The area in and around the Monterey Peninsula holds the distinction of being one of the largest fine wine regions in the United States. There are more than 40,000 acres planted in vineyards. Nestled in the coastal hills of the Monterey Peninsula lies the Carmel Valley Apellation, a special wine-growing region similar to the valley on the Bordeaux Coast of France. The sunny, rolling hills of Carmel Valley will provide you with ample opportunity to taste the wines of the area and to visit some of the wineries.
Bernardus Winery 5 W. Carmel Valley Road
Carmel Valley, Ca 93924
831-659-1900
Tasting 11-5 daily
Bernardus' goal is to create seriously delicious wines that flatter the palate. The textural element-the mouthfeel- is the most important expression of wine at Bernardus. Their Vineyard is located in the Carmel Valley appellation, planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Sauvignon Blanc.
Chateau Julien Wine Estate is located on 16 acres in the majestic Carmel Valley, a short 5-minute drive from Carmel. Guests are welcome daily for wine tasting and tours of the Chateau. Chateau Julien Wine Estate vineyards are located in the Monterey Appellation planted with Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel and Syrah. Click here to visit their web site and plan your Carmel visit around one of their many wine events)
Heller Estate 69 W. Carmel Valley Road
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-659-6220
Tasting: 11-5 Mon-Fri Weekends 10 to 5
Durney pioneered the Carmel Valley viticulture area. Fed by underground springs, the essentially dry-farmed, organically grown grapes result in premium wines that are exceptionally age worthy. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc and Late Harvest Riesling. Click here to visit their web site.
Galante Vineyards 18181 Cachagua Road
Carmel Valley, Ca 93924
1-800-GALANTE
Tasting: By Appointment
Tours: Special Events
Garden roses, vineyards and grazing cattle adorn Galante's 700-acre ranch in sunny Carmel Valley. Enjoy a tour, and taste our ultra-premium estate Cabernet Sauvignon and other wines. Call for a schedule of concerts and events. Galante Vineyards is located in the Carmel Valley appellation, planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. Click here to visit their web site.
Joullian Vineyards
2 Village Drive Suite
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-659-8100
Tasting: 11 - 5 daily
Joullian's rich, complex and age worthy wines are hand-crafted in our estate winery from special clones of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel grown in their mountainous Carmel Valley vineyard. Joullian Vineyard is located in the Carmel Valley appellation. Click here to visit their web site.
Robert Talbott Vineyards 53 W. Carmel Valley Road
Carmel Valley, Ca 93924
831-659-3500
Tasting: 11-5 Thurs-Sun
There is a $6 tasting fee for six wines.
The Robert Talbott Vineyards tasting room features Talbott wines and a selection of custom designed Talbott gift items made exclusively for Talbott Vineyards. Robert Talbott Vineyards is located in the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
