles
into Carmel Valley Village. Tasting room in White Oaks Plaza, on the right side at the eastern end of
the village. From Salinas, go west on Hwy. 68, turn left on Laureles Grade. Travel over the hill, turn left
at Carmel Valley Road and go about two miles into the village.
Hours: Daily 1-6.
Events: Check www.dawnsdreamwinery.
com for coming events.
831-659-2659 | www.dawnsdreamwinery.com
Dawn Galante,
Lisa Winfield,
Conor Porter
and Gwyn
Stoddard
Holman Ranch in Carmel Valley Village
Unique features: Holman Ranch’s Carmel Valley tasting room offers the perfect backdrop to swirl, sip and
savor the different complexities of their wines. There is something for everyone. Standard tastings, which
includes five varietals, are offered daily. The tasting fee is waived with the purchase of $50 or more in wine.
Wine portfolio: Showcasing the estate wines of Holman Ranch, including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris,
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé of Pinot Noir. In addition, they offer carefully hand-harvested,
cold pressed and bottled Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced from the fruits of their Tuscan trees.
Hunter Lowder
Directions: From Monterey take Hwy. 1 to Carmel, exit Carmel Valley Road, go approximately 12 miles east.
They are located on the right side in the White Oaks Plaza. From Salinas go west on Hwy. 68 to Laureles
Grade, over the hill to Carmel Valley Road, turn left on Carmel Valley Road and go approximately 2 miles.
Hours: Daily 11-6. Call for private
tastings.
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Joullian Vineyards in Carmel Valley Village
Unique features: Tasting room located in Carmel Valley’s “Joseph DeMaria” building of European-stone design.
Wine portfolio: Carmel Valley estate-produced Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmel Valley’s
only Zinfandel, cool-climate Monterey Chardonnay and single vineyard Chardonnays and Zinfandel Rosé.
Directions: Take Carmel Valley Road east past Laureles Grade to the west entrance of Carmel Valley Village.
Take your first right onto Village Drive. Tasting room is on the left, 1/2 block south of Carmel Valley Road.
Additional parking in rear of building.
Hours: Daily 11-5.
Facilities: Picnic and event
facilities available at the
winery by appointment.
Deborah
Monnastes
2 Village Drive, Suite A, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-659-8100 | toll free 866-659-8101 | www.joullian.com
Joyce Vineyards in Carmel Valley Village
Unique features: Enjoy a selection of 12 hand-crafted wines available for tasting or by the glass/bottle
purchase. Small wine bites and pairings are also offered along with art in this urban contemporary tasting
room/lounge. Room is available for events. Dog-friendly.
Wine portfolio: Featuring estate grown Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from Carmel
Valley. Also showing two Chardonnays, two Pinot Noirs, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and late
harvest Chardonnay from the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA and Monterey County.
Directions: From Monterey: Take Hwy. 1 south, turn east on Carmel Valley Road, go for 12 miles into
Carmel Valley Village. Tasting room will be on the right at the end of the village, several doors down
from Parsonage tasting room and directly across from The Running Iron. From Salinas: Take Hwy. 101,
go west on Hwy. 68, turn left on Laureles Grade, then left on Carmel Valley Road for 2.5 miles into the
village.
Jason Auxier and Russell Joyce
19 East Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-659-2885 | www.joycevineyards.com
Hours: Thurs-Sun 11-6.
Parsonage Winery & Gallery in the Village
Unique features: The Parsonage Art Gallery presents the exquisite art quilts of celebrated fabric artist Mary
Ellen Parsons who, with her husband Bill, owns Parsonage Estate. Images of her quilts make up the labels
on all Parsonage wines. Giclee reproductions of the quilts and label images are available for sale.
Wine portfolio: Parsonage is known for its legendary Estate wine “the world’s yummiest Syrah!!” Also
served are Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot and the Snosrap (Parsons spelled backward)
Cyrano series of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Bordeaux-style red wine blends.
Directions: From Hwy. 1, go east 12 miles into Carmel Valley Village. Turn in to the tasting room just past
Village Fish House.
Hours: Daily 11-5.
19 East Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-659-2215 | www.parsonagewines.com
Frank Melicia and Brooke Parsons
Moranda
Silvestri Vineyards in Carmel Valley Village
Unique features: Experience the feeling of “home” at the Silvestri Vineyards
tasting room in Carmel Valley Village. Renowned film composer Alan Silvestri
(Forrest Gump, Back to the Future, Captain America) and his wife Sandra invite you to come in and taste their
handcrafted estate grown, produced and bottled wines from their vineyard in Carmel Valley.
Wine portfolio: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and small lots of newly released varietals Pinot Blanc and
Barbera.
Directions: In the White Oak Plaza on Carmel Valley Road in Carmel Valley Village, 12 miles east of Carmel.
Hours: Thur-Sun, 12-6.
Sandra and
Alan Silvestri
19 East Carmel Valley Road, Suite G, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-659-1700 | www.silvestrivineyards.com
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Taste Morgan in the Crossroads
Wine portfolio: Featuring Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Pinot Gris assembled from top Santa
Lucia Highlands properties including Morgan’s home estate, the organically farmed Double L
Vineyard. Also showing Sauvignon Blanc, Metallico “Un-Oaked” Chardonnay, Cotes du Crow’s
(red Rhone-blend), Double L Vineyard Riesling and Syrah from other Monterey district growers.
Tasting room guests are offered samples of eclectic varietals and blends from Morgan Winery’s
sister label – Lee Family Farm.
Directions: Located in The Crossroads Carmel, Rio Road at Highway One.
Hours: Daily 11-6
Special Events: Check MorganWinery.com
for special events.
204 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel, CA 93923
831-626-3700 | www.morganwinery.com
Deborah
Canepa
Talbott Vineyards in Carmel Valley Village
Wine portfolio: Talbott Sleepy Hollow Pinot Noir, Talbott Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay, Cuveé
Carlotta Chardonnay, Cuveé Sarah Case Pinot Noir, Kali-Hart Chardonnay, Kali-Hart Pinot
Noir, Logan Pinot Noir, Logan Chardonnay, Cuveé Audrey Chardonnay, Diamond T
Chardonnay, Diamond T Pinot Noir and Cuveé RFT Pinot Noir.
Directions: East on Carmel Valley Road, 11 miles. Located on the corner of Carmel Valley Road
and Pilot Road.
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11-4:30, Fri-Sun 11-5.
Rosemarie Barber
Facilities: Small patio area and indoor seating. Picnics welcome!
Special events: Limited group events, private rental, and Wine Club events.
