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A Taste of Monterey

700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
831 646 5446
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Ranked #11 of 48 activities in Monterey
Type: Speciality Shops, Wineries
Owner description: A Taste of Monterey's large Visitors' Center on Cannery Row overlooking the Monterey Bay is a perfect locations to enjoy a variety of local wines.... more » Owner description: A Taste of Monterey's large Visitors' Center on Cannery Row overlooking the Monterey Bay is a perfect locations to enjoy a variety of local wines. Representing over 85 regional wineries, our location is a great places to taste, shop and relax. From Chardonnay to Zinfandel, we carry a large range of locally produced wines, wine accessories and gifts. After hours, our tasting rooms transform into the perfect venues for private events, team building activities, small parties and our wine club festivities. Enjoy our tasting room and discover what Monterey Wine Country has to offer! « less
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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Rather than driving around the Carmel Valley our hotel concierge recommended A Taste of Monterey so both me and my spouse could sample some local vintages. The $8 tasting fee included 6 different selections and we were able to use a two for one tasting fee coupon that we printed off the Internet. Our sommelier/wine connoisseur Keyla, was extremely knowledgable... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Everything you read about Taste of Monterey is true. Located right on the edge of Monterey Bay we watched the sea otters play while we enjoyed our marvelous flight of local wines. Our server was so hospitable and even helped us find the perfect location to watch the sunset that night - Spanish Bay. If you like ocean views and... More

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Durban, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Taste of Monterey is part of the Cannery Row shops in the heart of the Monterey tourist district. It is part wine shop and part tasting room. It also offers light bites such as cheese plates. One of the best things about this place is the views. One wall is completely glass and faces out onto Monterey Bay. There are... More

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Suisun City, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

We visited Cannery Row and checked this place out as we are wine lovers. We were not disappointed. The staff was very friendly and knowledgable of the regions wine. The view of Monterey Bay from here is excellent. They also have an large list of participating restaurants that will not charge a corking fee if you bring in a bottle... More

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Wilmington, DE
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

This wine tasting venue is located on the 2nd floor of the Cannery Row Pier. It is spacious and has lots of seating, with the best window views of Monterey Bay while enjoying the fine wines of the area. It's a fun way to relax and get away from the Cannery Row crowds.

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El Segundo, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

Stopped here with my girlfriends on my bachelorette weekend. The prices here for flights of wine are surprisingly reasonable and the views are incredible. We had a great time and picked up a couple of souvenirs.

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Los Angeles, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

This destination is all about the views - and not so much the wine tasting. It is located on the Cannery Row pier on the second level, which puts you about 4 stories up above the shoreline, providing amazing views of the ocean and surrounding coastline. The wine tasting is very average, if not slightly below average. We've been to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

The wines at A Taste of Monterey are wonderful and won't empty your wallet. Besides the great wines they offer a complete line of wine accessories. The view from the tasting room is fantastic. You can view the Monterey Bay from the comfort of the room. They also offer wine by the glass, cheese trays and friendly staff to ensure... More

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Santa Cruz, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

Through a commercial courtyard, up the rather dim back stairs and down a hallway, you will come to this large light-filled second-floor tasting room with spectacular views of Monterey Bay. There are hundreds of bottles to buy, but each day just a few are featured for the wine tasting, which is reasonably priced, and can help you decide what to... More

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Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

The beautiful views of Monterey Bay are definitely a draw for this tasting room but the wines are pretty good too! My boyfriend and I stopped by here on a recent visit to Monterey. It's a nice place to sample wines from different area vineyards without having to drive all over the county. They waive the tasting fee ($5-10) with... More

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