Among the seven appelations that encompass Monterey County, Carmel valley houses Monterey wineries, which is definitely unlike no other.You can find the Monterey wineries amidst the towering landscape of Santa Lucia. With this, Carmel valley is able to survive despite of the daytime fogs and gusts of wind during summer days due to its warm climate, which is remarkablt beneficial to many types of red wines like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Camel valley village is uniquely filled with attractive looking spaces for wine tasting representing the fast progress of wineries in this area.
My first pick is Ventana Vineyards. Randy Pura owns Ventana vineyards, a winery room in Monterey wineries and J. Douglas Meador produces the wine. The Ventana vineyards different a wide range of wine varieties including Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Gewurztraminer, Meritage, Muscat, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Shiraz/ Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc. Tasting wine at Ventana vineyards is usually charged at a fee which is essentially waived with a purchase. There are various amenities you can enjoy here including barrel room, gift shop, scenic views, meeting facilities and others.
Another winery in Carmel valley wineries, Talbott vineyards is owned by Robb Talbott and its Chardonnays have made this winery a legendary in its own right. The vineyards were launched in 1982 when the first grapes were planted on the Diamond T vineyard. Since then, the winery has continued to flourish and it today rated among the top wineries in Montreal County. It has continued to release a wide selection of top wine varietals since its inception.
Located within Carmel valley wineries, Talbot vineyards are noted to have the one of the unique Chardonnay among all wineries, not just in the area. When the first grapes grew on Diamond T vineyard in 1982, the winery has solidly succeeded to rise to the top, standing alongside the best of the best within Montreal County. Starting then, it continued to produced different type of wines.
Parsonage Village Vineyard stands out amongst the crowd. Bill and Mary Parsons of the Parsonage village vineyard, is another winery that can be found in Carmel valley. Bill Parsons, who produces the vino, has developed numeroud wine varieties that include the Bordeaux Blend, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Petite Verdot, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc. Owing to is exclusive spot in Carmel valley wineries, they are able to reap of the benefits of experiencing the most ideal weather conditions for winery production.
Primarily, Chateau Julien Wine Estate is one of the larger vineyards. Chateau Julien Wine Estate boasts of a myriad of amenities for their guests such as manicured gardens, visitor facilities, covered patios, expansive areas and a vineyard that produces wine right in the 'Chateau'. Within a 6 acre land and a fully equipped barrel room, the wines there are consist of ferment aged wines and Chardonnay barreled longer in the oak. Some other wines that they have are cream sherry and port.
Among the wineries in Montreal wineries, Bernardus winery and vineyards have become popular and known because of their Bernardus wine. Aside from Bernardus, they also offer other varieties of wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Visiting Bernardus winery and wineyard also gives you the pleasure of the best comforts such as art shows/displays, restaurant and areas for events that can accommodate as grand as a wedding.
My first pick is Ventana Vineyards. Randy Pura owns Ventana vineyards, a winery room in Monterey wineries and J. Douglas Meador produces the wine. The Ventana vineyards different a wide range of wine varieties including Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Gewurztraminer, Meritage, Muscat, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Shiraz/ Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc. Tasting wine at Ventana vineyards is usually charged at a fee which is essentially waived with a purchase. There are various amenities you can enjoy here including barrel room, gift shop, scenic views, meeting facilities and others.
Another winery in Carmel valley wineries, Talbott vineyards is owned by Robb Talbott and its Chardonnays have made this winery a legendary in its own right. The vineyards were launched in 1982 when the first grapes were planted on the Diamond T vineyard. Since then, the winery has continued to flourish and it today rated among the top wineries in Montreal County. It has continued to release a wide selection of top wine varietals since its inception.
Located within Carmel valley wineries, Talbot vineyards are noted to have the one of the unique Chardonnay among all wineries, not just in the area. When the first grapes grew on Diamond T vineyard in 1982, the winery has solidly succeeded to rise to the top, standing alongside the best of the best within Montreal County. Starting then, it continued to produced different type of wines.
Parsonage Village Vineyard stands out amongst the crowd. Bill and Mary Parsons of the Parsonage village vineyard, is another winery that can be found in Carmel valley. Bill Parsons, who produces the vino, has developed numeroud wine varieties that include the Bordeaux Blend, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Petite Verdot, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc. Owing to is exclusive spot in Carmel valley wineries, they are able to reap of the benefits of experiencing the most ideal weather conditions for winery production.
Primarily, Chateau Julien Wine Estate is one of the larger vineyards. Chateau Julien Wine Estate boasts of a myriad of amenities for their guests such as manicured gardens, visitor facilities, covered patios, expansive areas and a vineyard that produces wine right in the 'Chateau'. Within a 6 acre land and a fully equipped barrel room, the wines there are consist of ferment aged wines and Chardonnay barreled longer in the oak. Some other wines that they have are cream sherry and port.
Among the wineries in Montreal wineries, Bernardus winery and vineyards have become popular and known because of their Bernardus wine. Aside from Bernardus, they also offer other varieties of wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Visiting Bernardus winery and wineyard also gives you the pleasure of the best comforts such as art shows/displays, restaurant and areas for events that can accommodate as grand as a wedding.
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