53 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-659-3500 | www.talbottvineyards.com
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Local Winery
Unique features: Since 1998 – located in Corralitos – at the southern end of the Santa Cruz Mountains
appellation, Alfaro Family Vineyards is a 75 acre labor of love. Join them in the tasting room, or bring a
picnic to enjoy with a bottle of wine on the deck overlooking hillside vineyards. The CCOF certified
organic vineyards produce estate grown and bottled wines. Also, one of the only wineries in California
with Gruner Veltliner plantings, so stay tuned for this wine in the future! Kids and dogs friendly.
Wine portfolio: Estate grown and bottled award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot.
Directions: From Highway 1, take the Freedom Blvd exit. Continue 4 miles, turning left onto Hames Rd.
At the next stop sign turn right onto Pleasant Valley Rd for 1 block, then jog back onto Hames Rd.
They are at the top of the hill on the left.
Hours: Open Saturdays 12-5.
420 Hames Road, Corralitos, CA 95076
831-761-1174 | www.alfarowine.com
Richard and Mary Kay Alfaro
Nicholson Vineyards in Corralitos
Marguerite
and Brian
Nicholson
Unique features: The winery produces limited releases of noted varietals from specific vineyards in Santa
Cruz, North Monterey and Amador Counties. A limited release extra virgin olive oil from the estate
grove is also produced annually. Adjacent to the winery is the Oak Grove picnic area, which is available
for guests to enjoy.
Wine portfolio: Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Viognier, Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Sangiovese and Zinfandel. The NV wine club encourages members to select their favorite wines for their
quarterly shipments.
Directions: From Hwy 1, exit Freedom Blvd and travel east for approximately 4 miles. Turn left on Hames
Road and left on Pleasant Valley Road. Travel to the end of the valley and driveway is on the right, just
past Light Springs Rd.
2800 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, CA 95003
831-724-7071 | www.nicholsonvineyards.com
Hours: Saturdays 12-5 (please call to confirm).
Pleasant Valley Vineyards in Corralitos
Unique features: At the Southern entrance to the Santa Cruz Mountain’s appellation, the family estate vineyards are
nestled in its own private enclave surrounding a cathedral grove of coastal redwoods.
Wine portfolio: Estate Dylan David Reserve Pinot Noir and Brittany Morgan Reserve Chardonnay; Sonoma Coast, Dry
Creek, Mazzacco Vineyards, Zinfandel and Wilson Vineyards, Rock Pile Merlot; Santa Cruz Mountain’s Cabernet
Sauvignon; and Lester Family Vineyards Syrah and Pinot Noirs.
Directions: Hwy 1 to Aptos exit Freedom Blvd. South 3.9 mile left onto Pleasant Valley Road. The gate is 1/2 mile on your left.
Hours: January through March: 12-4 every third Saturday and April through September: every Saturday 12-5. All other
times by appointment.
Special events: Limited group events, Exclusive Wine Club events and open for Pathways to Pinot Paradise, Santa Cruz
Mountain’s Passport and Vintner’s Festival.
600 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, CA 95003
831-728-2826 | www.pvvines.com | [email protected]
Cathy and Craig
Handley
Windy Oaks Winery in Corralitos
Unique features: 14-acre estate vineyard located on a ridge overlooking the Monterey Bay, under ancient California
oak trees; in the winery, state-of-the-art Italian bottling line, French oak fermentation tanks; exclusive, specially
selected French oak aging barrels. All wines are estate grown, produced and bottled.
Wine portfolio: Special Burgundian Clone Pinot Noir, Proprietor’s Reserve Pinot Noir, Wood Tank fermented Pinot
Noir, 100% Wild Yeast fermented Pinot Noir, 100% Whole Cluster fermented Pinot Noir, Diane’s Block Pinot
Noir, Henry’s Block Pinot Noir, Estate Cuvée Pinot Noir, Terra Narro Pinot Noir; and ‘One-Acre’ Chardonnay.
Directions: Follow the specific directions on the website. One hour north of Monterey, one hour south of the San Jose
Airport, one-half hour southeast of Santa Cruz, and one-half hour west of Gilroy, in the mountains between 101
and the ocean.
Hours: Saturdays, 12-5, all other times by appointment.
Judy and Jim Schultze
Facilities: Picnic tables and chairs on the vineyard ridge
overlooking the Monterey Bay, with wine available for
purchase in the Tasting Room.
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Carmel Ridge on Cannery Row
Unique features: A spectacular view of Monterey Bay can be enjoyed with a glass or tasting
of Carmel Ridge Wines.
Wine portfolio: Local Carmel Valley and Monterey grapes shine through in the Carmel
Ridge Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Directions: Located on Cannery Row between the Fish Hopper and Sly McFly’s.
Hours: Daily 12-6, later on Friday and Saturday.
700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
831-324-0035 | www.carmelridge.com
Gary Stern
McIntyre Tasting Studio at the Hyatt Regency
Unique features: Creative tasting and retail venue in the heart of Hyatt’s sparkling lobby. Tastings of McIntyre’s
highly prized, often allocated wines are available 7 days a week at The Studio, which affords wine lovers the
opportunity to taste, buy and become a McIntyre member. Unique gifts from local artisans are also available.
Steve
McIntyre
Wine portfolio: Wines are offered in flights, with five wines for $10. A Reserve Flight of special Block K-1 and
Estate Sparkling Wines is also available. Portfolio includes Kimberly Vineyards Merlot, Block K-1 Chardonnay,
Estate Chardonnay, Estate Pinot Noir, Mission Ranch Pinot Noir and Estate L’Homme Que Ris, Monterey’s first
Methode Champenoise sparkling wine. McIntyre wines are also served in the lobby lounge and restaurants.
Directions: Refer to the Hyatt’s website at http://
monterey.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/services/maps/
index.jsp
Hours: Mon-Wed 9-6, Thu-Sun 8-8.
Hyatt Regency, 1 Old Golf Course Road
Monterey, CA 93940
831-649-9463 | www.mcintyrevineyards.com
Pierce Ranch Vineyards
Unique features: The tasting room is located in a charming cottage just above Cannery Row. Pierce
Ranch Vineyards specializes in small-production, estate-grown wines with an emphasis on Spanish and
Portuguese varietals. Music on Fridays and open mic every 3rd Thursday.
Wine portfolio: Albariño, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Tempranillo, Tinto Cão, Touriga, Verdelho,
Cosecheiro, the newly released Graciano, Vinho Dolce, a new Zinfandel, and a selection of Iberian and
Rhone blends.
Directions: Located one block up from Cannery Row, on the corner of Wave and McClellan, right next to
the Antique Mall.
499 Wave Street, Monterey, CA 93940
831-372-8900 | www.piercevineyards.com
Hours: Sun-Mon & Thu 12-6:30;
Fri & Sat 12-8. Tue & Wed by appointment.
