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 autumn beef bourguignon, sliced endives with ham or duck legs with green olives.

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, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of very simple spaghetti carbonara, quiche without pastry or chicken pie.

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

  • 2018With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5

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: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to 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-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, 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 phad thai (thai style fried noodles), pretzels (alsace) or hake with small shrimps for cookeo.

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

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The word of the wine: Size (champagne)

Juices that flow from the press after the cuvée, at the second pressing. Less fine, often more vegetal, it is mainly used to make the first price champagnes.

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 roast beef in a foie gras and chanterelle crust, celery, apple and comté salad for kids or oven-baked veal cutlets.

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: Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

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 baked bread (tomato, mushroom, ham, cheese), pasta with mussels or coconut chicken.

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: Tartar (deposit)

White, chalky deposits that occur as a result of precipitation inside bottles and are often considered by consumers as a defect. They are in fact tartaric salts formed by tartaric acid, potassium and calcium naturally present in the wine. This deposit does not alter the quality of the wine and can be eliminated by a simple decanting.

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 rosbeef casserole mamie, douez battata with cardoons (moroccan lamb stew) or haddock with curry cream.

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: Malvasia

News from the vineyard of Monterey County

An overview of Morey Saint Denis appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Morey-Saint-Denis, typical of the côte de Nuits region. Situated at the center of this region, the vineyard neighbours the appellation Gevrey-Chambertin to the north and Chambolle-Musigny to the south. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Milly-Lamartine, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bour ...

The Saint-Véran appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Saint-Véran appellation.The exercice is particularly complex as there are so many variables that make up the terroir throughout its geographical area. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux so ...

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