Paraiso Springs Vineyards, 38060 Paraiso Springs Road, Soledad, (831)678-0300, Fax: (831)678-2584, E-mail: jms@psvwine.com Contact: Jennifer Murphy Smith. Paraiso’s limited release wines are among the most awarded in the state, eagerly sought after by collectors across the country. The Smith Family, Monterey’s wine-growing pioneers, invite you to visit their beautiful estate in the Santa Lucia Highlands. From its hillside perch, their warm, welcoming Tasting Room offers breathtaking views, cordial hospitality, and the Central Coast’s best vintages.

Scheid Vineyards, 1972 Hobson Avenue, Greenfield, (831) 386-0316, (888)4SVIWINE . A grower of premium wine grapes since 1972, the Scheid family selects the finest fruit from their 4,400 acres to produce superb Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and White Riesling. Limited in production, these wines exemplify the best marriage of land, climate, and wine-making expertise. Visit our tasting room on Highway 101 at Hobson Avenue, between Greenfield and King City. Hours: 11am-5pm, daily.
Scheid Vineyards, 1972 Hobson Avenue, Greenfield, (831) 386-0316, (888)4SVIWINE. A grower of premium wine grapes since 1972, the Scheid family selects the finest fruit from their 4,400 acres to produce superb Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and White Riesling. Limited in production, these wines exemplify the best marriage of land, climate, and wine-making expertise. Visit our tasting room on Highway 101 at Hobson Avenue, between Greenfield and King City. Hours: 11am-5pm, daily.

Smith & Hook Winery, 37700 Foothill Road, Soledad, (831)678-2132. In the Santa Lucia Highlands, Smith & Hook overlooks hillside vineyards and the Salinas Valley, a special location that allows grapes to develop the full and intense flavor of their popular red wines. The Nicolaus Hahn family owns and operates the winery and vineyards, and selects only the finest grapes for their limited production of ultra-premium, estate-bottled wines. Tasting Room and Gift Shop hours: 11am-4pm, daily.

Talbott Vineyards, 53 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924. (831)659-3500. Producing premium wines since 1982. The fruit for all our wines comes exclusively from the Talbott estate vineyard. The winery and vineyards are located in the Santa Lucia Highlands. The tasting room is in Carmel Valley and features current releases as well as a limited selection of older vintages and large format bottles. Call for event information. Tasting room hours: Thu-Mon, 11am-5pm.

Ventana Vineyards, 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey, (800)237-8846. Located near Monterey Airport on Highway 68, just 5 minutes from downtown Monterey. Ventana Vineyards, famous for its premium wine grapes and research work in viticulture, was established in 1978. It was given special recognition as the most award-winning single vineyard property in America. Visit the tasting room to sample and learn more about the grapes and wines. Tasting Room hours: 11am-5pm, daily.