Monte Verde Vineyards is small family-run winery owned by Todd and Alexia Johnson. What started as a backyard hobby in 2000 with 300 Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vines has culminated into an award-winning winery today. Alexia was born and raised in Spain and so naturally, the focus is on Spanish wines. They produce an Estate Tempranillo as well as their flagship Estate blend of Merlot, Cab and Tempranillo, called Tres Amigos. They also carry a Spanish white varietal, Albarino. Using only French barrels, their wines are produced in small lots and production is kept to less than 500 cases per year.
Todd and Alexia pour the wines for their guests every third Saturday, from April until November. People like to visit because of the relaxed, Mediterranean feel in the tasting room. Relying only on word-of-mouth, if you like Monte Verde, tell a friend.  Come and enjoy good wine and an enjoyable tasting experience – that’s what wine tasting is all about.
MORE: 408-779-3628;
VISIT: 13775 Sycamore Drive, Morgan Hill