Ventana Vineyards - Monterey
Wine portfolio: Ventana Vineyards Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, Riesling,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Mission Ranch Pinot Noir, Dry Rosado,
Rubystone, Pinot Gris, Due Amici, Grenache, Orange Muscat, Le Mistral Rhone-style Red, Le
Mistral White and Pastiche Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Directions: Three miles from downtown Monterey. Just minutes from Monterey Airport in the Old
Stone House building, on Hwy 68.
Hours: Daily 11-5; Summer hours (June-Sept) 11-6.
Barbara Pluth
Facilities: Picnic tables on the patio among the pine trees and colorful flowers. Gift shop with winerelated merchandise and wine specials.
2999 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Monterey, CA 93940
831-372-7415, ext. 0 | www.ventanawines.com
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The Haute Enchilada Café in Moss Landing
Unique features: Offering wines for tasting and purchase, and a menu emphasizing only the highest
quality locally grown produce, sustainable seafood and free-range beef and poultry. Now serving
dinner every night. Full bar.
Wine portfolio: Their wine inventory includes local, California and imported wines, ports, plus
dessert and sparkling wines.
Directions: Just off Hwy 1 on Moss Landing Road. Look for the bright red fence.
Hours: Open daily at 10 am for brunch, lunch & dinner.
Facilities: Indoor and outdoor seating. Banquet room available. Check their website for special
winemaker events.
7902 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, CA 95039
831-633-5843 | www.hauteenchilada.com
Kim Solano
Whole Enchilada Marketplace in Moss Landing
Unique features: In addition to wines for tasting and purchase, they offer other spirits and a variety of the
finest tequilas. Also, fresh produce, specialty deli sandwiches, general grocery, gift items and party trays.
Wine portfolio: Offering a selection of Monterey, Santa Cruz and other local premium California wines and
other specially selected wines.
Directions: On Highway 1 just south of the Whole Enchilada Restaurant. Look for the many classic fishing
boats and sailboats.
Ray Retez
Hours: Daily 7-8; Tasting Room open all day.
Facilities: Free wine tasting on Friday
nights from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with wine
reps in attendance.
7990-A Highway 1, Moss Landing, CA 95039
831-632-BOAT (2628) | fax 831-632-CRAB (2722)
PASO ROBLES / TEMPLETON
J. Lohr Paso Robles Wine Center
Unique features: Visit the J. Lohr Paso Robles Wine Center to enjoy complimentary tasting and
beautiful vineyard views. Voted Wine Enthusiast magazine’s 2010 American Winery of the Year award.
A 3-acre, state-of-the-art, 756 kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) tracking system designed to offset
75% of the winery’s Paso Robles energy usage. Six complimentary tastings.
Wine portfolio: Respecting nature, nurturing balance. Outstanding varietal wines from the J. Lohr signature series. Wines are produced from J. Lohr’s vineyards (more than 3000 acres) in Monterey
County and Paso Robles. Enjoy beautiful views while tasting delicious J. Lohr signature series as well
as J. Lohr Gesture wines. Wine accessories and stylish apparel available.
Directions: From 101 take Hwy 46 east toward Fresno. Turn left on Airport Road. Travel 3.4 miles.
From Hwy 5 travel west on Hwy 46 toward 101. Turn right on Airport Road. Travel 3.2 miles.
Hours: Daily 10-5.
6169 Airport Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446
805-239-8900 | www.jlohr.com
Pianetta Winery in Paso Robles
Unique features: The southern-most vineyard and winery in Monterey County offers wine tasting in this
historic Granger Building in downtown Paso Robles. Ask about Wine Cruise August 11 and Annual
Pianetta Palooza October 13.
Wine portfolio: Pianetta produces award-winning Artisan premium red wines including Cabernet
Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, and Bilancio, its signature blend of Syrah and Cabernet that was named
“Best in Show” at the 2008 Monterey County Fair. Also featured are the newly released Tuscan Nights, a
blend of Cabernet, Sangiovese and Petite Syrah and Nonna’s Vina Rosato, a distinctive rosé-style wine.
Directions: In Paso Robles, take the 16th Street exit from Hwy 101, turn left on Riverside, turn right at
13th Street. The tasting room is on the right.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 12-6, Fri & Sat 11-7.
829 13th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446
805-226-4005 | www.pianettawinery.com
John Pianetta and daughter Caitlin
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Pomar Junction Winery in Templeton
Unique features: Visitors to these scenic vineyards are treated to a farmhouse tasting room and an historic cupola
caboose and boxcar. Feel free to bring a picnic to enjoy on the patio overlooking the vineyard.
Wine portfolio: Pomar Junction estate wines are bottled from the finest blocks grown on the Merrill Family’s
vineyards and include Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel and Sirah Rosé. The Canvas
series wines, Chardonnay, Syrah, and a Zin blend, are made from select blocks from the finest vineyards on the
Central Coast. The Canvas Series labels are a showcase of art by local artists.
Directions: From 101, exit Vineyard Drive head east. Vineyard Drive becomes El Pomar Drive. Continue 6 miles.
Turn right on South El Pomar Road. Tasting room is
5036 El Pomar Drive, Templeton, CA 93465
on the right.
Hours: Daily 11-5 and by appointment.
Nikki and
Matt Merrill
805-238-9940 | www.pomarjunction.com
SALINAS VALLEY
Hahn Family Wines in Soledad
Unique features: The gracious tasting room and large deck provide a scenic view of the Salinas River farmland
from an elevation of 900 feet.
Wine portfolio: Award-winning Hahn Signature Pinot Noir and GSM, hand-crafted Hahn SLH Estate
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, single vineyard Lucienne Pinot Noir, opulent Smith & Hook Cabernet
Sauvignon, tasting room exclusives like Petite Sirah and Malbec, and the new Chef’s Table wines from Chef
Brian Overhauser and Winemaker Paul Clifton, dry Rosé, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Noir Blanc, Pinot Noir and
Cabernet Franc.
Directions: From Hwy. 101 near Soledad, exit on Arroyo Seco Rd., go west to Ft. Romie, turn right to Colony
Rd. Turn left and go to Foothill Rd. Turn right. Entrance is on the left.
Hours: Daily 11-5.
Brian Peverini
Facilities: Enlarged deck for picnics plus event center with
grass area, oak grove and deck with BBQ for weddings,
company events, family gatherings.
37700 Foothill Road, Soledad, CA 93960
831-678-4555 | www.hahnestates.com
Manzoni Estate Vineyard on River Road
Unique features: In 1999, after farming in the Salinas Valley for three generations, the Manzoni family converted six
acres of vine rootstock at the base of the Santa Lucia Highlands into Pinot Noir grapes. The tasting room is located
in the center of this picturesque vineyard. Also have new tasting room in downtown Carmel that is open daily.
