Wine Dinners
Jasmine Hernandez
A Taste of Monterey adds a unique Wine Country element to any dinner occasion. We offer plated or buffet sit-down dinners and strolling buffets at our facility and we can customize the event to your group. Your dinner will be preceded by a wine tasting reception featuring a selection of Monterey County wines. Once seated, we serve wines to complement your meal, or we can create an interactive wine and food pairing to enhance your experience.
Our on-site coordinator will help you develop the space and create the atmosphere you desire for your guests. Music and flowers can be arranged, and audio equipment is also available.
Scheduling a tasting reception and dinner wine pairing is made simple with the three options we offer. Each program is based on a per person fee, plus an administration/staff fee of $50 per wine station.
Details and Options
Group Size: 30-150 onsite
Duration: 3 hours
Wine Program: $20 - $33 per personFacility Fee: Varies
Additional: 9.25% tax and 19% service charge (subject to change)
Wine Selection
Premium: A selection of our most popular Monterey wines. The wines will satisfy a wide variety of taste preferences and will include wines which normally retail between $34-$40 per bottle.
Premium Award Winners: A selection of our super premium award winning Monterey County Wines. and will include wines which normally retail between $41-$64 per bottle.
Ultra Premium Reserves: A selection of reserve handcrafted wines. The wines are smaller in production and very rare. These wines are sure to please the most discriminating of palates and will include wines which normally retail between $54-$105 per bottle.
Wine 101 Seminar Option
Designed for Wine Receptions or Wine Dinners
Cover the basics in this half-hour multimedia PowerPoint presentation on the making of wine and proper wine tasting techniques. With an emphasis on Monterey County wines, this is a hands-on experience in sensory evaluation and distinguishing the known characteristics of wine varietals.
Seminar Participants will Learn:
- Proper wine tasting techniques and etiquette
- Wine terms and common descriptive words
- The basics of the winemaking process
- Wine varietals and their characteristics
- What makes Monterey Wines unique
Total Cost: $200 + a wine reception or dinner package