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Although Pierce Ranch shut down, there are still bottles of its cocky Petit Verdot around.
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Although Pierce Ranch shut down, there are still bottles of its cocky Petit Verdot around.

  • Dave Faries
  • Dec 4, 2025

It has been almost three years since Pierce Ranch shuttered its winery and tasting room to focus on selling grapes. Fortunately, some places s…

Historic 25th of Monterey Winemakers' Celebration lineup looks…legit.
Eat + Drink

Historic 25th of Monterey Winemakers' Celebration lineup looks…legit.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Apr 25, 2017

Monterey County wines are worth celebrating on any day ending in "y."

El Camino Sutra represents some of Monterey’s best young music.
Music

El Camino Sutra represents some of Monterey’s best young music.

  • Sarah Kenoyer
  • Nov 23, 2016

El Camino Sutra began as temporary outfit for a rowdy gig at a Halloween party at the Blue Fin. The makeshift band was assembled by Keith Damr…

The Hot Toddies return to Peninsula for an intimate show at Pierce.
Music

The Hot Toddies return to Peninsula for an intimate show at Pierce.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Nov 10, 2016

Hundreds of car-centric rock songs have been recorded, including The Beach Boys’ “Fun Fun Fun” and Chuck Berry’s “Maybelline,” but nothing qui…

El Duo’s unique vibes at Pierce Ranch.
Music

El Duo’s unique vibes at Pierce Ranch.

  • Sarah Kenoyer
  • Oct 13, 2016

Randy Schwartz and Harrison Murphy of El Duo have conversations without saying a word. Swartz asks Murphy something with a beat from his drum …

Trevor Lucier, The Proudest Monkeys play Pierce Ranch in Monterey.
Music

Trevor Lucier, The Proudest Monkeys play Pierce Ranch in Monterey.

  • Sarah Kenoyer
  • Sep 29, 2016

Trevor Lucier, founding member of the new indie rock collective The Proudest Monkeys, reminisces about photos of himself holding guitars as a …

Oregon psych R&B outfit Astro Tan makes Monterey debut.
Music

Oregon psych R&B outfit Astro Tan makes Monterey debut.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Sep 1, 2016

ASTRO TAN and WILL & MIKEY 8pm Friday, Sept. 2. Pierce Ranch Vineyards, 499 Wave St., Monterey. $8 (ages 21+). 372-8900, www.piercevineyards.com.

Latin star Julieta Venegas brings soaring voice to Salinas.
Music

Latin star Julieta Venegas brings soaring voice to Salinas.

  • Paul Fried
  • Jul 7, 2016

Blessed with a bell-like voice and a fanciful writing style, Julieta Venegas first catapulted herself to the very top of the Latin American po…

Death Cab for Cutie drummer leads GUIDES to Pierce Ranch.
Music

Death Cab for Cutie drummer leads GUIDES to Pierce Ranch.

  • Sarah Kenoyer
  • Jul 7, 2016

The song “Abstract Head” from indie band GUIDES’ 2015 EP Abstract Mind can almost feel like cold fingers caressing the nape of your neck.

Foxtails Brigade duet does a special set at Pierce Ranch.
Music

Foxtails Brigade duet does a special set at Pierce Ranch.

  • Sarah Kenoyer
  • Jun 23, 2016

Foxtails Brigade’s 2016 self-titled album sounds as if it was recorded in a room at the Bates Motel. Menacing sounds recur throughout the 11-t…

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