The best wines of Monterey County

Discover the best wines of Monterey County of California as well as the best winemakers of Monterey County and estates of Monterey County to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Monterey County and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Monterey County by region

Looking for a good wine of Monterey County of California among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Monterey County. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Monterey County with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Monterey County

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Monterey County

Red wines from the region of Monterey County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of wild boar with honey, escalope cordon bleu or pheasant in a casserole with white wine.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Monterey County

On the nose the red wine of the region of Monterey County. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, nutty or oak and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, microbio or earth. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Monterey County. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Monterey County

  • 1998With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.04/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Monterey County

  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Grenache
  • Petite Sirah

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Monterey County

A wine route planned in the region of Monterey County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Monterey County.

Discovering the wine region of Monterey County

The wine region of Monterey County is located in the region of Central Coast of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bernardus or the Domaine Scar Of The Sea produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Monterey County are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Monterey County often reveals types of flavors of cherry, mint or mocha and sometimes also flavors of black currant, chocolate or nutmeg.

In the mouth of Monterey County is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 320 estates and châteaux in the of Monterey County, producing 578 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Monterey County go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian.

Great white wines of Monterey County

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Monterey County

White wines from the region of Monterey County go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese, salmon steaks with soy sauce or tuna, pepper and tomato quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Monterey County

On the nose the white wine of the region of Monterey County. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, banana or stone fruit and sometimes also flavors of flint, orange or grass. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Monterey County. is a powerful.

The best vintages in white wine of Monterey County

  • 2002With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 1958With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Monterey County

  • Chardonnay
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Riesling
  • Albariño
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Monterey County

A wine route planned in the region of Monterey County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Monterey County.

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sparkling wines of Monterey County

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Monterey County

Sparkling wines from the region of Monterey County go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of chinese fried shrimp ravioli, palm trees for the aperitif! or fillets of sole in a creamy sauce with autumn vegetables.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Monterey County

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Monterey County. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Monterey County. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Monterey County

  • 2008With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.15/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Monterey County

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Primitivo
  • Riesling
  • Malvasia

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Monterey County

A wine route planned in the region of Monterey County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Monterey County.

The word of the wine: Picpoul

See piquepoul.

Great pink wines of Monterey County

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Monterey County

Pink wines from the region of Monterey County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or veal such as recipes of pork chops with potatoes, magic wrap with steak and cheese or veal escalope with lemon sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Monterey County

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Monterey County. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.

The best vintages in pink wine of Monterey County

  • 2012With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.68/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Monterey County

  • Pinot Noir
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Gamay

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Monterey County

A wine route planned in the region of Monterey County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Monterey County.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Monterey County

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Monterey County

Sweet wines from the region of Monterey County go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of baeckeoffe, paella de marisco (seafood paella) or chicken wrap.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Monterey County

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Monterey County. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, tropical fruit or microbio.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Monterey County

  • 2008With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.03/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Monterey County

  • Riesling
  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Tinta Roriz
  • Tinto Cao

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Monterey County

A wine route planned in the region of Monterey County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Monterey County.

    The word of the wine: Assemblage (Champagne)

    In Champagne, it is the art of blending still wines from different grape varieties (pinot meunier, pinot noir, chardonnay), from different terroirs (villages, areas) and often from different years. The incorporation of older wines, called reserve wines, allows for greater aromatic complexity.

    Great natural sweet wines of Monterey County

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    Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Monterey County

    Natural sweet wines from the region of Monterey County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of roasted fillet of beef with parsley, leg or shoulder of lamb with honey and thyme or lamb tagine with prunes and almonds.

    The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Monterey County

    • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5

    The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Monterey County

    • Merlot
    • Shiraz/Syrah
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Cabernet Franc
    • Malbec

    The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Monterey County

    A wine route planned in the region of Monterey County? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Monterey County.

      Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer

      Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

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