Wine portfolio: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Home Vineyard Pinot Noir and Syrah and Vella Vino Port.
Directions: From Hwy. 68 near Salinas, take River Road south 16 miles, or, from Hwy. 101 in Gonzales, take first
Gonzales exit from either direction, go into Gonzales, turn west onto Gonzales River Road at the Valero gas
station, go approximately 2.5 miles, cross bridge, turn left on River Road and continue one mile.
Hours: Sat & Sun 11-5.
30981 River Road, Soledad, CA 93960
831-675-3398 | www.manzoniwines.com
Mark and Sabrina Manzoni
with David Conventry
Marilyn Remark Winery on River Road
Unique features: Award-winning winemaker Joel Burnstein’s Rhone-style project. Ultra-limited, artisan
releases — 2,000 cases total production. Joel, Marilyn, Snead and Hogan invite you to join them for a very
personal wine tasting experience.
Wine portfolio: Wild Horse Road Vineyard Grenache, Syrah, Roussanne, Marsanne, Petite Sirah, Dry Rosé,
Viognier, Late Harvest Viognier; and Los Ositos Vineyard Grenache. GSP Red Rhone blend and VMR
White Rhone blend.
Marilyn
Remark
& Joel
Burnstein
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Directions: From Hwy. 68, go south on River Road six miles. Winery is on the left.
Hours: Sat-Sun 11-5.
Special Events: Check the website for upcoming
events.
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Paraiso Vineyards on River Road
Unique features: Paraiso’s limited release wines are among the most awarded in the state, eagerly sought after
by collectors across the country. The Smith family, Monterey’s winegrowing pioneers, invite you to visit their
beautiful estate in the Santa Lucia Highlands. From its hillside perch, their warm, welcoming Tasting Room
offers breathtaking views, cordial hospitality, and the Central Coast’s best vintages.
Wine portfolio: Paraiso Vineyards Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Port. Reserve Wines “West
Terrace” Pinot Noir, “Wedding Hill” Syrah, “Eagle’s Perch” Chardonnay and Irie Zinfandel.
Directions: Take Arroyo Seco exit off Hwy. 101. Follow signs to Paraiso. From Hwy. 68 take River Road to
Foothill Road. Located on the corner of Foothill and Paraiso Springs Road.
Jennifer
Murphy-Smith
Hours: Mon-Fri 11-4, Weekends 11-5
Special events: Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy
our beautiful fountain and gazebo, while overlooking the vineyards.
38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad, CA 93960
831-678-0300 | www.paraisovineyards.com
Pessagno Winery on River Road
Unique features: Pessagno Winery fulfills a 20-year dream of winemaker Stephen Pessagno to produce limited
quantities of exclusive luxury wines from prestigious single vineyards throughout Monterey and San Benito
Counties. The winery and tasting room are located on the passageway that winds through the Santa Lucia
Highlands Appellation.
Steve
Pessagno
Wine portfolio: Pessagno Winery offers 14 wines for tasting, including current releases, reserve wines and vineyard designated varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel, and dry styled Riesling and a lush vintage
Port.
Directions: From Hwy 68, take River Road south for 16 miles, entrance on left side of road. From Hwy 101,
take the Gonzales exit and follow Alta Street to
Gonzales River, turn west and go 4 miles.
831-675-9463 | www.pessagnowines.com
Hours: Mon-Thu 11-4, Fri-Sun 11-5.
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Puma Road Winery on River Road
Unique features: Ray Franscioni’s newly opened Puma Road Winery & Tasting Room on River Road near
Gonzales is producing wines that “entertain the senses, engage the mind and please the palette,” said Winemaker
David Coventry. Drawing from vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands, Gavilan Foothills and the Paicines area
near Hollister, Puma Road offers a world of flavors from the highest quality Burgundian and Bordeaux varietals.
Wine portfolio: All Puma Road wines are 100% estate grown and bottled and feature new releases of 2010
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer as well as a full line of Bordeaux varietals and blends to
“tempt your pallet and delight your mind.”
Directions: From Hwy. 68 near Salinas, take River Road south about 17 miles. From Hwy. 101 in Gonzales, take
first exit from either direction, go into town and turn west on Gonzales River Road. Go across bridge to River
Road, turn left, go 2 miles.
Hours: You can enjoy these hand-crafted wines at the winery
tasting room but call for an appointment “so we can make
sure you enjoy the time spent with us.”
32720 River Road, Soledad, CA 93960
831-675-3548 | Office 831-455-1096 | [email protected]
Scheid Vineyards - Greenfield
Unique features: Tasting room is in a 100-year-old restored barn. Demonstration vineyard, bocce ball court
and observation deck with far-reaching views.
Wine portfolio: Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscato, Late
Harvest, Odd Lot White and Red, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, 50/50, Petite Sirah, and
Grenache. Along with nine reserve wines which include four Pinot Noirs and a Sparkling Wine.
Directions: Located 4 miles south of Greenfield, just off of Highway 101 at Hobson Ave. Look for the
American flag.
Sara
Moncrief
Hours: Daily 11-5.
1972 Hobson Ave., Greenfield, CA 93927
Facilities: Vineyard Pavilion and Reserve Barrel
831-386-0316 | www.scheidvineyards.com
Room available for weddings, quinceaneras, private
dinners and other special events for 10 to 200 people.
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Sycamore Cellars Winery in Greenfield
Unique features: This family owned and operated estate vineyards, winery and tasting room are located in the
upper Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey County. The estate is nestled within the spectacular Santa Lucia
Mountains alongside the beautiful Arroyo Seco River. Come visit and enjoy the beauty of the Arroyo Seco,
while picnicking and enjoying the picturesque view from their quaint tasting room.
Wine portfolio: Wines now being produced include, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Grenache,
Rosé, Port, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Rhone Blends, a Red Wine Blend and Kumata Port.
Cyndi
Tavernetti
Directions: Traveling north on Hwy 101, take Thorne Road exit to Arroyo Seco Road. Turn left and go 5.5 miles.
Traveling south on Hwy 101, go 9.9 miles past Soledad. Take the Arroyo Seco Road exit. Travel .2 miles and
merge left onto Arroyo Seco Road, then go
45185 Arroyo Seco Road, Greenfield, CA 93927
13.7 miles.
Hours: Sat & Sun 12-5 and most holidays.
831-674-5760 | www.thesycamorecellars.com
Talbott Vineyards on River Road
Unique features: Family owned winery, established in 1982. Grows and specializes in top quality, all
estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from two renowned vineyards; the small hand-picked
14-acre Diamond T Vineyard in Carmel Valley, and the larger 565-acre Sleepy Hollow Vineyard in the
Santa Lucia Highlands. Tasting room located at the winery. Sample their entire wine portfolio, while viewing the majestic rolling hills of the legendary Sleepy Hollow Vineyard.
