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Monterey Travel              

When it comes to wine California is surely blessed by Mother Nature. So let's wander south of the Bay Area to the Monterey Peninsula.

From sea lions playing in Monterey Bay to soaring pines and redwoods in Big Sur, It's an incredible collection of natural beauty and man made attractions. Complete with some terrific wine experiences too!

The cool, foggy ocean climate along the coastline is channeled into and through the Salinas Valley making it both windy and cool, especially in the north so the microclimates nurture a wide variety of grapes.

From pinot noir and chardonnay that like the chill to cabernets that like more hang time to ripen, they're all in Monterey. You won't find a big number of wineries but plenty for tasting in between gallery visits, beach walks, nature trails or maybe your tee time.

Monterey is wine country plus a great getaway to renew and rejuvenate your spirit along with your wine experiences.

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