A visit to our Tasting Room provides the opportunity to experience, taste and learn about our wines and history. Viticulture leadership in wine making has become a hallmark at Ventana; we invite you to come in and see why.

As the "Home of the Most Award Winning Single Vineyard in America" Ventana Vineyards, with Doug and LuAnn Meador, represents a wine heritage that has brought acclaim, attention and awards for the magnificent grapes and wonderful wines made in Monterey County.

Our Estate grown wines include: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, Grenache and many other great varietals.

Wine Tasting

AN ENLIGHTENING EXPERIENCE
A visit to our tasting room provides the opportunity to Experience, Taste and Learn about our wines, our “research” vineyard (a study of cold-climate viticulture) and our history. Viticultural leadership in wine making has become a hallmark at Ventana; we invite you to come in and see why. As "The Home of the Most Award Winning Vineyard in America", Ventana Vineyards represents a wine heritage that has brought acclaim, attention and awards to the magnificent grapes and wonderful wines made here in Monterey County.

Taste wines that are unique to Ventana Vineyards and Meador Estates, such as “Magnus” (a Bordeaux blend), “Due Amici” (50% Cabernet Sauvignon/ 50% Sangiovese), Beaugravier (a Rhone style blend of Syrah and Grenache) and Dry Rosado (a Spanish style Dry Rosé). You also cannot miss the other classic reds, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Grenache Noir and white varietals, such as Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Chenin Blanc, Gewürztraminer, plus many more. It’s a taste experience you won’t forget!

OUTDOOR CHARM
Surrounded by beautiful pine and oak trees, the Ventana Patio is splashed with color and fragrance from the potted flowers. Bench seating and tables surround an open-top fire place, creating for you the ultimate cozy experience. The intrigue of the Old Stonehouse Historic building, built in 1919, is sure to make an enjoyable visit. Picnic lunches are encouraged!

INDOOR ELEGENCE
Relax and enjoy World Class Wines in a new intimate room within the historical Stonehouse at the Ventana Vineyards Tasting Room. The focal point of this luxurious room is a hand carved Burmese thirteen and a half foot grape motif table with seating for fourteen guests. Elegant draperies and a Parisian tapestry are gently illuminated by firelight. Porcelains from LuAnn Meador’s Private Collection rest atop the curio. The room is finished off with groupings of family and vineyard photographs and large format wine bottles.