Aaron Covino
Wine portfolio: Kali Hart Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, Logan Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, and Talbott
Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay & Pinot Noir make up our six core wines. Our limited production wines
include our Diamond T Chardonnay, Cuvée Audrey Chardonnay, Cuvée Carlotta Chardonnay, Diamond T
Pinot Noir, Cuvée RFT Pinot Noir and Cuvée Sarah Pinot Noir.
Directions: From Hwy 68, take River Road south for about 13 miles. Talbott Vineyards will be on your right.
From Hwy 101, take the Chualar exit toward Chualar River Road. Follow the bend and after the small bridge
turn left on River Road. The winery will be on
your right after about 5 miles.
831-675-0942 | www.talbottvineyards.com
Hours: Thu-Mon 11-5.
Ventana Vineyards - Soledad
Unique features: The second Ventana tasting room is located at the estate in the Arroyo Seco AVA in
Soledad offers a vineyard view while sampling an assortment of award-winning wines. The rustic tasting
room bar is nestled inside this working winery, offering the senses the aromas, sounds and excitement of
wines in production.
Wine portfolio: Ventana Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürtraminer, Pinot
Gris, Dry Rosado, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Rubystone, Due Amici, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Orange Musca, Le Mistral Rhone-style Red, Le Mistral White and Pastiche Chardonnay and Cabernet
Sauvignon.
Mark Kraul
Directions: From Hwy 101 take the Arroyo Seco Road exit in Soledad, follow Arroyo Seco Road, turn left
onto Los Coches Road. The winery tasting room is about
38740 Los Coches Road, Soledad, CA 93960
1 mile down the road on the right side.
Hours: Weekends and most holidays 11-5.
831-678-2900 | www.ventanawines.com
Wrath
Unique features: Select Wrath wines are available for tasting without an appointment. Several tasting
flights are offered with the tasting fee complimentary upon purchase. Wine by the glass is also available to
enjoy on the sunny patio.
Wine portfolio: Wrath produces produce site-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc
from their estate vineyard and respected properties in the Santa Lucia Highlands. A varying selection of
Wrath wines are available for tasting daily as well as customized wine tastings (arranged by appointment).
Applicable tasting fees apply and the tasting fee is waived with purchase…see Wrath’s website for details.
Christopher
Whaley
Directions: Located at the River Road and Foothill Road intersection. Enter on Foothill. Also visit the new
tasting room in Carmel Plaza in downtown Carmel.
Hours: Thu-Mon 11-5 and by appointment.
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Zeph’s in Salinas
Unique features: Under one roof is an excellent lifestyle oriented selection of fine wines, high-end spirits, and
beers from around the world. The wine bar is open nightly and offers 24 wines by the glass while providing a
warm, at-home atmosphere. Services include party hosting, special ordering, and shipping of wine, beer and spirits.
Wine portfolio: Offering a significant selection of wines from around the world including many locally produced
vintages. Large stock of rare beers and old favorites. Winemaker tastings on third Thursday each month.
Directions: Located on Hwy. 68 just west of Blanco and S. Main St. intersection in Salinas.
Hours: Daily 8 am-9 pm. Wine bar open nightly.
Special events: Patio available for private
parties and corporate events for groups of
five to 50.
1366 S. Main St., Salinas, CA 93901
831-757-3947 | [email protected] | www.zephs.com
Vince Ciolino and Bill Sites
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Bear’s Hideaway in San Juan Bautista
NEW
Unique features: A premium wine, beer and cigar bar. Relax at the indoor bar or enjoy a glass of wine, handcrafted
beer or fine cigar out on the patio. Bear’s Hideaway is named after our dog “Bear”. He’ll be waiting to greet you at
the door. We also have “the Bear’s Club.” This is a great way to try wonderful wines and beers from around the
world as well as local and very limited production. We also offer some light food items.
Wine portfolio: We have a nice selection of local wines and wines from around the world. Also we feature a fine selection of local and international craft beers, from Lost Coast to Green Flash and many in between. Check out our special events, including wine, beer and cigar tastings. And frequent music on the patio.
Lori Wilson and Bear
Directions: Located in downtown San Juan Bautista just past the San Juan bakery and Joan & Peter’s German
Restaurant.
402 #B 3rd Street, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Hours: Wed & Thu 2-7, Fri & Sat 12-9, Sun 12-6
831-623-9363 | www.bears-hideaway.com
(Closed Monday, Tuesday & Most Holidays)
DeRose Vineyards on Cienega Road
Unique features: Located in Cienega Valley, south of Hollister at the eastern base of the Gabilan Moun
tains, on the San Andreas fault line. 100-year-old vines, unfined and unfiltered wines from all estate grapes.
Wine portfolio: Cabernet Franc, Continental Cabernet, Chardonnay, Negrette, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet
Pfeffer, Zinfandel, Port, Viognier, Hollywood Red and hand-selected Famiglia DeRose wines from Tuscany.
Also wines from Chile, Argentina, France and Spain.
Directions: Take Hwy 156 east off Hwy 101. Right on Union Road just before
Hollister, go 3 miles to Cienega Road. Turn right, travel 7 miles to winery.
Hours: Sat-Sun 11-4. Weekdays by appointment only.
Facilities: Outdoor patio/picnic area and indoor wedding/party room.
Nostalgic Auto Museum
open 1st Saturday of every
month or by appointment
9970 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023
831-636-9143 | www.derosewine.com
Pat and
Alphonse
DeRose
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Guglielmo Winery in Morgan Hill
Unique features: The family home since 1925. The Heritage Room, in our cobblestone piazza, showcases
family artifacts and a selection of gourmet food items and gifts. Picnic tables, lawns and gardens.
Wine portfolio: Private Reserve Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, Sangiovese, Barbera, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Charbono and Pinot Noir. California Champagne and dessert wines as well as
“Tré” Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
Cindy Adams
Directions: On Hwy 101 in Morgan Hill, 12 miles south of San Jose, exit East Dunne Ave. to the east.
Turn left on Condit, then right on Main, winery is 1/4 mile on the right.
Hours: Daily 10-5.
Facilities: Courtyard and stage for events and
weddings for several hundred people at Villa
Emile Center.
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J. Lohr San Jose Wine Center
Unique features: J. Lohr San Jose Wine Center includes an intimate space for private corporate events. Our
handsome tasting room features complimentary J. Lohr wine tasting, wine accessories and related educational
information. Voted Wine Enthusiast magazine’s 2010 American Winery of the Year. Six complimentary tastings.
Wine portfolio: Respecting nature, nurturing balance. Outstanding varietal wines from the J. Lohr signature
series. Wines are produced from J. Lohr’s vineyards (more than 3000 acres) in Monterey County and Paso
Robles. Taste delicious J. Lohr signature series as well as J. Lohr Gesture wines.
