Monterey - Wine Region of the Day

MONTEREY


 Monterey viticultural area by David Toomey for Qorkz


The Monterey region received its AVA designation in 1984. Monterey is a larger region and contains the sub-appelations of Arroyo SecoHames ValleySan BernabeSan Lucas, and the Santa Lucia Highlands. The region covers over 100 miles and spans from Monterey Bay to Paso Robles. The majority of the production in Monterey is Chardonnay, but Pinot Noir Merlot, and Riesling are also produced here.