Tasting Room News

Meet Our Chef: Michael Jones

Everyone Meet Michael Jones!


Michael Jones is our chef here at Massa Estate Organic Vineyards. He runs the catering company called A Moveable Feast right out of our tasting room. Jones continues to move mountains in the kitchen here at our Tasting Room in Carmel Valley. He is serving Michelin star quality food at swap meet prices because as a chef his top priority is to take care of each of his guests. He is here every Sunday from 11:00-5:00 pm serving the best food in the Monterey County alongside our fabulous wine. Michael is not like your typical chef because he comes up with new mouth-watering dishes every week that are constantly surprising our regulars and new customers! Our Sunday Garden Catering Menu will always have delicious appetizers such as, Fandangos with asiago and scallion bruschetta and a wonderful cheese platter doused in your favorite local cheeses. It also has lots of salads options such as a Borba Farm First Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad served with fresh mozzarella, our homegrown basil, and Muia EVOO. Our main dishes include things like Monterey Wild King Salmon or Petrale Sole Veronique giving you the ultimate Monterey County local experience. Our Sunday Menu even serves desserts, such as Beckmann’s Butter Crust Apple Pie and even Valrhona Araguani Chocolate Crema Inglese! These are just a few of the many, many amazing dishes and sweet treats Michael Jones blesses our palates with every weekend! Do not miss out on this experience of a lifetime! Book a reservation here on our website and secure your spot.

Infamous Fandangos: asiago/scallion bruschetta Amanda’s Carmel Valley oak smoked wild Monterey salmon with capers & onions

The Gold Medal Kudos Continue for Heller Estate Organically Grown Wines

Orange County Fair, California

~2017 Wine Competition~

The Orange County Fair’s competition is the largest and most comprehensive judging of California wines in the world. This competition attempts to judge every grape wine made in California that is commercially available in Orange County. This year 2,457 wines were judged by 72 professional wine makers and/or winery principals.

Gold Medal awarded to:

2013 Petite Sirah

We Have Bud Break!

Spring is finally here and we have bud break! Already looking forward to the 2016 vintage!

2016 Bud Break

Just Released!

Introducing not one, but TWO New Releases: 

Our 2013 Petit Verdot & 2012 Cabernet Franc!

Visit our online store to purchase, or give us a call at 831-659-6220

PV & CF New Release

Wine of the Month

Our March Wine of the Month is the 2011 Boronda Blend!

This delightful blend expresses aromas of integrated oak, dark cherry, baker’s chocolate and herbs. In one taste, you will find flavors of tart berries, cocoa and spices. Pair with prime rib or sip with sharp, dry cheeses and sour French bread.

This is a vibrant and lively wine with great table appeal!

Retail: $34/per bottle ~Limited cases available!~

 

 

 

New Release!

2014 Chenin Blanc

This wine beautifully expresses notes of guava, grapefruit and minerality with lime and nectarine highlights. Notice a luscious mouth feel followed by perfectly balanced acid components.Flavors of lemon curd, quince and citrus abound.

$25 per bottle

2014 Chenin Release 2

Holiday Hours

To help ring in the New Year, our tasting room will be closed New Years Day.

We will see you in 2016!

Happynew year!

 

 

2015 New Release Wines!

Just Released! Our perfect gift for two, the 2014 Chenin Blanc!

(Currently available only in 375ml)

Half Bottles Release

We are happy to announce the release of our NEW 2012 Malbec and 2013 Merlot!

Stop by the tasting room to try these fabulous wines!

Now available for purchase!

2012 Malbec2013 Merlot

September New Releases:

2012 Petite Sirah

2012 Pinot Noir

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