Directions: From Interstate 880, take the Santa Clara/The Alameda exit. Take The Alameda approx.
1/2 mile (toward downtown San Jose). Turn left on Lenzen Ave. (traffic light).
Hours: Daily 10-5.
1000 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
408-918-2160 | www.jlohr.com
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Vision Quest Ranch
Safari Bed & Breakfast
A touch of Africa in Monterey
Romantic canvas-walled bungalows
appointed with all the comforts
of a high-end hotel suite.
Public and private wild
animal experiences
minutes from Monterey,
Carmel and Pebble Beach. Over
100 wild and exotic animals and
a non-profit Elephant Sanctuary.
(800) 228-7382
www.visionquestranch.com
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Burrell School Vineyards on Summit Road
Unique features: Located at 1600 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the views from the stately red schoolhouse
winery are unparalleled. In this peaceful sun-drenched paradise, you can relax with a picnic and a bottle of fine
estate wine, surrounded by beautiful vineyards and redwood-covered mountains that stretch to the sea.
Wine portfolio: Experience wines that are truly “At the Head of Their Class!” Sip our “Teacher’s Pet” Estate
Chardonnay, Old School Cabernet, “Principal’s Choice” Estate Pinot Noir, “Extra Credit” Estate Cabernet
Franc, “Spring Break” Estate Syrah. “Detention Red” Ryan Oaks Zinfandel, “Dean’s List” Cabernet, “Class
Reunion” Old Vine Zin/Mataro/Carignane (from vines planted in 1898), and our premium Bordeaux blend,
“Valedictorian.” School was never this much fun!
Directions: Located halfway between San Jose and
Santa Cruz on Summit Road, 3.5 miles east of
the intersection of Hwy 17 and Summit Road.
Hours: Thu-Sun 11-5.
24060 Summit Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033
408-353-6290 | www.burrellschool.com
Dave and
Anne
Moulton
Hunter Hill Vineyard in Soquel
Unique features: The award-winning winery, vineyard and residence are located above Soquel on the hillsides of
the Santa Cruz Mountains. Visitors enjoy breathtaking views of the redwoods and Monterey Bay.
Wine portfolio: Acclaimed estate wines include Pinot Noir, Syrah and Merlot plus Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet
Sauvignon, vintage port and the recently released Barbera, Sangiovese and Sauvignon Blanc. Happy Hunter Wine
Club memberships available.
Directions: From Hwy 1 in Soquel, take Porter Street exit and turn right onto South Street. Go east. It becomes
North Main. Continue east. At Cherryvale junction, North Main becomes Glen Haven. Stay right and go 2 miles.
Christine and Van Slatter
Facilities Picnic on the lawn by the waterfall and enjoy
the ambiance.
7099 Glen Haven Road, Soquel, CA 95073
831-465-9294 | www.hunterhillwines.com
Loma Prieta Winery on Loma Prieta Way
Unique features: You may recognize the Loma Prieta name from the famous earthquake in 1989, but the Santa Cruz
Mountains also play host to America’s premier mountain vineyard area. Located here at an altitude of about 2,300
feet, Loma Prieta Winery offers spectacular “top of the world” views of Santa Cruz and Monterey, picnic tables,
bocce ball, and handcrafted wines produced in small lots and barrel aged in the finest oak.
Wine portfolio: Loma Prieta Winery produces the most award-winning Pinot Noirs in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The only Santa Cruz Mountains winery with estate-grown Pinotage, and home to the first Pinotage-Only Wine
Club in North America. Also enjoy well-crafted Viognier, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Cabernet, and Port.
Directions: Take Hwy 17 to the Summit Road exit, east on Summit Road (which changes to Highland Way) for
about 6 miles, The road splits at the stop sign. Take the
26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos, CA 95033
road to the left, (Mt. Bache will become Loma Prieta
408-353-2950 | www.LomaPrietaWinery.com
Way), about 1.5 miles. Winery is on the left.
Amy and
Paul
Kemp
Hours: Sat-Sun 12-5.
Poetic Cellars in Soquel
Unique features: The recently opened Poetic Cellars Winery is located on 36 acres in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains
overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The temperate climate makes it an ideal location for growing many of the grapes contained in our wines. The cooling ocean air ensures that the grapes have a long growing season and ripen to perfection.
Wine portfolio: The winery’s motto, “A Passion for Excellence,” is gleaned from the method used to make the wines. The
resulting wines express their terroir with grace and finesse. New for 2009 are Poetic’s first releases of Santa Cruz Mountains
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, plus uniquely harmonic blends. Katy’s wines from her Livermore vineyards accentuate the
varietals that thrive in that warmer climate: Cabernet, Merlot, Mourvedre, Syrah, Petite Sirah plus late harvest creations.
Directions: From Rte 1 in Soquel, take Bay/Porter east. Then left on Laurel Glen for 1.5 miles. Left at Rodeo Gulch
1.2 miles to winery. From Hwy 17, take Vine Hill exit. Go 2.5 miles to Mountain View Road. Left on Mountain View for
1 mile to Rodeo Gulch Road, right 1/2 mile to winery.
