Visitors Guide 2024

72 The Best of Monterey Bay ® 2024-2025 wine are produced from a small Palo Colorado estate and carefully grown Monterey County grapes. 1 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley. (831) 652-3020, bigsurvineyards.com Blue Fox Cellars Sample Grenache, Zinfandel, Chenin Blanc or perhaps put together a gift basket at the winery’s handy Carmel Valley location. 25 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 298-7457, bluefoxcellars.wine Boëté Lime-enriched Carmel Valley provides a unique terroir that can be tasted in the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc—wines of complexity, depth and ripe fruit. Winery visits and tastings available by appointment only. 67 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 6255040, boetewinery.com Chesebro Winery European wines like Vermentino and equally habit-forming Albariño join a Las Arenas red blend and a lively Roussanne white. Great values, ambiance and intrigue. 19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Suite D, Carmel Valley. (831) 6592125, chesebrowines.com Corral Wine Co. The winemaker barreled the first batch in 2017. In a short time they have become known for outstanding Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from Monterey County vineyards. 19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 298-7646, corralwine.com Folktale Winery The stunning French chateau property makes for one of the more memorable stops. Youthful ownership brings a renegade rock mentality (really) that includes garden parties and live concerts. 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. (831) 293-7500, folktalewinery.com Georis Winery Tucked off the street in a gorgeous courtyard, Georis’ tasting room is an experience for all the senses with European-style Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and more. 1 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 659-1080, georiswine. com Holman Ranch Holman Ranch pours Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and dry Rosé from a tasting room in the historic Wills Fargo building, just down the road from their estate vineyard and winery. 18 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 601-8761, holmanranch.com I Brand & Family Ian Brand built his wines and his reputation on a deep understanding of micro-terroir and the grapes that thrive in certain conditions, rather than what is common on the market. As a result, Brand produces brings lesser-known varietals to the fore while showing the deepest flavors from familiar grapes. He continues to take winemaking into the future. 19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 298-7227, ibrandwinery.com Joullian Vineyards This small-plot producer features tastings in a stone building that’s as enchanting as its wines. Enjoy specialty estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. 2 Village Drive, Suite A, Carmel Valley. (831) 659-8100, joullian.com Joyce Vineyards Joyce specializes in hand-crafted Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, plus a Riesling and a Rosé of Grenache. Russell Joyce is not an unsung winemaker, but deserves even more acclaim. He uses estate grapes from the Soledad-area winery. 1 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 659-2885, joycevineyards.com Massa Estate Massa Estate—formerly Heller Estate—uses dry farming techniques for their 100-percent certified organic wines. The Cabernet Sauvignon is a regular gold medal winner. 69 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 659-6221, hellerestate.com McIntyre Vineyards These sustainable wines from small lots embody the mountainous, marine-influenced terroir, which produces acclaimed Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from vineyards in the legendary Santa Lucia Highlands. 24 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 659-4215, mcintyrevineyards.com Parsonage Estate Estate-grown, hedonistic Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot wines from seven acres of prime, sundrenched Carmel Valley land. With a focus on the health of each vine rather than the yield, the result is exceptional flavor and intensity. 19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Suite B, Carmel Valley. (831) 659-7322, parsonagewine.com Pelio Estate While the label has been producing remarkable Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rosé since 2016, the owners opened their first tasting room in 2023. It is as stylish as the wines. 25 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 298-7402, pelioestatewines.com Rombi Winemaker Salvatore Rombi approaches grapes like a chef, because he is also a chef. He tends to higher elevation Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with care, using sustainable farming. 1 Center St., Carmel Valley. (831) 659-7200, rombiwines.com Seabold Cellars Seabold takes a hands-off approach to their selection of site-specific wines, highlighting Burgundy and Rhone varietals touched by Monterey County terroir. 3 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 288-2730, seaboldcellars.com Scratch Wines Cabernet Sauvignon from the Santa Cruz Mountains, Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, and a Riesling and Grenache from Arroyo Seco all enjoy lean minerality and admirable balance. 11 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 320-0726, scratchwines. com The Wine House Wines by the glass, beer on tap and a selection of small bites in an inviting space, both inside and out. This is a fun scene, but they also have a lot of wine knowledge. 1 E. Carmel Valley Road #A, Carmel Valley. (831) 2987438, thewinehousecv.com Twisted Roots The tasting room hosts live music and other events on a regular basis. Their old vine Zinfandel is from gnarly vines planted in 1918. They also produce cider. 12 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley. (831) 594-8282, twistedrootsvineyard.com Scheid Family Vineyards

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