Carmel Valley
Carmel Valley Wineries are located in a region that encompasses 19,000 total acres and is about 20 miles southeast of the city of Monterey. Pinot Noir thrives closer to the coast and Cabernet Sauvignon is planted further inland in Carmel Valley Wine Country.
Carmel Valley Wine Country
Carmel Valley wineries have quietly been making exceptional wines for many years. Even though Carmel Valley is a relatively new AVA, it is no longer a secret that the region produces high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Learn more about the best local wineries in Carmel Valley Wine Country.
Carmel Valley’s climate is one of the most pleasant in the state. Vineyards of Carmel Valley Wineries thrive during the region’s long, sunny days and are cooled by afternoon breezes from the Pacific Ocean.
As is the case in most wine regions, Carmel Valley’s terrain is quite complex. However, a basic understanding of the region’s soils and topography will give you considerable insight into local grape growing and winemaking. This is what gives Carmel Valley Wineries unique grapes to produce distinctive wines.
Before the Europeans arrived, the Ohlone and Esselen Tribes lived in Carmel Valley for many generations. Spanish Missionaries planted the first vineyards in the region. However, the first modern wineries did not arrive until the 1950s. There is much to learn about Carmel Valley history.
Carmel Valley Wineries
-->Latest News – Carmel Valley
- Feb 19, 2007
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Futures Release and Events for Galante Vineyards
Carmel Valley’s Galante Vineyards offer Futures Release for a limited time. - Jan 30, 2007
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Galante Vineyards Open House set for February 3rd
February 3rd 2007 – Carmel Valley’s Galante Vineyards is opening their doors to a open house to for wine futures tasting. - Dec 20, 2006
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Registration Open fro Joullian Vineyard’s 8th Annual Zin-Q Celebration
Camel Valley’s Joullian Vineyard is holding their annual Springs Zin-Q and Food Drive benfiting the Food Bank for Monterey County in May of 2007. - Dec 20, 2006
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Galante Vineyards Releases New Wines
Carmel Valley’s Galante Vineyards released four new wines, including two vineyard designate Cabs and their “Olive Hill” Petit Sirah.
benbicais said:
Rosella's Vineyard really is a phenomenal piece of property, and Ben Pon doesn't cut any corners in his winemaking.
Posted 698 days ago.
susanb said:
There's more to Carmel than shopping and golf. It's great to get out into the valley and explore the wineries. I especially enjoyed Bernardus Winery. Friendly & knowledgeable staff. The Rosella's Vineyard pinot noir was excellent.
Posted 699 days ago.