Katy Lovell
5000 N. Rodeo Gulch Road, Soquel, CA 95073
831-462-3478 | www.poeticcellars.com
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Directory of Wineries and Wine Tasting Rooms
1. Alfaro/Tasting Room
420 Hames Rd., Corralitos
831-761-1174
15. Chock Rock Winery/Tasting Room
1 Del Fino Pl., Carmel Valley
831-659-7625
2. Allegro Gourmet Pizzeria & Wine Bar
3770 The Barnyard, Carmel
831-626-5454
16. Cima Collina Winery/Tasting Room
19 E. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley Village
831-620-0645 / Winery 831-384-7806
3. Bear’s Hideaway/Tasting Room
402 #B 3rd St., San Juan Bautista
831-623-9363
17. Dawn’s Dream Winery/Tasting Room
831-659-2659
4. Bernardus Winery/Tasting Room
5 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley
831-298-8021
18. DeRose Winery/Tasting Room
9970 Cienega Rd., Hollister 831-636-9143
5. Boekenoogen Winery/Tasting Room #1
24 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley
831-659-4215
20. English Ales/Beer Tasting
223A Reindollar Ave., Marina 831-883-3000
6. Boëté Winery/Tasting Room
7156 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley
831-625-5040, Winery 831-659-7563
7. Burrell School/Tasting Room
24060 Summit Rd., Los Gatos
408-353-6290
8. Caraccioli Cellars/Tasting Room
Dolores btwn. Ocean & 7th, Carmel
831-622-7722
9. Carmel Hills Winery/Tasting Room
12 Del Fino Pl. (LyonsHead Gallery)
Carmel 831-659-0750
10. Carmel Ridge Winery/Tasting Room
700 Cannery Row, Monterey
831-324-0035
11. Château Julien/Tasting Room
8940 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel
831-624-2600
12. Château Sinnet/Tasting Room #1
13746 Center St., Carmel Valley Village
831-659-2244
13. Château Sinnet/Tasting Room #2
1182 Broadway, Seaside 831-394-6090
14. Chesebro Wines/Tasting Room
19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Suite D
Carmel Valley 831-659-2125
19. De Tierra Vineyards 831-484-2557
21. Guglielmo Winery/Tasting Room
1480 E. Main Ave., Morgan Hill
408-779-2145
22. Hahn Family Wines/Tasting Room
37700 Foothill Rd., Soledad
831-678-4555
23. The Haute Enchilada Café/Tasting Room
7902 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing
831-633-5843
24. Holman Ranch/Tasting Room
19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley
831-659-2640
25. Hunter Hill Vineyard/Tasting Room
7099 Glen Haven Rd., Soquel 831-465-9294
26. J. Lohr Estates Wine Center/Tasting Room
1000 Lenzen Ave., San Jose
408-288-5057
27. Joullian Vineyard/Tasting Room
2 Village Dr., Carmel Valley Village
831-659-8100
28. Joyce Vineyards/Tasting Room
19 E. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley
831-659-2885
29. Lockwood Vineyard 800-753-1424
30. Loma Prieta Winery/Tasting Room
26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos
408-353-2950
31. Manzoni Estate Vineyard/Tasting Room #1
30981 River Rd., Soledad 831-675-0398
47. Star Market/Retail Wines
1275 S. Main St., Salinas 831-422-3961
32. Manzoni Cellars/Tasting Room #2
San Carlos btwn. Ocean & 7th, Carmel
831-620-6541
48. Summit Store/Retail Wines
24197 Summit Rd., Los Gatos
408-353-2186
33. Marilyn Remark/Tasting Room
645 River Rd., Salinas 831-455-9310
49. Sycamore Cellars Winery/Tasting Room
45185 Arroyo Seco Rd., Greenfield
831-674-5760
34. McIntyre Vineyards/Tasting Room
1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey
831-649-9463
35. Morgan Winery/Tasting Room
204 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel 831-626-3700
36. Nicholson Vineyards/Tasting Room
2800 Pleasant Valley Rd., Aptos
831-761-5540
50. Talbott Vineyards/Tasting Room #1
53 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley Village
831-659-3500
51. Talbott Vineyards/Tasting Room #2
1380 River Road, Salinas 831-675-0942
52. Tondré Grapefields
831-375-3214
37. Paraiso Vineyards/Tasting Room
38060 Paraiso Springs Rd., Soledad
831-678-0300
53. Ventana Vineyards/Le Mistral Tasting Room #1
2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy., Monterey
831-372-7415
38. Parsonage/Tasting Room & Art Gallery
831-659-2215
54. Ventana Vineyards/Le Mistral Tasting Room #2
38740 Los Coches Rd., Soledad
831-678-2900
39. Pessagno Winery/Tasting Room
1645 River Rd., Salinas 831-675-9463
55. Whole Enchilada Marketplace
7990-A Highway One, Moss Landing
831-632-2628
40. Pierce Ranch Vineyards/Tasting Room
499 Wave St., Monterey 831-372-8900
41. Pleasant Valley Vineyards/Tasting Room
600 Pleasant Valley Rd., Aptos 831-728-2826
42. Poetic Cellars/Tasting Room
5000 N. Rodeo Gulch Rd., Soquel
831-462-3478
56. Windy Oaks/Tasting Room
550 Hazel Dell Rd., Corralitos 831-786-9463
57. Wrath/Tasting Room
35801 Foothill Rd., Soledad 831-678-2992
58. Wrath at Carmel Plaza/Tasting Room
Ocean Ave., Carmel 831-678-2992
43. Puma Road/Tasting Room
32720 River Rd., Soledad 831-675-3548
59. Zeph’s One Stop/Tasting Room
1366 S. Main St., Salinas 831-757-3947
44. Scheid Vineyards/Tasting Room #1
1972 Hobson St., Greenfield 831-386-0316
60. J. Lohr Estates Wine Center/Tasting Room
6169 Airport Rd., Paso Robles
805-239-8900
45. Scheid Vineyards/Tasting Room #2
San Carlos & 7th, Carmel 831-626-9463
46. Silvestri Vineyards/Tasting Room
19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Suite G,
Carmel Valley 831-659-1700
61. Pianetta Winery/Tasting Room
829 13th St., Paso Robles 805-226-4005
62. Pomar Junction Vineyard/Tasting Room
5036 S. El Pomar Dr., Templeton
805-238-9940
See Tasting Room Guide on page 87 for complete directions
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Burrell 48
School
7
26
Summit Store
Morgan Hill
J. Lohr Wine Center
(in San Jose)
30
42
Hunter Hill
Tasting Room
Soquel
Retail Store
Tasting Room
25
Nicholson
Vineyard 36 Retail
Store
Alfaro
1
Pleasant
Tasting Room Retail
Vineyard
TastingSanta
Room Cruz
Vineyard
Store 41
Valley
Guglielmo
San MartinOlive Oil Tasting
Loma Prieta
Tasting
Vineyard
Tasting
VineyardRetail Retail
StoreRoom
Olive
Oil Tasting
Tasting
RoomRoomVineyard
Store
Olive Oil
Tasting
Scotts Valley
Poetic Cellars
Santa Cruz County
21
Olive Oil Tasting
Vineyard
Retail Store
Hollister
Gilroy
RetailOil
Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Olive
Tasting
Windy Oaks
56
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
San Benito
County
Capitola
Tasting Room Aptos
Vineyard
Tasting Room
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Tasting Room
Retail Store
Vineyard
Olive Oil Tasting
San Juan Bautista
Olive Oil Tasting
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Bear’s Hideaway
3
DeRose
Watsonville
23
55
Moss Landing
Elkhorn Slough
Tasting Room
Tasting Room
Haute Enchilada Café
Whole Enchilada Marketplace
Vineyard
Retail Store
Castroville
Vineyard
Retail Store
Tasting Room
40
10
Carmel Ridge
Pierce Ranch
13
Vineyard
Tasting Room
Retail Store
Vineyard
18
Olive Oil Tas
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Olive Oil Tasting
Marina
20
Union
La Cienega
Los Gatos
Zeph’s One Stop
English Ales
(Beer Tasting)
Salinas
59
47
Chateau Sinnet
Star Market
River
Marilyn Remark
33
Ventana Vineyards/Le Mistral
53
Monterey
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
