A Taste of Monterey

My previous review stated that it would be enjoyable if they added craft brews.  I was excited to see this addition last time I stopped in.  Not only that but they added food and I had to try it out see what it was like and it was a welcomed addition.  I highly recommend the the blue cheese stuffed bacon wrapped dates.  A diverse combination of flavors that goes well with either wine or beer.  My wife was going to get a bottle of wine to share but with the advertised price already around $30 we were miffed by the $10 corkage fee so we passed on the bottle and took a glass of wine (for her) and glass of beer (for me) instead.  I have never seen a corkage fee on a bottle of wine bought on premise before, let alone from a place in the business of selling wine.  First time for everything.

Tip: Ask about wine shipping.  I shipped to NJ for $1 a bottle.  

Making full use of the view, this tasting room is set up as a lounge for small group and casual tasting.  With only a small bar and one attendant, it's not meant for a bus tour.  Enjoy the wine, enjoy the view, take advantage of the pricing, and if you see a seal in the distance, find the pair of binoculars that is floating around the tables.

My wife and I were in Monterey for the day and happened by this place and we're so glad we did!

We had driven to Monterey for wine tasting, and happened by this place in Cannery Row.  When we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised that they also served food there - and the food was unbelievably fantastic! They said the food options they have now are just a few weeks old, but you could have fooled me. They were really well executed.

We ended up spending a couple hours there along their ocean facing windows, what a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Definitely going back!