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Wine tasting at Rustique Winery on River Road in Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Highlands.

Monterey
Pour Pass

Three tastings at three participating wineries with just one pass.

Get The Pour Pass

One pass.
Monterey Wine Country is yours to explore.

Tasting in Monterey Wine Country means choosing your adventure — a scenic drive down River Road through the Santa Lucia Highlands and south to Arroyo Seco, a sun-kissed afternoon in Carmel Valley, a walkable wine crawl through charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, or an urban evening in downtown Monterey by the bay. Same wine country, completely different vibes.

Taste at three participating wineries with one pass. Explore mouthwatering Pinot Noir, vibrant, edgy white wines, and soak in the coastal vibes at your choice from more than 20 tasting rooms in Monterey County.

Monterey Pour Pass

3

Tastings

$30

per person

60

Days to Redeem

PARTICIPATING WINERIES

Couple enjoying wine and charcuterie on a patio at Bernardus Winery in Carmel Valley.

Bernardus Winery

5 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

(831) 659-1900

Tues.-Sun., 11 am – 5 pm

www.bernardus.com

Blair Wines, Carmel Plaza in Carmel-by-the-Sea guests enjoy wine at the tasting room.

Blair Wines

Carmel Plaza, Lower Level, Mission St btwn Ocean & 7th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

(831) 625-9463

Sun–Thu, 11 am – 6 pm; Fri–Sat, 11 am – 7 pm, walk ins welcome

www.blairwines.com

Bill Brosseau, winemaker at Brosseau Wines, walks through vineyards in Monterey, California.

Brosseau Wine Studio

3344 Paul Davis Dr, Marina, CA 93933

(800) 537-9317

Weekends, by appointment only

www.brosseauwines.com

Chesebro wines tasting toom in Carmel Valley, California

Chesebro Wines

19 E Carmel Valley Rd

831-298-7680

Sat-Sun, 12-5 pm, By appointment with advance reservation.

www.chesebrowines.com

Comanche Cellars wine room in downtown Monterey County, California, with people gathered inside and outside.

Comanche Cellars

412 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 747-2244

Mon–Thu: 4 – 8 pm; Fri: 3 – 9 pm; Sat: 2 – 9 pm; Sun: 2 – 6 pm

www.comanchecellars.com

Corral Wine Company in Carmel Valley has an inviting patio with lounge space, fire pits and even a play area for kids at their tasting room.

Corral Wine Co.

19 E Carmel Valley Rd, Suite A, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

(831) 298-7646

Daily, 12 – 5 pm (until 6 pm Fri & Sat)

www.corralwine.com

Two people relax with wine by a fire pit at CRU Winery, overlooking Santa Lucia Highlands vineyards.

CRU Winery

37500 Foothill Rd, Soledad, CA 93960

(831) 678-0300

Thu–Sun, 11 am – 5 pm (Closed Mon–Wed)

www.cruwinery.com

Cypress Grove Winery tasting room entrance in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Cypress Grove Winery

7th & San Carlos at Hampton Court, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

(831) 620-6541

Daily 12 – 6 pm

www.cypressgrovewinery.com

DeTierra tasting room in Carmel-by-the-Sea features wines from Santa Lucia Highlands and Monterey County.

De Tierra Vineyards

3SE, 5th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

(831) 622-9704

Sun-Thurs 1-6, Fri-Sat 1-7 pm

www.detierra.com

Vince at I Brand Winery tasting room in Carmel Valley welcoming guests to try winemaker Ian Brand's Monterey County wines.

I. Brand & Family Winery

19 E Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

(831) 298-7227

Mon, Thu–Sun: 11 am – 5 pm (Closed Tue & Wed)

www.ibrandwinery.com

People toasting with white wine at McIntyre Family Wines in Carmel Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands.

McIntyre Family Wines

24 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

(831) 574-3042

Daily, 11 am– 5 pm

www.mcintyrevineyards.com

Morgan Winery staff member presents a bottle of wine to guests at their Carmel Crossroads tasting room with wines from the Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County.

