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Why visit Paraiso Vineyards (Smith Family Wines)
Monterey County has the sunny climate and rocky soil that winemakers love, so Rich Smith’s choice to start growing grapes there in 1973 is self-explanatory. What we would like to explain is why there are now 3 generations of Smiths running the 3,200 acres of vineyards, including their estate vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation. We believe it is their passion for excellent wine making that has kept the family going, and it is easy to understand the passion when you see their estate vineyard as it undulates under the 15 different clones of grape varietals and the fog from Monterey bay.
You can view these vineyards at their tasting room and boutique, and it will be well worth the journey. The décor of the tasting room is quaint, with a white pine bar, hand-picked merchandise, a lounge on the back deck, and a stone fire pit surrounded by stone benches. The interior was designed by member of the Smith family specifically for your comfort.
You can also enjoy Paraiso Vineyards (Smith Family Wines) wines in their 2nd tasting room situated a few blocks from the Carmel beach in the Court of the Golden Bough. Here, you can people watch from a comfortable window seat or more discreetly by a white-framed mirror on the wall. The comfortable, homelike atmosphere will let you recuperate from all the other fun in Carmel.
If you happen to be in Monterey County, drop by either tasting room for a treat. You will soon see why the Smith family is still wine-making after all these years.
Address: Santa Lucia Highlands 38060 Paraiso Springs Rd, Soledad
Carmel-by-the-Sea Ocean Ave between Lincoln and Monte Verde, Court of the Golden Bough, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Phone: Santa Lucia Highlands (831) 678-0300
Carmel-by-the-Sea (831) 250-7123
Tasting Room Hours: Santa Lucia Highlands Thursday through Monday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Carmel-by-the-Sea Every Day except Wednesday 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Tasting Room Fees: $15 for 6 wines
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Hours: Santa Lucia Highlands Thursday through Monday 11:00 am to 5:00 pmCarmel-by-the-Sea Every Day except Wednesday 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Fees: $15 for 6 wines
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