Monterey's River Road Wine Trial

Winery Name	Tasting Room Hours	Tasting Room Address

Chalone	Mon - Fri by appt.; Weekends 11:30 to 5	Stonewall Canyon Road & Hwy. 146, Soledad, CA 93960

Phone: 831.678.1717 Email: tami.armstrong@diageo.com Website: www.chalonevineyard.com Profile: A pioneer in the California wine industry, Chalone began in 1919 in an area so distinctive it was granted its own American Viticulture Area status. This remote vineyard is perched high in the Gavilan range on limestone-rich soil. This well drained land, with its limited rainfall and low crop levels, produces wines with a full bouquet and hedonistic flavors unique to this vineyard. We specialize in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Syrah.


Marilyn Remark	Weekends & Holidays 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	645 River Road, Salinas, CA, 93908

Phone: 831-455-9310 Email: joel@remarkwines.com Website: http://www.remarkwines.com/ Profile: Accomplishing Joel and Marilyn's dream meant emulating their Rhone counterparts - finding the best possible grapes, using traditional techniques, and fermenting and aging in small lots that allow the character of the fruit and the place to shine through. The extremely limited releases of Marilyn Remark – Marsanne, Roussanne, Rose de Saignee, Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Syrah – comprise less 2,000 cases all-told. They're a perfect marriage of Rhone-style heritage and world-class Monterey fruit.


Pessagno Winery	Friday 11-4, Sat. & Sun. 11 - 5	1645 River Road, Salinas, CA, 93908

Phone: 831-675-9463 Email: info@pessagnowines.com Website: http://www.pessagnowines.com Profile: Steve Pessagno has been producing award-winning wines for over 20 years. In 2005 he and close associates purchased a winery in the heart of the beautiful Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, (which is becoming one of the world’s premier wine-growing regions) that will provide our guests with a picturesque setting in which to enjoy these great wines. Pessagno Winery is the culmination of Steve Pessagno’s vision to produce limited quantities of exclusive, prestigious, single vineyard wines from Monterey and San Benito Counties. Please come and visit us soon ….and visit often!


Blackstone Winery	Daily 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	850 South Alta Street, Gonzales, CA 93926

Phone: 831-675-5341 Email: aaron.covino@cwine.com Website: http://www.blackstonewinery.com/ Profile: Blackstone Winery was founded in 1990 with the goal of producing approachable, full-bodied, well-balanced wines. Thanks to our winemaker, Dennis Hill, we now have a whole portfolio of great selections. We believe in good friends, good food and juicy conversations-and our wines are the ideal complement.


San Saba Vineyards	Daily 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	35801 Foothill Rd., Soledad, CA 93960

Phone: 831-678-2992 Email: sansaba@sansaba.com Website: http://www.sansaba.com/ Profile: San Saba Vineyards has been making award-winning wines in very limited quantities since 1981. Nestled up against the Santa Lucia Highlands, just outside Monterey, California, the 75 acre vineyard is planted in chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon. San Saba wines are complex and distinctive. The "Lions" label is sought after by connoisseurs who appreciate our small production amounts and value San Saba's handcrafted nature. Bocage, our other label, uses only estate-grown grapes and has a fresh, easy-to-drink style.


Hahn Estates / Smith & Hook	Mon.- Fri. 11 - 4. Sat. & Sun. 11 - 5.	37700 Foothill Road, Soledad, CA, 93960

Phone: 831-678-4555 Email: tastingroom@hahnestates.com Website: http://www.hahnestates.com Profile: Hahn Estates is owned and operated by the Nicolaus Hahn Family. Nicolaus (“Nicky”) Hahn is a Swiss businessman, adventurer and philanthropist whose venturesome spirit brought him and his family to Monterey in the mid 1970's. While living in England , the Hahns had discovered a love for California wines. A two-year search guided them to Monterey County with its breathtaking beauty and ideal growing conditions. Nicky quickly realized that this region had as much potential to produce world-class wines as any other in the state. He and his wife Gaby purchased Smith & Hook Winery in 1980, laying the groundwork for their long-term commitment to bring out the full potential of Monterey .


Paraiso	Mon.-Fri. 12 - 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.	37500 Foothill Road, Soledad, CA 93960

Phone: 831-678-0300 Email: info@paraisovineyards.com Website: http://www.paraisovineyards.com/ Profile: Paraiso was the name given the mountainside by the early Spanish explorers in California. For three decades, the Smith Family has lived on the 400-acre estate, growing wine grapes expressive of this heavenly place. Along with its neighbors Pisoni and Mer Soleil, Paraiso anchors the southern end of Monterey’s famed Santa Lucia Highlands appellation. Rich and Jason Smith’s reputation in vineyard research and “sustainable” farming makes the grapes of P.V. highly sought-after by many well-known vintners. The Paraiso label itself is a truly “artisan” brand, with winemaker David Fleming crafting barely 14,000 cases of estate-grown Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. The award-winning, limited release wines of Paraiso are available at select restaurants and retailers nationally and direct from the winery at ParaisoVineyards.com Paraiso’s beautiful location overlooking the Salinas Valley boasts a warm and friendly Tasting Room, open daily for complimentary sampling. It also houses a designer Home and Garden Gift Boutique, a popular destination for stylish shopping. The dramatic grounds are available for private parties, weddings, and corporate functions. In addition to booking private events, Paraiso hosts a wide variety of public festivals throughout the year, including the Paraiso Vineyards Airshow.


Scheid Vineyards	Daily 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	1972 Hobson Avenue, Greenfield, CA 93927

Phone: 831-386-0316 Email: sara@scheidvineyards.com Website: http://www.scheidvineyards.com Profile: As one of the largest independent growers of premium wine grapes, the primary business of Scheid Vineyards is the production and sale of wine grapes to wine producers. Many people do not realize that the majority of California's wineries grow only a portion of the wine grapes they need in their own vineyards. For the rest, they depend on growers to supply quality wine grapes grown to their specifications. What our customers value most is a relationship where our viticultural team works closely with them to produce the flavors and other qualities that make their wines special. Throughout the years, we have strived to create such partnerships with our winery customers and have delivered wine grapes to many of the state's outstanding winemakers.


Manzoni Winery	Sat. & Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	30981 River Road, Soledad, CA, 93960

Phone: 831-596-0183 Email: info@manzoniwines.com Website: http://www.manzoniwines.com/ Profile: The lush Manzoni Estate Vineyard is located on five-and-a-half acres in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Here, amidst the beauty of central California's Salinas Valley, we produce a premium brand founded on our family name. It is our hope that you enjoy consuming these artful vintages as much as we enjoy creating them.


Ventana / Meador Estates	Mon.- Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	2999 Monterey – Salinas Highway, Monterey, CA 93940

Phone: 831-372-7415 Email: tastingroom@ventanavineyards.com Website: http://www.ventanavineyards.com Profile: At Ventana Vineyards, a team approach is important. The philosophy of Doug and LuAnn Meador is for our visitors, guests and wine lovers to enjoy themselves. The team approach starts in the vineyard with our skilled vine workers, many of whom have worked with Doug Meador for several years. The Vineyard Foreman, David Rodriguez and Doug have worked together for nearly thirty years. This effort carries onto the winery where Doug, Reggie Hammond and Miguel Martinez work their magic on wine creation.

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