32
34
McIntyre
asting Room
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Tasting
Room
Vineyard
Retail
Store
Olive Oil Tasting
CarmelVineyard
Tasting
Room Cellars
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Caraciolli
8
Chualar
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Retail
Store
Olive
Oil
Tasting
58 2
Wrath
Allegro Wine Bar
lar
Room
Vineyard ChuaRetail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Retail Store
OliveTasting
Oil Tasting
Scheid Tasting
45 Room 6 Vineyard
Rd
Boëté
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35 Vineyard
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Vineyard
Store
Olive Oil
Tasting Olive Oil
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Retail
Store
Tasting
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De Tierra
19
11
Morgan
ting Room
Vineyard Château
Retail
Store
Olive
Oil
Tasting
Julien
Talbott
51
Retail Store Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Gonzales
astingVineyard
Room
Vineyard
Olive Oil Tasting
Vineyard
Store
Olive Oil
Tasting Valley
Pessagno
39
Carmel
Tasting
Room Retail
Vineyard
Retail
Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Room
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive Oil
Tasting
Tasting
Room
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Tasting
Vineyard
Retail Store Village
Olive Oil Tasting
Manzoni
31 Gonzales
RockyRoom
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Joullian
27
Puma Road
Point
43 River Rd
Talbott
50
Boekenoogen
5
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Carmel Hills
9
Chateau Sinnet
12
Tasting
Room
Vineyard
RetailFoStore
Olive Oil Tasting
Chock
Rock
15
Cima Collina
16
rt Alta
Grapefields
52 Store
Ro
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive
Oil Tasting
Tasting
RoomTondréVineyard
Retail
Olive Oil Tasting
Parsonage
38
mi
Bernardus Olive Oil Tasting
4 Store
TastingVineyard
Room
Vineyard
Retail
e
Wrath
57
Tasting Room
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
24
Chesebro
Room
Vineyard
StoreOil Tasting
Olive Oil Tasting
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Tasting RoomTasting
Vineyard
Retail Store RetailOlive
Issi
Holman Rancha 14
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StoreOil Tasting
Olive Oil Tasting
Tasting RoomTasting
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Store RetailOlive
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aVineyard
Hahn
22 Retail Store
Joyce
28
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Olive Oil Tasting
ach
C
Tasting Room Tasting
Vineyard
Retail
Store
Olive
Oil
Tasting
Soledad
RoomSilvestri
Vineyard
Retail
Store
Olive
Oil
Tasting
46
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
a
Paraiso
37
r
Dawn’s
Dreamaja Retail
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Olive Oil Tasting
17 Store
Arroyo
s
Tas
Tasting Room
Vineyard
RetailSeco
Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Manzoni
Road
Foothill
R
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Car
oad
Monterey
Tasting
Room
County
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Vineyard
Retail Store
Road
Olive Oil Tasting
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Sycamore Cellars
Ventana Vineyards/
Le Mistral
49
Arroyo Se
co Ro
ad
Big Sur
Lohr Estates
60
Tasting J.
Room
Vineyard
Retail
Tasting
Store
Room
Retail Store
Olive
Vineyard
Oil TastingRetail Store
Jolon Road
Tasting Room
Vineyard
Vineyard
Retail Store
Paso Robles
El Pomar
Road Olive Oil Tasting
Retail
Store
Pomar Junction
62
44
Hobson Road
Tasting Room
Tasting
Room61
Pianetta
Greenfield
54
Scheid
Olive Oil Tasting
Vineyard
Retail Store
Olive Oil Tasting
Olive Oil Tasting
Olive Oil Tasting
King City
Lockwood
29
To Paso Robles
Pinnacles
National
Monumen
Wine & Travel Cooking
C
hefs from two of this region’s excellent restaurants offer these
recipes, created to please the most discriminating gourmand —
especially when paired with one of this area’s world-class wines.
Leonardo Santana
Proprietor/Chef
Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant
Tony Baker
Executive Chef
Montrio Bistro
Artichoke-Bacon & Sourdough Bisque
Carnita Tacos with Arbol Salsa
Serves 8
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 ea
8 oz
1 ea
1 ea
1 ea
5 ea
3-1/2 oz
4 ea
1 sprig
6 cups
Meat Mixture
extra large artichokes
double smoked baker’s bacon
yellow onion, medium
leek
celery stalk
Garlic cloves
sourdough bread (1-1/2 slices approx)
sage leaves, fresh
thyme, fresh
chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
1-3/4 lbs of boneless pork butt
1 qt vegetable oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup Coca-Cola
8 corn tortillas
Preparation
Place medium sized pieces of pork in the medium-hot oil
(careful with splatters), cook until soft, almost falling
apart. Remove from heat, let cool a few minutes then
add spices and Coca-Cola (again carefully, it will fizz up).
Preparation
Using a sharp serrated knife, trim the artichoke all the
way down to the heart. Using a spoon, scrape away the
fuzzy choke and discard. You can also peel the stem and
use that in the soup, since the stem is an extension of
the heart. When your artichokes are cleaned, roughly
slice. Wash and roughly chop all of the vegetables.
Sauté the diced bacon in a large thick-bottomed pan,
until lightly browned. Using the fat from the smoked
bacon, sweat (to sauté without color) the artichokes,
onion, leek, garlic, celery and thyme, until tender. Add
the chicken stock. Gently simmer the soup for 20 minutes. Add the roughly chopped sourdough bread and
sage. Simmer for a further 3-5 minutes. In small batches,
puree the soup using either a blender, food processor or
immersion blender. A conventional blender should
produce a nice smooth creamy soup. Place all of the
soup into a clean saucepan, reheat, check-seasoning (use
caution when using canned or packaged broth as they
can contain a lot of sodium) Season with fresh ground
black pepper.
Salsa de Chile Arbol
4 oz dried chile de Arbol
1/2 oz chile California
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 bunch cilantro
12 oz tomatillos
water
Preparation
Roast chiles in a hot pan until slightly toasted and blistered. Repeat with tomatillos. Place toasted ingredients,
spices, cilantro and water in blender until it is a smooth
salsa. This sauce is hot, and will probably make some
extra quantity for you to spice up other dishes. Heat two
corn tortillas on the stove-top (or in a Teflon pan) until
hot and starting to blister, add 3.5 oz of shredded pork
meat in each soft taco. Repeat with all 8 tortillas, and
place on serving plate. Serve with your favorite style of
refried beans and Spanish rice, Salsa Fresca (diced tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, onions) and Salsa de Arbol.
Suggested pairing: Bernardus Griva Sauvignon Blanc
Suggested pairing: Morgan Syrah
414 Calle Principal, Monterey
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831-688-4848 | www.manuelsrestaurant.com
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