Vineyards in Central Coast of California

Vineyards in Central Coast of California

Central Coast of California that stretches from Santa Cruz in the north to Santa Barbara in the south, is centered mainly on the counties of Monterey and San Luis Obispo. Are known for agriculture, (artichokes, lettuce, strawberries) with the Salinas Valley, one of the most fertile regions of the United States.

Monterey was the capital of California between 1777 and 1849 July 7, 1846, was the theater of a battle of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), which brought her into the territory of the United States.

Tourists are especially attracted to Monterey Aquarium and the Monterey Peninsula, the coast of Big Sur and Hearst Castle in San Simeon.

Vineyards are located mostly in Monterey County, with areas like Carmel Valley or near Soledad.

The Monterey Wine Trolley also offers a tour of a former San Francisco trolley makes stops at several vineyards in the Monterey Peninsula and Carmel Valley Village.

Carmel Valley

Carmel Valley, is located in Monterey County, with a total area of ​​50 km2 with 98.98% of land and 1.02% water. The valley is crossed by the Carmel River.

The valley is about 120 miles south of San Francisco, about 20 minutes from Monterey Peninsula Airport and half an hour from the San Jose airport.

Ecosystems are includes oak forests of California, riparian, chaparral, grasslands and savannas.

The climate of Carmel Valley enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate, with dry summer, and average monthly temperatures.

This nestled in the Santa Lucia, sublime pastoral valley, is one of the finest wine regions of California.

The main artery is Carmel Valley Road, which starts at Scenic Highway and meanders eastward along Carmel River, offering countless opportunities for recreation and entertainment. This is where the folk singer Joan Baez led the cultural revolution of the 1960s and 1970s, where his ranch is near Miramonte, you will also find golf courses, world class and quaint country inns, or tasting premier wine you will also be offered.

Most tasting rooms wines are just a few minutes walk from one another, allowing the visitors to gain the Carmel Valley Wine Route on foot. Often animated rooms are not crowded and provide a warm personal interaction.

To visit the vineyards, the Grapevine Express, stops at all the vineyards are on route. It starts from the Monterey Transit Plaza, located in Old Monterey.

Carmel Valley Village

Carmel Valley is one of seven designations that are in Monterey County; and these, Carmel Valley is perhaps the most distinct. Nestled in the Santa Lucia Range imposing,

Carmel Valley geographically challenging breezes and daytime fog, giving the afternoon scorching summer that are particularly favorable to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other red varietals such as Zinfandel. Sauvignon Blanc also enjoys good climate of Carmel Valley.

Other varieties have found them: Tannat, Tinto-Red, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Malbec, Grenache, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Concord-Red, and Meritage, and blended wines for red wines

For white wines have found the Chardonnay, Verdelho, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Muscat, Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Vermentino, Roussanne, and wines from the traditional method.