Welcome to the Monterey Wine Country Events Page!

Monterey County is a world-class wine and grape-growing region, which the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association (MCVGA) strives for all to experience. In order for people to experience Monterey's wine country, MCVGA hosts three events each year: The Annual Winemakers' Celebration, a one-day event held the second Weekend of August, and The Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend, a three day event held the second Weekend of November.

Monterey Wine Events & Festivals

(MCVGA Hosted Events)

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17th Annual Winemakers' Celebration

August 8, 2009

Join us in Celebrating Monterey's Wine Country at the Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey. Taste the world class wines of over 35 Monterey County wineries and boogie to the tunes of the Dennis Murphy Band. Enjoy educational displays, barrel building demonstration by Seguin Moreau Cooperage, an extraordinary wine auction and local restaurant delicacies.

$45 IN ADVANCE / $50 DAY OF EVENT

Also available:

$ 5 Riedel Glass Upgrade

$10 Raffle Ticket for a chance to win a trip to the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

TICKETS: 831.375.9400

SPONSORS:

Adventures By The Sea, Dr. Kracker, California State Parks, KION 1460, KWAV 97 FM, Nestle Water, Pueblo Bonito, Portola Hotel & Spa, Randy Tunnell Photography, Riedel, Seguin Moreau, Unlimited Event, Bank of the West, First National Bank of Central California, Gonzales Irrigation Systems, Ingraham Loose, CPAs, John Sutak Risk Services, Meyer Trucking, Mill Construction, Pan American Insurance Agency, Rabobank, Wine Country This Week, The Carmel Pine Cone

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the Great Wine Escape Weekend

November 13-15, 2009

Celebrate the splendor of harvest at Monterey Wine Country’s 13th Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend. The Great Wine Escape features Monterey County’s world-class wines and gastronomic delights. Guests won't want to miss the 50 award-winning Monterey brands, with offerings that reflect the diversity of the region’s distinct AVAs.

Individual Winery Events & Festivals

(Winery Events)

2009 Events

Event	Organization	Date	Email	Phone	Website
The Wine Collector's Package	Michaud Vineyard: Chalone Appellation, Monterey, L'Auberge Carmel and Aubergine Restaurant	Call to make reservations	dbemore@laubergecarmel.com	831.622.5907	Visit
Riedel Glassware Sensory Perception Class	Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge, 751 Cannery Row, Monterey	Friday, July 10, 2009 6:30pm - 8pm	Contact: Kim D'Agui at kimd@scheidvineyards.com	831.455.9990	Visit
Chili Cook-off at Holman Ranch	Carmel Valley Chamber	September 23, 2009 5pm - 8pm		831.659.4000	Visit
Harvest Wine Seminar	Chateau Julien Wine Estate	September 25, 2009 Grape Crush 7pm Dinner 8pm		831.624.2600	Visit
Holiday Spectacular	Chateau Julien Wine Estate	December 6, 2009 2:30pm - 5:30pm		831.624.2600	Visit

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Website Sponsors

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LocalWineEvents.com: A collective listing of food and wine tasting events in most major cities around the world. Beer and spirit tasting events as well.

Accommodations Guide

Business	Address	Phone/Fax	Email	Link
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing	Moss Landing Road P O Box 570 Moss Landing, CA 95039	831.633.5550	email	website
Carmel Valley Ranch	One Old Ranch Road Carmel, CA 93923	831.625.9500 831.626.2574 FAX	email	website
Chateau Coralini	100 River Road Salinas, CA 93908	831.455.2100 831.455.2154 FAX	email	website
Hyatt Regency Montery	1 Old Golf Course Road Monterey, CA 93940	831.657.6570 831.657.6584 FAX	email	website
Inn at the Pinnacles	Post Office Box 1204 32025 Stonewall Canyon Road Soledad, CA 93960	831.678.2400 831.678.2400 FAX	email	website
Inns of Monterey	300 Pacific Street Monterey, CA 93940	831.373.5700 831.373.4815 FAX	email	website
Monterey Marriott Hotel	350 Calle Principal Monterey, CA 93940	831.647.4060 831.375.4313 FAX	email	website
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa	400 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940	831.646.1700 831.646.5937 FAX	email	website
Pebble Beach Company	Post Office Box 1516 Pebble Beach, CA 93953	831.625.8445 831.625.8591 FAX	email	website
Ventana Inn & Spa	Highway One Big Sur, CA 93920	831.667.2331 800.628.6500 831.667.2287 FAX		website
Vision Quest Safari Bed & Breakfast	400 River Road Salinas, CA 93908	831.455.1901 800.228.7382 831.455.1902 FAX	email	website

Restaurant Guide

Business	Address	Phone/Fax	Email	Link
Montrio Bistro	414 Calle Principal Monterey, CA 93940	831.648.8880	email	website
Old Fisherman's Grotto	39 Wharf #1 Monterey, CA 93940	831.375.4604 831.375.0391 FAX	email	website
Rio Grill	101 Crossroads Boulevard Carmel, CA 93923	831.625.5436 831.625.2950 FAX	email	website
The Sardine Factory Restaurant	765 Wave Street Monterey, CA 93940	831.649.6690 831.649.1864 FAX	email	website
Tarpy's Roadhouse	2999 Monterey-Salinas Highway Monterey, CA 93940	831.647.1444 831.647.1103 FAX	email	website
The Sardine Factory Restaurant	765 Wave Street Monterey, CA 93940	831.649.6690 831.649.1864 FAX	email	website

Local Wine Tasting Shops

Business

Address

Phone/Fax

Link

A Taste of Monterey - Wine Visitors Center
(2 Locations)

700 Cannery Row, Suite KK
Monterey, CA 93940

127 Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901

831.646.5446
831.375.0835 FAX

831.751.1980

website

Surf N Sand General Store

Corner of 6th & Junipero

Carmel, CA 93921

831.624.1805
831.624.2632 FAX

website

The Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association (MCVGA) brings together the talents and resources of members, partners and our community in order to promote and support our leadership in the art, the science and the business of wine. Founded in 1974, MCVGA is a non-profit organization representing over sixty-five vintners and growers in Monterey County.

Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association
P.O. Box 1793, Monterey, CA 93942-1793
Phone: 831.375.9400 | Fax: 831.375.1116 | Email: info@montereywines.org
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