Wine

Past Events

Annual Chocolate and Wine Benefit for Monterey Public Library 2026

 
2/21/26
 
$75
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation presents the 21st Annual Chocolate & Wine Benefit at Monterey County Library for ages 21 and over.

Celebrate with chocolate, wine, beer, savory snacks, live music, and a silent auction at the library. Tickets are $75 - purchase here . Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

Valentine's Day Celebration at Puma Road 2026

 
2/14/26
 
$20/$25
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Join Puma Road on Valentine's Day for wines perfectly paired with delectable food, live music, and love! We'll celebrate 4pm-7pm with pinks and reds, savories and sweets, and music by Casey Frazier. Fee is $20 for club members, $25 for all others. Cal for reservations, 831-747-1911.

Bottle Discount at Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

 
11/29/25
 
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

In honor of Small Business Saturday, Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is offering 20% off our current selection of to-go bottles as well as bottles to be enjoyed in-house. Open 1pm-10pm.

Champagne Tasting at Hellam's 2025

 
11/20/25
 
$45
 
Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop

In advance of the holidays, Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a special champagne tasting on Thu., Nov. 20, 7pm-9pm. Tonight we'll focus on Legras & Haas champagne, established in 1991. Participation fee is $45.

Comanche Cellars: Breaking Down the Blends, Maverick

 
11/3/25
 
$35
 
Comanche Cellars Wine Room

When tasting a wine, do you ever wonder how the individual grapes affect the final product? On Monday, November 3, we'll examine our Maverick blend, consisting of ​Syrah and Sangiovese. Taste the blend and the single varietal wines that make it up! Sniff, sip, discuss, repeat. Fee is $35 - register here .

Comanche Cellars: Breaking Down the Blends, La Rouge

 
10/6/25
 
$35
 
Comanche Cellars Wine Room

When tasting a wine, do you ever wonder how the individual grapes affect the final product? On October 6, we'll examine our 90 point La Rouge, consisting of ​Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Taste the blend and the single varietal wines that make it up! Fee is $35 - register here .

Comanche Cellars Wine Room 7th Anniversary Celebration

 
8/11/25
 
$25/$15
 
Comanche Cellars Wine Room

Comanche Cellars Wine Room is celebrating our 7th Anniversary! Taste older vintages and newer barrel samples, enjoy casual food pairings, and trade stories of fun nights at the wine room. Owner Michael Simons will be on hand. Buy tickets ($25/$15) at the wine room or online .

Suncatcher Workshop at Sovino Wine Bar

 
3/30/25
 
$60
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

Sovino Wine Bar presents a Suncatcher Workshop with Carrie of Nautilus and Sway on Sunday, March 30, 1pm-5pm. Join us for an afternoon of crafts and wine as we make our own suncatchers!

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Happy Hour at Sovino Supporting Monterey Audubon Society

 
3/26/25
 
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

Come enjoy good wine for a good cause! Sovino is hosting a Monterey Audubon Society Happy Hour Benefit on March 26, 5pm-7pm. 5% of all purchases made in those two hours will go to Monterey Audubon Society, plus MAS will be debuting some new swag.

Annual Chocolate and Wine Benefit for Monterey Public Library 2025

 
2/22/25
 
$75
 
Monterey Public Library

Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation presents the 20th Annual Chocolate & Wine Benefit at Monterey County Library for ages 21 and over.

Celebrate with chocolate, wine, beer, snacks, and a silent auction at the library. Tickets are $75 - purchase here. Proceeds will benefit Monterey Public Library.

Champagne Tasting at Hellam's 2024

 
11/21/24
 
$40
 
Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop

In advance of the holidays, Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a special champagne tasting on Thu., Nov. 21, 7pm-9pm. Tonight we'll focus on Canard-Duchene, which has produced champagne for over 150 years. Participation fee is $40.

Wine and Chocolate Pairing at Comanche Cellars

 
10/28/24
 
$42/$33
 
Comanche Cellars Wine Room

In honor of National Chocolate Day, Comanche Cellars Wine Room hosts a wine and chocolate pairing on Monday, October 28, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Enjoy six custom-made chocolates by local chocolatier Qouign paired with local Comanche Cellars wine.

Tickets are $33 for wine club members, $42 for non-members. Purchase tickets here.

Suncatcher Workshop at Sovino Wine Bar

 
10/17/24
 
$60
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

Sovino Wine Bar presents a Suncatcher Workshop with Carrie Beth of Nautilus and Sway on Thursday, October 17, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Join us for an evening of crafts and wine as we make our own suncatchers!

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Comanche Cellars 6th Anniversary Celebration in Marina

 
8/16/24
 
$42/$60
 
Comanche Cellars Winery

Commanche Cellars is celebrating their 6th anniversary on Sunday, August 16, 12pm-4pm, at their winery in Marina. Enjoy wine tasting, live music, barrel samples, a food truck, and a library wine "Clear Out the Cellar" sale.

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Sparkling Wine Release Party at Albatross Ridge

 
7/27/24
 
$100
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen invites you to join us for a Sparkling Wine Release Party on Saturday, July 27, 5pm-8pm. We'll toast to summer with delicious food and wine plus live music. Tickets are $100 each - purchase here .

Sovino's 10th Anniversary Party

 
5/5/24
 
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is celebrating our 10th anniversary on Sunday, May 5, 2pm-9pm. We'll have drinks, a taco bar at 4pm, karaoke beginning at 6pm, and we'll offer our current stock at 25% off. Everyone age 21 and over is welcome!

Cella’s Winemaker Dinner Series: Caraciolli Cellars

 
2/22/24
 
$175++
 
Cella Restaurant and Bar

Cella Restaurant presents a Winemaker Dinner featuring Caraciolli Cellars on Thursday, February 22, at 6pm. The 4-course dinner and wine-pairing is $175 per person plus tax and gratuity.

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Wine and Girl Scout Cookie Pairing at Comanche Cellars

 
2/14/24
 
$32
 
Comanche Cellars Wine Room

This Valentine's Day, join Comche Cellars Wine Room for a delicious and fun wine and Girl Scout cookies pairing, 4pm-8pm. We'll pair 6 different wines with 6 different cookies. $32 per person. Purchase in advance here .

Please note: we'll hold our weekly Bingo game in the wine room 6pm-7pm that night. All are welcome to join in!

Holiday Champagne Tasting at Hellam's

 
12/7/23
 
$40
 
Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop

Hellam's Tobacco and Wine Shop presents a special holiday season champagne tasting on Thursday, December 7, 7pm-10pm. Participation fee is $40.

Holiday Six-Pack Bottle Special at Comanche Cellars

 
11/25/23
 
 
Comanche Cellars Wine Room

For a limited time this holiday season, Comanche Cellars is offering Secret Santa Six Packs of wine for $100. They're specially curated for holiday entertaining and boxed and decorated for easy grab and go.

Bottle Discount at Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

 
11/25/23
 
 
Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant

In honor of Small Business Saturday, Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant is offering 20% off your purchase of 3 or more bottles of wine today only.

Bottle Discount at Albatross Ridge Winery

 
11/25/23
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen is offering 15% off all bottle purchases on Small Business Saturday, 12pm-9pm.

Veteran's Day Discount at Comanche Cellars

 
11/11/23
 
 
Comanche Cellars Wine Room

On Veteran's Day, Saturday, November 11, Comanche Cellars Wine Room will be offering 20% off all tastings, glasses, bottles, and merchandise to all veterans and active military. We're open 1pm-9pm.