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Carmel Winery: A Romantic Getaway
Posted: Apr 24, 2015
A quiet village, situated about 11 miles south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Valley is one of the most romantic towns of the world and a popular vacation spot for honeymooners. It is also one of the 7 appellations, which together make up the Monterey County’s rich wine country. It boasts more than 20 wineries and tasting rooms, each with their distinct style. Each winery is within a walking distance of the other and with minimum traffic and commutation.
Top Carmel Valley Wineries worth Visiting-
Chateau Julien Wine Estate: The only winery, which combines winery as well as a tasting room, Chateau Winery is one of the most famous winery in this region. They provide tours, wine tasting, picnic area and much more. If you only have time to visit a single winery, then Chateau Estate should be your best bet.
Georis Winery: It is spread across 28 acres of land in upper part of the Carmel Valley. They are very famous for their European style wines, which have lower oak and alcohol content. They are famous for their Rose, Merlot and Bordeaux blend. It is also the only winery in Carmel, which offers happy hours on Fridays.
Marylin Remark Winery: Famous for its Rhone-style wines, which is native to France, Marylin is spread across lush green landscapes with picturesque views from their bar. They have a standing bar, but majority of the customers vouch for the window seat for two to enjoy the scenic ambience. Viognier and Petite Syrah are the most served wines here.
Boekenoogen Winery: With a beautiful tasting room and a variety of wines available, the Boekenoogen is one of the top pick of the visitors visiting Carmel Valley. Their 2011 Pinot Noir has been voted as the ‘Best Red Wine’ in the Monterey Province. Their most preferred servings are Pinot Noir, Ligonier Zinfandel.
Parsonage: A family owned winery; it is surrounded by beautiful valleys and a romantic ambience. Their tasting rooms have an earthy feeling and feature an art gallery with hand-made paintings. The favorites here include Chardonnay and Syrah.
Cowgirl Winery: It is a sister winery of the Georis Winery mentioned above and has a completely different atmosphere than Georis. You can taste all of their four wines while hanging around in the backyard along with the chickens or inside an old truck. It provides picnic spots and also has a gift shop. Moreover, they also offer you a free bottle of wine, if you bring a pair of old cowboy boots to add up to their collection. Favorites here are dry rose and Bordeaux blend.
Self-Guided Tasting Tours in Caramel
Caramel Valley has a special Monterey Salinas Transit Bus 24, which is known as the Grapevine express and stops at every major winery on this route. It starts from Monterey Transit Plaza, which is located near Cooper-Molera Abode in the Old Monterey area.
Lodging in Caramel Valley
There are many world-class hotels situated in the heart of this beautiful wine valley. Some of the top recommendations are Bernardus Lodge, Carmel valley Lodge, Country Garden Inns, Horizon Inn, Carmel CA Hotels and many more. For more info please click here at http://www.kazzit.com/
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