Morgan Winery — Taste Morgan

204 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel, CA 93923

(831) 626-3700

Daily, 11 am – 6 pm

www.morganwinery.com

Odonata Wines tasting room and patio in Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California.

Odonata Winery

645 River Rd, Salinas, CA 93908

(831) 566-5147

Daily, 11 am – 5 pm (Pour Pass tastings not available on special event days)

www.odonatawines.com

Wine tasting at Rustique Winery on River Road in Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Highlands.

Rustique Winery

1010 River Road, Salinas, Ca

(831) 604-9463

Fri-Sun 11 am-5 pm

www.rustiquewines.com

People mingling in a modern tasting room at Scratch Wines in Carmel Valley, Monterey County.

Scratch Wines

1 E Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

(831) 320-0726

Sun–Thu: 12 – 7 pm; Fri–Sat: 12 – 8 pm

www.scratchwines.com

Shale Canyon Wines

Paseo San Carlos Courtyard, Ocean & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea

(831) 250-7603

Sun - Thurs 1 - 5 pm, Fri, Sat: 1 - 7 pm

www.shalecanyonwines.com

Sydney and Greg in front of Tira Nanza winery, the Tira Nanza tasting room is in Carmel by the Sea.

Tira Nanza

Court of Fountains, Mission & 7th Ave. Across the street from the Carmel Plaza.

831-250-0584

Sat- Sun: 12-6 pm Thurs, Fri & Mon: 2-7pm Walk-ins only.

tirananza.com

Two women toast with wine  at Twisted Roots tasting room in Carmel Valley, Monterey County.

Twisted Roots

12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley, CA

(831) 594-8282

Thurs-Sun, 12 -5 pm

www.twistedrootsvineyard.com

Interior of Windy Oaks tasting room in Carmel Valley, with a tree branch art installation.

Windy Oaks Estate (Carmel Valley)

19 E Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

(831) 298-7083

Thu–Sun, 1 – 6 pm (Closed Mon–Wed)

www.windyoaksestate.com

Windy Oaks tasting room in Carmel-by-the-Sea, with guests at the bar.

Windy Oaks Estate (Carmel-by-the-Sea)

Lincoln St, between Ocean Ave & 6th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

(831) 574-3135

Mon–Wed & Sun: 12 - 6 pm; Thu: 12 – 5 pm; Fri–Sat: 12 – 7 pm

www.windyoaksestate.com

Two women toast with wine at a table overlooking vineyards at Wrath Wines tasting room in Santa Lucia Highlands at Wrath Winery Tasting Room on River Road.

Wrath Wines

35801 Foothill Rd, Soledad, CA 93960

(831) 678-2992

Fri–Mon, 11 am – 5 pm (Closed Tue–Thu)

www.wrathwines.com

How it works

Buy, Show, Pour

01

Buy Online

02

Pick Your Wineries

03

Show Your Code

04

Repeat.

Before You Go

Do I need to make reservations?

Some tasting rooms are walk-in friendly; others prefer advance bookings. Check each winery's listing on santaluciahighlands.com before you head out. *Note during special events or other days, there may be restrictions at some tasting rooms on using the Pour Pass.

Can two people share one pass?

The pass allows one tasting at three different wineries — one tasting per person, per winery, so it cannot be shared. Groups purchase individually.

How does it work at the tasting room?

After purchase, you receive an email with your QR code tasting pass. Save this email, or add to your smartphone wallet, or take a screenshot of it. Show the QR code on your phone or a printed copy of your pass to your host. The tasting room host scans your code, and you're in. No app required.

What happens after three tasting room visits?

The QR code is complete. Purchase another pass at santaluciahighlands.com to keep exploring.

Is there an expiration date?

The Pour Pass is valid for sixty days from purchase. Your expiration date is included with the QR code.

What does each tasting include?

Each winery tasting is different; most feature their standard tasting (four to five wines) that change regularly with vintages and winery releases. Call ahead or visit the winery website for more specifics about their tasting offering.

*Note during special events or other days, there may be restrictions at some tasting rooms on using the Pour Pass.

*Must be 21 or over to redeem tastings

Group of friends toasting with wine in front of a rustic wooden barn in Santa Lucia Highlands.

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