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Monterey AVA

Monterey is an American Viticultural Area (AVA), an official U.S. wine-growing region recognized by the TTB. It was established in 1984 in Monterey County, California. It lies within the Central Coast AVA. It contains 4 smaller AVAs.

Official AVA boundary (simplified). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

78licensed producers (federal permits)
1984established
4smaller regions inside
CAstates

Smaller regions inside

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Counties

Number = all licensed producers in the whole county, including towns outside this region.

Wineries in the Monterey area

78 licensed wine producers with an address in or mostly inside this region, grouped by town. Tap a town to open it, then Directions to find a winery on Google Maps, or + Trip to add it to your trip plan.

Before you go: this list counts every federally licensed wine producer, which is broader than the wineries open to visitors. Not every producer has a public tasting room, many require reservations, and some share a production facility. Check hours and tasting availability on the winery's website before driving out.
King City15
Watsonville15
Greenfield11
Salinas10
Gonzales9
Monterey6
Corralitos5
Castroville3
Aromas2
San Lucas2

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